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Greater Richmond Convention Center<br>Richmond, Virginia
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2001 to present
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approx 2,000 in 2005
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Artist Alley, Art Auction, Anime Music Video Contest, Art Show, Cosplay, Hall Costume Contest, Video Game Rooms & Tournaments, Music Concerts, Panels & Workshops, Charity Auction, Video Programming, Karaoke and Rave/Dance
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http://wwwanimemidatlanticcom
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is a
Japan ese
Animation and cultural
Festival . It is held in
Richmond, Virginia ,
USA , some Friday, Saturday and Sunday every June. Founded in
2001 , Anime Mid-Atlantic's goal is to provide a place where
Anime and
Manga fans can gather together and share in their common interest in a festive and fun atmosphere. Those familiar with the convention often refer to it as '''AMA''', for short.
Typical programming includes:
- Several in which Live Action Japanese films and anime are shown in various rooms on big screens throughout the convention. Fan-produced Anime Music Videos , in which anime film clips are set against the background of a particular song, are also shown.
- and '''Workshops''' on subjects such as Voice Acting or how to draw manga. Expert guests discuss or show tricks of their trade and field questions from the audience.
- A in which commercial vendors such as publishers and retailers set up booths and sell their merchandise.
- The in which amateur artists may sign up for a table and display, advertise, sell, and auction their artwork.
- A in which attendees may play a variety of ''' Console ''', ''' Arcade ''', and ''' Computer games''', and participate in ''' Tournament s'''.
- and ''' Live-action Role-playing '''. Many attendees spend most of the convention in costume as their favorite anime, manga, or video game character. Those seeking recognition for their costumes may enter the more private '''Hall Costume Contest''', or may opt for the "big stage" in the formal '''Cosplay''' event, held on Saturday night.
- , a mock-''' Rave '''-style dance and a ''' Karaoke ''' competition.
