programming and events

Sugoicon 2002 Registration & Vendor Hours

Opening Ceremony will be at 12 noon on Friday
Closing Ceremony will be at 4pm on Sunday

Live Programming

SWEK
      It took a core of five fearsome forces to form the band of ruffians/anime enthusiasts known as SWEK. Gorging themselves on various anime, j-pop, and j-rock music and regurgitating it with their own personal flavour, SWEK has only one ambition: to take over the world, one anime con at a time. They ask only one thing of you: are you ready?

	© Stephen R. Bennett IV and AIC/MRC

At Sugoicon, we continue to try new twists on old favorites, and the Cosplay is no exception! If you're nervous about the idea of getting up onstage, have no worries on that score -- there is no stage! Instead, we'll have a friendly and informal reception, cosplayers mingling with congoers, with judging quietly going off on the side. All the prizes are based on costume quality, so you don't need to have a skit ready... but hamming it up for the crowd never hurts, ne?
The Cosplay rules are now online!
Click on the link to check them out and plan your costume!
Send any questions to: isher@lcbd.com

From the screen to your hands, learn the skills of anime from the experts! We can teach you everything from how to paint a cel to how to assemble a good music video, or just sit down and be dazzled by the instructors' skills.

Sugoicon's Artist Alley is a place where inspiring artists can come to show off what they can do. There is no charge for the tables, but there is no reserving tables, either. Table are "first come, first served."


Unfortunately, there is NO art show this year. Sorry.

You may know the game, but you don't know your enemy. Aside from a variety of console games, we have a DDR Max 2 arcade game this year, with time for beginners as well as master dancers. Join our tournaments and find out how good you really are!

Speaking of games, there will be a Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament at the convention. more details will be available at the convention.

Anime has given us some wild plots, but some stories can only be drawn from life. Come on in and listen to our guests tell you how they came to be anime professionals, have discussions with other fans of your favorite shows, or learn more about aspects of Japanese culture!

While you're showing off your costume, show off your voice! Along with our Friday night free-for-all karaoke, we'll also have a chance for you to display your talents in style at the cosplay reception on Saturday. Make sure to bring your song and be ready to put your heart into it!

Bringing new meaning to the term "otaku-funk", our dance on Saturday night is the perfect way to release the day's energy! We've got the best in anime soundtracks mixed with the most eclectic club hits. You never know what you might hear or who you'll see!

Sometimes, you remember a show you'd like to share with a friend, but can't find it. Or, you want to try out a show before buying it. We have the solution! The best of the past, present, and future of anime will be on display full-time. Settle in with a few dozen friends and get to the point of our hobby - the shows!

Like great songs, anime can be exciting, sad, romantic, and funny. If you're a fan who likes to combine the two, we want to see your work! We'll have specific rules up soon. Join our contest and give your artistry a live audience! The Music Video Contest rules are here. (The rules will open in a new window.)
NEW!!! This year, we are accepting digital submissions!

Additional Programming and Event Information will be posted as it becomes available

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