We've heard from lots of people who are excited about this year's new event, the Valentine's Day Ball. But a bunch of you contacted us worried that we wouldn't have the usual rave-style dances on Friday and Saturday night. You'll be happy to know that both dances will return for Katsucon 15, bigger and better than ever! Check out the Dances Page for times and details, and watch this week's Video of the Week for some highlights of the dances at Katsucon 14.
Of course, if you're planning to attend Katsucon 15, you may want to consider pre-registering. By pre-registering, you get several special benefits:
You can pick up your badge and other convention materials on Thursday night of Katsucon. (And we are working on a special event on Thursday night just for pre-registered attendees.)
You don't have to stand in the at-convention registration line and fill out forms.
Your spot at Katsucon is guaranteed which, with this year's attendance cap, may be a very good thing!
And since a few people have stated that they're worried the pre-registration line will be longer than the at-convention registration line: please rest assured that we've dramatically upgraded this year's pre-registration check-in system with more stations and faster technology, so if the wait-time is the only thing keeping you from registering in advance, don't let it stop you anymore!
One last update for now: unfortunately, Ego Likeness regrets that it will not be able to attend Katsucon 15 after all. We still have plenty of special guests though, so check out our Guests Page for a full listing.
Also, if you'd like to place a request for a song to be played at this year's Valentine's Day Ball, you only have until Saturday, December 20, 2008 to do it. Visit the Valentine's Day Ball page to make your request. Thanks to the over 200 people who have already sent in their requests!
Check Out Our Promo Video
Check out Katsucon's latest promo video which features some of our staff having a little fun--Lucky Star style! Catch the full version of the video at this year's Opening Ceremonies.
Second Overflow Hotel Added! (Updated 11/24/2008)
It didn't take long for Katsucon attendees to gobble up our first overflow hotel block! We're so thrilled that everyone is this excited about Katsucon 15 that we've added a second overflow hotel block at the Hilton Crystal City at National Airport, just a short walk from the convention hotel. For more information and to reserve your room, check out the updated Hotel & Travel Page.
Announcing the Katsucon Valentine's Day Ball
What anime convention over Valentine's Day weekend would be complete without a special event to commemorate the most romantic day of the year? Join us on Katsucon Saturday night for a semi-formal ball full of music, dancing, and more! Check out the Valentine's Day Ball Page for all the details including how you can request for your favorite songs to be played during the Ball.
Hall Costume Contest Pre-Registration Now Open
Pre-registration for the Katsucon 15 Hall Costume Contest has begun. We will accept 10 pre-registered entries for each day of the contest (Katsucon Friday and Saturday). We will have between 20-30 entry slots available each day for at-convention sign-up as well. Pre-registration for the Hall Costume Contest is a "jump to the front of the line" card so you will not have to wait in line at the convention.
Please also note that you must be pre-registered for the Katsucon 15 convention before you can pre-register for the Hall Costume Contest. To pre-register for Katsucon 15 now, please visit the Convention Pre-Registration Page.
The Convention Chair for Katsucon 15 has posted a letter regarding an attendance cap this year. Please read it here and consider pre-registering today if you haven't already!
Caitlin Glass, Tony Oliver at Katsucon 15
Katsucon is proud to announce its next set of guests coming to Katsucon 15: Tony Oliver and Caitlin Glass!
Read more about these and our other guests on the Guests Page.
Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
February 6: Last day to pre-register for Katsucon 15 online. (Mail-in registration has closed.)
February 13-15: Katsucon 15!
Vital Information
Pre-Registration: Visit the Pre-Registration Page to purchase your discounted convention registration and save time at the convention. Full-weekend pre-registration is just $45 until December 31st!
Hotel and Travel: Check out the Hotel and Travel Page to book your room and learn about how to get to Katsucon by car, train or plane.
Guests and Events: Learn more about this year's special guests on the Guests Page, and be sure to hit the Events Page to find out what's happening at Katsucon.
Forums: Talk to other people going to Katsucon in the Katsucon Forums. Discuss your favorite anime and videogames, share your art, find a room or ride, and more!
Katsucon on YouTube: Check out videos of this year's guests and last year's events on Katsucon's YouTube Channel.
