[ACML] non-anime attractions attracting non anime fans

[Chaz Baden (Anime Los Angeles)]

A few weeks ago, "Dennis A. Amith" <nt2099 at sbcglobal.net> said, when I
was distracted:

> Here in California an example of the choices:
...
> Anime Los Angeles - Anime convention that integrates sci-fi
> Ani-Magic - Anime convention that is where the majority of events are
> cosplay-related and attendees are cosplayers

Wait, what? Anime Los Angeles has lot in common with local sci-fi
conventions as far as structure and management, but the CONTENT is all
anime-related (or at least relates to what the anime fans are into).

We have been trying to carve out a name for ourselves as being
cosplay-friendly -- hall costume awards, masquerade run under ICG
guidelines, Costume Repair Station, and so forth.

Your point is well taken, though -- there are different conventions
with different focuses. You left out Ani-Jam, though. (Sadly, this
Fresno convention is the same weekend as Costume College, so I'll be
unable to attend.)

I'll let the inimitable Mr. Walker address whether you've fairly
summed up that Lancaster event. Or maybe he already has, I'm WAY
behind in reading my ACML digests.

Chaz Boston Baden
chairman, Anime Los Angeles