Youmacon 2008
October 30–November 2, 2008 Hyatt Regency Dearborn Dearborn, Michigan
Detroit's { Anime / Manga / Gaming / J-Music } Experience
“Best guests ever. Seriously, they were all very polite and they didn't seem to mind being there. If they did, they did a very good job acting like they didn't. And it was really nice to see them interacting outside of their panels.” CucumberChief
Start your engines. Metro Detroit's first and only anime convention is returning for its fourth year, and it's bigger and better than ever. Here at Youmacon, thousands of otaku from Michigan and beyond meet anime voice actors face to face, compete for masquerade and cosplay trophies, and shop for treasures of their favorite fandom. Youmacon's original events immerse you in the experience of becoming a Japanese chess piece in a game of shougi, leading a team to the Star in a live action Mario Party battle, and being served by maids in a relaxing cafe. And the fun keeps going, because Youmacon provides nonstop 24-hour gaming, anime music videos, and video programming. Caution: Amazing convention ahead.
The Latest
December 4 Check out Youmacon's collection of photos from this year's event.
November 2 Thanks to all the attendees who made Youmacon the best yet! We'll see you back in Dearborn next year October 29th through November 1st!
October 16 Our video schedule has also been revealed.
October 15 Check out this year's Youmacon schedule of events.
October 7 Trish Ledoux and Toshifumi Yoshida complete our 2008 guest list.
October 2 Michael Sinterniklaas returns for a second year at Youmacon.
September 30 Evelyn Lantto is our latest guest!
September 26 AMV Contest submissions close in two weeks!
September 24 Another set of Otaku Family Feud survey questions have been posted, and we invite your input.
September 23 Youmacon's concert gets even better with the inclusion of My Dear Disco.
September 19 Our voice acting guest roster expands with the addition of Kyle Hebert.
September 16 Only two weeks left to pre-register and four weeks left to reserve a hotel room!
September 4 The amusement of Anime Hell and Midnight Madness returns for 2008.
September 1 Use your anime knowledge on Otaku Family Feud's survey to decide what the top answers will be this year.
August 14 The guest list keeps growing with Patrick Seitz and Walter Jones.
August 4 Mark Musashi is another guest to meet this year.
July 10 Paulie Schrier is Youmacon's latest guest!
June 24 Our AMV Contest is now open for submissions!
June 23 Still considering pre-registration? You only have one week until the rate increases.
June 13 Anime Name That Tune and Otaku Family Feud will challenge you again at this year's con.
May 1 Get your costume featured for a month and win a free registration with Youmacon's new cosplay calendar contest!
April 19 Youmacon's collection of 2007 photos is now available for viewing.
April 5 Our merchandise section has reopened to sell historic Youmacon T-shirts.
March 23 Penguicon is April 18th through 20th in Troy, and features an anime track sponsored by Youmacon. Stop by our anime suite to get your fix.
March 1 Pre-registration and Artists' Alley registration are now open!
February 29 Your presence is requested at the Royal Masquerade Ball.
February 22 Is there a topic you'd like to discuss with or teach to Youmacon's attendees? Panel applications are now being accepted.
February 14 Happy Valentine's Day. We got you a Wayne Grayson. XOXO.
January 7 Youmacon is proud to partner with High Voltage ConFusion to host their anime screenings January 18th through 20th.
December 23 'Tis the season to start planning for Youmacon number four. Discover our new location and reserve a room in our spacious, luxurious hotel for only $97 per night. If that's not cool enough, Caitlin Glass, Lemon Demon, and the Spoony Bards will be returning, along with all your favorite events. Are you as excited as we are?
Recently Discussed in Our Forums
Re: Code Geass 2009.
Well i am for sure am doing Shirley. Though i havent yet gotten a wig nor the out fit done yet. but im working on my lulu plushie xD Though im doing the Ashford unifrom for...
–Soubi_Chan in Cosplay: Anime and Manga
Re: Blood+ Cosplay 09?
I had plans to do one of the Schiff members for a while now. I may end up doing Moses at AUSA with my Karmen, but I can easily do Lulu at Youma since my Karmen won't be at...
–megumihime in Cosplay: Anime and Manga
When will Artist Alley tables be made available?
Yes, I know it's only January and you guys don't even have the new site up, and I'm sure you guys are working madly to prepare for next year. But I as well am trying to...
–glrox in Youmacon Q & A
Re: Code Geass 2009.
@ HikarioLove....your welcome. I just got done revamping my lelouch wig the other night. Like I said I will have a few pics of my emperor cosplay sometime like the end of...
–Pein in Cosplay: Anime and Manga
Re: what're you listening to as you post?
A Poi DVD. =O