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For its first year hosting an anime convention, no one expected
over 1,000 anime fans from all over the state to flood the halls.
They printed 500 con guides expecting there to be leftovers, but
quickly found their stockpiles dwindling 30 minutes after registration
opened - not surprising when you consider that the entire event
was free and hosted at Florida's International University. We
had a great time and are looking forward to next year's program.
In Japanese, Yasumi means to take a break, or vacation, so Yasumi
Con was an apt name with only a few weeks left until school starts
again. It was nice to relax and not be rushed around like larger
cons with many events. Anything Goes Anime, the folks running
Yasumi Con, kept everything ( 'cept the game room ) in one area
and focused on many cultural aspects of Japan. The other nice
thing is that everything was on one day. They might need a larger
venue next year, but I don't think more days are necessary.
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The event schedule included a Japanese cultural orientation,
a sushi workshop with free samples, an Aikido demonstration, anime
trivia games, AMV contest and much more. Cosplay Lab sponsored
the Cosplay and Costume contests where dozens of fans cheered
for their favorites. AGA selected 3 categories and the winners
for each contest, and we provided the certificates and 1-year
upgraded memberships for each of the winners.
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