Eirtakon 08 Prices & Dates Confirmed
Dublin, Ireland April 15th 2008 The Eirtakon organisers have today confirmed the dates and prices for Eirtakon 08, Ireland's biggest anime event.
Eirtakon will once again take place in November, this time on the weekend of the 14th to the 16th, with an unparalleled lineup of screenings, competitions, traders and more already in place. As previously announced at the end of Eirtakon 07 MK II, our special guest this year will be none other than Vic Mignogna, best known as the voice of Edward in Full Metal Alchemist.
The price structure for Eirtakon 08 has also been announced, with weekend tickets costing just €18 and day tickets €12. And don't forget, every weekend ticket holder is entitled to a free convention t-shirt!
Eirtakon 07 MK II proved to be the most successful anime convention Ireland has ever seen, with over 400 attendees over the course of the three days. People from all over Ireland and abroad came to Dublin to take part in cosplay events, games tournaments and art competitions. Over 50 people took part in the cosplay competitions and in total over 80 people dressed up as their favourite anime and manga characters, adding a unique and celebratory atmosphere to The Hub, Dublin City University's premiere event facility.
Throughout the weekend attendees were spoilt for choice. On top of screenings running from opening until closing (AMV Hell proving to be particularly popular), a dedicated PS2 was set up just for Para Para Paradise, numerous discussion panels were held, dozens of random spot prizes were given out by committee members, a hugely popular maid & butler cafe was open on Saturday and Sunday, cosplay and Japanese fashion showcases drew huge crowds and a manga library area, where people could chill and read some of DCU's Anime & Manga Society's books, was in constant use.
About Eirtakon
Eirtakon, currently in its fourth year, is Ireland's number one anime event and one of the biggest conventions of its kind in the country. Following on from the massive success of Eirtakon 07 MK II, Eirtakon 08 will be bigger and better again. Expect more announcements during the summer on guests, traders and special events that will be taking place in November.
Eirtakon 08 will again be hosted in The Hub in Dublin City University, one of the most up-to-date event facilities in Ireland, and will be happening on the weekend of November 14th-16th.
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