The celebration of anime, manga and plenty more will return Dec. 7 to the Vistatech Center.
The world of anime returns to Schoolcraft College this weekend.
Otaku U anime convention returns Dec. 7 for its third year of celebrating all things anime, manga, video games and more.
The convention, put on by the Schoolcraft College Otaku Anime Club and sponsored by RIW Hobbies & Games, will have activities and event for all ages, including:
- A vendor hall filled with local vendors and artists
- Anime AMV viewings
- Asian cuisine food demo
- A cosplay contest
- An array of panels
- Tabletop gaming area hosted by RIW Hobbies & Games
- Name that anime team trivia
- New This Year: The Ribbon Game and in the evening an Underground Dance Party featuring DJ Kuuma and DJ Retcon from Slashsound LLC.
Special guests voice actors Tyson Rinehart, Aaron Campbell and Xanthe Huynh, known for their work on anime programs, will host panels and provide signatures to fans.
Otaku U is ran completely by students at Schoolcraft College, who aim to make the convention a destination for all those who love the world of anime.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming the community to our junior year of Otaku U. This incredible day is a wonderful celebration put on by our students that has become a mainstay on the anime convention calendar,” said Todd Stowell, director of the Student Activities Office at Schoolcraft College. “Between the activities, panel discussions, cosplay contest and more, we have something for everyone here at the third year of Otaku U.”
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dec. 7 in the Vistatech Center on Schoolcraft College’s campus, located at 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, MI 48152. Advance tickets for those who are 11 and up can be purchased for $7 and $5 for those 10 and under at otakuu.org. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10 per person.