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Contests
AMV Contest
Anime Music Videos (AMVs) are remixes of anime and music pulled together from often divergent sources into astonishing works of art filled with action, drama, comedy, romance, and always a lot of heart. And the inaugural New York Anime Festival is proud to play host to a competition between the editors, storytellers, and artists that are AMV makers -- with the winners taking home prizes from sponsors including ADV Films, Bandai America, Bandai Entertainment, Bandai Visual, Central Park Media, Del Rey Manga, Media Blasters, TOKYOPOP, and VIZ Media. Vote for your favorite during the AMV Contest:
Anime Music Videos (AMVs) are remixes of anime and music pulled together from often divergent sources into astonishing works of art filled with action, drama, comedy, romance, and always a lot of heart. And the inaugural New York Anime Festival is proud to play host to a competition between the editors, storytellers, and artists that are AMV makers -- with the winners taking home prizes from sponsors including ADV Films, Bandai America, Bandai Entertainment, Bandai Visual, Central Park Media, Del Rey Manga, Media Blasters, TOKYOPOP, and VIZ Media. Vote for your favorite during the AMV Contest:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday, Dec 9
Anime Screening Room
Anime Insider Costume Contest
The Anime Insider Costume Contest, for newer, younger, more casual cosplayers, as well as serious cosplayers who prefer not to walk across stage, is a closed-door judging of costumes only (no performances), with the winners receiving prize packages from Anime Insider. There is no pre-registration for this event. To enter the Costume Contest, visit the Anime Club Lounge at either of these times:
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday, Dec 8
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday, Dec 9
Anime Match Game
Anime Fandom Panel Room
Six celebrities. Two contestants. Infinite hilarity. Enjoy the laughs in this homage to a classic game show with an anime twist. Hosted by GeekNights.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, Dec 8
Barbarian Battles
Test your might in The Barbarian Battles Sword Fighting Tournament! All attendees are welcome to join -- with the winner taking home a selection of official Barbarian Battles weaponry!
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Sunday, Dec 9
TOKYOPOP Stage
Del Rey and TheOtaku.com Art Contest
Throughout the summer and fall, artists sent works based around the theme of "Winter" to TheOtaku.com. 15 finalists were chosen, and all are on display in the Arise Kimono Gallery. Now, it's up to you to decide who'll walk away with a year of free manga from Del Rey!
Go! Comi and TheOtaku.com Doujinshi Contest
Since summer, fans have submitted original comics based off of Go! Comi's Black Sun, Silver Moon to the New York Anime Festival via internet anime art hub TheOtaku.com. Now, the finalists have been selected, and it's up to you to pick the winner -- who'll see their comic in print! Vote for your favorite in the AnimeNEXT Manga Library.
Haiku Contest
The haiku is a Japanese style of poetry consisting of three-line poems, with lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables, respectively. And The New York Anime Festival, a celebration of both modern and classical Japanese culture, is proud to play host to a competition between contemporary American poets trying their hand at an ancient Japanese style -- with the winners taking home prizes from sponsors including ADV Films, Bandai America, Bandai Entertainment, Bandai Visual, Central Park Media, Del Rey Manga, Media Blasters, TOKYOPOP, and VIZ Media. Visit the Arise Kimono Gallery to take part!
Magic: The Gathering World Championships
The biggest Magic:The Gathering event of the year is coming to New York City! Players from around the world have flocked to The City That Never Sleeps with dreams of being crowned the Magic: The Gathering World Champion, and along with this main event, each day is packed with public tournaments and contests -- including a chance to win a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser! Visit Hall C in the Javits Center for all the action!
Video Game Match Game
Six celebrities. Two contestants. Limitless insanity. Enjoy the laughs in this homage to a classic game show with a video game twist. Hosted by GeekNights.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Sunday, Dec 9
Anime Fandom Panel Room
Who Wants To Be A Voice Actor?
Dream of being a voice actor? Do you think you’ve got what it takes to be in a cartoon that’ll be seen across the United States? Well, the New York Anime Festival, with our friends at TripWire Productions and NYAV Post, are giving you a chance to do just that! Veteran voice actors and directors Tom Wayland and Mike Sinterniklaas will put wannabe voice actors to the test -- with the winner receiving a professional voice acting gig! Sign up now!
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Sunday, Dec 9
TOKYOPOP Stage
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