News
Starlight Ball Tickets
March 10, 2010 - Hope
Ladies and Gentleman, tickets for the Starlight Ball are now available!
The ball is tentatively scheduled from 7:30 to 11pm on Saturday April 3rd. Tickets are $3 and all proceeds benefit charity. Only those who have pre-registered for the convention are eligible for a ticket. Only one ticket can be reserved per valid Badge ID, per person. For more information please visit our Formal Ball Page.
To sign up for a ticket, please visit our Ticketing Page.
Live Podcast on Sunday, March 14th
March 1, 2010 - Jackie
Anime Boston will be airing a live podcast on Sunday, March 14 at 6pm till 8pm. We will be discussing the various events happening at our convention with execs and department heads, as well as taking attendee questions. More information, including format and internet stream site will be posted closer to that day.
Also, keep an eye on the RSS feed as our latest podcast episode will be posted in the next few days. As always you can subscribe to and listen to older podcast episodes here.
Anime Boston Wallpapers!!
March 1, 2010 - Chris
Hey everyone!! Our con artists have prepared a special treat of some Anime Boston wallpapers. Check them out in our Wallpaper section. Show your con spirit all year around with A-chan and B-kun!
Video Games Listing and Schedule
March 1, 2010 - Chris
The schedule for the Anime Boston 2010 Video Game room is online and can be found here. Check out the most kickin' pixels around. Oh snap!
BIG-TIME RAFFLE AT THE SHERATON, Hotel Reservation Cut Off Dates Soon!
February 25, 2010 - Mary
Cut-off dates for reserving a room at the Sheraton are approaching
fast. The cut-off date for pre-paid reservations is Monday, March 1st,
2010. For those looking to pay at check-in the cut-off date is
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010. Remember, you cannot get the best rate
possible at the Sheraton if you do not book through the Hotel Information Page. As a special bonus, we're trying something new. All attendees who stay at the Sheraton can enter a raffle to win one of several prizes: 3 Program Guides autographed by ALL of the guests, 3 Weekend Memberships to Anime Boston 2011, an Anime Boston merchandise basket, DVDs,
special seating at the Masquerade (no waiting in line!), and more!
The only way to enter this contest is to book your room at the Sheraton through the Anime Boston hotel blocks, so make your reservation soon! Each room will get a sheet of raffle tickets that need to be filled out before turning them in to Convention Operations in the Hynes.
There will be a cut-off time when we will stop passing out, and accepting raffle tickets, as we will be announcing the raffle winners prior to Sunday. When the cut-off time is announced, we'll update the front page again.
Anime Boston Blood Drive
February 25, 2010 - Chris
The Heinlein Society, in cooperation with the American Red Cross, will be organizing the first Anime Boston Blood Drive. You can find out more information, including scheduling a donation appointment and volunteer info, here.
Art Show Signups
February 24, 2010 - Chris
Sign ups for the Anime Boston 2010 Art Show are avaialable now. Please check out the Art Show page for more information. Art Show signups are due by March 30th, 2010.
New Pre-reg Event: Mar. 7th, New England Comics in Quincy
February 18, 2010 - Jackie
On Sunday, March 7th, Anime Boston will be taking pre-registration at New England Comics in Quincy from 1-5pm. Registration is $45 per person.
If you have pre-registered at any past registration event, please make sure you have received your confirmation email. If you have not, please Contact Us.
Remember, all past and upcoming in-person registration events are listed here.
*Edit: Link to New England Comics Fixed
Anime Boston announces its next round of Guests
February 15, 2010 - Tuan
Anime Boston 2010 is pleased to announce Japanese artist MYM of GaGaalinG and voice actress Carli Mosier as Guests of Honor.
For more information, please visit our Guests of Honor page.
Masquerade and Hall Cosplay Contest Sign-ups!!
February 15, 2010 - Chris
The sign-ups for both the Masquerade and the Hall Cosplay contest are available. Please find them under each event's respective rule's page, which are located under our Masquerade and Cosplay page.
2010 Dealer's Room Info
February 14, 2010 - Chris
Information on purchasing remaining booth space in the Anime Boston 2010 Dealer's Room is now available in our Dealers section.
Booth space is limited and is on a first-come first serve basis. Please see the page for details.
Nobuo Uematsu, renowned composer, to appear at Anime Boston 2010
February 8, 2010 - Tuan
We are pleased to announce that Nobuo Uematsu will appear for Anime Boston 2010, April 2-4th at the Hynes Convention Center and Sheraton Hotel Boston. Now the founder of SMILE PLEASE and Dog Ear Records, Uematsu is known for composing many renowned works from Final Fantasy, Lost Odyssey and Blue Dragon as well as from the Guinsaga anime. For more information, please visit our guest page.
Video Game Orchestra to perform at Anime Boston 2010
February 5, 2010 - Tuan
Video Game Orchestra is a Boston based orchestra that performs contemporary arrangements of video game music with an orchestra, choir, and a rock band.
Focusing on showcasing interactive media compositions, VGO is dedicated to provide access and raise awareness of orchestral video game-related compositions. Comprised of a 45-piece symphony, a 40-piece choir, and a 5-piece rock band, the regional and international award-winning musicians come from over 20 countries. This multi-cultural diversity background contributes to the unique sonic signature of VGO.
Unlike last year, VGO will be appearing with its full 90-person ensemble.
Cosplay Games Sign Ups
February 3, 2010 - Chris
The sign up forms for the Cosplot, Cosplay Chess, and Dating Game are now online!! You can find each under it's section on the the Masquerade and Cosplay page.
Volunteer Sign-up
February 3, 2010 - Chris
Uncle B-kun needs YOU! If you're interested in signing up to be a Volunteer for Anime Boston 2010, please check out our Volunteering page and the sign-up form linked on it. The last day to sign up to be a volunteer will be Friday, March 19, 2010.
Upcoming In-Person Registration Events
February 3, 2010 - Jackie
Anime Boston will be taking pre-registration at the following stores in the next couple months:
AniMadness: Saturday, February 13th, 1-5pm
If you have pre-registered at an in-person event in the past and are concerned about the status, please read this post.
Tokyokid: Saturday, February 27th, 1-5pm
Comicopia: Saturday, March 20th, 1-5pm
Anime Boston announces its second round of guests
February 2, 2010 - Tuan
Anime Boston, the largest anime convention in New England, announced its second round of guests today. Voice actors Josh Grelle, Clarine Harp, J. Michael Tatum and Chris Smith as well as artists Bob and Emily DeJesus will be arriving at the Hynes Convention Center, Boston Mass. on April 2-4th.
For more information about our guests, please visit our Guests Page.
Themes for AB 2010’s Cosplay Game Events
January 25, 2010 - Chris
Themes for AB 2010’s Cosplay Game Events have been announced. All cosplaying attendees are welcome to apply to participate in any or all of these dramatic, semi-scripted performances – applications are open until March 1st. You can find all Cosplay Games under the Masquerade and Cosplay page. Cosplay Chess Theme – Past vs. Future! Cosplot Theme – Mad Science & Time Travel. Anime Dating Game will continue to have two sessions, the Main session and the Late Night 18+ Yaoi/Yuri session. Catch the Barrel Teams – Past vs. Present vs. Future, all against the forces of Chaos! (No application necessary) Applications for Cosplay Games will go online shortly.
AMV Contest Submissions
January 16, 2010 - Chris
The Anime Music Video Contests rules and submission forms are now available. Please check our Events sections for the AMV contests and their rules.
Press Pass application is online
January 7, 2010 - Tuan
Interested in covering Anime Boston 2010 as press? Please fill out our online request form.
Artist's Alley Art Track announces programming
January 7, 2010 - Chris
Information on this year's Featured Artists and Artists' Alley activities can be found on the Art Track page, in our Events section.
Anime Boston announces its first round of guests
December 31, 2009 - Tuan
Anime Boston, the largest anime convention in New England, announced its first round of guests today. Brothers Greg and Christopher Ayres as well as industry guest Tom Wayland will be returning to the Hynes Convention Center, Boston Mass. on April 2-4th.
For more information, visit our Guests page
Staff Listing & Application are available
December 6, 2009 - Chris
After a hiatus last year, the Staff Listing for Anime Boston 2010 is available and can be found here. You may now also apply to join the Anime Boston 2010 staff here. Both pages can also be accessed from the About section.
Hotel Reservation Blocks Now Available
November 4, 2009 - Mary
Anime Boston's official hotel is the Sheraton Boston Hotel, connected to the Hynes Convention Center. Reservations in the Social Block and Quiet Block are now available through the links on the Hotel Information Page.
Please read the page thoroughly before booking your room as some of the hotel policies have changed this year. The reservation cut off date is March 1, 2010.
Anime Boston 2010 Theme & Design
November 1, 2009 - Chris
The theme for Anime Boston 2010 is MAD SCIENCE!! The website now has a cyborg-riffic design to match this year's theme. You may need to force-refresh your browser to update the cache.