Hey there, is anyone interested in going to Sac-Anime? I'm trying to find anyone that's willing to go. REQUIREMENT...must be upbeat (But not to the point of annoying) and able to help introduce to and make new friends.
I'm going! It'll be my 7th Sac-Anime. Will it be your first time attending? I'm always looking for new people to hang out with! And this will probably be one of my laid back conventions where I don't have to run back and forth working on stuff like a crazy person.
Hi there^^ This will be my first time going to SacAnime ^^ Hehe I'm really excited!:D
I'm not 100% sure if I'm going this year but I'll try to come up with some cash to go and it's also depends on the my friends of they want to go too.
My whole group and I will be attending Sac-Anime ^^
Sac-Anime is where I first started cosplaying. I went to the very first Sac-Anime which happened to be my very first convention.
Fanime 09 this year was my first convention that WASN'T Sac-Anime lol.
I'll be going as Aisaka Taiga from Toradora! and Akiyama Mio from K-ON!
Awesome! Is there anyone willing to room up? I have 1 other person going, and if we get a single, it says we can get max 4 people in the room. So we can take 2 other people. But of course, we're ALWAYS open to hang out whenever. I'm going to be bringing my Xbox 360 Elite and Halo, Street Fighter 4, and DBZ Burst Limit. Plus I'm going to be holding a few "Mini-Marathons," one of which will be a Dragonball Z Abridged "Mini-thon." I will also be showing some of my choice AMVs, some of which were entered and some that were shown at FanimeCon. So...if you guys wanna hook up at Sac-Anime, PM me with contact info so I can tell ya which hotel room is ours when we get it. L8ers!
Can someone tell me a little about this con? I heard it was very small. I saw on a flyer they have artist alleys but I see no info about it on their website.
as far as Cons go, this one is pretty tiny.
average age : minonrs [ lots of teeny boopers under the age of 20 ]
main reason of Con - mostly hanging out and wandering aimlessly imo.
guests: nothing to write home about and no major draws because the dealers and AA rooms are pretty negligible...
for the most part, its something to do if you have nothing else better to do that weekend and feel like driving up to Sac.
in other words, unless you have the right group of friends then its prolly not worth it.
oh and seriously wear a bullet proof vest.
some of our rovers were literally shot at last year [or was it the year before?] and we've decided not to touch that Con with a 100 mile pole. :P
You make it sound so dramatic Jerry, lol. From what I heard the hotel they were staying at was shot at. Not the individuals in particular. Although, still just as scary, lol.
Hrm...I keep going back-and-forth on whether to go or not. On one hand, it's not so far out that I wouldn't know anyone if I went. On the other hand, I hear some discouraging things about it from friends, though not quite as dramatic as Jerry put it there. :o
Still trying to decide, to be honest.
I'm going to be there, at least for one day. Wouldn't mind staying at the hotel for the weekend, but I dunno..one day roadtrip sounds right about now.
Well, I have 2, possibly 3 other friends going. Well, technically one of them isn't a friend, he's a friend of one of the friends going. We're coming up on the 28, driving, seeing as Amtrak is MUCH more expensive...and takes much longer oddly enough. So we're coming a day early.
Quote from: Jerry on June 16, 2009, 09:48:41 AMsome of our rovers were literally shot at last year [or was it the year before?] and we've decided not to touch that Con with a 100 mile pole. :P
...And this is why it will never be hosted at the Red Lion hotel ever again.
My cosplay group and I are going up to Sac Anime this year. It'll be our first. We're planning on doing the Masquerade too. ^_^
Well, it's sad that SacAnime is the way it is compared to Fanime and that it's so easy for me to go to. Should I even consider going? Anyone going to do Bleach cosplay?
This is my 3rd year going to Sac Anime, and I love it. I would love to meet new people to hang out with, all my other friends usually do other things leaving my going to the panels and wondering around all by myself :'( Whoever wants to hangout let me know, I can't wait.
I'm going to be Ryomou from Ikki Tousen and Neku from TWEWY.
Me and my friends will most likely be going. ^.^
Quote from: Sammy-kins on June 26, 2009, 09:15:29 PM
Me and my friends will most likely be going. ^.^
I am DEFINATELY going Sammy lol.
QuoteWell, it's sad that SacAnime is the way it is compared to Fanime and that it's so easy for me to go to. Should I even consider going? Anyone going to do Bleach cosplay?
I will be going in Bleach cosplay! You can find me as Rukia. Anyone planning a gathering?
Quote from: Mi Feng on June 26, 2009, 09:19:54 PM
Quote from: Sammy-kins on June 26, 2009, 09:15:29 PM
Me and my friends will most likely be going. ^.^
I am DEFINATELY going Sammy lol.
Well then, you, me, my sis, and possibly 2 others that will be going to Sac-anime. :3
Me and my buddy are thinking about going.
We are not sure if we are going to be able to however.
Quote from: Mi Feng on June 26, 2009, 09:19:54 PM
Quote from: Sammy-kins on June 26, 2009, 09:15:29 PM
Me and my friends will most likely be going. ^.^
I am DEFINATELY going Sammy lol.
QuoteWell, it's sad that SacAnime is the way it is compared to Fanime and that it's so easy for me to go to. Should I even consider going? Anyone going to do Bleach cosplay?
I will be going in Bleach cosplay! You can find me as Rukia. Anyone planning a gathering?
If there's going to be Bleach gathering, then I'm DEFINITELY going to consider going. ;)
It's going to be at the Radisson hotel off of Highway 160 and Leisure Lane...beautiful hotel with a lot of open space for events and photo shoots.
You know me, I gotta support my hometown con. I'll be booking my room soon.
I checked out Radisson hotel. It is beautiful and plus I can see costco from there (although it looks like u have to go around to get there). I'm definately looking forward to this event!
I wouldn't recommend going to Sac Anime. Here is some good examples why:
1: Majority of the attendees are under 18.
2: Dealer's Room known for bootlegs.
3: Attendees are known to crap up the convention and trash the facilities.
4: The convention itself is a facade, not at all a "by fans for fans" organization.
The only reason I can see anybody want to go is the people watching. But other than that I wouldn't pay to attend. I guess you would have to be *really really really* bored and a masochist to go. JMO
im going to sac anime. this will be myyy ...-counts fingers- 5th? idk but yeah hahaha i heard the hotel was gorgeous :0 PERFET FOR LOVELESS AND AIR GEAR PHOTOSHOOTS :O ima be in an air gear group sooo look for a short Ikki xD anyone gunna be a soubi? xD i need one -_- and a Youji :D but n e way uhm like yeah.....o_o
i ammmmm i am going to be Ikki from Air Gear on the First day with my Air Gear Cosplay Group then im going to be Ritsuka on the last day...i think xD lmao i havent made up my mind yet but i working on it xP so yeah. and i want to make new frans so like yeah if ur going then we should hang out xD
This isn't really a big con.
I actually don't go for dealers room 80% of the time.
For the August con it's only TWO days instead of the usual three.
The con IS flooded with minors (like me*cough*) >_>; but oddly the only people I hang out with are people that ARE NOT minors. o_O
But,
I'm DEFINITELY going as;
- Akiyama Mio - K-ON! [100% done] [Sun]
- Aisaka Taiga - Toradora! [ costume still being made] [Sat]
- Ume - Air Gear [Sun]
- Yuki Nagato - Haruhi [Wig needed >.<;] [Sat (masq. hopefully)]
I won't add on any more cosplays =___=;
Quote from: Eboni ninja on June 25, 2009, 11:40:54 PMI'm going to be Ryomou from Ikki Tousen and Neku from TWEWY.
I wanna take your pic...I love Shiimei Ryomou!!
Always go
I've been going to Sacanime since 05. It's my home convention ;D
But ja it is a pretty small con compared to Fanime but that's why I love it. I know alot of the cosplayers so when you get a well sized group it's always fun to hang out at. They play alot of games there which passes the time by and last years dance/ rave was pretty descent.
It is true that it is Sacramento, and the Red lion incident did happen but it moved to a better location.
There are alot of minor's but they behave pretty well. They just have fun there.
If you guys do go then we should definitely meet up!
Quote from: Ryo_Hellsing on July 03, 2009, 02:03:19 AM
It is true that it is Sacramento, and the Red lion incident did happen but it moved to a better location.
What is this Red Lion Incident?
There was a shooting at the hotel because of a party there. Had nothing to do with the con besides
it being in the same hotel.
The decision on not to have the next few Sac Anime at a hotel was because the owner lost a lot of
money and felt "safe" to stay at the Scottish Rite until recently.
Quote from: TC_X0_Lt_0X on July 03, 2009, 12:47:24 PM
Quote from: Ryo_Hellsing on July 03, 2009, 02:03:19 AM
It is true that it is Sacramento, and the Red lion incident did happen but it moved to a better location.
What is this Red Lion Incident?
I'll just throw it out there that I'm not a huge fan of Sac Anime...hgahah
LOL you think?
But like I say, you have to be extremely bored to go to Sac Anime. This convention is a facade and
really do not give a crap about the attendees especially the "
twit" cosplayers.
Quote from: Steve.Young on July 03, 2009, 11:16:48 PM
I'll just throw it out there that I'm not a huge fan of Sac Anime...hgahah
I'll go just to hang out and have fun.
cosplays planned:
Ami Futami from IDOLM@STER,
Elizabeth from Kuroshitsuji,
Yukari from Persona 3
i think ill go. Just have to see if i can.
Most likely going to Sac-Anime with my girlfriend and some buddies.
Quote from: SukebeStudios on July 02, 2009, 12:45:14 AM
Quote from: Eboni ninja on June 25, 2009, 11:40:54 PMI'm going to be Ryomou from Ikki Tousen and Neku from TWEWY.
I wanna take your pic...I love Shiimei Ryomou!!
Awesome can't wait to see you there!
Dang everyone is doing Air Gear this summer, I was Agito last summer and there was like no Air Gear cosplayers, I might have to pull him from retirement just to take pics with you guys.
* edit * oops wrong thread. :P
Oh man! I would feel more home wit Sac-anime than how I felt at AX wit that BS cosplay policy! Let you guys know that I'm part of Sac-Anime Game Room Staff. Come stop by there and find me if you want to chat or need any help in the room.
Quote from: OniCourseMusha on July 20, 2009, 12:17:58 PM
Oh man! I would feel more home wit Sac-anime than how I felt at AX wit that BS cosplay policy! Let you guys know that I'm part of Sac-Anime Game Room Staff. Come stop by there and find me if you want to chat or need any help in the room.
What AX cosplay policy? The only policies that I know were in the booklet; something that the lower-staff, security, and some volunteers either misinterpreted or completely ignored just to piss of a couple of cosplayers still following the rules and guidelines.
Anyways, see ya at SacAnime.
Quote from: xxxplizit (pogi1kenobi) on July 20, 2009, 08:13:29 PM
What AX cosplay policy? The only policies that I know were in the booklet; something that the lower-staff, security, and some volunteers either misinterpreted or completely ignored just to piss of a couple of cosplayers still following the rules and guidelines.
Anyways, see ya at SacAnime.
Oh my bad. Can I say "Sign policy" that I'm pissed off about? Cuz if I followed that I took off my entire Brain Age cosplay.
Yeah I'll see you around.
I heard that the Radisson hotel are all booked.
I'll be going to Sac-Anime for one day. o:~
Not sure which day though... and I doubt I'll be in cosplay... but yeah, I might see you guys there, so I'd keep a lookout. ^^
My friends and I are going to be there.:D
We'll be cosplaying Kefka & Celes from FFVI and Xiao from Dark Cloud.
Who's going to Day 0 for Sac-Anime? :3
I'd love to see everyone there~! I won't be busy as much on day 0 so it'd be nice to meet a few people lol.
I'm still undecided for my costume on day 0~
Oh, also. Hey guys, I need your help. >.<
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2. Include your full name in the email.
3. Only one vote per person.
4. Tell them you want this entry [ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceg1baxtjVc&fmt=18 ] #30 to win!!
Thank you for your help if you do decide to help vote for me. ^_^;
Day 0? Friday?
I'm gonna start packing for Day Zero to help set up. I'll see you guys at Sac-anime.
I'll be there on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday I'll be Kyon from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, and Sunday I'll be Nagi Springfield from Negima. If you see me, feel free to say hi!
Quote from: Eliteslayer on August 28, 2009, 01:18:01 AM
I'll be there on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday I'll be Kyon from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, and Sunday I'll be Nagi Springfield from Negima. If you see me, feel free to say hi!
I saw you!
Hooray, I've been seen! So yeah, convention was okay, tho' it had its fair share of problems. Not the best I've ever been to, but I still had a fun time. I met a lot of new people there, and I know several of them are on these forums, so to all those that I met and talked to: drop me a line if you see this!
Here's my pic from Sac-anime
http://www.cosplay.com/gallery/161659/
Haha it was great seeing some of you guy's from Fanime!
I was Ginta from Inuyasha on Saturday and one of the DeeDee twins from batman Beyond on Sunday.
I thought the con this year was okay. The place where it was held was beautiful to say the least. Loved walking around it on Saturday night :D but the con also had it's problems. But all Con's do. Still it was fun!
My pic from Sac-Anime, MWAHAHAHA!
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi164.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu31%2Fchazoman%2FMeChrisSheva-1.jpg%3Ft%3D1254134727&hash=858dded28c53de39bf8046c987738146c8fb899c) (http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/chazoman/MeChrisSheva-1.jpg?t=1254134567)
Sac-anime is what got me started in cosplaying, This will be my first time at Fanime but hay im going to be Sephiroth! 8)
Oooh, I've been living in the Sac area for about 3 years now but never had the chance to commit to going to SacAnime-- due to being busy and no real friends going either.
You all seem to make an argument to just check it out. I might go since the price is pretty cheap and if I get my cosplay done on time, then that'd be cool. If you are driving by car and Sacramento's hotels are full/too pricey, I recommend booking a hotel in West Sacramento or even in Woodland, Davis, Winters, or Dixon. Most places are no more 1/2 hr away from Sacramento. It is a drive but like I said, if Sac hotels are booked/too pricey, consider alternatives. Or else befriend a local there and stay at their apartment/dorm/house. Haha.
-Asura
I'm going to sac anime for the 2nd time (yay for pre-reg) and I already booked my room for saturday night! ;D
I agree with everyone that there are a lot of teens there and it is small, but it was still fun espcially since I had never been to any kind of anime con before. I loved all of the cosplayers and I can't wait to see them again this summer! It was a fun first experience, but from what everyone keeps telling me it is nothing compared to fanime!
Yay I'm excited! I get to go to Sakura Con, Fanime and then Sac Anime!!! :D
I will be attending sac anime this year, but I'm unsure of who to cosplay. It'll depend on my hair, I suppose. I may just use whatever I wear to fanime for it, but who knows?
I have heard fanime waaaay outdoes sac anime, so I'm way excited. Still gotta love sac anime, it was my first con :)
Quote from: k.worthley on March 23, 2010, 06:46:47 PM
I will be attending sac anime this year, but I'm unsure of who to cosplay. It'll depend on my hair, I suppose. I may just use whatever I wear to fanime for it, but who knows?
I have heard fanime waaaay outdoes sac anime, so I'm way excited. Still gotta love sac anime, it was my first con :)
I agree, it was my first con too! :D
Quote from: leslie on March 23, 2010, 07:22:32 PM
Quote from: k.worthley on March 23, 2010, 06:46:47 PM
I will be attending sac anime this year, but I'm unsure of who to cosplay. It'll depend on my hair, I suppose. I may just use whatever I wear to fanime for it, but who knows?
I have heard fanime waaaay outdoes sac anime, so I'm way excited. Still gotta love sac anime, it was my first con :)
I agree, it was my first con too! :D
Same! :)
Been attending Sac-Anime since day 1. My first con- opened up an entire new world right in front of me- was also right around the time I barely started getting into the otaku realm.
Sac-Anime isn't as terrible as some people make it sound- and I know a TON of people were not happy about Summer2009, but they've made some HUGE improvements since then. SA is moving forward each year, and has recovered quite well from 2 major past mistakes. The con tends to be growing, and most attendees are really happy with their weekend experience. To be honest with you, there's a crapload of potential in SA, and I'd expect Fanime to have a decent rival over the next decade.
I'd recommend anyone within a few hours to come.
My Ratings and Review:
Attendance: roughly 2-4k
Length: 3 Days
Vendor's Room and AA: 8/10
Staff: 8/10
Events: 6/10
Guests: 5/10
Swap Meet: 5/10
Rave/Dance: 9/10
Another plus- SacAnime is one of the only cons to showcase Itasha cars! :)
Sac anime isn't bad if your a teen and like clausterphobic situations and getting stuck in the hallway ;_;
just imagine a high school during passing period with 5x as many people ><
that alone made me decide no more, but hey to people who actually still attend HS it probally dosen't bother them as much as me, heck it bothered me even when I was still in HS
so yeah
there are some people who do awesome cosplays and the masquerade is pretty good ^^
Fanime was my first con so maybe that's why sac-anime has no value to me >>
but some of the dealers are pretty awesome like Lolita Kisama and there were some cool artists in the artists alley, but the hallway with lots of shoving and squeezing is not where I would ever want to try to sell my art, it'd prolly get knocked down broken or something
um they have the same panels every year... and the same guests... nobody that cool either all american voice actors mostly
quite a few of the bands were good though I don't believe any of them were ever in any asian country as a band, so yeah basically locals
lots of groups of friends hang out as there isn't always something interesting to do, basically just go with your friends and ignore the annoying crowds and you'll have a great time :)
and you should go to check it out at least once if it's close, and pre-register it's cheaper that way :)
basically it's worth going to once or twice
I personally am probally not going back until they have a bigger venue where people don't feel clausterphobic and get stuck between people in the hallways
I'm glad you guys can enjoy it though ^^ have fun next sac-anime too!!