Katsucon began back in 1995 with 500 attendees and guests like Steve Benett, artists like Jan Scott-Frazier and mangaka, Matsumoto Izumi-sensei. 20 years later, we have Katsucon XX going strong with over 10,000 attendees and even more guests like Steve Benett, prolific VA Richard Epcar, Chris and Greg Ayres, and mangaka Senno Knife-sensei. (Actually, except for a few years, I believe Steve has been a Katsucon staple very much like Maruyama Masao-san is to Otakon.) But to celebrate, the extensive comic and Japanese art guests aren’t enough, the Eastern WCS qualifiers are held that weekend and to encourage them are cosplay idols, Kamui and Yaya Han. Celebrating not only the anniversary of the con but showcasing the heart of any series, the music, we have the Symphonic Anime Orchestra. Throw in a maid cafe, a formal ball, the nightly raves and we have a party that can only be held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.

Plus it’s on Valentine’s day weekend. What can be better? Let’s get the party started!
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