Animate Raleigh Convention Draws 10K Fans

0:00This is Corey, and here's what is making news across Durham right now. The third annual Anima Raleigh Convention wrapped up successfully this weekend, drawing around 10,000 fans to the Raleigh Convention Center, from March 13th to 15th. Despite a fire forcing a post-pomant from January, organizers from GalaxyCon pulled off a strong event with panels, voice actors, and cosplay highlights. Earlier this month, a December blaze at the center disrupted plans so the team split space with the American Veterinary Medical Association's Symposium. Animate to two-thirds of the convention area and borrowed the Raleigh Marriott City Center's ballroom across the street for main events, keeping. Most original guests and adding stars from the Nickelodeon show Avatar the Last Airbender. Voice actors Janie Haddad Tompkins, known for regular show and hacks, raved about the welcoming Southern vibe in Raleigh. She called it polite and inclusive, a step above other con she's attended. Cosplayers echoed that freedom, like local Terrence Johnson, who switched to a standout

1:04boondocks character on short notice, and his friends rocking. Teen Titans and custom K-pop looks. GalaxyCon President Mike Broder credited smooth teamwork with center staff and the Marriott for making it happen. He noted Raleigh's event draws the biggest U.S. crowds for them, thanks to the areas colleges, comic shops, and video game scene. Even in a smaller venue. Events ran late into Saturday night and picked back up Sunday from 9am to 6.30pm. Proving the triangle's anime crowd keeps growing strong. This DNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor, your pillow, your podcast, your moment made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com