EAST PEORIA (25 Information Now) – Over a thousand followers gathered on the East Peoria Embassy Suites this weekend to have fun Japanese animation artwork and popular culture.

“Anime Zap” calls itself the most important winter anime conference in Illinois. Followers can discover merchandise from distributors and artists, browse (or take part in) cosplay contests, and revel in all issues artwork kind.

Organizer Jonathon Burbach says he has seen a rise in attendance over time. However he is aware of very properly why.

“It is at all times fascinating to see new folks, particularly those that have by no means been earlier than, they actually need to know and see their first expertise,” he says.

The conference hosts 50 occasions all year long and plans so as to add extra company, panels and occasions going ahead.

The occasion continues till Sunday.

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