Anime Mid-Atlantic

Leap Year Pre-Registration Sale!

February 27, 2012

The Leap Year pre-registration sale runs until Saturday, March 3rd! Visit the Registration page for further details.

AMA at Katsucon

February 15, 2012

AMA will have a table in the Dealers Room at Katsucon this weekend in National Harbor, MD. Stop by our table and pre-register for AMA 12.

Voice Actor Chris Cason Returns to AMA

February 2, 2012

AMA is proud to announce that voice actor Chris Cason will join us at AMA 12. His best known works include roles in Hetalia, Fullmetal Alchemist, Soul Eater and Yu Yu Hakusho.

AMA at Ichibancon

January 6, 2012

AMA will have a table at Ichibancon this weekend in Charlotte, NC. Stop by our table and pre-register for this year's AMA.

12 Days of Christmas Pre-Registration Sale Extended!

January 2, 2012

Happy New Year! The 12 Days of Christmas pre-registration sale has been extended to January 5th! Visit the Registration page for further details.

Eyeshine Unable to Attend AMA 2012

December 26, 2011

We reget to announce that Johnny Yong Bosch and Eyeshine will not be able to attend AMA 12 next year.

12 Days of Christmas Pre-Registration Sale

December 18, 2011

From December 18th to December 31st take $5 off the cost of pre-registration for Anime Mid-Atlantic 2012! Just $30 for a weekend pre-registration until the end of this month. Visit the Registration page for further details.

Eien Strife Returns to Anime Mid-Atlantic

December 14, 2011

Eien Strife is returning to Anime Mid Atlantic in June! Visit our Featured Guest page to learn more about this unique music group.

AMA 12 Panels and Workshops Requests

November 30, 2011

Individuals who want to run panels and workshops at AMA12 can visit the Panels and Workshops to review entry guidelines and submit panels information to us via the Panels and Workshops Request Form.

AMA Announces First Round of Guests

November 26, 2011

The Vendors Room for AMA 12 is SOLD OUT. Vendors interested in AMA 12 can contact us and be placed on the waiting list. Artist Alley and Vendor lists have been updated.

AMA Announces First Round of Guests

November 19, 2011

We are proud to announce our first round of featured guests for AMA 12! Visit the Featured Guests for more information.

AMA at the Anime USA

November 16, 2011

AMA will have a table at Anime USA this weekend in Arlington, VA. Stop by our table and pre-register for next year's AMA.

AMA at the VA Comicon

October 28, 2011

AMA will have a table on Saturday at this weekend's VA Comicon event in Richmond, VA. Stop by our table and pre-register for next year's AMA.

Artist Alley Artist List Updated

October 15, 2011

The lists of artists for AMA 12 have been updated.

Thank You For Attending AMA 11

June 22, 2011

The staff of Anime Mid-Atlantic would like to thank everyone who attended AMA 11. Anime Mid-Atlantic 12 is scheduled for June 15-17, 2012 at the Chesapeake Conference Center and Norfolk Marriott Chesapeake hotel.

Remaining Deadlines for AMA 11

June 3, 2011

AMA 11 is only a couple of weeks away! There are a few remaining deadlines to remember including: Cosplay entries need to be entered by June 8th. Flyer exchanges and Program Book Package Inserts are due by June 10th. Cosplay Chess sign ups end on June 11th.

Tentative AMA 2011 Schedule is Now Online

May 30, 2011

The tentative AMA 2011 schedule is now online. Minor updates are still possible between now and the convention.

Table Top Gaming Information Is Now Online

May 26, 2011

The AMA 11 Table Top Gaming event information is now online.

Pre-Registration Date Extended

May 26, 2011

Pre-registration has been EXTENDED to Tuesday May 31, 2011.

Hotel Deadline Date Extended

May 17, 2011

The Norfolk Marriott Chesapeake hotel will extend the hotel registration deadline. Please mention Anime Mid-Atlantic when making your registrations.

AMA Debuts New Manga Library

May 14, 2011

AMA is proud to announce that our first annual Manga Library will debut at this year's convention. The Manga Library is sponsored by the Indian River Library, a branch of the Chesapeake Public Libraries.

AMA Welcomes Featured Guest Leah Clark

May 11, 2011

AMA is proud to announce our latest featured guest. Voice actress and ADR director Leah Clark will make her first appearance at AMA. Her recent works include roles in: Eden of the East, Ga Rei Zero, Evangelion 1.0 and 2.0, One Piece, and Full Metal Alchemist.

Pop Show Japan at AMA Live Charity Jam

May 5, 2011

Pop Show Japan @ AMA Live Charity Jam will feature performances by all musical guests at AMA 11. Performers will include: J-pop sensation Reni Mimura with the Moe Moe Dancers, the "Adventure Rock" band Eien Strife, Japan and U.S. famed Jazz-Hop lyricist Substantial, the super human anti-hero band THE VILLAINS 21, Asian Pop Music jockey, DJ Asu Rock, and will be hosted by Chidi Phyz-The Otaku MC!! Donations for attending this event will go to the Capital Hearts for Japan Save the Children foundation towards the Japan Earthquake relief efforts.

AMA Table Top Gaming

April 24, 2011

This year we are pleased to bring back our tabletop game room. We will have various board and card games. Looking for a specific game? Want to run a RPG? Contact the Table Top Gaming Coordinator to schedule an event or inquire about a specific game. Stay tuned for any further announcements.

AMA Welcomes Featured Guests Eien Strife

April 18, 2011

We are proud to welcome musical guest Eien Strife to AMA 11.

AMA 2011 AMV Contest Information Online

April 17, 2011

We realize this is short notice and we sincerely apologize for the delay in opening the . Bring us your best and tell your friends who edit AMVs that we're up and running.

AMA 2011 Final Tour Stop at ODU Minicon

April 14, 2011

Our final tour stop is this Saturday in Norfolk, VA. We will be attending the on the campus of Old Dominion University. Stop by our table in the dealers room to pre-register and learn more about this year's AMA.

AMA 2011 Karaoke Contest Info Online

April 11, 2011

contest rules and signup information is now online.

AMA 2011 Tour Visits Ravencon and VA Comicon

April 4, 2011

The AMA 2011 Tour continues this weekend with two stops! Along with our convention table, we will be running an Anime Room at Ravencon in Richmond. This event begins on Friday and runs through Sunday. In addition, we will staff a convention table at the VA Comicon also in Richmond. This event runs from 10AM to 4PM on Saturday. Two opportunites to pre-registration and learn more about AMA 11.

AMA Welcomes Featured Guests Reni Mimura and the Moe Moe Dancers

April 1, 2011

AMA is proud to announce the first in a series of musical performances for AMA 11. Japanese cosplay singer will perform at this year's convention.

Anime Club Alley and Photography Suite

March 26, 2011

Clubs hosting tables in the are now listed online. Information about has been updated on the page.

Vic Mignogna Unable To Attend AMA 11

March 24, 2011

Unfortunate news, will not be able to appear at AMA 11. He has sent us the following statement for all of his fans: Howdy, my dear AMA friends! I am so very sorry to announce that . I accidentally got myself double booked on the same weekend as this year's AMA! DOH! So that means that I won't be able to attend as planned. However.... there is an awesome line up this year... many of my voice acting friends will be there, so come out and see em! Anime Mid Atlantic is one of my favorite events, and I love all the fans and staff who make it happen. I'll miss you all this year, but mark your calendars for 2012....I'LL BE THERE!! Vic Mignogna

AMA 11 Art Show Information Online

March 16, 2011

information, including artist and bidder rules for the Art Auction, is now online.

AMA Welcomes Featured Guest Charles Dunbar

March 5, 2011

AMA would like to welcome our next featured guest. Anime Anthropologist array of panels cover multiple aspects of Japanese mythology and culture.

Cosplay, Hall Costume Contest and Fan Favorite Costume Contest Information

March 4, 2011

Information about our , , and events are now online.

Pre-Registration and Vendor List Update

March 2, 2011

Limited VIP Pre-registrations are sold out. We are offering a handful of Lifetime VIP Pre=registrations. Visit the page for more information. Standard Pre-registrations continue until May 28th. More vendors have been added to our list for AMA 11. Visit the page for a complete listing.

2nd Annual Scavenger Hunt

February 26, 2011

Our second annual event is coming to AMA 11. Information is now online.

Todd Haberkorn

February 24, 2011

AMA is proud to announce our next featured guest. Voice actor and producer will make his first appearance at AMA. His recent works include roles in: , , , and .

AMA Crew at Katsucon

February 18, 2011

Visit the AMA table this weekend at in National Harbor, MD. Pre-register and learn more about this year's event in June.

Chris Cason Coming To AMA 2011

February 5, 2011

AMA is proud to announce our latest featured guest. Voice actor, ADR director, and scriptwriter will be joining us in June. His recent works include roles in: , , , and .

Press Information Online

January 30, 2011

Information for press who are planning to attend AMA 11 is now online. Press pass request information is also available on the page.

2nd Annual Cosplay Chess

January 29, 2011

Our second annual event is coming to AMA 11. Information is now online.

Panels and Workshops Signups Online

January 29, 2011

information is now online including the AMA 2011 Panel Request Form for those who want to host panels. Our second annual event is coming to AMA 11. Information is now online.

AMA Visits MAGFest

January 11, 2011

The AMA crew is on the road again, this time we are visiting MAGFest in Alexandria, VA this weekend. If you are planning on attending, don't forget to stop by our table, register and learn more about our plans for this year's AMA.

AMA Heads to Ichibancon

January 5, 2011

The AMA crew will be visiting Ichibancon in Charlotte, NC this weekend. If you are planning on attending, don't forget to stop by our table, register and learn more about our plans for this year's AMA.

AMA 1/2 Cosplay Fashion Show Results

November 24, 2010

Here are the results from this past Saturdays Cosplay Fashion Show. Zombie Hulk from Marvel Comics Eric Negron Scout from Granado Espada Brittany Waddy Mandorolian Supercommandos from Star Wars Expanded Universe Victoria Pendleton, Michael Estep, Will Strout, and Jason Tureman We would like to thank everyone who participated. We will post video of the event soon.

AMA 1/2 Cosplay Fashion Show and Panels Online!

November 15, 2010

Event information for the and panels are available on the site.

AMA Radio featured in Live365 Magazine

November 9, 2010

was featured last month in the debut issue of . The digital issue can be viewed at .

AMA 1/2 in Two Weeks!

November 6, 2010

Our mini-con event is two weeks away! Next weekend the AMA crew will be stopping by Anime USA in Arlington, VA. Stop by our table and learn more about AMA One-Half and pre-registration for next year's AMA 11.

AMA 1/2: VIP Tickets Available!

September 30, 2010

The VA Comicon has announced that 1,000 VIP admissions are now available for purchase online. The price is $14.95 for a two-day, VIP admission. Visit the site to pre-register.Remember, admission gets you into both events!

Registration and Hotel Rates

September 22, 2010

Group and children memberships added to the page. Hotel room rate and reservation deadline added to the page.

AMA 1/2: Attention Vendors, Artists, and Panelists

September 19, 2010

Vendors and artists who are interested in table space at our event in November should contact us at: . If you are interested in running a panel or workshop at , send us a request at the same e-mail address. Visit the for more information.

Special Pre-Registration Rate Extended

September 17, 2010

Special early rate extended until September 28th.

Artist Alley Information Online

August 24, 2010

information for 2011 is now online.