Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Our mascots are heading out for a picnic on the beach – what about you guys?
As for the site here, we just finished merging all our game show pages into one big Game Shows hub! Hopefully that will make navigating the seas around here a bit easier. The page has a TON of new programming and scheduling info and is a must-see for people who love these entertaining shows. There’s still time to sign up for the Cosplay Deathmatch and 18+ Dating Game too – how lucky!
Speaking of sign ups!
- Masquerade is still open!
- Panel submissions end June 20!
3rd Annual Idol Festival presented by Susume→PARADISE
It finally stopped raining for a few days! Time to celebrate with an announcement~
PopCult Anime Con is proud to host the 3rd Annual Idol Festival
presented by local idol group Susume→PARADISE!
Susume→PARADISE is currently looking for other aspiring idols to join their spectacular festival! Check out our new Idol Festival 2019 page for more info on how to sign up.
Curious about our idol hosts? Learn more about them on our Local Legends page. [ μ’s Music Start!! ]
Masquerade & Panel Submissions NOW OPEN!
Big Day! Good luck everyone!
Masquerade Info / Panel Info
100 Days to PopCult Anime Con!
Summer is coming…. Who’s excited to compete for the Camp Cup at Magic Summer Camp? 😀
Every epic competition needs an equally epic soundtrack, right? PopCult Anime Con is excited to announce DJ LinkRatchet as our resident deejay for 2019! He’ll be spinning all three nights at our themed evening dances.
There’s so much going on as we prepare for PopCult Anime Con 2019! Panel Submission info is now available, and signups will begin on May 1st. Also opening May 1st is Masquerade signups – it’s gonna be a busy day!
Signups are also currently open for Vendors, Cosplay Deathmatch, and the 18+ Dating Game.
PopCult Anime Con’s Theme for 2019
Calling all wizards and witches at heart still waiting on their magic school letters~ come live the dream at PopCult Anime Con’s Wizard Summer Camp!
Get sorted into teams and win the Camp Cup! Participate in themed games and workshops while enjoying the mystic atmosphere. Help locate missing dragon eggs before dancing the night away at the Midsummer Ball. For more information, check out our 2019 Theme page and check back often – there’s plenty more to be announced in the upcoming weeks!
This is PopCult Anime Con’s first major convention theme. We, the staff, are so excited to bring you to an even more majestic tropical paradise than ever before. See you this summer!
New BJD Programming for 2019!
Happy Spring everyone! Just 130 days til PopCult Anime Con, yahoo!
Announcing a new series of programming this year for ball-jointed doll enthusiasts, as we turn one of our panel rooms into The Doll House! With informative panels and hands on workshops, photo ops and a Doll Masquerade, raffles and prizes, there will be something for every level of BJD collector to enjoy. Aspiring collectors and curious guests welcome too! For more info, check out The Doll House page!
REMINDER: Sign ups for Cosplay Deathmatch and the 18+ Dating Game are open!
REMINDER: Artist Alley sign ups close at noontime on March 31st! So send in those last minute applications now!
Artist Alley Sign-Ups
Happy Monday, Artists! Just a quick update to let you know our application for artist alley is now live!
Sign ups will be open til March 31, with the jury to follow starting April 1. Good luck, everyone!
Cosplay Deathmatch & Dating Game Sign Ups
Happy March and Happy Friday!
Also happy to announce that two of our Game Shows are now open for sign ups! Interested in being a part of the Cosplay Deathmatch or 18+ Dating Game? Then go check that info out right away! (And don’t forget you need to register for the con to participate in Events!)
Events not your thing? We got you covered. Squishy suggests grabbing a warm drink before browsing our recently added Online Manga Library. If all this is making you nostalgic for past PCACs, we also just added last year’s AMV Contest to our archive. A quick reminder: Vendor sign ups are currently open. Artist sign ups begin March 11th. Masquerade sign ups begin May 1st.
Wow, so much to do and it’s not even spring yet! Here’s to a ~magical~ summer!
2019 Masquerade Information + New Shop Items
Pleased to announce PopCult Anime 2019’s Masquerade info is now available! Sign-ups will begin May 1, but interested cosplayers can start making plans now to avoid con rush later!
In other news, we’ve added two “new” shirts to the shop. Want to own a piece of PopCult history? A tee from our First or Second year would be just perfect for you! They’re even on sale~
Hotel Block Open
Happy Saturday, everyone!
Excited to announce that the lovely Sheraton Framingham is now booking rooms for PopCult Anime Con 2019! Check out Hotel Reservations for more info.
Reminder that Early Bird Pre-Registration ends February 28th. Get your weekend badge now for only $35, the lowest rate of the year, and maximize your con experience with exclusive access to Friday Night programming!