Augusta Anime Fest hosts cosplayers, voice actors for celebration of the Japanese genre
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Anime fest was in town on Saturday, and people showed up for a good time.
People were able to go to the Columbia County Exhibition Center to celebrate the Japanese genre.
Our Photojournalist, Breck Brigham, captured the sights and sounds of the festival.
He also spoke to one of the organizers about what makes the festival so popular.
“Well, it’s an Augusta anime fest. We have people that are vending materials all related to anime,” said David Hess, show manager, Augusta Anime Fest.
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There were voice actors, cosplayers and even a lip sync contest.
“The video game stuff in the back, and they run different types of games. Mario Kart and other things that go along with it. I don’t know what all his tournament games are that he has, but he does have them. And then we’re doing a cosplay contest at the end of the day,” said Hess.
“They’re a lot of fun to watch the kids. The kids put a lot of time and effort into their costumes, and they just love showing them off, how they’re made, what they do, what they represent in some of their favorite characters,” said Hess.
Over 85 vendors were at the festival.
“Some people had three or four tables a piece, so I would probably say about 65,” said Hess.
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