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The OnCenter Convention Center Complex in Syracuse, NY will be home to the Anime Syracuse 2010 Festival on September 11th.  Details will be forthcoming on our website very soon.  Anime Syracuse’s 2010 Festival will feature anime screenings, cosplay contests, video and CCG card gaming, and lots of vendors.  See you there!

We are constantly flooded with questions as to whether or not certain anime is age appropriate for children of a particular age.  Given that every individual is different and each household maintains their own set of values, we can’t make that judgment for you.  As a guideline, we list next to each anime title is the US Television Rating code provided by the Licensing company, which are -

* TV-G  (Appropriate for all ages)
* TV-PG  (Parental guidance suggested)
* TV-14  (Recommended for people 14 or older)
* TV-MA  (Recommended for people 17 or older; May contain some strong language and violence)

There is also a weblink for each title to direct you to more information on a particular series or movie.  Click to learn more about the subject matter of the series.

We make a careful attempt to select titles that are suitable for the average anime audience.  The 14 & up titles may contain some four-letter words, [comparatively] brief amounts of bloodshed and fantasy violence (read: monster slashing).  None of the titles contain any gratuitous nudity or sexual content.

Anime is a product of Japan and created according to their cultural standards.  Animation there is a medium for programming for small children to teenagers to mature adult content.  Shows targeted at a particular group there may contain material that would be restricted here – speaking plainly, it’s simply a cultural difference.

Also, age cut-offs are suggestions and may vary between references.  Many North American distributors make recommendations using 13 years as a cut-off, while other retailers use 15 years.  Just as with the Parental Guidelines, this is a general suggestion.  There are very mature 12 year olds and very sensitive 16 year olds.  Where one kid might find a villain to be funny, another might be frightened – everyone is different.

You know your kids best, so it is up to you to make the final decision.  If you or your tween are sensitve to even a small amount of blood, it might be a good excuse to grab a snack, check out the games, or visit our vendors.  If, however, you took your kindergardener to The Dark Knight or 300, well they probably aren’t going to see too much new here…

Here is the current schedule for the Theater on Festival Day:

10:00 AM  AMVs
10:30 AM  Mushi-shi, ep 1  (TV-14)
11:00 AM  Hikaru no Go, ep 1  (TV-G)
11:30 AM  Gankutsuou, The Count of Monte Cristo, ep 1  ( TV-MA)
12:00 PM  Baccano, ep 1  (TV-MA)
12:30 PM  Baccano, ep 2  (TV-MA)
1:00 PM  Tokyo Maijin, ep 1  (TV-MA)
1:30 PM  School Rumble, ep 1  (TV-PG)
2:00 PM  Darker Than Black, ep 1  (TV-MA)
2:30 PM  Darker Than Black, ep 2  (TV-MA)
3:00 PM  Claymore, ep 1  (TV-MA)
3:30 PM  Ouran High School Host Club, ep 15  (TV-14)
4:00 PM  Cosplay Finals
4:30 PM  Raffle Drawing, Closing Remarks

Please note this can be subject to change!

Parents:  Included next to each anime title is the US Television Rating code provided by the Licensing company, which are -

* TV-G  (Appropriate for all ages)
* TV-PG  (Parental guidance suggested)
* TV-14  (Recommended for people 14 or older)
* TV-MA  (Recommended for people 16 or older; May contain some strong language and violence)

Click on the link for each title to learn more about the subject matter of the series.  We made a careful attempt to select titles that are suitable for the average anime audience.  The 16 & up titles may contain some four-letter words, [comparatively] brief amounts of bloodshed and fantasy violence (read: zombie and monster slashing).  None of the titles contain any sexual content or gratuitous nudity; at most there may be casual flirting and eyebrow raised innuendo.

The anime titles selected are, as originally intended, for teenage and adult audiances.  Though animated, none of these shows are considered to be entertainment specifically for young children.  You know your kids best, so it is up to you to make the final decision.  If you or your tween are sensitve to even a small amount of blood, it might be a good excuse to grab a snack, check out the Go Club, or visit our vendors.  If, however, you took your kindergardener to The Dark Knight or 300, well they probably aren’t going to see too much new here…

How to get them:

Online at RandomFandom.com where you can make you payment via PayPal.  Please be sure to retain a copy of your payment confirmation for check-in on the day of the Festival.

or

In Person at Cloud City Comics located at 3216 Erie Boulevard East, Dewitt, New York 13214.  If you’re wondering exactly where that is, they share the same plaza as Game Craze, next to Ruby Tuesdays.

Advance sale tickets are $10.00, which will buy you a speedier entrance into the Festival as well as a swag bag with free goodies.

Anime Syracuse is proud to present some of the Vendors that have appeared for the Festival in the past.

Cloud City Comics & Toys

RandomFandom.com

Neko-Jin Designs

If you want to vend at future events please see our vendor’s page.

Hours:  10:00am – 5:00pm
(Schedule of events to follow as titles are confirmed)

Admission:  $10.00 general admission

Parking:  Free parking available in adjacent lot, odd/even parking on side streets

Anime Syracuse has been confirmed for Saturday, May 9th 2009. It will once again be held at the Palace Theater in Eastwood. Times, screenings and events to be announced. Interested vendors, artists and organizations please contact us for more information.

The Anime Syracuse Festival returns in May 2009! We will once again be hosted by the Palace Theater in Eastwood! 

We’ll feature gaming, a cosplay competition, anime screenings, and even we don’t  know what else! We’re working out the details and are taking suggestions.

Would your organization like to work with ours? Drop us a line at at animefan519@gmail.com or post on the forum!