DaiCon 2009
http://www.daiconnews.com



Date: 11th and 12th of July 2009
Time: 10am to 7pm
Venue: Grand Hall, Multimedia University, Cyberjaya Campus.

What is DaiCon?

DaiCon is EMiNA's major ACG event for this year, focusing on all aspects of Japanese Modern Visual Culture from anime, manga, games, J-Pop, J-Rock, cosplay, figurines, doujinshi and much much more. We aim to cater to everyone with an interest in Japanese modern visual culture, so there will be something for everyone, from the cosplayers and doujin artists down to the casual gamers and J-drama fans.

DaiCon Highlights

Cosplay Competition
Karaoke Competition
Figurine Exhibition (by The Figure Mall)
... and more to come!!!

Questions about DaiCon?

Visit the official DaiCon website at http://www.daiconnews.com where the latest updates about DaiCon will be posted! Feel free to email the DaiCon 2009 committees at the official DaiCon email address at info@daiconnews.comfor any general inquiries about the event.

UPDATES!

1. Registration for the Cosplay and Karaoke competitions has been opened!

2. We are proud to announce that Macross Fans Malaysia is joining DaiCon and they will be conducting an exhibition of Macross merchandise in DaiCon. A not to be missed opportunity for Macross fans in Malaysia!

3. Persatuan Weiqi Malaysia will be conducting a GO Adventure in DaiCon. Yes, it's the "Go" from Hikaru no Go. If you've ever wanted to learn more about Go or looking for like-minded people interested in Go, you can do so in DaiCon!

UPDATES:

We have launched the official DaiCon IRC channel at #DaiCon@irc.rizon.net! If you ever need to ask questions or give feedback or just plain wanna hangout with awsm people, you may now do so at the IRC channel! Remember, it's #DaiCon @ irc.rizon.net!

If you don't know how to join us, you may learn how to at http://www.eminacyber.com/irc/.

For experienced IRC users having difficulties joining, try these mirrors:
irc.nuu.cc
irc.plzhalp.us

UPDATES:

The DaiCon Teaser trailer has been uploaded! You can view it below:



UPDATES:

We are proud to announce a special guest to DaiCon, Chihara Minori! Miss Chihara is a prominent singer and voice actress and she will be conducting a Q&A Panel on Saturday, 11th July and a Mini-Concert on Sunday, 12th July.

For more information, please visit the official website at http://www.daiconnews.com.

UPDATES:

Starting from the 1st until the 3rd of May, DaiCon Committees will be joining the EMiNA Cyber Roadshow held at One Utama Highstreet Haha no Hi event. Activities slated there include cosplay photoshoots, displays of Japanese Modern Visual Culture materials (manga, anime, magazines, figurines and many more) as well as free merchandise giveaways courtesy of Animax-Asia and ASTRO.

But that's not all! We're also holding a sneak preview ticket sales for Miss Chihara Minori's appearance in DaiCon. Don't miss this special early bird sales at our roadshow!

Tickets to be sold:
AWSM Tickets = RM 250
- Specially numbered AWSM seats for Miss Chihara Minori's Q&A Panel on Day 1 and Mini-Concert on Day 2
- ONE Autograph Pass for Miss Chihara Minori's Autograph Session.

ELITE Tickets = RM 150
- Specially numbers ELITE seats for Miss Chihara Minori's Q&A Panel on Day 1 and Mini-Concert on Day 2.
- Lucky Draw chance to be upgraded in to AWSM tickets. (limited to 15 people only).

For more information please visit the DaiCon website at http://www.daiconnews.com

UPDATES:

DaiCon, in partnership with 56th_avenue, will be holding a J-Pop exhibtion showcasing the latest and greatest of J-Pop including Johny's Entertainment, NEWS, ARASHI, KAT-TUN and much more!

Also we are having a special preorder service where you can purchase exclusive J-pop merchandise directly from Japan! Please visit http://56th-avenue.livejournal.com/ for more information. Preorders will be ending on the 10th of May, so hurry up!

For more information, please visit http://www.daiconnews.com/e_jpop.php or email us at info@daiconnews.com.

UPDATES:

Calling all doujin artists/groups/circles! Doujin booth registration for DaiCon is now open for local and international groups! Grab the form at http://www.daiconnews.com/e_doujin.php, fill it up and send it back to us to grab a space at DaiCon.

Spaces are limited, so hurry up.

UPDATES:

It's the moment you Minorin fans have been waiting for! Online ticketing preorders for the AWSM(RM 250) and ELITE(RM 150) tickets are now open on http://www.daiconnews.com.

Just go to http://www.daiconnews.com/cm_ticketing.php, grab our Preorder Form and read the instructions there. Fill it up and send it back to us at ticketing@daiconnews.com and we will process your orders ASAP!

For further enquiries,please email info@daiconnews.com with your questions.

UPDATES:

We're proud to announce a few new additions to our growing list of DaiCon attractions!

1. Seiyuu Exhibition - Ever wondered what exactly a 'seiyuu' is? Interested to know more about them? Then come to our seiyuu exhibition to know more about them!

2. Gundam Caravan - During DaiCon, we'll be giving out FREE Gundam model kits from our very own Gundam Caravan! Only limited units available on both days, so better be quick!

3. Great Wall of Gashapon - Also, in DaiCon, we'll be having a wall-ful of gashapon machines with the latest sets from Suzumiya Haruhi to Gundam 00. Gasha to your delight in DaiCon!

4. Gundam Constructor's Championship - Only for the truest, hardcore fans! Join our Gundam Constructor's Championship (limited to 20 entries only!) and stand a chance to win LIMITED EDITION 1/100 Master Grade Gundam kits!

5. Kareshi Kanojyo no Mise - As the official COSPA distributor in the region, we're proud to announce that the venerable KKnM will be setting up shop in DaiCon where they will be selling numerous original, made in Japan character goods ranging from posters, keychains, mugs and t-shirts. Also, spend RM 50 and above at KKnM's booth to get a chance to play KKnM's Moe Moe Janken game to win wonderful prizes!

Also, we're sad to announce that our exclusive AWSM tickets (worth RM 250 each) have all been sold out... but! Due to overwhelming demand, DaiCon is now selling ENTHUSIAST tickets at RM 50 each which gurantees unseated viewing area access for Ms. Chihara Minori's events in DaiCon. Hurry up and grab your tickets online now!

This post has been edited by kurogane: Jul 7 2009, 07:14 PM

UPDATES!

1. Registration for the Cosplay and Karaoke competitions has been opened!

2. We are proud to announce that Macross Fans Malaysia is joining DaiCon and they will be conducting an exhibition of Macross merchandise in DaiCon. A not to be missed opportunity for Macross fans in Malaysia!

3. Persatuan Weiqi Malaysia will be conducting a GO Adventure in DaiCon. Yes, it's the "Go" from Hikaru no Go. If you've ever wanted to learn more about Go or looking for like-minded people interested in Go, you can do so in DaiCon!

Not confirmed yet, but god willing we will make it free entry.

Tickets aren't out for sale yet. Check back around June.

UPDATES:

We have launched the official DaiCon IRC channel at #DaiCon@irc.rizon.net! If you ever need to ask questions or give feedback or just plain wanna hangout with awsm people, you may now do so at the IRC channel! Remember, it's #DaiCon @ irc.rizon.net!

If you don't know how to join us, you may learn how to at http://www.eminacyber.com/irc/.

For experienced IRC users having difficulties joining, try these mirrors:
irc.nuu.cc
irc.plzhalp.us

UPDATES:

The DaiCon Teaser trailer has been uploaded! You can view it below:

Thanks for the listing. We welcome any free promotion we can get

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Added on April 26, 2009, 12:05 amUPDATES:

We are proud to announce a special guest to DaiCon, Chihara Minori! Miss Chihara is a prominent singer and voice actress and she will be conducting a Q&A Panel on Saturday, 11th July and a Mini-Concert on Sunday, 12th July.

For more information, please visit the official website at http://www.daiconnews.com.

This post has been edited by kurogane: Apr 26 2009, 12:05 AM

We will be announcing that shortly. Most probably inviting some local bands here to perform.

UPDATES:

Starting from the 1st until the 3rd of May, DaiCon Committees will be joining the EMiNA Cyber Roadshow held at One Utama Highstreet Haha no Hi event. Activities slated there include cosplay photoshoots, displays of Japanese Modern Visual Culture materials (manga, anime, magazines, figurines and many more) as well as free merchandise giveaways courtesy of Animax-Asia and ASTRO.

But that's not all! We're also holding a sneak preview ticket sales for Miss Chihara Minori's appearance in DaiCon. Don't miss this special early bird sales at our roadshow!

Tickets to be sold:
AWSM Tickets = RM 250
- Specially numbered AWSM seats for Miss Chihara Minori's Q&A Panel on Day 1 and Mini-Concert on Day 2
- ONE Autograph Pass for Miss Chihara Minori's Autograph Session.

ELITE Tickets = RM 150
- Specially numbers ELITE seats for Miss Chihara Minori's Q&A Panel on Day 1 and Mini-Concert on Day 2.
- Lucky Draw chance to be upgraded in to AWSM tickets. (limited to 15 people only).

For more information please visit the DaiCon website at http://www.daiconnews.com

UPDATES:

DaiCon, in partnership with 56th_avenue, will be holding a J-Pop exhibtion showcasing the latest and greatest of J-Pop including Johny's Entertainment, NEWS, ARASHI, KAT-TUN and much more!

Also we are having a special preorder service where you can purchase exclusive J-pop merchandise directly from Japan! Please visit http://56th-avenue.livejournal.com/ for more information. Preorders will be ending on the 10th of May, so hurry up!

For more information, please visit http://www.daiconnews.com/e_jpop.php or email us at info@daiconnews.com.

UPDATES:

Calling all doujin artists/groups/circles! Doujin booth registration for DaiCon is now open for local and international groups! Grab the form at http://www.daiconnews.com/e_doujin.php, fill it up and send it back to us to grab a space at DaiCon.

Spaces are limited, so hurry up.

What do you mean? I don't really get your question.

As for ecchi doujins, we do not encourage sales of 'dangerous' items as the event is aimed for fans as well as families.

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Added on May 14, 2009, 1:08 amUPDATES:

It's the moment you Minorin fans have been waiting for! Online ticketing preorders for the AWSM(RM 250) and ELITE(RM 150) tickets are now open on http://www.daiconnews.com.

Just go to http://www.daiconnews.com/cm_ticketing.php, grab our Preorder Form and read the instructions there. Fill it up and send it back to us at ticketing@daiconnews.com and we will process your orders ASAP!

For further enquiries,please email info@daiconnews.com with your questions.

This post has been edited by kurogane: May 14 2009, 01:08 AM

Entrance fee price is still undecided. We will announce it once it is confirmed.

For the mini-concert, if you want special seating, you will have to get the AWSM and ELITE tickets. Otherwise, it's probably standing space only.

UPDATES:

We now have our FAQ Page up! For those curious about DaiCon's entrance fees as well as the details on Minorin's appearance here, you can find out more there!

Also we're proud to announce that Singapore's premier anime merchandising store, Kareshi Kanojyo no Mise as one of DaiCon's ticketing partners and Singaporeans may now purchase the ELITE tickets from them!

Yes, to enter is free, but to watch Minori you have to buy the AWSM and ELITE tickets.

You cannot enter the seating areas without the tickets, but you still can watch from behind... provided you can see.

Well, seats are provided for the tickets, but if you want to stand it's fine too.

UPDATES:

We're proud to announce a few new additions to our growing list of DaiCon attractions!

1. Seiyuu Exhibition - Ever wondered what exactly a 'seiyuu' is? Interested to know more about them? Then come to our seiyuu exhibition to know more about them!

2. Gundam Caravan - During DaiCon, we'll be giving out FREE Gundam model kits from our very own Gundam Caravan! Only limited units available on both days, so better be quick!

3. Great Wall of Gashapon - Also, in DaiCon, we'll be having a wall-ful of gashapon machines with the latest sets from Suzumiya Haruhi to Gundam 00. Gasha to your delight in DaiCon!

4. Gundam Constructor's Championship - Only for the truest, hardcore fans! Join our Gundam Constructor's Championship (limited to 20 entries only!) and stand a chance to win LIMITED EDITION 1/100 Master Grade Gundam kits!

5. Kareshi Kanojyo no Mise - As the official COSPA distributor in the region, we're proud to announce that the venerable KKnM will be setting up shop in DaiCon where they will be selling numerous original, made in Japan character goods ranging from posters, keychains, mugs and t-shirts. Also, spend RM 50 and above at KKnM's booth to get a chance to play KKnM's Moe Moe Janken game to win wonderful prizes!

Also, we're sad to announce that our exclusive AWSM tickets (worth RM 250 each) have all been sold out... but! Due to overwhelming demand, DaiCon is now selling ENTHUSIAST tickets at RM 50 each which gurantees unseated viewing area access for Ms. Chihara Minori's events in DaiCon. Hurry up and grab your tickets online now!

UPDATES:

Board Games - DaiCon, in cooperation with ToyBox is going to have its very own board games section! Settlers of Catan, Jungle Speed, Saboteur and many more will be open for visitors to participate in and play! Don't miss this fun-filled section catered for the whole family!

Art Competition - Show off your artistic talents in DaiCon's art competition. With fabulous prizes in the offing, come and sign up for it during our event itself. Only open to the first 20 people to participate.

UPDATES!

Good news for everyone! There's been a number of additional items allowed to be autographed by Minorin:

1. All ORIGINAL character CD albums that are voiced by Minorin.
2. ORIGINAL Seiyuu Magazines from Japan (Voice Newtype, etc. etc.) with Minorin on the FRONT COVER.
3. ORIGINAL photobooks of Minorin.

Anything else that isn't on the F.A.Q page on our website or here IS NOT ALLOWED. There might be additional items later to add on the list as we get permission from their management.

However, photography and video taking are STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED during her autograph and concert sessions. Sorry to say, but the usual Japanese rules on this remain to be enforced during DaiCon. Please cooperate with us on this matter.

UPDATES:

First of all, the event schedule, general floor plan and doujin booths layout for DaiCon are finally up! Everyone give a big hand to our webmaster, Silencers!

We've also put up the General Rules and Photography Policy for DaiCon up on the website. Please do follow the rules or else we'll be forced to kick you out! I sure hope that doesn't happen!

We are also proud to announce the CELGames Roadshow at DaiCon, brought to you by GameAxis Malaysia! Go and show off your skills on the latest games from FIFA '09 to Red Alert 3 and many more!

Also we'll be having a Weiβ Schwarz Tournament cum Workshop on both days of DaiCon so feel free to participate or find out more about this popular TCG from Japan!

The FAQ is also updated with the latest list of autograph-permissible items for Miss Minori's autograph session as well as a few other updates regarding DaiCon.

Finally, and the most important thing. Due to MMU security policy, all visitors to the university MUST be registered at the entrance, but we've managed to lift that requirement by using a special Visitor's DaiCon pass! Please download the pass from our website, print it out on a piece of A4 paper and place it on your vehicles dashboard to gain hassle-free entry to our university! The pass also allows your vehicles access to the Visitor's Parking Bays during DaiCon, so please keep it there at all times during our event!

This post has been edited by kurogane: Jul 8 2009, 02:47 AM