Anime Expo 2010 American Anime Convention, Cosplay Event, Masquerade Ball When: July 1 - 4, 2010 (Thursday - Sunday) Where: Los Angeles Convention Center, Room 305 Anime Expo, also known as AX, is an American anime convention. Many of the convention attendees will cosplay during the event, while attending seminars, panel discussions, vendor booths and other such events. Popular events at Anime Expo include the masquerade, karaoke contest, anime music video contest and "AX Idol" contest. Anime Expo is celebrating its 19th year by emphasizing cutting-edge creative thinking as related to the manga, anime, gaming and related industries. Anime Expo is the nation's largest anime/manga convention. This cosplay event and anime convention serves as a key meeting place for the public individuals to express their interest and explore various aspects of anime/manga.Enjoy panels, screenings, events, exhibit hall, artist alley, dances and much more. Anime ExpoŽ 2010 will be in its 19th year and the SPJA Industry Conference will be in its 5th. Anime Expo's cosplay has been an integral component of the colorful fan community. Fans from all walks of life converge at Anime Expo to show their passion for cosplay. Whether they wear their costumes within the halls of Anime Expor or appear on stage before family and friends, all cosplayers are at Anime Expo to show off their passion for Japanese animation and culture. Cosplay events will include Masquerade, Pop Shock Masquerade, Chibi Masquerade, Midnight Tea and Masquerade Ball. The biggest cosplay event in all of Anime Expo would be Masquerade. Extravagant costumes and some of the best cosplay performances can be seen on stage in the Masquerade. Visit the official Anime Expo cosplay event website for more information: http://www.anime-expo.org