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Date: 11th and 12th of July 2009
Time: 10am to 7pm
Venue: Grand Hall, Multimedia University, Cyberjaya Campus.
Entrance is FREE OF CHARGE to public.
Tickets (RM 250, RM 150, RM 50) are required only for Chihara Minori LIVE@DaiCon events.
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.com for any general inquiries about the event.
Join the Daicon Facebook group or add DaiCon to your Facebook's event calender!
UPDATES!
1. Registration for the Cosplay and Karaoke competitions has been opened!
UPDATE: Solo cosplay and karaoke competitions are held on Day 1. Group cosplay competition will be held on Day 2. Sorry for the confusion.
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 here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFQNt0sQmzE or at our main page http://www.daiconnews.com, where download links are also available for those of you who want to keep it.
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:
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!
