MangaNEXT will feature many events of interest to the manga enthusiast. A major focus of the convention will be on Panel/Workshop Programming. With a wide variety of topics, there is sure to be something for everyone to talk about. When not debating the finer points of their favorite subject or learning how to ink their drawings, attendees can hang out in our Artist Alley, browse the Dealers' Room for manga and doujinshi, or lay the smack down in the Video Gaming Room. Other planned activities include a Dance, a small schedule of Video Programming, and an expanded Manga Library that will let people relax and maybe even check out that manga series they were not sure they wanted to buy.

Bought something you later regretted? Bring it to the MangaNEXT Swap Meet--your trash could be someone else's treasure. And for the cosplayers out there, we have our Hall Cosplay Contest. We also feature The Cosplay Cabaret, the non-competitive masquerade counterpart. Come to this event to sit back and have a good time while your fellow attendees entertain you.  Some new events to look forward to are the Gray Scale Cosplay Contest, Karaoke and The Akihabara Cosplay Runway Show.

We've got a few more surprises planned, so check back for updates, contests, and more information as the convention approaches.