NEW YORK, Oct 13 (News On Japan) –
A wave of anime and popular culture fanatics gathered in New York as town hosted one of many largest popular culture occasions on the U.S. East Coast, the New York Comic Con, drawing crowds of cosplayers and followers from throughout the nation.
The occasion, which opened on October ninth, celebrates anime, manga, video video games, and different aspects of popular culture, and has rapidly change into a significant annual fixture within the U.S. leisure calendar. Japanese works similar to “One Piece” are particularly well-liked amongst guests, with a wide selection of merchandise on sale and fan meetups going down the place attendees showcase their costumes and join with others.
“Anime is part of Japanese culture, and by gathering here we’re showing our appreciation,” one participant mentioned, describing the sense of group amongst followers.
Organizers estimate that round 250,000 individuals will attend over the four-day occasion, underscoring the rising affect of Japanese popular culture within the United States.
Source: FNN