The Masquerade

The most highly anticipated event every year is the Masquerade. This year, with a new ticketing procedure and the promise of a hotel television simulcast, seating seemed to proceed more smoothly than usual.
However, after that, the technical problems began, and the Masquerade wound up starting nearly two hours late. Some fans became disgruntled and unhappy with the long wait, but some fans remained patient and calm and tried to while away the time as best they could.

The masquerade saw a host of elaborate costumes, including the giant PenPen that's been making the rounds to conventions and even a Giant Robo costume. Skits were once again in vogue, and this year seemed to have a very high proportion of singing, lip synching, and dancing routines. This year had more entrants than in any previous year, and the fans who found the patience to sit through the delays were pleased in the end.

	Kamiya Akira and his voice acting students entertained with a live performance during the Masquerade judging.

During the judging, Kamiya Akira and his voice acting students provided some entertainment. They showed a scene from an anime and did a live voice acting session. And what's more, they even including English voice actors as well.