Saboten Con is the largest Anime convention in Phoenix Arizona, with attendance for 2011 reaching 2,730. We are moving to a new location for 2012 and also changing our dates to help give more of our attendees a chance to attend. For 2012 we will be over Labor Day weekend (9/1 - 9/3, 2012) at the Glendale Renaissance in Glendale Arizona.Tumblr (3.0; @sabotencon)http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/10345b9b4335d4b911e17ef598ba93bf/tumblr_mlrrqsoujI1rvgurio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Thanks to a very great artist who has attended Saboten Con for years, we got this nice piece of artwork.  What do you guys think?</p>http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/48782967128http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/48782967128Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:11:16 -0700evangelionneon genesisSaboten Con<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c572d485f2085a4feb01ae0c1bccb08a/tumblr_mlhacnGTEW1rvgurio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>It’s a great honor to welcome this year’s guest of honor Yūko Miyamura!</span><br/><a href="http://www.sabotencon.com/guests/item/13-yuko-miyamura" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.sabotencon.com/guests/item/13-yuko-miyamura">http://www.sabotencon.com/guests/item/13-yuko-miyamura</a></a><br/><br/><span>In addition to being a very talented voice actress, she is an actress, J-pop singer and director of audiography. Her acting roles include the presenter in “Battle Royal”, voice roles in gaming include Chun Li and Rose in the Street Fighter Alpha and EX series, Larxene in the Kingdom Hearts series, and many more. She has provided the voices for so many characters in anime series, such as Kazuha Toyama in Detective Conan, Alyssa Searrs in My-Hime Aisha Clan-Clan in Outlaw Star and Casca in Berserk, and she is incredibly popular for her role as being the voice of Asuka in the Evangelion series.</span></p>http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/48321681369http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/48321681369Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:19:35 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/720b50b0a6b463edcfd6b557e4816cca/tumblr_mlh5rnYQW51rvgurio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>Introducing our theme for this year’s cosplay cafe at Saboten Con, enjoy!</span><br/><br/><span>The kid’s of NERV like to enjoy their down time, in between fighting Angels and saving the city, with a nice cup of tea from time to time. Come in and have some sweets with your favorite Evangelion characters, and hope there are no emergencies in the mean time.</span></p>http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/48313744630http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/48313744630Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:40:35 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4182c8a9e2b83862172aaf3bd11d1cf6/tumblr_mix1nqjWQX1rvgurio1_400.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3b660969dcb62599395e130919ca0be5/tumblr_mix1nqjWQX1rvgurio2_400.png"/><br/> <br/><p>Laura Bailey and Travis Willingham announced as newest guests for Saboten Con, full guest list <a href="http://www.sabotencon.com/guests">here</a></p>http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/44202472038http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/44202472038Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:52:38 -0700laurabaileytravis willinghamSaboten Con<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b87eeac4e9699ad2f4d19573b553797c/tumblr_mi6i0k9XGM1rvgurio1_400.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/69d1ceca8b4e273a6857824977ffd617/tumblr_mi6i0k9XGM1rvgurio2_400.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f9317baf69a2a2534cc8ad9941dbc8ed/tumblr_mi6i0k9XGM1rvgurio3_400.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a80689088fcbd8a34440e6927873bd75/tumblr_mi6i0k9XGM1rvgurio4_400.png"/><br/> <br/><p><a href="http://www.sabotencon.com/guests" target="_self">Saboten </a>is happy to announce the voices for Neon Genesis Evangelion will be attending this year, 2013.</p>http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/43026560206http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/43026560206Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:50:00 -0700evangelionneon genesis<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4abff4a83f4fc1d67816ff36071a6027/tumblr_mhxgadpqJ91rvgurio1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Nylon Pink is an edgy pop-rock band formed in Hollywood California. United by a mutual love for Guns N Roses, fashion, and all things pink, the electro rock embody the Hollywood lifestyle, blended with a dose of anime and rock and roll. They have been called one of Los Angeles’s sexiest, glitziest bands, picked as 2011 Artist on the Verge by ReverbNation and The New Music Seminar and were just nominated for Pop Artist of the Year by the LA Music Awards.The girls have just released their new EP, with songs already featured on MTV’s The Jersey Shore, The Hills, The City, The Real World and The Bad Girl’s Club.</p>http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/42622050071http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/42622050071Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:35:01 -0700Saboten Con<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ma7utdhYed1r18d5to1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://rickyfromvegas.tumblr.com/post/31379431247/owldepot-juvia-fairy-tail">rickyfromvegas</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Owldepot, Juvia, Fairy Tail.</p> </blockquote> <p>Photo shoot done at Saboten Con</p>http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/31386634069http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/31386634069Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:23:31 -0700<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ftpJJCl0CYQ?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Recap of Saboten Con 2012 - Saturday</p>http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/30803614850http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/30803614850Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:12:18 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8ktptofMc1rvgurio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Artwork for our 2012 program guide cover drawn by the amazingly talented Armand Villavert Jr.</p>http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/29179643427http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/29179643427Fri, 10 Aug 2012 22:53:51 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m85s1atwJp1qegjq5o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://silenthaven.tumblr.com/post/28602011626/30-more-days-until-saboten-con-in-glendale">silenthaven</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><span class="messageBody" data-ft='{"type":3}'>30 more days until Saboten Con in Glendale, Arizona where AKIRA YAMAOKA will perform a special Silent Hill concert with Mary Elizabeth McGlynn & Troy Baker. </span></p> </blockquote> <p>Is everyone ready for an amazing weekend?</p>http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/28679891193http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/28679891193Fri, 03 Aug 2012 21:44:20 -0700<p>Either a full event or Saturday pass, the concert is free to all attendees.  I will let you know we are about to announce that Akira will be doing a Sunday concert as well, so you may want to look into a Full event :)</p>http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/28608899430http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/28608899430Thu, 02 Aug 2012 21:41:32 -0700<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2r5btApizLU?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><span>SCN News Video</span><br/><span>Saboten Con is happy to present our first in a series of promotional videos. This first video introduces you to SCN (Saboten Con News) as they talk about the upcoming convention and the new location. Little did they know the surprise that was in store for them (PG-13 Rating)</span></p>http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/27517174157http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/27517174157Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:03:58 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6yx967ZQZ1rots13o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6yx967ZQZ1rots13o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6yx967ZQZ1rots13o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://guppykisses.tumblr.com/post/26937096546/the-ups-man-brought-me-another-yarn-bow-last">guppykisses</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>The UPS man brought me another yarn-bow last night. I love my UPS guy. He is hella nosy though lol. He always notices what I’m watching on TV and strikes up a convo about whatever program/movie is on. Creepy? Maybe a little.</p> <p>I’m going to make hats for Saboten Con with this yarn. I am hoping that people will buy them for their plushies.</p> <p>I have quite a few BJD customers that come back to my table every year but I usually supplement my BJD sales with other stuff like lolita jewelry. This year, I’m pretty much dedicating my entire table to BJD/doll things.</p> <p>Saboten Con is Sep 1-3. It’s so close now! This is the last week I will be doing commissions until after the con. I’m serious this time XD!</p> </blockquote>http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/26980584181http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/26980584181Wed, 11 Jul 2012 08:35:18 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6un8luoSg1rvgurio1_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6un8luoSg1rvgurio2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6un8luoSg1rvgurio3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6un8luoSg1rvgurio4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6un8luoSg1rvgurio5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6un8luoSg1rvgurio6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6un8luoSg1rvgurio7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6un8luoSg1rvgurio8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6un8luoSg1rvgurio9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6un8luoSg1rvgurio10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Sneak peak photos of our upcoming short film for Saboten Con.  Thanks to Twisted Manga for the photos and Aaron our resident film guru for putting the entire score together.</p>http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/26766657737http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/26766657737Sun, 08 Jul 2012 09:02:45 -0700sabotensaboten consilent hillanime conventionshort filmconvention<iframe src="//www.tumblr.com/video/sabotencon/25458215848/400" id="tumblr_video_iframe_25458215848" class="tumblr_video_iframe" width="400" height="300" style="display:block;background-color:transparent;overflow:hidden;" allowTransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Not going to get to go to the movies in the West Valley to see our quick trailer?  Check it out here.</p>http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/25458215848http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/25458215848Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:32:37 -0700Saboten Conanime convention<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5sk3ugV671qckrmho1_500.jpg"/><br/> one of the main hall ways<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5sk3ugV671qckrmho2_500.jpg"/><br/> another shot of the main hall way<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5sk3ugV671qckrmho3_500.jpg"/><br/> A Cafe in the Lobby<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5sk3ugV671qckrmho4_500.jpg"/><br/> another look at part of the lobby<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5sk3ugV671qckrmho6_500.jpg"/><br/> inside court yard leading to more panels<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5sk3ugV671qckrmho7_500.jpg"/><br/> more lobby<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5sk3ugV671qckrmho8_500.jpg"/><br/> outside court yard<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5sk3ugV671qckrmho9_500.jpg"/><br/> outside court yard<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5sk3ugV671qckrmho10_500.jpg"/><br/> outside court yard.<br/><br/> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://dojima.tumblr.com/post/25336207829/saboten-con-2013-hotel-walk-through-renaissance">dojima</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Saboten-con 2013 Hotel walk through.</p> <h1 class="hotel-name"><a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phxgr-renaissance-phoenix-glendale-hotel-and-spa/" title="Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa">Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa</a></h1> <p><br/>now I wish my phone could of taken higher quality photo.</p> <p>Edit: make sure to Reblog this for anyone who hasn’t seen it yet : D</p> </blockquote>http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/25338876787http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/25338876787Sun, 17 Jun 2012 20:06:31 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4yftm3the1qee0u7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://kissucafes.tumblr.com/post/24210639334/the-cast-for-sabotens-2012-sailor-moon-cafe">kissucafes</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>The cast for <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sabotencon">Saboten</a>’s 2012 Sailor Moon Cafe</p> </blockquote>http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/24267571409http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/24267571409Sat, 02 Jun 2012 09:29:51 -0700<p>Sure, use this link to submit your panel</p> <p><a href="http://www.sabotencon.com/index.php/programming/"><a href="http://www.sabotencon.com/index.php/programming/">http://www.sabotencon.com/index.php/programming/</a></a></p>http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/23999091861http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/23999091861Tue, 29 May 2012 08:27:48 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m43d1lgDGM1rvgurio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/viciouswargoose/7004799960/" title="JFP-81">JFP-81</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/viciouswargoose/">viciouswargoose</a> on Flickr.</p><p>Photos from the Ani-MAYhem event hosted by Saboten Con and Japanese Friendship Garden.</p>http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/23829599449http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/23829599449Sat, 26 May 2012 17:24:14 -0700saboten conbjd<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m43d79KMJz1rvgurio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/viciouswargoose/6263012128/" title="Saboten 2011 Masquerade-73">Saboten 2011 Masquerade-73</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/viciouswargoose/">viciouswargoose</a> on Flickr.</p><p>Saboten Con 2011, Masquerade</p>http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/23764288959http://sabotencon.tumblr.com/post/23764288959Fri, 25 May 2012 17:28:00 -0700saboten conmasquerade