Nan Desu Kan

NDK 2014 First Round of Guests!

Submitted by JeremyPieta on June 16, 2014 at 3:17 PM

We are excited to welcome back some of our favorite people this year: Patrick Seitz, David Vincent, Clarine Harp, Lauren Landa, Chuck Huber, Chris Patton, and Mary Elizabeth McGlynn.

Along with our Industry guests: Jan Scott-Frazier, Jason and Heather Martin, and the Robotech convention tour Kevin McKeever Steve Yun and Tommy Yune!

Visit the Guest page to see all the Bios of all our great guests!

More guest announcements and news are forthcoming, so stay tuned!

Overflow Links and the World Cosplay Summit

Submitted by JeremyPieta on May 9, 2014 at 10:29 AM

Here are the much anticipated overflow hotels for NDK 2014!

Our closest overflow hotel, the Hilton Garden Inn, is located directly across the street from the main convention hotel. You may call to make reservations: 1-800-445-8667. Be sure to mention the Nan Desu Kan group rate, starting at $119.

For our second overflow hotel, we are once again excited to announce our partnership with our main overflow hotel, the fantastic Hyatt Regency DTC. Just like last year, they'll be donating a portion of their room proceeds to our designated charity. You can make reservations through Passkey here!

The Hyatt features a free shuttle for hotel guests, free parking, and free internet in certain areas. You’ll also find intenet and breakfast in some room rates. Rooms start at $109.

To book your room at the Hyatt, be sure to use the link posted above. DO NOT call the Hyatt directly to book your room! If you do, you may not receive the discounted NDK rate and your room is not guaranteed.

And Now a word from our friends at the World Cosplay Summit!!

WCS USA

Greetings to Nan Desu Kan from the World Cosplay Summit! For three years now, you have hosted our US Mountain Qualifier event, and we are thrilled to be back for the 2015 competition rounds. For those who may not have attended or participated before, World Cosplay Summit is an international competition founded in 2003 which invites teams from around the world to showcase their talents in a special event on Japanese television. Competitors at the Mountain Qualifier will square off to determine the best two teams in the region, and those teams will travel to a National Finals event. The winning team at Finals will travel to Japan to represent the United States internationally! It is a unique opportunity for cosplayers and fans alike, as teams take the stage to present skillful cosplay and impressive performances. See characters from your favorite anime, manga and video games brought to life like never before!

If you're not already competing, we hope to see you there out in the audience, and we want to hear you cheering for your favorite teams!

See you at Nan Desu Kan for the excitement!

- Laura Butler and the US National Staff

For more information, you can find us on…

Email: info@wcsus.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/WCSPrelimsUS
US Twitter: WCSPrelimsUS
Webpage: www.wcsus.com

Attachments:

WCS Rules and Info PDF

Panel Submissions and AMV Submissions NOW OPEN!!

Submitted by JeremyPieta on April 14, 2014 at 9:42 AM

Panel Submissions Now Open!

Ever wanted to host a panel at Nan Desu Kan? Well if you're interested you'll need to start by submitting your panel idea to our Programming staff for review. The panels submission form is available by using the link http://ndkdenver.org/activities/panels/propose. To submit a panel you are required to be pre registered or planning to pre-reg for the convention. We will continue to accept submission till 10 Pm on Sunday June 29th and any panels submitted after that time will not be considered. Once submissions close you will hear from our programming staff if you need to move on to the next step in the submission process by July 6th. Finally if your panel has been been approved you will be notified by July 20th by our Programming Director. If you are planning to submit a panel please also read the panel guidelines here http://ndkdenver.org/activities/panels/guidelines. Good luck to everyone who submits a proposal and thank you for wanting to be a part of Nan Desu Kan 2014.

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AMV Submissions Now Open!

It's time again to dust off your keyboards and fire up the hard drives.
Nan Desu Kan is now taking submission for our 2014 AMV contest.

Just go to our submission page at
http://amv.ndkdenver.org/
Submission deadline is August 29th, 2014

Get your videos in for a chance to win our world famous "Asuka" award!

and to give you a shot of inspiration, check out this video highlighting last years great enteries.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqFOy0GNMTU

Good luck to everyone!

2014 Hotel Link

Submitted by JeremyPieta on February 9, 2014 at 3:11 PM

As promised, here is the hotel link for 2014. The Marriott uses a third-party booking agent called PassKey to handle room reservations. Do not call the Marriott to reserve a hotel room. If you do, your room reservation may not be guaranteed. Keep in mind that we usually sell the hotel out in less than a week, so if you want to be in the main convention hotel, do not delay in reserving a room!

Please note that atrium balcony rooms sell out in less than 5 minutes. If you are trying to book one, and the atrium option isn’t available, it is because they have already sold out.

Entering the Inner Atrium Balcony Decorating Contest? We'll have updated information ready in the spring. Until then, you're welcome to view the 2013 page for reference and relevant measurements to help with your planning.
Good luck!

We also have a few words of thanks from our Charity Czar, George!
Once more you, the attendees of NDK/NYE, showed your support for our charity. The week before this past NDK, Colorado was struck by record rains and floods, washing away not only roads and bridges, but also homes, livelihoods and lives themselves. So to help our friends and neighbors stricken by this calamity, we chose Food Bank of the Rockies for NDK NYE to support.

To raise help for those afflicted, we had Pachinko machines, a Charity Casino, and a Silent Auction at the Ball. You showed your generosity, raising a total of $1303.00, all of which goes to flood relief. NDK was pleased to match that kindness, totaling in $2606.00! You all should be proud of yourselves, contributing this much in a time of tight holiday budgets. Not only did you contribute money, but you also contributed three barrels of non-perishable food so the Food Bank of the Rockies can help those needing of something to eat this winter.

Thanks to each and every one of you. We are truly humbled by your generosity.

Hotel Link Coming Soon!

Submitted by JeremyPieta on February 4, 2014 at 11:34 AM

We will be releasing the hotel link for NDK 2014 on Sunday, February 9th at 3pm (mountain time). The link will be posted across all social media networks and the website. However, going by past experience, we'd suggest relying on social media since our website server has had lag problems. This is your advance notice, back by popular demand. :)

Midnight!

Submitted by Jermanda on December 31, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Tonight is the big night, so here is all the info you will need to ring in 2014 with us!

Registration opens at 6:00. Tickets at the door are just $20. If you have pre-registered, your tickets are held on a will-call basis. We never mail out the wristbands ahead of time. Parking for this event is free.

All costumes have to abide by our dress code, so make sure you read it before coming to the hotel. Last year we had a few people trying to crash the party with unapproved costumes. Please keep in mind that if you are caught sneaking in, you will risk being banned.

No tie, no problem! If you forget to bring a tie to NYE, you can get a really ugly one at our charity table. A $5 donation will give you a chance to win a fabulous tie from the Ugly Tie Tree.

We also have new traditional charity games for this year, expanded pachinko parlor, and an upgraded casino!

We are holding a food drive for Food Bank of the Rockies. Bring in 2 canned goods and receive a free masquerade mask! Our silent auction is also back this year, so come bid on awesome items for a good cause!

Have an amazing costume? Our annual royalty contest sign-up is open from 7:00-8:30 pm. Enter to win fabulous prizes and strut your stuff. Details are here.

Can’t wait to see you all later tonight!

1 Day to Go 'till NDK NYE

Submitted by JeremyPieta on December 30, 2013 at 11:02 PM

1 more day! Pre-Registration closes tonight. Last chance to get your discount tickets. It's $20 at the door! NDK NYE Ball!.

2 Days to NDK NYE!

Submitted by JeremyPieta on December 29, 2013 at 4:24 PM

NDK NYE is 2 days away! Pre-registration ends tomorrow night, so be sure to get your discounted tickets at just $15. your tickets! You can also register at the door for $20.
This is a semi-formal event, so check out our dress code here!

Remember that there are still a few hotel rooms left, and they are going fast. Call the Renaissance at 1-800-468-3571 and mention NDK to receive the special room rate.
Its going to be an awesome party! Can't wait to see you all there!

NYE is Almost Here!

Submitted by JeremyPieta on December 23, 2013 at 12:15 PM

NYE is just around the corner, so we thought we would give you a couple of reminders about our upcoming NDK NYE Ball!.

There are a handful of rooms still available at the renaissance. They are going fast, so reserve while you can! Please call 1-800-468-3571 and say you are with "NDK NYE" or "Nan Desu Kan" to get the room rate.

Remember we have games, a silent auction, a charity casino, pachinko machines and a royalty contest to participate in when you aren't dancing the night away! While you're there, check out the dress code too!

Before the doors open for the night, there will be dance lessons from 5-7 pm that include basic box step, waltz, and salsa dancing. Many thanks to Rabbit and Mark for volunteering their services as dance instructors!

NYE Plans? Come Party with Us!

Submitted by JeremyPieta on November 17, 2013 at 10:44 PM

The best all-ages NYE party in Denver is nearly here! Join us for our 5th annual New Year’s Eve ball at the Renaissance Denver Hotel as we welcome in 2014, the Year of the Horse! Doors for the dance open at 7pm December 31st, 2013.
Rooms are still available at the Renaissance for the special rate of $99. Contact the hotel 303-399-7500 to book your stay. Make sure to mention that you are with NDK NYE or Nan Desu Kan to receive the group rate.

The Renaissance Denver Hotel, just off I-70 and Quebec features free wireless Internet in the lobby, free parking, three restaurants, 24 hour room service, an extensive plug-in panel for game consoles, laptops, etc. inside each room, as well as a free shuttle for DIA and nearby shopping areas (Quebec Square and Northfield Stapleton).

Spend the evening dancing at our 5th annual formal ball until the midnight balloon drop. Take some time to help others by participating in fun games, a silent auction, casino, or even a pachinko parlor for charity. Professional photography is also available to create a special souvenir of the evening. All proceeds from our charity auction and games will be donated directly to the United Way Colorado Flood Recovery Fund.
Still deciding on your formal attire or costume? Be sure to check our Dress Code for our latest guidelines.

NDK NYE information