ConBravo! is an annual fan-run
anime
is hand-drawn and computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside of Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, in Japan and in Japanese, (a term derived from a shortening of ...
,
gaming
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Games and sports
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* Legalized gambling, playing games of chance for money, often referred to in law as "gaming"
* Playing a role-playing game, in which players assume fictional roles
* Playing ...
, and
new media
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convention held during July in
Hamilton, Ontario
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, Canada, since 2010. The convention was created as a multi-genre event which has given it much of its framework, but has since begun to tout its specialization in the aforementioned areas.
It is notable for the special attention it has paid to online personalities, including the first Canadian speaking appearances of
Doug Walker, Noah Antwiler,
Angry Joe
Jose Antonio Vargas (born June 18, 1984) is an American media commentator and YouTuber. He is notable for his portrayal of the character AngryJoe and for his production of the ''AngryJoeShow'', a video game and movie review channel.
YouTube
Var ...
,
Nathan Barnatt
Nathan James Barnatt (born February 2, 1981) is an American actor, comedian, dancer, YouTuber, singer, and filmmaker. He is best known for his famous comic characters Keith Apicary and "Dad".
Career
Barnatt appeared on Comedy Central's ''The ...
, and
James Rolfe
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in 2011 and 2012. Further, its 2012 show was the first time Rolfe and Walker had appeared at a convention together,
revisiting an online rivalry which saw a boom in popularity for the latter.
Gallery
File:HCC ChedokeC.jpg, ConBravo 2019 closing ceremonies
See also
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List of comic book conventions
This is a list of noteworthy comic book conventions, as distinct from anime conventions, furry conventions, gaming conventions, horror conventions, multigenre conventions, and science fiction conventions.
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List of anime conventions
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References
External links
Official Facebook
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