The popular anime convention EvilleCon returns this weekend.

The event begins Friday and runs through Sunday at the Holiday Inn Evansville Airport.

The website for EvilleCon says the convention is “an anime convention made by anime fans for other anime fans.”

The event organizers say that the convention promotes awareness and appreciation of Japanese manga and anime and Japanese culture in the media.

EvillCon attracts all ages and offers a variety of events from panels, cosplay contests and gaming.

You’ll find the convention’s website by clicking here.

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 (This story was originally published on March 22, 2019)