Otakon 2008 was an event that far surpassed my previous experiences at any anime convention. The atmosphere, the people, and the especially the smooth operation by the staff really set Otakon'08 apart from any convention I have ever attended. The event itself may have ended, but I will always have fond memories of the weekend, be it the event, the people, or even the hobos and water sellers that seemed to troll around outside 24/7.

I would like to thank the convention staff, and the truly stellar press team, for granting me the opportunity to cover the event "in the trenches," so to speak. I hope to have the opportunity to cover the event at least once more before Otakon reaches the big 2-0.