Anime Express 8

Daytona Beach, Florida
March 19, 2005

Conventions Introduction Dealer's Room Morning Cosplay Afternoon Events Cosplay in Action Photo Session Select Start Pre-Contest Cosplay Contest Contest Continued Contest Continued AMV Awards Contest Results

Above is a panoramic view through the Miller building windows taken from the second floor. Below, Select Start is warming up and tweaking the sound system before their 4 PM performance.

Select Start's first public appearance was last year at Anime Express, so it was a real treat to have them back again this year. Over the next couple of hours they played about 2 dozen songs from past and currently popular video games. One of their songs that I enjoyed quite a bit was Kakariko Village from Zelda which happens to be available for download from their website.

There were also a number of Mario tributes including a particular medley that did not require the violin accompaniment so Rob and Kiki sat that one out.

Conventions Introduction Dealer's Room Morning Cosplay Afternoon Events Cosplay in Action Photo Session Select Start Pre-Contest Cosplay Contest Contest Continued Contest Continued AMV Awards Contest Results