AM2 2012

AM2 is a three day anime convention with emphasis on animation, manga, and music. The emphasis on music is especially notable, as the convention brings in several Japanese musical guests to perform. Am2 also advertises no admission fee, meaning that access to the dealer's room and most panels/event is free. They do, however, offer an upgraded option which allows you to "skip lines" and access certain registration-required events. AM2 is an anime convention that most people associate with a group of former staff and companies that worked with Anime Expo. The first year of the convention was held on the same weekend as Anime Expo at a different convention center in California.