Dear Anime Blues Con Community, At this time, we have made the very difficult decision to cancel Anime Blues Con scheduled for June 19-21st, 2020. Anime Blues Con will return once again in 2021. Unfortunately at this time due to the current state of affairs, we do not currently have a date ready for next year however we will keep you all updated as soon as a date is ready for next year. When Memphis first announced its mass gatherings ban to combat the COVID-19 global pandemic on March 19th, 2020, we worked towards making a fully informed decision about what that would mean for Anime Blues Con. During difficult times like this, the community is so very important, and we understand how many artists and small businesses rely on Anime Blues Con. Above all, we wanted to ensure we were making the best decision for both the ABC Community and the future of the convention. Three major factors have influenced this decision: Health & Safety: Based on the information and timelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Federal Government, it is highly unlikely that it will be safe to hold a gathering of our [...]