Beginning in the morning on Dec. 28 (Sat), the area around Bellesalle Akihabara was crowded with people. The reason for the crowds was the event Huge Dengeki Bunko Winter Exhibit that was held to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the major light novel label Dengeki Bunko. The event was held over three days from the 28-30, and the first day was a resounding success, with more than 1,000 people lined up in the morning waiting to get into the venue. As the following photos show, the overflowing passion of the fans at the event blew off the cold winter chill. Let’s take a look!
The first area fans hit up early in the morning was the merchandise area which took up the entire first floor.
The second floor had a completely different atmosphere than the first. On display here were many masterpieces and related illustrations and goods spanning Dengeki Bunko’s 20-year history. It’s likely that any fan would have been surprised by the amount of works on display throughout the area.
![The Sword Art Online area.](http://resize.otakumode.com:10080/nocache/ex/640.400/20.14.981.615/u/2773d5185eed4e92b
If we showed pictures from each area here, this article would never end. As we continued walking through the exhibit space, we suddenly came across, of all things, an entrance to a hot spring! Those in the know who are reading this can probably guess what was on display inside.
Whew, the onsen warmed us right up, and there was a special commemorative gallery waiting to greet attendees at the end.
Other festivities that were held during the Huge Dengeki Bunko Winter Exhibit included a signing session with popular Dengeki Bunko authors and illustrators, a stamp rally that extended throughout Akihabara, a daily special quiz, and many other events for attendees to thoroughly enjoy. For those reading who are thinking “I definitely want to go next time!” we have good news. It’s been decided that the next event, Dengeki Bunko Spring Festival 2014, will be held on March 16 (Sun)! Running at the same time as this event will also be the Dengeki Game Festival 2014. Both of these events are anticipated to be even bigger and better this year, so why not attend?
The anime adaptations of two Dengeki Bunko light novels, The Irregular at Magic High School and Black Bullet, will also start in April. Make sure to check these out as well!
Huge Dengeki Bunko Winter Exhibit Official Page (Japanese)
Dengeki Bunko Spring Festival 2014 Official Page (Japanese)
The Irregular at Magic High School Anime Official Site (Japanese)
Black Bullet Anime Official Site (Japanese)
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