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Following the success of last year’s event, BAR Con has announced that they will be hosting the Carnival Phantasm 2. One of many events set to take place during the Halloween weekend. 

BAR Con Presents: Carnival Phantasm 2 – Cosplay Rave will take place at the Back Bar SoFa in Downtown San Jose on October 30th. The event will be an EDM fueled cosplay show that will also include special drinks along with the screening of anime. Tickets are on sale now and it’s $15 before the event and either $20 at the door or $17 for cosplayers. 

Details about the anime selection and video games will be made in the coming weeks. The event will also feature performances by Isiliel (from NECRONOMIDOL) and Mii (former member of Dancing Dolls). Also performing will be Lethal Souffle, Aika, Saamson, Lyle, and Xaros.

BAR Con event that combines one’s love of anime, video games, and J-Rock into a one-night festivity. The event is held at the Back Bar SoFa in Downtown San Jose. Prior to the pandemic, it was a monthly event but now it hosts events for special occasions. 

This is one of many events taking place in the Bay Area during the Halloween weekend. 

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