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Kumoricon
Location Vancouver Hilton and Convention Center
Vancouver, Washington
Country Flag of United States United States
Years in existence 2003 to Present
List of events Cosplay, Fan Fiction, Fan Art, Gaming such as DDR& CCG tournaments, Panels, Dance, Karaoke & Charity Auction
Official Website

Kumoricon is an anime convention in the Portland Metro Area.

Kumoricon is a three day convention celebrating Japanese animation (anime) and its surrounding culture. Anime lovers come from near and far to participate in events, contests, discussions, and viewings with an anime theme. Kumoricon also supports the local anime community by attending local events and promoting anime clubs in the time before the convention.

Kumoricon is run by Altonimbus Entertainment, a not-for-profit organization. All staff are volunteers.

Most of the information in this article has been provided and updated by the volunteers that work for and with Kumoricon. See our official page for publicity contact information.

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[edit] What does "Kumori" mean?

'Kumori' is a translation from Japanese, meaning 'cloudy'. Kumoricon originated in the state of Oregon, known for its rainy weather, and the name is meant to reflect this.

[edit] Events

Some of the most popular events include:

  • Gaming Room – Include popular PC & video games, DDR (Dance Dance Revolution), CCG (collectable card games), and RPGs. There are two gaming rooms: one exclusively for the popular PC, video games, and DDR and the other for card tournaments and RPGs.
  • Cosplay (costumed play acting) – An event is which people act out a skit while dressed as their favorite character. Most attendees at the convention wear elaborate costumes even if they are not participating in this event.
  • Fan Fiction – Fans of anime can let their creativity fly while writing stories and drawing pictures of their favorite characters.
  • Panels – Costume design, cat ear creation, authentic Japanese tea ceremonies, bonsai care, lessons in art and writing and many other diverse topics are represented in the many panels held throughout the convention. Guest speakers, sometimes artists, voice actors, or anime specialists usually have panels as well.
  • Karaoke – almost exclusively sung in Japanese.
  • Vendors Room and Artist’s Alley – Big time vendors and local craftspeople contribute to the array of items up for sale at the convention
  • Charity Auction – In its second year for Kumoricon. Last year we raised more than $1600.00 for p:ear a local Portland outreach program for youth.
  • Kumoricon Dance- The main events room is converted into a dance floor and music mixed by local DJ's as well as anime AMVs are played in an intense display of sound, dance and imagery.
  • Dating game - The anime dating game is a Kumoricon favorite where people who cosplay get to enjoy an anime style dating game.

[edit] History

[edit] Kumoricon 2003

The first convention was held November 29th through 30th (Thanksgiving Weekend), 2003 at the Clarion Hotel Eugene, Oregon.

Guests of Honor:

  • Bakazoku (Cosplayers)
  • FilkAeris (Performer)

Directors:

  • Chair: Peter Verrey

Attendance: 419 people

[edit] Kumoricon 2004

Kumoricon 2004 was held September 4th through 6th (Labor Day Weekend) at Portland Marriott in Portland, Oregon.

Guests of Honor:

  • Bakazoku (Cosplayers)
  • Phuong-Mai Bui-Quang (PMBQ) (Comic Artist / Writer, Tea Club)
  • Brad DeMoss (AMV Creator)
  • Jeannie Lee (Colorist, FX, Udon Entertainment & Marvel)
  • Dr. Antonia Levi (Author / Professor, Portland State University)

Directors:

  • Chair: Sean Larson
  • Programming Director: Peter Verrey
  • Operations Director: Duncan Barth
  • Publicity Director: Zac Goodwin
  • Relations Director: Ryan Stasel

Attendance: 1,251 people

[edit] Kumoricon 2005

Kumoricon 2005 was held September 3rd through 5th (Labor Day Weekend) at the Double Tree in Portland, Oregon.

Related News Articals: LHLS

Guests of Honor:

  • Bakazoku (Cosplayers)
  • cosplay.com
  • Greg Dean (Webcomic Artist, Real Life Comics) & Elizabeth Dean
  • Brad DeMoss (AMV Creator)
  • Dr. Antonia Levi (Author / Professor, Portland State University)
  • Joshua Seth (Voice Actor)
  • Toshifumi Yoshida (Producer, Viz Video)

Directors:

  • Convention Chair: Arlene Penrose
  • Director of Operations: Bronwyn (Brownie) Williams
  • Director of Programming: Nathan Hansen
  • Director of Publicity: Val Watrous
  • Director of Relations: Sean Larson

P:EAR Charity Auction: $1600

Attendance:
720 (estimated)Pre-Register Attendees
1,750 (estimated)Total Paid Attendees

[edit] Kumoricon 2006

Kumoricon 2006 was held on September 2nd through September 4th (Labor Day Weekend) at the Red Lion on the River Portland, Oregon.

Related News Articals: Portland Tribune The Otaku

Guests of Honor:

Directors:

  • Convention Chair: Meg Uhde
  • Vice Chair: David McCarley
  • Operations Director: Ryan Stasel
  • Programming Director: Brenda McFadden
  • Publicity Director: Kristin (Kri) Bartholomew
  • Relations Director: Brian Hammond

P:EAR Charity Auction: $2455

Attendance:
1274 Pre-Registered
2257 Total Registered

Opening ceramonies for 2006 hosted a cosplay skit of the Kumoricon mascot (played by con chair Meg Uhde) and the Katamari Prince and ball. Welcome and introductions were made to the attendees proceeded by A-Key-Kyo preforming two songs and then a Scooby Doo Cosplay skit by the Bakazoku Group. At opening ceramonies a click count of the waiting line revealed that it was 3003 people long. Overall turnout was a success, however registration desk was ill prepared for such large numbers and faced with hours is line many attendees turned away.

Events this year diversified. Notable changes included (but were not limited to) Kumoricon concerts held by A-key-kyo and Piano Squall, two dances, a full LAN room and separate video game room (unlike years prior to this where the rooms were combined), three cat ears panels, and a gothic tea party.

Closing ceremonies also changed to include running the winning AMV, announcements of all contest winners through the con, the conclusion of the Scooby Doo skit, and unveiling the 2007 mascot.

[edit] Present

[edit] Kumoricon 2007

Kumoricon 2007 will be held on September 1st through September 3rd (Labor Day Weekend), 2007 just across the river at the Hilton Vancouver Hotel & Convention Center in Vancouver, WA.

Guests of Honor: Applegeeks

Directors:

  • Convention Chair: Meg Uhde
  • Convention Vice Chair: David McCarley
  • Director of Operations: Bronwyn Williams
  • Director of Programming: Brenda McFadden
  • Director of Publicity: Jeff Tyrrill
  • Director of Relations: Sean Larson

General Elections were held on October 28th, 2006, 12 pm.

After Kumoricon 2006, Kumoricon and Altonimbus Entertainment were officially merged into one organization. With that came a reoganization of the working structure of the convention, as well as the establishment of voting and non-voting members of Altonimbus Entertainment. Information can be found at the official Kumoricon website.

The Official Website & Forums Kumoricon

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