Shoujocon

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Shoujocon
Status Inactive
Location New Jersey/New York
Country Flag of the United States United States
First held 2000
Last held 2003
Organizer Shoujo Arts Society
Attendance 600 in 2003

Shoujocon was a fan convention for anime and manga which focused on the shoujo (girls') subgenre. Founded in 2000 by (co-chairs) "Nora" and "Katchan",[1] and initially financed through eBay sales of fan-donated merchandise,[2] Shoujocon quickly grew from 456 attendees[3] to a peak of 1,252.[4] In addition to its unique audience, Shoujocon attempted many other organizational and programmatic innovations during its time, such as an international staff which held meetings entirely online,[1] support for doujinshi artists and writers, and cultural workshops.[5]

In 2002 Nora and Katchan stepped down, turning con leadership over to the newly-formed Shoujo Arts Society (SAS), a non-profit organization incorporated to manage the con and promote the shoujo subgenre via other events.[6] For the 2003 convention, Shoujocon moved to Rye, New York, where difficulties with the hotel and the change of location triggered a severe drop in attendance[7] and poor reviews of the convention.[8] The 2004 convention was first postponed,[9] then canceled altogether.[10]

Working the with organizers of Yuricon, the Shoujo Arts Society later announced a joint event called Onna! which was held in October 2005.[11]

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[edit] History

[edit] Event history

Dates Location Atten. Guests
July 15–16, 2000 Newark Gateway Hilton
Newark, New Jersey		 456[3]
July 14–15, 2001 East Brunswick Hilton
East Brunswick, New Jersey		 1,252[4]
July 19–21, 2002 East Brunswick Hilton
East Brunswick, New Jersey		 1,229 Mandy Bonhomme, Friends of Lulu, Azusa Kurokawa, Jamie McGonnigal, Liam O'Brien, and Umbrella Studios.[12]
August 22–24, 2003 Rye Town Hilton
Rye Brook, New York		 600 Katie Bair, Kelli Shayne Butler, Tiffany Grant, and Jamie McGonnigal.[7]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Nora (1999-07-11). "Shoujocon! Call for participants!". rec.arts.anime.misc. (Web link). Retrieved on 2007-03-06.
  2. ^ Nora (1999-08-05). "Shoujocon Auctions!". rec.arts.manga. (Web link). Retrieved on 2007-03-06.
  3. ^ a b Shoujocon 2000 Information. AnimeCons.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-19.
  4. ^ a b Shoujocon 2001 Information. AnimeCons.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-19.
  5. ^ Tracy Podgorski (2001-05-02). "Shoujocon Welcomes AZZURRI!". rec.arts.anime.fandom. (Web link). Retrieved on 2007-03-06.
  6. ^ L. Cintron (2002-07-02). "Hot Dogs? Hamburgers? Is It July? Then It Must Be...". rec.arts.anime.info. (Web link). Retrieved on 2007-03-06.
  7. ^ a b Shoujocon 2003 Information. AnimeCons.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-19.
  8. ^ Lisa Z.. Shoujocon 2003. Anipike Magazine. Retrieved on 2007-03-06.
  9. ^ Delahanty, Patrick. "Shoujocon postponed until 2005", AnimeCons.com, 2004-03-08. Retrieved on 2007-03-06. 
  10. ^ Delahanty, Patrick. "Shoujocon 2005 is cancelled", AnimeCons.com, 2004-08-08. Retrieved on 2007-03-06. 
  11. ^ (2005-01-18). "Shoujo Arts Society and Yurikon announce Onna! convention". Press release. Retrieved on 2007-01-03.
  12. ^ Shoujocon 2002 Information. AnimeCons.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-19.

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