KotoriCon
| KotoriCon | |
|---|---|
 Kotori, mascot of KotoriCon | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Anime, Manga, Japanese pop culture, and Video games[1][2] |
| Venue | Gloucester County College |
| Location(s) | Sewell, New Jersey |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 2010 |
| Attendance | 705 in 2012 |
| Organized by | GCC Japanese Anime Guild[3] |
| Website | |
| anime.gccnj.edu | |
KotoriCon is an annual two day anime convention held during January at the Gloucester County College in Sewell, New Jersey.[1] It is sponsored by the college's Japanese Anime Guild.[3] The convention is designed to be family-friendly.[4]
Programming
The convention typically offers anime music videos contest, artists’ alley, charity auction, comedians, cosplay events, dealers' rooms, Jedi events, live performances, martial arts demonstrations, panels, and video game tournaments.[2][4][5]
Proceeds from the 2011 convention went to the Doctors Without Borders and Child’s Play charity.[5] In 2012 the charity auction benefited Direct Relief International and the Lauren Rose Foundation.[4] Proceeds from the convention in 2012 resulted in an $700 donation to Mothers Matters.[6] Charities the 2013 convention benefited were Hurricane Sandy victims and Liberty in North Korea (LiNK).[7] The 2014 charity auction benefited The AbleGamers Foundation, an North Korean human-rights group, and others.[8]
History
The convention in 2010 started under the name Gloucester County Anime Convention.[3] Video gaming was held in the cafeteria on Friday night in 2011.[2] The convention was spread out among three buildings on the Gloucester County College campus including the The Fine Arts Center, College Center, and The Instructional Center.[5] The third KotoriCon was in two locations, Pitman High School and Gloucester County College; in the first location, a concert by Eyeshine took place on January 6, 2012.[9]
Event history
| Dates | Location | Atten. | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2010 | Gloucester County College Sewell, New Jersey |
250-350[1][2] | Aikido Agatsu Dojo, Dr. Ross Beitzel, Chie Matsumura Dusk, geist, Jamie McGonnigal, Pennsylvania Jedi, Princeton Kendo and Iaido Club, Michael Shore, Katie Tom-Wolverton, and Peter Tom-Wolverton.[10] |
| January 14–15, 2011 | Gloucester County College Sewell, New Jersey |
505 | Robert Axelrod, Cosplay Joe, Jonny "Jace" Davidson, Chie Matsumura Dusk, KyoDaiko, LeetStreet Boys, MaeMae, Reni Mimura, Pennsylvania Jedi, Promise Sisters, Katie Tom-Wolverton, Peter Tom-Wolverton, and Uncle Yo.[11] |
| January 6–7, 2012 | Pitman High School;[4] Gloucester County College Pitman, New Jersey; Sewell, New Jersey |
705 | +2 Comedy, The Asterplace, Johnny Yong Bosch, Daniel Coglan, Jillian Coglan, Elderberry, Eyeshine, Gavin Goszka, Ichigo Pantsu, Michele Knotz, DJ Kurono, KyoDaiko, Catherine Maiorino, Jamie McGonnigal, Mesquite Honey, Pennsylvania Jedi, Bill Rogers, Sneko, Uncle Yo, and Stuart Zagnit.[12] |
| January 12, 2013 | Gloucester County College Sewell, New Jersey |
1,000+ (est)[7] |
+2 Comedy, The Asterplace, Daniel Coglan, Jillian Coglan, CJ Henderson, Michele Knotz, Jamie McGonnigal, Scott A. Melzer, Pennsylvania Jedi, Platform One, Mike Pollock, Bill Rogers, Ian Rubin, Sneko, Uncle Yo, and Uzuhi.[13] |
| January 11–12, 2014 | Gloucester County College Sewell, New Jersey |
1,200[14] | +2 Comedy, 501st Legion, The Asterplace, The Audio Pool, Daniel Coglan, Jillian Coglan, Gavin Goszka, CJ Henderson, The Hsu-nami, Michele Knotz, Jamie McGonnigal, Mega Ran, Scott A. Melzer, Bill Rogers, Ian Rubin, Sneko, Sonny Strait, Uncle Yo, and Uzuhi.[15] |
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Rearick, Kristie (7 January 2011). "Second KotoriCon planned on GCC's campus". Gloucester County Times (NJ.com). Retrieved 14 December 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Carr, Robert (15 January 2011). "KotoriCon 2011 Kicks Off With Game Night". WestDeptfordPatch (Patch Media).
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Roncace, Kelly (12 January 2013). "Gloucester County College hosts fourth annual KotoriCon anime convention". South Jersey Times (NJ.com). Retrieved 3 March 2013.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Barna, John (24 December 2011). "Gloucester County College to host KotoriCon". Gloucester County Times (NJ.com). Retrieved 9 January 2012.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Biagi, Olivia (17 January 2011). "Costumes, Cartoons and Good Causes at KotoriCon". WestDeptfordPatch (Patch Media). Retrieved 14 December 2011.
- ↑ Davis, Phil (20 February 2012). "Gloucester County College anime and gaming club gives back to mothers in need". South Jersey Times (NJ.com). Retrieved 3 March 2013.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Laday, Jason (13 January 2013). "'Little anime convention' draws 1,000-plus to Gloucester County College". South Jersey Times (NJ.com). Retrieved 3 March 2013.
- ↑ Avril, Tom (13 January 2014). "Halloween in January? No, anime". Philly.com (Interstate General Media LLC). Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ↑ Driscoll, Jessica (4 January 2012). "Gloucester County College to host KotoriCon anime convention". Gloucester County Times (NJ.com). Retrieved 9 January 2012.
- ↑ "2010 Guests". KotoriCon. 2012. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
- ↑ "KotoriCon 2011 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
- ↑ "KotoriCon 2012 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
- ↑ "KotoriCon 2013 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-01-17.
- ↑ Davis, Phil (11 January 2014). "KotoriCon at Gloucester County College celebrates anime, video game and 'geek' culture". South Jersey Times (NJ.com). Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ↑ "KotoriCon 2014 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2014-02-02.
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