NashiCon
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| NashiCon | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Venue | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center |
| Location(s) | Columbia, South Carolina |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 2008 |
| Organized by | NASHI (Nippon Animation Society of Heavenly Imagery)[1] |
| Website | |
| nashicon.com | |
NashiCon is an annual two day anime convention held during March/April at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, South Carolina. [2]
Programming
The convention typically offers an anime viewing room, artists alley, dance, human board game (OTAKU - Over-sized Tangential All-Consuming Kaleidoscopic Universe), and panels.[1][3]
History
The first convention held in 2008 attracted 200+ attendees.[3]
Event History
| Dates | Location | Atten. | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2009 | University of South Carolina, Columbia Campus Columbia, South Carolina |
Northrup Davis and Thor Thorvaldson, Jr.[4] | |
| April 17-18, 2010 | University of South Carolina, Columbia Campus Columbia, South Carolina |
Sean McGuinness, Morgan Skye, and Thor Thorvaldson, Jr.[5] | |
| March 19-20, 2011 | University of South Carolina, Columbia Campus Columbia, South Carolina |
900 (est)[1] |
Kittyhawk, Sean McGuinness, Morgan Skye, and Thor Thorvaldson, Jr.[6] |
| March 31-April 1, 2012 | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center Columbia, South Carolina |
Kittyhawk, Sean McGuinness, Morgan Skye, Spike Spencer, and Thor Thorvaldson, Jr.[7] | |
| April 13-14, 2013 | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center Columbia, South Carolina |
Laugh Out Loud, Sean McGuinness, Mega Ran, and Thor Thorvaldson, Jr.[8] | |
| April 19-20, 2014[9] | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center Columbia, South Carolina |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mann, Eddie (2011-03-21). "NashiCon takes over Russell". The Daily Gamecock. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- ↑ "NashiCon Celebrates Japanese Culture" by Tug Baker, Free times, 3/27-4/2 issue, #25.13, p. 25
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Maluck, Thomas (2008-04-18). "U. South Carolina's anime club hosts first convention". The Daily Gamecock via University Wire.
- ↑ "NashiCon 2009 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- ↑ "NashiCon 2010 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- ↑ "NashiCon 2011 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- ↑ "NashiCon 2012 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- ↑ "NashiCon 2013 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- ↑ "NashiCon 2014 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
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Coordinates: 33°59′48″N 81°2′16″W / 33.99667°N 81.03778°W
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