Senshi-Con

Senshi Con
Status Active
Venue William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center
Location(s) Anchorage, Alaska
Country United States
Inaugurated 2005
Organized by Senshi Corporation formerly known as AAACL (Alaska Association of Asian Cultural Learning)
Website
www.senshicon.org

Senshi-Con is an annual anime convention in Anchorage, Alaska. Founded in 2005, it was the first pioneering anime convention in Alaska.[1][2] The name is a combination of the English word convention and the Japanese word senshi (戦士 in Japanese), meaning warrior. The convention is organized by the Alaska Association of Asian Cultural Learning.

Programming

Attendees may bring a fake prop weapon as long as it complements the costume; however, live steel weapons and any gun replicas (even toys) are not allowed.[3] Besides a cosplay contest, there are video game competitions,[1] anime screenings, karaoke, Cosplay Chess, art displays, and a vendor room.[4] Notable persons from the world of Japanese comics and animation make an appearance and are available for autographs. Throughout the day, various contests, game shows, and skits take place on stage.[5] While the Senshi-Con attendance levels are lower than those of the more popular conventions in other parts of North America, the staff points out that the lines at such convention are shorter, and the planning is more thorough.[2]

History

The first Senshi-Con was held in 2005 at West High School in Anchorage, Alaska.[1] It was founded and organized by now-voice actress Kira Buckland and the West High School Anime Club. As the convention staff graduated from high school, the convention was moved to the University of Alaska Anchorage.

It was announced on September 30, 2012 that Senshi-con would be changing venues to the Egan Center in downtown Anchorage.

Event history

Dates Location Atten. Guests
March 4, 2005[6] West High School
Anchorage, Alaska
300[7]
March 18, 2006[8] UAA Student Union
Anchorage, Alaska
February 24, 2007 UAA Student Union
Anchorage, Alaska
Caitlin Glass[9]
February 23, 2008 UAA Student Union
Anchorage, Alaska
Brett Uher and Che Gilson.[5]
February 21, 2009 UAA Student Union
Anchorage, Alaska
Kira Buckland and LeetStreet Boys.[10]
March 20-21, 2010 UAA Student Union
Anchorage, Alaska
Laura Bailey, Jakie Cabe, Chris Cason, Leah Clark, and Travis Willingham.[11]
September 24-25, 2011 UAA Student Union
Anchorage, Alaska
Chris Cason.[12]
September 29-30, 2012[13] UAA Student Union
Anchorage, Alaska
Robert Axelrod[14]
September 28-29, 2013 William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center
Anchorage, Alaska
Chuck Huber and Katie Tiedrich.[15]
September 27-28, 2014 William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center
Anchorage, Alaska
Rob DenBleyker, Caitlin Glass, Natalie Hoover, and Dave McElfatrick.[16]
September 26-27, 2015 William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center
Anchorage, Alaska
Jennifer Cihi, Stefanie DeLeo, Samantha Inoue-Harte, Taliesin Jaffe, and Pannon.[17]
October 1-2, 2016 William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center
Anchorage, Alaska
Zach Callison, Jessica Nigri, and J. Michael Tatum.[18]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Aaron Burkhart (2007-02-20). "Anime Club expands this year's Senshi-Con with more events, guest". The Northern Light. Retrieved 2008-09-20.
  2. 1 2 "History of the Senshi-Con at Senshi-Con.org". Retrieved 2008-09-21.
  3. "Senshi-Con Guidelines at Senshi-Con.org". Retrieved 2008-09-21.
  4. Seth Boyer (2008-02-19). "Senshi-Con to draw in larger audience with new attractions". The Northern Light. Retrieved 2008-09-20.
  5. 1 2 "Senshi-Con 2008 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2015-09-09.
  6. "Senshi-Con 2005 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2008-09-20.
  7. "UAA Anime Club holds 4th Annual Senshi-Con Convention". Green & Gold Daily. 2008-02-21. Retrieved 2008-09-20.
  8. "Senshi-Con 2006 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2015-09-09.
  9. "Senshi-Con 2007 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2015-09-09.
  10. "Senshi-Con 2009 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2015-09-09.
  11. "Senshi-Con 2010 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2015-09-09.
  12. "Senshi-Con 2011 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2015-09-09.
  13. "Senshi-Con 2012 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2015-09-09.
  14. Hamilton, Heather (October 1, 2012). "Local anime convention storms UAA". The Northern Light. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  15. "Senshi-Con 2013 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2015-09-09.
  16. "Senshi-Con 2014 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2015-09-09.
  17. "Senshi-Con 2015 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2015-09-09.
  18. "Senshi-Con 2016 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2016-09-30.

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Coordinates: 61°13′4″N 149°53′33″W / 61.21778°N 149.89250°W / 61.21778; -149.89250

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