Desucon is an anime convention held in the Sibelius Hall in Lahti, Finland, for fans of Japanese folk culture.[1]
 Desucon logo |
History edit
Desucon was held for the 14th time in 2023.[1] Since 2016, attendance has been limited to only those over 18.[2] In addition to the main event held in June, a winter-time Desucon Frostbite is organized in either January or February.[3][4] Both events were on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic starting from summer 2020.[3]
Organization edit
The events presented include lectures, workshops, cosplay, a maid cafe, an artists' alley, a merchants' hall, a games area and video screenings. The Desucon events also welcomed many Japanese guests, ranging from seiyuu to singers, mangakas, speakers and filmmakers.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b Tuomikoski, Mikko (16 June 2023). "Anime- ja mangafanit täyttävät Sibeliustalon – loppuunmyyty Desucon osoittaa harrastajien uskollisuuden" [Anime and Manga Fans Fill Sibelius Hall - Sold Out Desucon Demonstrates the Loyalty of Hobbyists]. Yle (in Finnish).
- ^ Multanen, Reetta (9 June 2016). "Ikärajallinen Desucon jakaa mielipiteitä" [Age Restricted Desucon Divides Opinions]. Uusi Lahti (in Finnish).
- ^ a b Suomi, Kalle (17 March 2022). "Japanilaisen populaarikulttuurin harrastajien animetapahtuma Desucon tulee taas" [Japanese Pop Culture Hobbyist's Anime Event Desucon Returns]. Yle (in Finnish).
- ^ "Veera Ketonen käytti voittoasunsa tekemiseen kuukausia – katso kuvat Desucon Frostbite -animetapahtumasta" [Veera Ketonen Spent Months on Her Winning Costume - See Pictures from Desucon Frostbite Anime Event]. Keskisuomalainen (in Finnish). 17 February 2019.
- ^ "Desucon 2022 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2024-01-28.