PersaCon, originally ChibiCon, was an anime convention held in various locations around Alabama. PersaCon was the first anime convention to be held in the state of Alabama.[1][2]
| PersaCon | |
|---|---|
| Status | Defunct |
| Venue | Radisson Suite Hotel Huntsville |
| Location(s) | Huntsville, Alabama |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 2003 |
| Most recent | 2011 |
| Activity | Cosplay, Anime Music Video Contest, Video Console Gaming |
Programming edit
PersaCon typically featured costume contests, dances, dealer's room, karaoke contests, live concerts, panels, speed dating, and workshops.[2][3]
History edit
The convention moved to the Von Braun Center in 2008 due to continued growth, but did not return to the location due to the cost.[2][3] Portions of the conventions proceeds in 2010 went towards Operation Anime Storm and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.[2]
Event history edit
| Dates | Location | Atten. | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2–4, 2003 | Radisson Hotel Huntsville Airport Madison, Alabama | Stephanie Celeste, Stephen K. Chenault, Jonathan Cook, and Jan Scott-Frazier.[4] | |
| April 30 – May 2, 2004 | Ramada Inn Madison, Alabama | Steve Bennett, Stephanie Celeste, Stephen K. Chenault, Michael Coleman, Crystal Gilleland, and Jan Scott-Frazier.[5] | |
| April 29 – May 1, 2005 | Ramada Inn Madison, Alabama | Steve Bennett, Stephanie Celeste, Michael Coleman, Patrick Seitz, and Travis Willingham.[6] | |
| June 2–4, 2006 | Ramada Inn Madison, Alabama | Stephanie Celeste, Michael Coleman, Travis Willingham, Lisa Furukawa, Vic Mignogna, and Patrick Seitz.[7] | |
| June 15–17, 2007 | Bevill Conference Center & Hotel Huntsville, Alabama | Steve Bennett, Stephanie Celeste, Chris Hazelton, Nightmare Armor Studios, Patrick Seitz, and Spike Spencer.[8] | |
| June 27–29, 2008 | Von Braun Center Huntsville, Alabama | Steve Bennett, Stephanie Celeste, C.J. Collins, Yaya Han, The Man Power, Meredith Placko, Patrick Seitz, The Slants, and Tsubaki Stars.[9] | |
| July 24–26, 2009 | Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Decatur, Alabama | 892 | Electric Attitude, Kyle Hebert, Walter E. Jones, The Man Power, Mark Musashi, Blake Shepard, and Tsubaki Stars.[10] |
| June 25–27, 2010 | Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Decatur, Alabama | Leah Clark, Electric Attitude, Joy Jacobson, The Man Power, Mark Musashi, Wendy Powell, Gordon Roque, Patrick Seitz, Blake Shepard, Tsubaki Stars, and Lisle Wilkerson.[11] | |
| July 15–17, 2011 | Radisson Suite Hotel Huntsville Huntsville, Alabama | Blue Grade, Stephanie Celeste, C.J. Collins, Final Weapon, The Man Power, Michael McConnohie, Mark Musashi, Patrick Seitz, Melodee M. Spevack, Chuck Stroschein, and Brian Woods.[12] |
References edit
- ^ "Announcing Persacon 2004". Anime News Network. 2003-07-25. Retrieved 2008-02-02.
- ^ a b c d Huggins, Paul (2010-06-26). "An unconventional convention: Fans of anime put on costumes, flock to Decatur for annual PersaCon convention". Decatur Daily.
- ^ a b "Anime convention rocks". Huntsville Times. 2008-07-21. Retrieved 2013-03-31.
- ^ "ChibiCon 2003 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-03-28.
- ^ "PersaCon 2004 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-03-28.
- ^ "PersaCon 2005 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-03-28.
- ^ "PersaCon 2006 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2008-02-02.
- ^ "PersaCon 2007 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-03-28.
- ^ "PersaCon 2008 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-03-28.
- ^ "PersaCon 2009 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-03-28.
- ^ "PersaCon 2010 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-03-28.
- ^ "PersaCon 2011 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2011-07-18.
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