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Senshi-Con

Senshi-Con is an annual three-day anime convention held during September at the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage, Alaska. The name is a combination of the English word convention and the Japanese word senshi (戦士 in Japanese), meaning warrior.[2] Senshi-Con was Alaska's first anime convention.[3]

Senshi Con
StatusActive
VenueDena'ina Civic and Convention Center
Location(s)Anchorage, Alaska
CountryUnited States
Inaugurated2005
Attendance3,791 in 2016[1]
Websitewww.senshicon.com

Programming edit

The convention typically offers card gaming, cosplay chess, an cosplay contest, table top games, vendors, video game tournaments, and workshops.[4][5][6] Senshi-Con brought an estimated $191,000 to economy of Anchorage, Alaska in 2015.[7]

History edit

Future voice actor Kira Buckland created Senshi Con in 2005 while president of the West High anime club. The Dimond High video game club was also part of the founding, and the event was held in the West High School cafeteria.[7][8] Senshi Con in 2006 moved to the University of Alaska Anchorage. Due to continuing growth, the convention moved to the William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center in 2013 and would in addition use space at the Hilton hotel in 2016.[2][8][9] The convention moved to the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center and had food trucks across the street from the event in 2017.[4][8] Senshi-Con 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[10][11] The convention returned in 2023.[12]

Event history edit

Dates Location Atten. Guests
March 4, 2005 West High School
Anchorage, Alaska		300[13]
March 18, 2006 UAA Student Union
Anchorage, Alaska		450[14]
February 24, 2007 UAA Student Union
Anchorage, Alaska		700Caitlin Glass[15]
February 23, 2008 UAA Student Union
Anchorage, Alaska		1,200Che Gilson and Brett Uher.[16]
February 21, 2009 UAA Student Union
Anchorage, Alaska		640Kira Buckland and L33tStr33t Boys.[17]
March 20-21, 2010 UAA Student Union
Anchorage, Alaska		1,000Laura Bailey, Jakie Cabe, Chris Cason, Leah Clark, and Travis Willingham.[18]
September 24-25, 2011 UAA Student Union
Anchorage, Alaska		1,400Chris Cason.[19]
September 29-30, 2012 UAA Student Union and Lucy Cuddy Hall[20]
Anchorage, Alaska		1,600Robert Axelrod[21]
September 28-29, 2013 William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center
Anchorage, Alaska		2,010Chuck Huber and Katie Tiedrich.[22]
September 27-28, 2014 William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center
Anchorage, Alaska		3,328Rob DenBleyker, Caitlin Glass, Natalie Hoover, and Dave McElfatrick.[23]
September 26-27, 2015 William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center
Anchorage, Alaska		4,073Jennifer Cihi, Stefanie DeLeo, Samantha Inoue-Harte, Taliesin Jaffe, and Pannon.[24]
October 1-2, 2016 William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center
Hilton Hotel[2]
Anchorage, Alaska		3,791Zach Callison, Jessica Nigri, and J. Michael Tatum.[1]
September 30 - October 1, 2017 Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
Anchorage, Alaska		Steve Blum, Chalk Twins, Ejen Chuang, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, and Phil Mizuno.[25]
September 21-23, 2018 Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
Anchorage, Alaska		Johnny Yong Bosch, Kiba, Max Mittelman, Ciarán Strange, and Jeannie Tirado.[26]
September 28-29, 2019 Hilton Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska		Justin Briner, Leon Chiro, Natalie Hoover, Erica Lindbeck, Xander Mobus, and Ciarán Strange.[27]
September 8-10, 2023 Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
Anchorage, Alaska		Kira Buckland, Sarah Natochenny, Jessica Nova, and Twinfools.[28]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Senshi-Con 2016 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  2. ^ a b c Jardin, Matt (September 30, 2016). "Going to Senshi Con this weekend? Here are 5 terms to know". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  3. ^ Seth Boyer (2008-02-19). "Senshi-Con to draw in larger audience with new attractions". The Northern Light. Archived from the original on 2008-04-28. Retrieved 2008-09-20.
  4. ^ a b Warner, M. Cote (15 September 2017). "FALL A&E GUIDE: Senshi Con 2017: Embracing all things in Fandom". The Anchorage Press. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  5. ^ Swenson, Ammon (28 September 2018). "AK: Nerdiness and fandom abound at Anchorage's 13th Annual Senshi Con". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  6. ^ Bieri, Chris (September 23, 2015). "Senshi-Con expected to draw thousands of cosplay, anime fans to downtown Anchorage this weekend". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Senshi Con: Origins". University of Alaska Anchorage. 11 October 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  8. ^ a b c Holmes, Loren (September 23, 2018). "Back and bigger than ever, Senshi Con brings superheroes, villains and other characters to downtown Anchorage". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Alaska Business Monthly September 2013". Alaska Business Monthly. 3 October 2013. p. 138. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  10. ^ "An important announcement from Senshi Con". Senshi-Con Facebook. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  11. ^ "Senshi-Con 2020 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2020-09-14.
  12. ^ "Senshi Con returns for '23". Your Alaska Link. 8 September 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  13. ^ "Senshi-Con 2005 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  14. ^ "Senshi-Con 2006 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  15. ^ "Senshi-Con 2007 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  16. ^ "Senshi-Con 2008 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  17. ^ "Senshi-Con 2009 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  18. ^ "Senshi-Con 2010 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  19. ^ "Senshi-Con 2011 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  20. ^ Saport, Michelle (19 September 2012). "UAA alums host annual anime convention on campus, Sept. 29-30". University of Alaska Anchorage. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  21. ^ "Senshi-Con 2012 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  22. ^ "Senshi-Con 2013 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  23. ^ "Senshi-Con 2014 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  24. ^ "Senshi-Con 2015 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  25. ^ "Senshi-Con 2017 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  26. ^ "Senshi-Con 2018 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2019-10-04.
  27. ^ "Senshi-Con 2019 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2019-10-04.
  28. ^ "Senshi-Con 2023 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2023-10-18.

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