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What is a-Kon?

For the musician, see Akon. A-Kon is an annual four-day anime convention held during June at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas / Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas. First held in 1990 with just 380 people in attendance, A-Kon is North America's longest running convention primarily focused on anime.

When did anime conventions start in the US?

Anime conventions started showing up in the United States in the early 1980s. Project A-Kon first started in 1990, and is considered to be the first anime convention in the country, but this is disputed.

What happens at Anime conventions?

Anime conventions typically feature a guest list as part of their makeup. A guest can be an industry figure, some notable examples include director Hiroyuki Kanbe, author Tsukasa Fushimi, and Kazuma Miki from Ascii Media Works. In 2013 they screened for the first time the final three episodes from the second season of Oreimo.

What is the largest anime convention in Europe?

Salón del Manga de Barcelona, first held in Barcelona, Spain in 1995 is also one of the largest European conventions. Japan Expo in Paris is the largest convention in Europe, and in the world outside Japan. Anime conventions later spread to Australia in the late 1990s with Manifest, first held in 1998.

What is Akon convention?

A-Kon is an annual four-day anime convention held during June at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas / Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas. First held in 1990 with just 380 people in attendance, A-Kon is North America's longest running convention primarily focused on anime.

Who owns a-Kon?

Along with his own musical career, Akon later founded two successful record labels, Konvict Muzik and KonLive Distribution....AkonAkon in 2015BornAliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam April 16, 1973 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.Other namesA-Kon El NegreetoCitizenshipUnited States Senegal17 more rows

Is Anime Matsuri Cancelled?

The convention in 2015 remained at the George R. Brown Convention Center and used the first and most of the second floors. Anime Matsuri 2020 was moved from July to August due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and was later canceled after Houston announced the city would be holding no more events in 2020.

Is San Japan 2020 Cancelled?

San Japan 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 event had a attendance cap of 10,000, with mask and vaccination or heath assessment requirements.

What is the biggest anime convention in Texas?

Welcome To San Japan The 13th. San Japan is the Largest Anime & Gaming Convention in the South Texas Region. We take place at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and San Antonio Grand Hyatt in downtown San Antonio on Labor Day Weekend.

What episode does Matsuri appear in citrus?

Matsuri makes her first appearance in chapter 8 of the anime entitled "Out of love" consoling a heartbroken girl who had recently broken up with her boyfriend.

What does San mean in Japanese?

dearAs a rule of thumb, in Japanese business life, the surname name is always followed by the honorific suffix “san” (meaning “dear” or actually “honorable Mr/Ms.”). There are of course many other options such as “sama” (highly revered customer or company manager) or “sensei” (Dr. or professor).

Who owns San Japan?

Dave HenkinDave Henkin is the owner and chairman of San Japan, LLC.

How many people attend San Japan?

20,000 attendeesSan Japan is South Texas's Largest Japanese Culture and Anime Convention. In 2019, San Japan welcomed over 20,000 attendees to the Henry B Gonzalez convention center. San Japan has produced anime, esports, and cultural events throughout Bexar County since 2007.