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

Senshi-Con is an annual anime convention in Anchorage, Alaska. Founded in 2005, it was the first pioneering anime convention in Alaska.[2][3] The name is a combination of the English word convention and the Japanese word senshi (戦士 in Japanese), meaning warrior.

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.[4] Besides a cosplay contest, there are video game competitions,[2] anime screenings, karaoke, Cosplay Chess, and art displays.[5] 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.[6] 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.[3]

History

The first Senshi-Con was held in 2005 at West High School in Anchorage, Alaska.[2] 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. The convention moved to the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center in 2017. Senshi-Con 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7][8] The convention returned in 2023.[9]

Event history

DatesLocationAtten.Guests
March 4, 2005 West High School
Anchorage, Alaska		300[10][11]
March 18, 2006 UAA Student Union
Anchorage, Alaska		450[12]
February 24, 2007 UAA Student Union
Anchorage, Alaska		700Caitlin Glass[13]
February 23, 2008 UAA Student Union
Anchorage, Alaska		1,200Brett Uher and Che Gilson.[6]
February 21, 2009 UAA Student Union
Anchorage, Alaska		640Kira Buckland and LeetStreet Boys.[14]
March 20-21, 2010 UAA Student Union
Anchorage, Alaska		1,000Laura Bailey, Jakie Cabe, Chris Cason, Leah Clark, and Travis Willingham.[15]
September 24-25, 2011 UAA Student Union
Anchorage, Alaska		1,400Chris Cason.[16]
September 29-30, 2012 UAA Student Union
Anchorage, Alaska		1,600Robert Axelrod[17][18]
September 28-29, 2013 William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center
Anchorage, Alaska		2,010Chuck Huber and Katie Tiedrich.[19]
September 27-28, 2014 William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center
Anchorage, Alaska		3,328Rob DenBleyker, Caitlin Glass, Natalie Hoover, and Dave McElfatrick.[20]
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.[21]
October 1-2, 2016 William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center
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.[22]
September 21-23, 2018 Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
Anchorage, Alaska		Johnny Yong Bosch, Kiba, Max Mittelman, Ciarán Strange, and Jeannie Tirado.[23]
September 28-29, 2019 Hilton Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska		Justin Briner, Leon Chiro, Natalie Hoover, Erica Lindbeck, Xander Mobus, and Ciarán Strange.[24]
September 8-10, 2023 Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
Anchorage, Alaska		Kira Buckland, Sarah Natochenny, Jessica Nova, and Twinfools.[25]

References

  1. 1 2 "Senshi-Con 2016 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  2. 1 2 3 Aaron Burkhart (2007-02-20). "Anime Club expands this year's Senshi-Con with more events, guest". The Northern Light. Archived from the original on 2007-02-27. Retrieved 2008-09-20.
  3. 1 2 "History of the Senshi-Con at Senshi-Con.org". Archived from the original on 2008-09-26. Retrieved 2008-09-21.
  4. ↑ "Senshi-Con Guidelines at Senshi-Con.org". Archived from the original on 2008-09-26. Retrieved 2008-09-21.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. 1 2 "Senshi-Con 2008 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  7. ↑ "An important announcement from Senshi Con". Senshi-Con Facebook. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  8. ↑ "Senshi-Con 2020 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2020-09-14.
  9. ↑ "Senshi Con returns for '23". Your Alaska Link. 8 September 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  10. ↑ "Senshi-Con 2005 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  11. ↑ "UAA Anime Club holds 4th Annual Senshi-Con Convention". Green & Gold Daily. 2008-02-21. Retrieved 2008-09-20.
  12. ↑ "Senshi-Con 2006 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  13. ↑ "Senshi-Con 2007 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  14. ↑ "Senshi-Con 2009 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  15. ↑ "Senshi-Con 2010 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  16. ↑ "Senshi-Con 2011 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  17. ↑ "Senshi-Con 2012 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  18. ↑ Hamilton, Heather (October 1, 2012). "Local anime convention storms UAA". The Northern Light. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  19. ↑ "Senshi-Con 2013 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  20. ↑ "Senshi-Con 2014 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  21. ↑ "Senshi-Con 2015 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  22. ↑ "Senshi-Con 2017 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  23. ↑ "Senshi-Con 2018 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2019-10-04.
  24. ↑ "Senshi-Con 2019 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2019-10-04.
  25. ↑ "Senshi-Con 2023 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2023-10-18.

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