Castle Point Anime Convention
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| Castle Point Anime Convention | |
|---|---|
 Official logo for the Castle Point Anime Convention | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Anime, Manga |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Venue | Stevens Institute of Technology |
| Location(s) | Hoboken, New Jersey |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 2008 |
| Attendance | 3,979 in 2015[1] |
| Organized by | Stevens Anime Club |
| Filing status | 501(c)(3) |
| Website | www |
Castle Point Anime Convention (abbreviated as CPAC) is an annual two-day anime convention held on the campus of Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey, and operated by an undergraduate student organization: the Stevens Anime Club.[2] The convention is held in late March or April, and focuses on Japanese comics and animation and its fandom. Founded in 2008 with 693 attendees,[3] the event attracted 4,516 attendees in 2015.[1]
Programming
The convention includes programming commonly found at anime conventions, such as vendor hall, fan-hosted panels, rooms for video gaming and anime screenings, and cosplay-related events.[4]
History
Event history
| Dates | Location | Attendance | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2008 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey | 693 | Bit Shifter, Andry Brick, Nullsleep, Peelander-Z, and Uncle Yo.[3] |
| March 29, 2009 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey | 1,016 | Bit Shifter, Bubblyfish, MC Frontalot, No Carrier, and Bill Rogers.[5] |
| April 11, 2010 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey | 1,600 | Rome Elliot, Michele Knotz, Kenneth Robert Mario, Michael Perreca, Bill Rogers, Katie Tiedrich, and Uncle Yo.[6] |
| April 10, 2011 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey | 2,149 | Michele Knotz, Mike Pollock, Bill Rogers, Katie Tiedrich, and Uncle Yo.[7] |
| April 1, 2012[8] | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey | 2,030 | |
| April 7, 2013[9] | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey | 2,665 | |
| April 6, 2014 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey | 3,366 | Crispin Freeman, Michele Knotz, Ian Rubin, and Katie Tiedrich.[10] |
| March 29, 2015 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey | 4,516 | +2 Comedy, The Asterplace, Dreamdriver, Jamie Marchi, Mike Pollock, Rainbow Bubble Girls, Monica Rial, and Ian Rubin.[1] |
| April 23–24, 2016[11] | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey | 5,165 | Akira, Charles Dunbar, Josh Grelle, Lauren Landa, The Manly Battleships, Alain Mendez, Bryce Papenbrook, Tokyo Attack! |
| April 29-30, 2017[12] | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey | Richard Epcar, Kyle Hebert, The Manly Battleships, Vocamerica |
References
- ^ a b c "Castle Point Anime Convention 2015". AnimeCons.com. AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- ^ "History and Staff". Castle Point Anime Convention. Castle Point Anime Convention. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- ^ a b "Castle Point Anime Convention 2008". AnimeCons.com. AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- ^ Kelly, Sean (15 June 2015). "Castle Point Anime Convention 2015". AllFiction. AllFiction. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2009". AnimeCons.com. AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2010". AnimeCons.com. AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2011". AnimeCons.com. AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2012". AnimeCons.com. AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2013". AnimeCons.com. AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2014". AnimeCons.com. AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2016". AnimeCons.com. AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2017". AnimeCons.com. AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
External links
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