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Zenkaikon 2023 returned to Lancaster County Convention Center attracting around 7,000 attendees. Cinnaknight experienced the convention as a press member and participant, dealing with staffing issues, enjoying traditional market foods, engaging in cosplay with personal significance, and interacting with attendees. Despite initial struggles, the author praised the convention’s variety, cosplays, performances, and offerings like the Carolina Manga Library and event live streams. The convention concluded satisfactorily, with anticipation towards next year.
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Zenkaikon 2023: Huh? The Convention is Evolving!
May 25th, 2023 
Cinna Knight 
Posted in Convention Reports 
Tags: anime, anime conventions, convention reports, conventions, cosplay, fandoms, idols, manga, masquerade, one piece, pokemon, sailor moon, zenkaikon, Zenkaikon 2023 
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May 4th, 2023 Cinna Knight The Castle Point Anime 2023, held in Secaucus, New Jersey, was filled with cosplayers, gaming, merchandise browsing, and fun. This convention offered unique elements like a figure display, expanded photography area and food trucks. The event was most enjoyable for friends and local attendees.
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November 25th, 2022 Cinna Knight Derpycon 2022 Took place in the New Brunswick New Jersey Hyatt Regency from Friday, October 28th until Sunday, October 30th. Before I begin the review, I do admit last year’s review was very lenient. After all, conventions (including Derpycon), were just returning after a two year shut down! Unfortunately, the shortcomings of 2021’s event were at the forefront this year.
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November 18th, 2022 Ari Rockefeller The end of summer brings about a lot for people, such as the end of the beach/pool season, the lessening of daylight as the winter months approach, and for us at Anime Jam Session, our yearly sojourn up to New England for what is turning into one of our favorite anime conventions to go to.
Posted in Convention Reports Tags: Another Anime Con, convention reports, conventions, cosplay Comments Off on Another Anime Convention 2022—You Weren’t Using That Soul Anyway, or Worst. Con Swag. Ever.Castle Point Anime Con 2022: A Modern Anime Con with a Nostalgic Vibe
August 26th, 2022 Cinna Knight Castle Point Anime 2022 took place in the New Jersey Meadowlands Exposition Center on Saturday, April 30th, through Sunday, May 1st. This con is run by college students from the nearby Stevens Institute of Technology. It is CPAC’s second year at the Meadowlands and my first year attending this event overall. Although the day did […]
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