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Con-Nichiwa
StatusActive
GenreAnime,Japanese culture[1]
VenueDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson – Reid Park
Location(s)Tucson, Arizona
CountryUnited States
Inaugurated2010
Attendance2,232[2]
Organized bySaboten Con,Monkey Paw Entertainment, Tucson Anime Screening Society (T.A.S.S.), and AZHP[3]
Websitehttp:// con-nichiwa

Con-Nichiwais an annualanime conventionheld during November at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson – Reid Park inTucson, Arizona.

Programming

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The convention typically offers a cosplay cafe, cosplay parade, J-Fashion show, maid cafe, masquerade, panels, and vendors.[4][5]

History

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The convention moved from the Holiday Inn Palo Verde to the Tucson Convention Center in 2014 due to growth.[5][6]Con-Nichiwa shared the Tucson Convention Center with aBernie Sanders2016 electioncampaign event.[7]Con-Nichiwa 2020 was moved from June to November due to theCOVID-19 pandemic,but was later cancelled.[8][9][10][11]

Event history

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Dates Location Atten. Guests
March 26–28, 2010 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Tucson Airport North
Tucson, Arizona		Katie Bair, Brit Frady-Wiliams,Crispin Freeman,Kitsune Robot,Jamie Marchi,Vic Mignogna,J. Michael Tatum,and Toybox.[12]
March 25–27, 2011 Holiday Inn Palo Verde
Tucson, Arizona		91.8 The Fan, Jillian Coglan, Samurai Dan Coglan,Todd Haberkorn,Steve "Warky" Nunez, Estevan Olivas, andSonny Strait.[13]
March 23–25, 2012 Holiday Inn Palo Verde
Tucson, Arizona		Colleen Clinkenbeard,Richard Epcar,Kyle Hebert,Mike McFarland,Steve "Warky" Nunez,Monica Rial,andSean Schemmel.[14]
March 22–24, 2013 Holiday Inn Palo Verde
Tucson, Arizona		Greg Ayres,Steve Blum,Wendee Lee,Maridah, Li Kovacs, and Raj Ramayya.[15]
March 21–23, 2014 Tucson Convention Center
Tucson, Arizona		2,132[4][16]Richard Epcar, Catherine Jones,Cherami Leigh,Bryce Papenbrook,Ellyn Stern,[16]Candy Bomber, and Nylon Pink.[5]
March 20–22, 2015 Tucson Convention Center
Tucson, Arizona		2,232[2]Akabane Vulgars On Strong Bypass, Electric Lady, Li Kovacs, Harrison Krix, Cara Nicole, James Perry II,Stephanie Sheh,The Slants,Alfred Trujillo,Cristina Vee,Armand Villavert Jr., andDavid Vincent.[2]
March 18–20, 2016 Tucson Convention Center
Tucson, Arizona		Mr. Creepy Pasta, Enayla, Mel Hoppe,E. Jason Liebrecht,Elizabeth Maxwell,Chris Patton,Armand Villavert Jr., andKari Wahlgren.[17]
March 24–26, 2017 Tucson Convention Center
Tucson, Arizona		Dustbunny,Brittney Karbowski,Vic Mignogna, and Chii Sakurabi.[18]
April 20–22, 2018 Tucson Convention Center
Tucson, Arizona		2,198[19][non-primary source needed]Zach Callison,Leah Clark,Sandy Fox,Alfred Trujillo, VickyBunnyAngel, and Elise Zhang.[20]
June 21–23, 2019 JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa
Tucson, Arizona		Carrie Keranen,Faye Mata,Mike McFarland, The Slants, Armand Villavert Jr., and Vitamin H Productions.[21]
November 19-21, 2021 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson - Reid Park
Tucson, Arizona		Chris Hackney, Kyle "Ex-Shadow" Mathis, Malinda "Malindachan" Mathis,Xander Mobus,and Armand Villavert Jr.[22]
November 18-20, 2022 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson - Reid Park
Tucson, Arizona		Feodor Chin,Jackie Lastra, Alan Lee, Armand Villavert Jr., and Vitamin H Productions.[23]
November 3-5, 2023 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson - Reid Park
Tucson, Arizona		Allegra Clark,Brittany Lauda,Pros and Cons Cosplay,Matt Shipman,Armand Villavert Jr., and Vitamin H Productions.[24]

References

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  1. ^Guz, Melissa (April 18, 2012)."Con-Nichiwa is more than just an Anime Convention".Border Beat.Archived fromthe originalon 26 June 2012.Retrieved24 May2012.
  2. ^abc"Con-Nichiwa 2015 Information".AnimeCons.Retrieved2016-01-18.
  3. ^"Con-Nichiwa 2013 Introduces First Round of Guests For The New Con Year".Anime News Network.Retrieved2012-09-14.
  4. ^abLoo, Kathryn (April 3, 2014)."Con-nichiwa Cosplay and Event Showcase".Otaku USA.Retrieved14 April2014.
  5. ^abcGay, Gerald M. (March 20, 2014)."Tucson anime convention grows".Arizona Daily Star.Retrieved14 April2014.
  6. ^Reck, Craig (March 21, 2014)."Costumes and camaraderie abound at Con-Nichiwa".Tucson News Now.Retrieved14 April2014.
  7. ^Ferguson, Joe (March 18, 2016)."Bernie Sanders implores Tucson crowd to help him win Tuesday".Arizona Daily Star.Retrieved12 April2016.
  8. ^"Postponed until November 20-22, 2020".Con Nichiwa.Retrieved1 June2020.
  9. ^"Con-Nichiwa Postponed".Con-Nichiwa Facebook.Retrieved20 November2020.
  10. ^"Con-Nichiwa June 2020 Information".AnimeCons.Retrieved2020-06-01.
  11. ^"Con-Nichiwa November 2020 Information".AnimeCons.Retrieved2020-11-20.
  12. ^"Con-Nichiwa 2010 Information".AnimeCons.Retrieved2013-03-04.
  13. ^"Con-Nichiwa 2011 Information".AnimeCons.Retrieved2013-03-04.
  14. ^"Con-Nichiwa 2012 Information".AnimeCons.Retrieved2013-03-04.
  15. ^"Con-Nichiwa 2013 Information".AnimeCons.Retrieved2013-03-04.
  16. ^ab"Con-Nichiwa 2014 Information".AnimeCons.Retrieved2014-05-05.
  17. ^"Con-Nichiwa 2016 Information".AnimeCons.Retrieved2016-04-11.
  18. ^"Con-Nichiwa 2017 Information".AnimeCons.Retrieved2017-09-19.
  19. ^"Con-Nichiwa 2018 Closing Ceremonies".Con-nichiwa.Retrieved2018-04-23.
  20. ^"Con-Nichiwa 2018 Information".AnimeCons.Retrieved2018-04-23.
  21. ^"Con-Nichiwa 2019 Information".AnimeCons.Retrieved2019-06-20.
  22. ^"Con-Nichiwa 2021 Information".AnimeCons.Retrieved2021-11-29.
  23. ^"Con-Nichiwa 2022 Information".AnimeCons.Retrieved2022-11-28.
  24. ^"Con-Nichiwa 2023 Information".AnimeCons.Retrieved2023-11-13.
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