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Naka-Kon 2009 Convention Backgrounder
Backgrounder
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 21, 2009
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Erica Binns
Copywriter and Cosplay Staff Member
[phone number]
press@naka-kon.com
http://naka-kon.com
Naka-Kon Anime Convention
Naka-Kon Anime Convention is a three-day convention that allows anime fans, also known as otaku, from across the country to gather and learn about anime and Japanese culture. It has no headquarters, and is run by a staff of approximately 40 uncompensated volunteers, many of whom are students and most of whom live in the greater Kansas City area.
Naka-Kon was founded by members of the University of Kansas Anime Club in 2005. It was a one-day, free event funded by the club and the University of Kansas Student Senate.
Naka-Kon 2005
Date |
April 17, 2005 |
|---|---|
Location |
University of Kansas Memorial Union, Lawrence, Kan. |
Attendees |
Approx. 300 |
Cost |
Free |
Features |
Anime showings rooms |
In 2006, Naka-Kon became its own fiscal entity, began to charge admission, became a two-day event, and invited guests.
Naka-Kon 2006
Date |
March 4-5, 2006 |
|---|---|
Location |
University of Kansas Memorial Union, Lawrence, Kan. |
Attendees |
No data available |
Cost |
$20 early pre-registration - full weekend |
Guests |
Greg Ayres - voice actor |
Features |
Anime showings rooms |
In 2007, Naka-Kon moved out of the Kansas Memorial Union to the Hilton Kansas City Airport and extended its hours to become a three-day event.
Naka-Kon 2007
Date |
March 2-4, 2007 |
|---|---|
Location |
Hilton Kansas City Airport, Kansas City, Mo. |
Attendees |
1,529 |
Cost |
$25 early pre-registration - full weekend |
Guests |
Greg Ayres - voice actor |
Features |
Anime showings rooms |
Because Naka-Kon 2007 attracted so many guests, the convention moved to the Kansas City Marriott Downtown in 2008.
Naka-Kon 2008
Date |
Feb. 8-10, 2008 |
|---|---|
Location |
Kansas City Marriott Downtown, Kansas City, Mo. |
Attendees |
2,091 |
Cost |
$30 early pre-registration - full weekend |
Guests |
Chris Blevins - voice actor |
Features |
Anime showings rooms |
Naka-Kon once again outgrew its convention center, and moved to the Hyatt Regency Crown Center in 2009. It also began to offer a Kon Supporter program, which gave perks such as a snack room, to attendees who stayed in the convention hotel. It also hosted its first concert.
Naka-Kon 2009
Date |
March 13-15, 2009 |
|---|---|
Location |
Hyatt Regency Crown Center, Kansas City, Mo. |
Attendees |
TBD |
Cost |
$30 early pre-registration - full weekend |
Guests |
Greg Ayres - voice actor |
Features |
Anime showings rooms |
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