Castle Point Anime Convention
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Castle Point Anime Convention | |
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![]() Official logo for the Castle Point Anime Convention | |
Status | Active |
Genre | Anime, Manga, and Video Games[1] |
Frequency | Annual |
Venue | Meadowlands Exposition Center |
Location(s) | Secaucus, New Jersey |
Country | United States |
Inaugurated | 2008 |
Attendance | 5,116 in 2022[2] |
Organized by | Anime Critics United, Inc.[3][non-primary source needed][4] |
Website | www |
Castle Point Anime Convention (abbreviated as CPAC) is an annual two-day anime convention held during April/May at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey.[5] The convention was previously organized by the Stevens Institute of Technology's Stevens Anime Club, and was located on campus for several years.[6][7]
Programming
[edit]The convention typically offers an Artist's Alley, card games, dance, dealers' room, masquerade, musical performances, panels, video games, and workshops.[1][6][8][9]
History
[edit]CPAC 2020 was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[10][11] The convention held a virtual event for 2021.[12][13]
Event history
[edit]Dates | Location | Attendance | Guests |
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April 13, 2008 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey | 693 | Bit Shifter, Andry Brick, Nullsleep, Peelander-Z, and Uncle Yo.[14] |
March 29, 2009 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey | 1,016 | Bit Shifter, Bubblyfish, MC Frontalot, No Carrier, and Bill Rogers.[15] |
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.[16] |
April 10, 2011 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey | 2,149 | Michele Knotz, Mike Pollock, Bill Rogers, Katie Tiedrich, and Uncle Yo.[17] |
April 1, 2012 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey | 2,030[18] | |
April 7, 2013 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey | 2,665[19] | |
April 6, 2014 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey | 3,366 | Crispin Freeman, Michele Knotz, Ian Rubin, and Katie Tiedrich.[20] |
March 29, 2015 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey | 4,516 | +2 Comedy, The Asterplace, Jamie Marchi, Mike Pollock, Rainbow Bubble Girls, Monica Rial, and Ian Rubin.[21] |
April 23–24, 2016 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey | 5,165 | Akira, Crusher-P, Jessie James Grelle, Lauren Landa, The Manly Battleships, Alain Mendez, Bryce Papenbrook, Tokyo Attack!, Lex Winter,[22] DJ Sanchez, and Immobius.[9] |
April 29–30, 2017 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey | 3,961 | Crusher-P, Richard Epcar, Kyle Hebert, The Manly Battleships, and Vocamerica.[23] |
May 19–20, 2018 | Meadowlands Exposition Center Holiday Inn Meadowlands Secaucus, New Jersey | 3,836 | +2 Comedy, Morgan Berry, Justin Briner, Cosplay Pro-Wrestling, Crusher-P, The Manly Battleships, and Vocamerica.[24] |
April 27–28, 2019 | Meadowlands Exposition Center Holiday Inn Meadowlands Secaucus, New Jersey | Tia Ballard, SungWon Cho, Chris Guerrero, Kohei Hattori, Elizabeth Maxwell, Vocamerica, and Lex Winter.[25] | |
May 1–2, 2021[13] | Online convention | ||
April 30 - May 1, 2022 | Meadowlands Exposition Center Secaucus, New Jersey | 5,116 | Brianna Knickerbocker, Anne Yatco,[2] Ginger Kitty, IGumDrop, Lilypichu, White Rabbit,[26] and Jenny Yokobori.[5] |
April 29-30, 2023 | Meadowlands Exposition Center Secaucus, New Jersey | Adam McArthur, Kaiji Tang, and Anne Yatco.[4] | |
April 27-28, 2024 | Meadowlands Exposition Center Secaucus, New Jersey | Lizzie Freeman, Caitlin Glass, and Kayli Mills.[27] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Maurer, Mark (11 April 2010). "Hoboken's Castle Point Anime Convention begins". nj.com. Advance Local Media LLC. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ a b "Castle Point Anime Convention 2022". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ "501(c)(3) Status". Castle Point Anime Convention. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Castle Point Anime Convention 2023". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ a b Mosca, David (13 April 2022). "Castle Point Anime Convention is coming back for third year at Meadowlands Expo Center". nj.com. Advance Local Media LLC. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ a b Musat, Stephanie (7 January 2012). "Registration for Anime Convention at Stevens Institute open". nj.com. Advance Local Media LLC. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ McDonald, Corey W. (29 April 2019). "Castle Point Anime Convention returns to Meadowlands Expo Center (PHOTOS)". nj.com. Advance Local Media LLC. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ Robb, Adam (22 April 2011). "Thousands flock, in costume, to Castle Point Anime Convention at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken". nj.com. Advance Local Media LLC. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ a b Spirydonava, Maryia (April 15, 2016). "Castle Point Anime Convention Preview". The Stute. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ "CPAC 2020 Cancellation". Castle Point Anime Convention. 8 February 2020. Archived from the original on 23 March 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
- ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2020". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
- ^ "Virtual Convention for 2021". Castle Point Anime Convention. 29 January 2021. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Castle Point Anime Convention 2021". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
- ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2008". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2009". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2010". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2011". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2012". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2013". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2014". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2015". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2016". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2017". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2018". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2019". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2019-11-21.
- ^ Tong, Emma (April 29, 2022). "CPAC is coming soon". The Stute. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2024". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
Further reading
[edit]- CPAC shatters attendance record The Stute, Retrieved 2020-06-02
- Photos: Castle Point Anime Convention 2017 AXS, Retrieved 2020-06-02