2008 Woodie Awards
SJU Otaku visits Zenkaikon convention
James Garrity '10
Issue date: 10/24/07 Section: Entertainment
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On Saturday, Oct. 13, the brave group known as SJU Otaku set out on a journey to a landmark occasion. Zenkaikon, the second annual Philadelphia anime convention, was being held at the Valley Forge Convention Center (also known as the Scanticon).
Led by SJU Otaku President Scott Hine, the group made its way to what was to be its first anime convention. After making a few detours around Valley Forge, the group made it to the convention center.
One can only realize the magnitude by seeing it in person. There were people dressed up as anime characters from every type of anime and manga (comic books) imaginable. Panel discussions on cosplay (dressing up as anime and manga characters) were held throughout the day. In addition, tournaments were held for video games. Local bands performed music for everyone's entertainment, while local and regional artists sold and showcased their works. The main attraction, however, was in the dealer shop and the theater.
The dealer shop sold a vast array of goods, from video games to pocky (a cookie biscuit stick covered with creamy flavoring) as well as the obvious anime and manga. We left with plushies, pocky, and a pocket watch.
The other big thing was the theater. Anime and Japanese drama shows, ranging from the popular to the obscure, were shown throughout the day.
Finally, as the night ended, SJU Otaku headed back to the University, proud of its actions at Zenkaikon and satisfied with the trip.
Led by SJU Otaku President Scott Hine, the group made its way to what was to be its first anime convention. After making a few detours around Valley Forge, the group made it to the convention center.
One can only realize the magnitude by seeing it in person. There were people dressed up as anime characters from every type of anime and manga (comic books) imaginable. Panel discussions on cosplay (dressing up as anime and manga characters) were held throughout the day. In addition, tournaments were held for video games. Local bands performed music for everyone's entertainment, while local and regional artists sold and showcased their works. The main attraction, however, was in the dealer shop and the theater.
The dealer shop sold a vast array of goods, from video games to pocky (a cookie biscuit stick covered with creamy flavoring) as well as the obvious anime and manga. We left with plushies, pocky, and a pocket watch.
The other big thing was the theater. Anime and Japanese drama shows, ranging from the popular to the obscure, were shown throughout the day.
Finally, as the night ended, SJU Otaku headed back to the University, proud of its actions at Zenkaikon and satisfied with the trip.
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