Press Information

Thank you for your interest in Zenkaikon 2013! Below you will find copies of our press kits, press releases, and links to previous coverage of Zenkaikon in various publications.

If you would like more information, would like to request a physical copy of our press kit, or have any other questions, please contact us at press@zenkaikon.com.

Press Materials

2013

Press Coverage

Zenkaikon to set up shop at the Lancaster Convention Center(Penn Live, 03/18/2013)
Fantasy worlds come to life at Zenkaikon convention(Lancaster Online, 03/21/2013)
From 'Star Trek' to 'Days of Our Lives,' actor John de Lancie strives to surprise(Lancaster Online, 03/21/2013)
'Star Trek' actor John de Lancie to visit Lancaster convention(Penn Live, 03/22/2013)
Zenkaikon 2013 hits Lancaster(Fox 43 WPMT, 03/22/2013)
Anime Magnetism: Zenkaikon has something to attract fans of every stripe, from fantasy to science fiction to video games (page 1)(Lancaster Intelligencer-Journal/New Era, 03/22/2013)
Anime Magnetism: Zenkaikon has something to attract fans of every stripe, from fantasy to science fiction to video games (page 2)(Lancaster Intelligencer-Journal/New Era, 03/22/2013)
LARPing in Lancaster: Zenkaikon 2013(Lancaster Mayor's Office of Special Events, 03/22/2013)
Cosplay the thing at the Zenkaikon Anime Convention in Lancaster(Penn Live, 03/23/2013)
Worlds of wonder at Zenkaikon(Lancaster Online, 03/23/2013)
Star Wars fans take note: Capital City Jedi Knights are a force to be reckoned with(Penn Live, 03/23/2013)
Zenkaikon 2013: Hello from Dutch (Deutch) Country!(ToonZone, 03/23/2013)
Zenkaikon 2013: Saturday Afternoon Live!(ToonZone, 03/23/2013)
Zenkaikon a chance to see and be seen(Lancaster Online, 03/24/2013)
Zenkaikon 2013: Sunday...guuhhhh...Sunday(ToonZone, 03/26/2013)
Zenkaikon 2013: Richard Epcar and Ellyn Stern(ToonZone, 03/28/2013)
Zenkaikon 2013: John de Lancie Panel Report(ToonZone, 04/05/2013)
AnimeCons TV - Zenkaikon 2013(AnimeCons TV, 04/08/2013)
Lancaster Away: Zenkaikon 2013 (Real Otaku Gamer, 04/10/2013)

Press Releases

Press Release: Zenkaikon Convention to Bring Anime and Science Fiction Fans to Lancaster in March (PDF, Released: January 21, 2013)
Press Release: Zenkaikon Chooses Lancaster for 2013 Convention (PDF, Released: May 17, 2012)

Additional Press Materials

Zenkaikon Background
Zenkaikon 2013 Guest Biographies (PDF, Updated: February 19, 2013)
Zenkaikon 2013 Press Photo Sheet (PDF, High Resolution Available Upon Request)

Previous Press Kits

Zenkaikon 2012 Press Kit (last updated: 05/2012)
Zenkaikon 2011 Press Kit (last updated: 03/2011)
Zenkaikon 2009 Press Kit (last updated: 04/09/2009)
Zenkaikon 2008 Press Kit (last updated: 10/14/2008)

Previous Press Coverage

2012

Convention in Oaks Celebrates Japanese Animation and Pop Culture (Chester County Daily Local News, 05/11/2012)
Zenkaikon 2012 (Confessions of a Cosplay Girl, 05/14/2012)
Zenkaikon 2012: Convention Variety, Festival Atmosphere (Real Otaku Gamer, 05/15/2012)
Con Report: Zenkaikon 2012 (AniGamers, 05/22/2012)
Zenkaikon 2012: The Panels (AniGamers, 05/22/2012)
Zenkaikon 2012: Out & About - Friday(ConGoer, 10/12/2012)
Zenkaikon 2012: Out & About - Saturday(ConGoer, 10/15/2012)
Zenkaikon 2012 Features: Cosplay Masquerade(ConGoer, 10/17/2012)
Zenkaikon 2012 Features: Closing Ceremonies(ConGoer, 10/19/2012)
Zenkaikon 2012: Video Essay(ConGoer, 10/22/2012)
Zenkaikon 2012: Out & About - Wrap Up Report(ConGoer, 10/24/2012)

2011

Japan Disaster Strikes Home Among Anime Fans (National Public Radio – All Things Considered, 03/21/2011)
Zenkaikon 2011 Recap: The Anime LARP (Examiner.com, 03/21/2011)
Zenkaikon 2011 Recap: The Robotech Panel (Examiner.com, 03/21/2011)
Zenkaikon 2011 Recap: Vic Mignona Panel (Examiner.com, 03/22/2011)
Zenkaikon 2011! (The Nerd Empire, 03/22/2011)
Convention Report and Photos from Zenkaikon 2011 (Convention Fans, 03/22/2011)
Podcast: New Journeys, Great Conventions, and Pigs in Space (g33kWatch, 03/28/2011)
AnimeCons TV - April 2011 Pocast (AnimeCons.tv, 04/01/2011)
Zenkaikon 2011: Final Feminism - Evolution of Game and Mindset (AniGamers, 04/01/2011)
Con Report: Zenkaikon 2011 - Room to Grow In (AniGamers, 04/18/2011)
Zenkaikon 2011: Giant Robot Openings from 1963 to 1984 (AniGamers, 04/29/2011)
Zenkaikon 2011: Out and About Friday(ConGoer, 04/29/2011)
Kiera Vallone's Zenkaikon 2011 Pictorial (Nerd Caliber, 05/03/2011)
Zenkaikon 2011: Out and About Saturday(ConGoer, 05/03/2011)
Zenkaikon 2011: Out and About Sunday(ConGoer, 05/05/2011)
Zenkaikon 2011 Features: Uncle Yo(ConGoer, 05/07/2011)
Zenkaikon 2011 Features: Gelatine(ConGoer, 05/09/2011)
Zenkaikon 2011 Features: Intervention Con(ConGoer, 05/16/2011)
Zenkaikon 2011 Features: Onezumi and Harknell(ConGoer, 05/18/2011)
Zenkaikon 2011 Features: Masquerade(ConGoer, 05/20/2011)
Zenkaikon 2011 Features: Cosplay Walk-Ons(ConGoer, 05/23/2011)
Zenkaikon 2011 Features: Hall Cosplay Judges Interview(ConGoer, 05/27/2011)
Zenkaikon 2011 Features: RPG's, or How I Learned to Love Final Fantasy VII Again, Acknowledge Western RPG's, and Believe that Xenogears Makes Sense Panel(ConGoer, 06/10/2011)
Zenkaikon 2011: Wrapup(ConGoer, 06/13/2011)

2009

Live from Zenkaikon – Day 1 (CosWatch, 11/07/2009)
Convention Fans @ Zenkaikon 2009: Convention Report (Convention Fans, 11/09/2009)
The Fan's POV: Zenkaikon 2009 in Pictures (Out of Time Productions, 11/09/2009)
The Fan's POV: The Aftershow – Zenkaikon 2009 – Johnny Yong Bosch (Out of Time Productions, 11/09/2009)
The Fan's POV: The Aftershow – Zenkaikon 2009 – Trina Nishimura (Out of Time Productions, 11/09/2009)
Zenkaikon Interview – Eden Star (CosWatch, 11/11/2009)
Zenkaikon Interview – Gamer Girl X (CosWatch, 11/11/2009)
Zenkaikon Interview – Uncle Yo (CosWatch, 11/11/2009)
Tales from the Con Roundtable: Zenkaikon 2009 (Geekadelphia, 11/12/2009)
Zenkaikon 2009 Cosplay Report (Alltern8, 11/12/2009)
Con Goer – Zenkaikon 2009 – Out and About – Saturday (Con Goer, 11/12/2009)
Con Goer – Zenkaikon 2009 – Out and About – Sunday (Con Goer, 11/14/2009)
Behind the Scenes: Zenkaikon 2009 (No Pink Spandex, 11/15/2009)
CosWatch Podcast – Zenkaikon Review (CosWatch, 11/16/2009)
Con Goer – Zenkaikon 2009 – Masquerade (Con Goer, 11/16/2009)
Zenkaikon 09: Look Out! There's a Cute Girl Hiding in Everything! (Ani-Gamers, 11/17/2009)
Con Goer – Zenkaikon 2009 – Cosplay Walk-Ons (Con Goer, 11/18/2009)
Zenkaikon 09: McKeever on Marking Anime, Then and Now (Ani-Gamers, 11/19/2009)
Zenkaikon 09: The Psychological Appeals of Anime (Ani-Gamers, 11/19/2009)
Con Goer – Zenkaikon 2009 – Reni Mimura Concert (Con Goer, 11/20/2009)
Zenkaikon 09: Anime in Hangzhou (China) (Ani-Gamers, 11/21/2009)
Con Goer – Zenkaikon 2009 – Eyeshine Interview (Con Goer, 11/22/2009)
Zenkaikon 09: Con Report, Zenkaikon 2009 (Ani-Gamers, 11/22/2009)
Con Goer – Zenkaikon 2009 – Uncle Yo Interview (Con Goer, 11/24/2009)
Con Goer – Zenkaikon 2009 – Reni Mimura Interview (Con Goer, 12/02/2009)
Con Goer – Zenkaikon 2009 – Fighter's High Interview (Con Goer, 12/04/2009)
Con Goer – Zenkaikon 2009 – Out and About – Wrap Up (Con Goer, 12/09/2009)

2008

Geekadelphia Meets the Cat Dancer at Zenkaikon (Geekadelphia, 10/18/2008)
Talking to Cosplayers at Zenkaikon: Bleach (Geekadelphia, 10/18/2008)
Checking in from Zenkaikon! (Geekadelphia, 10/18/2008)
Zenkaikon 2008 (Campus Philly, 10/20/2008)

2007

SJU Otaku visits Zenkaikon convention (The Hawk, Saint Joseph University, 10/24/2007)