Press – Zenkaikon

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A Sampling of Previous Press Coverage

2017

The Slants, at Zenkaikon this weekend, await Supreme Court ruling on trademark battle (Lancaster Online, 04/26/2017)

Zenkaikon brings costumed sci-fi, anime, gaming and comic fans back to Lancaster this weekend (Lancaster Online, 04/27/2017)

We Were There: a joyous weekend at Zenkaikon XI (Fly After 5, 05/01/2017)

A very Zenkaikon Q&A with Steve Blum and Mary Elizabeth McGlynn (Fly After 5, 05/02/2017)

Zenkaikon 2017 Report: A Weekend in May Hometown! (Fandom Post, 05/03/2017)

Zenkaikon 2017: An Interview with Rev. Kuniko Kanawa (Fandom Post, 05/05/2017)

Zenkaikon 2017, A Wild Ride (Real Women of Gaming, 05/07/2017)

Uncle Yo (Real Women of Gaming, 05/07/2017)

Zenkaikon Panel Talks LGBT Portrayals in Steven Universe (Common Geek, 05/08/2017)

Uncle You Gave His Swan Song at Zenkaikon (Common Geek, 05/08/2017)

RPP Podcast: Zenkaikon 2017 (Red Panda Party, 05/08/2017)

Zenkaikon 2017 Reunion: feat. Steve Blum and Mary Elizabeth McGlynn (Fighting for Nippon, 06/07/2017)

Zenkaikon 2017 – Maple Bacon is Love, Maple Bacon is Life (Anime Jam Session, 06/07/2017)

Ellen McLain & John Patrick Lowery (Real Women of Gaming, 11/14/2017)

2016

Lancaster’s Zenkaikon: Sci-fi and anime fans unite (FlipSidePA, 03/19/2016)

Zenkaikon anime/sci-fi/fantasy convention turns 10 in Lancaster this weekend (Lancaster Online, 03/31/2016)

Actors appearing at Zenkaikon this weekend have voiced hundreds of animated characters (Lancaster Online, 03/31/2016)

Zenkaikon, colorful characters back in downtown Lancaster (Lancaster Online, 04/01/2016)

Zenkaikon celebrates its 10th anniversary with gobs of gaming, anime and cosplay (Penn Live, 04/02/2016)

POL Takes on Zenkaikon (People of Lancaster, 04/04/2016)

Zenkaikon: Where Everyone’s a Hero (Lancaster Fly Magazine, 04/05/2016)

Our Interview with Voice Actors Richard Epcar & Ellyn Stern (A Zenkaikon Report) (SciFi Diner Podcast, 04/11/2016)

Zenkaikon X convention attracts anime fans (Reading Eagle, 04/12/2016)

Zenkaikon 2016: Great Photos Taken at a Great Event (Nerd Caliber, 04/17/2016)

Zenkaikon is the Smoothest Running Anime Convention We’ve Ever Experienced (GoBoiano, 4/28/2016)

Red Panda Post-Con Review: Zenkaikon 2016 (Red Panda Party, 06/02/2016)

2015

Zenkaikon: Fantasy, Costumes, and More on Display in Lancaster (Lancaster Fly Magazine, 03/23/2015)

Zenkaikon to draw costumed throng ready for sci-fi, fantasy, anime weekend (Lancaster Online/Lancaster Newspapers, 03/25/2015)

Richard Horvitz, voice of Invader Zim and other characters, speaking at Zenkaikon (Lancaster Online/Lancaster Newspapers, 03/25/2015)

Inside the ‘Zenkaikon Anime’ Convention in Lancaster (WGAL News 8, 03/27/2015)

Why the kimono and kanzashi are more than a fashion statement: Zenkaikon 2015 (Penn Live/The Patriot News, 03/28/2015)

Zenkaikon 2015 review: Attendance records broken, Dracula officially slain (Penn Live/The Patriot News, 03/29/2015)

Tales from the Con: Zenkaikon Cosplay and Convention Wrap-up (Geekadelphia, 04/07/2015)

Zenkaikon 2015: An Interview with Voice Actor Lauren Landa from Attack on Titan (Geekadelphia, 04/16/2015)

Zenkaikon 2015: A Chat with Trina Nishimura (Geekadelphia, 04/23/2015)

Con Report: Zenkaikon 2015 (AniGamers, 04/24/2015)

2014

Jim Cummings, voice of Winnie the Pooh — and Tigger, too — appears at Zenkaikon this weekend (Lancaster Online/Lancaster Newspapers, 04/22/2014)

Fans of anime, sci-fi, fantasy, gaming and more converge at Zenkaikon this weekend in Lancaster (Lancaster Online/Lancaster Newspapers, 04/24/2014)

Zenkaikon convention brings youthful, costumed characters swarming to downtown Lancaster (Lancaster Online/Lancaster Newspapers, 04/25/2014)

Zenkaikon invades Lancaster with more than 4,000 anime and sci-fi enthusiasts (Penn Live/The Patriot News, 04/26/2014)

Cosplay at Zenkaikon: You’re dressed as who now? (Penn Live/The Patriot News, 04/26/2014)

Thousands of colorful characters gather Sunday in Lancaster for Zenkaikon convention finale (Lancaster Online/Lancaster Newspapers, 04/27/2014)

Rules for con newbs: What you need to know to make the most of your anime/sci-fi convention (Lancaster Online/Lancaster Newspapers, 04/27/2014)

Con Report: Zenkaikon 2014 (AniGamers, 05/09/2014)

Zenkaikon 2014: The Wrap Up (Toon Zone, 05/11/2014)

Zenkaikon 2014: The Jim Cummings Panel Report (Toon Zone, 05/11/2014)

2013

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)

Con Report: Zenkaikon 2013 (AniGamers, 04/15/2013)

Con Report: Zenkaikon 2013 – The Panels (AniGamers, 04/22/2013)

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)