Zenkaikon News

Artist Alley Applications Open September 15th!

We are happy to announce that applications for the Zenkaikon 2015 Artist Alley will open at 10pm US Eastern Time on Monday, September 15, 2014. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. More details on registration and policies are available in the Artist Alley section of our website. Best of luck to all of our prospective artists!

Overflow Room Block: Lancaster Arts Hotel

Zenkaikon 2015 is happy to announce an overflow hotel room block is now available at the beautiful Lancaster Arts Hotel!

Zenkaikon 2015 welcomes Karl "Uncle Yo" Custer

We’re happy to welcome back Karl “Uncle Yo” Custer for his eighth Zenkaikon! Uncle Yo has been a staple at Zenkaikon for the past seven years, having started his side career as a geek-specific stand-up comedian here back at Valley Forge. He is the Northeast’s premiere geek-specific comedian, as well as a panel leader, emcee, playwright, puppeteer, and podcaster.

First Discount Pre-Registration Deadline September 1st!

Don't forget there's only 5 days left to purchase a Zenkaikon membership for the lowest pre-registration rate! Zenkaikon standard memberships are only $40 through Monday, September 1, 2014. By pre-registering, you get a discount on your membership and have faster check-in at the convention. Pre-registered members will also be able to pick up their badges beginning on Thursday evening, so they can start enjoying the convention the minute it opens on Friday!

CJ-Con: CJ Henderson Memorial, August 16th

For our members who would like to share their memories of longtime convention guest CJ Henderson with fellow friends and fans, a one-day memorial celebration, hosted by CJ's friends and family, will be taking place on Saturday, August 16th. Memorial T-shirts are also available, with proceeds benefiting CJ's family to offset medical and funeral expenses.

Zenkaikon 2015 welcomes Matthew Mercer!

Matthew Mercer is a Los Angeles-based actor/voice actor known primarily for his roles in animation and video games, including Leon Kennedy in Resident Evil 6 and Resident Evil: Damnation, Captain Levi in Attack on Titan, Sinbad in Magi, Tygra in Cartoon Network's Thundercats, and many other projects!

Zenkaikon 2015 welcomes Trina Nishimura!

Please welcome voice actress Trina Nishimura to Zenkaikon 2015! Trina is known as the voice of Mikasa (Attack on Titan), Mari Makinami (Evangelion 2.22/3.33), Makise Kurisu (Steins;Gate), Lan Fan (FullMetal Alchemist: Brotherhood) and many other characters!

Zenkaikon 2015 welcomes Lauren Landa!

Please welcome our first guest for Zenkaikon 2015, voice actress Lauren Landa! Lauren is most known for roles such as Kasumi in Dead or Alive 5; Litchi Faye Ling in BlazBlue; Kyoko Sakura in Puella Magi Madoka Magica; Yan Leixia in Soul Calibur V; Boiboi in REDLINE; and Annie Leonhardt in Attack on Titan!

Titan Trio Weekend!

You want guests? We've got guests! Zenkaikon 2015 Presents: Titan Trio Weekend! One weekend, several Attack on Titan guest announcements. We have not one, not two but THREE amazing voice actors to announce! Can you guess the guests? Stay tuned!

Welcome to Victorian & Edwardian England!

We're very excited to announce our 2015 convention theme - Victorian & Edwardian England!

Zenkaikon, Anime & Sci-Fi Convention, Lancaster PA

April 1-3, 2016, Lancaster County Convention Center