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Kawaii Kon
VenueHawaii Convention Center
Location(s)Honolulu, Hawaii
CountryUnited States
Inaugurated2005
Attendance12,104 in 2017[1]
Websitehttp://www.kawaiikon.com/

Kawaii Kon is an anime convention geared towards Japanese animation and comics held in the Honolulu area.

Programming

Kawaii Kon currently has AMV and anime screenings; industry, fan, and guest panels; Hall Cosplay contests, Masquerade/Cosplay Competitions, Art Shows, Artist Alley Contests, Concerts, Dances, and Karaoke, along with Video and Role Playing games, autographs, and a Dealer's Room.[2]

History

Kawaii Kon was founded by Gamers Evolution Expo, LLC., a company started by Stan Dahlin, Marlon Stodghill and Scott Richardson. Dahlin is a Hawaii native himself, who was at the time based out of Atlanta, Georgia.[3] As for why they decided to bring an anime convention to Hawaii, taken from the website: "Being a transplanted local boy living far away from home for a better part of a decade or more, I'm very proud to be hosting this show in my home state. You ask why? A number of reasons but to simply state it.... I love anime!"[4]

Kawaii Kon was the first anime convention to be held in Hawaii.[5] Local support for the convention by fans in the event's first year resulted in a surprising attendance level that surpassed the staff's expectations.

Event history

Dates Location Atten. Guests
April 22 – 24, 2005 Ala Moana Hotel
Honolulu, Hawaii		1,903S. Kai Bovaird, Robert DeJesus, Kaveh Kardan, Monica Rial, Stephanie Sheh, and David L. Williams.[6]
April 14 – 16, 2006 Ala Moana Hotel
Honolulu, Hawaii		2,610S. Kai Bovaird, Emily DeJesus, Robert DeJesus, Yoko Ishida, Jin Kobayashi, Vic Mignogna, Monica Rial, Stan Sakai, Sean Schemmel, Stephanie Sheh, Mike Sinterniklaas, and David L. Williams.[7][8]
April 27 – 29, 2007 Hawaii Convention Center
Honolulu, Hawaii		2,925Christine Auten, Greg Ayres, Steve Blum, Luci Christian, Emily DeJesus, Robert DeJesus, Brittney Karbowski, Vic Mignogna, Monica Rial, Chris Sabat, Stephanie Sheh, Mike Sinterniklaas, David L. Williams, and Travis Willingham.[2][9]
April 18 – 20, 2008 Hawaii Convention Center
Honolulu, Hawaii		3,739Colleen Clinkenbeard, Emily DeJesus, Robert DeJesus, The Emeralds, Tiffany Grant, Mari Iijima, Vic Mignogna, Yuko Miyamura, Monica Rial, Rikki Simons, David L. Williams, and Tavisha Wolfgarth-Simons[10][11]
April 10 – 12, 2009 Hawaii Convention Center
Honolulu, Hawaii		4,479Shinji Aramaki, Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, Caitlin Glass, Illich Guardiola, Brina Palencia, Stan Sakai, David L. Williams, Vic Mignogna, Tsu Shi Ma Mi Re, The Emeralds[12]
April 16 – 18, 2010 Hawaii Convention Center
Honolulu, Hawaii		4,877Alt/Air, Shinji Aramaki, Johnny Yong Bosch, Emily DeJesus, Robert DeJesus, Samantha Inoue-Harte, Hideo Ishikawa, Daisuke Kishio, Vic Mignogna, Masakazu Morita, Wendy Powell, and David L. Williams.[13]
April 29 – May 1, 2011 Hawaii Convention Center
Honolulu, Hawaii		5,203Alt/Air, Eleven Staples, Jacob Grady, Wendee Lee, Scott McNeil, Doug Smith, Jonathan Tarbox, David L. Williams, and Kappei Yamaguchi.[14][15]
March 16 – 18, 2012 Hawaii Convention Center
Honolulu, Hawaii		7,542Akino, Yoshitaka Amano, Yuu Asakawa, bless4, Johnny Yong Bosch, Eyeshine, Ryo Horikawa, Vic Mignogna, Kenichi Miya, Lisa Ortiz, Chris Sabat, and David L. Williams.[16][17]
March 15 – 17, 2013 Hawaii Convention Center
Honolulu, Hawaii		7,975Johnny Yong Bosch, Colleen Clinkenbeard, Eyeshine, Toshihiro Fukuoka, Toshio Furukawa, Todd Haberkorn, Noizi Ito, Mint, Iruma Rioka, and Lisle Wilkerson.[18]
April 4 – 6, 2014 Hawaii Convention Center
Honolulu, Hawaii		8,500[19]Misako Aoki, Chalk Twins, Jim Cummings, Quinton Flynn, Ayumi Fujimura, Richard Horvitz, Yoko Ishida, Hironobu Kageyama, Tetsuya Kakihara, Vic Mignogna, Masako Nozawa, Nicki Rapp, Leah Rose, Stephanie Sheh, Mike Sinterniklaas, Janet Varney, and Lisle Wilkerson.[20]
March 27 – 29, 2015 Hawaii Convention Center
Honolulu, Hawaii		10,450[21][22]Akira, Eir Aoi, Toru Furuya, Todd Haberkorn, Jess Harnell, Cassandra Lee Morris, Range Murata, Bryce Papenbrook, Rob Paulsen, and Leah Rose.[21]
April 8 – 10, 2016 Hawaii Convention Center
Honolulu, Hawaii		11,597[23]Curtis Arnott, Steven Blum, Johnny Yong Bosch, Grey DeLisle, Eyeshine, Sandy Fox, GARNiDELiA, Yumiri Hanamori, Naoto Hirooka, Joe Inoue, Shigeto Koyama, Lex Lang, Cherami Leigh, Loverin Tamburin, Toshio Maeda, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, Jessica Nigri, Asami Shimoda, J. Michael Tatum, Hiromi Wakabayashi, and Lisle Wilkerson.[23]
April 7 – 9, 2017 Hawaii Convention Center
Honolulu, Hawaii		12,104[1]Mai Aizawa, Dante Basco, bless4, Zach Callison, Luna Haruna, Joe Inoue, Kanae Ito, Erica Mendez, Vic Mignogna, Courtenay Taylor, Janet Varney, David Vincent, and Lisle Wilkerson.[1]
March 2 – 4, 2018 Hawaii Convention Center
Honolulu, Hawaii		Martin Billany, Christine Marie Cabanos, Jonny Cruz, Elisa, Jacob Grady, Todd Haberkorn, Ryo Horikawa, K-ble Jungle, Brittney Karbowski, Carrie Keranen, Linda Le, Shiori Mikami, Marianne Miller, ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D, Leah Rose, Hitoshi Sakimoto, Micah Solusod, Courtenay Taylor, Cristina Vee, Kari Wahlgren, Hynden Walch, Lisle Wilkerson, and Yuyoyuppe.[24]

Pictures

  • Kawaii Kon 2015 opening ceremony crowd
    Kawaii Kon 2015 opening ceremony crowd

References

  1. ^ a b c "Kawaii Kon 2017 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2017-04-22.
  2. ^ a b "Kawaii Kon 2007 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2007-12-21.
  3. ^ Yadao, Jason S. (April 21, 2005). "Anime-niacs". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Retrieved 2007-09-11.
  4. ^ "Kawaii Kon FAQ". Kawaii Kon. April 8, 2007. Archived from the original on May 3, 2007. Retrieved 2007-04-08. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Paiva, Derek (April 22, 2005). "Ah, anime! Three-day convention opens today". Honolulu Advertiser.
  6. ^ "Kawaii Kon 2005 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2007-12-21.
  7. ^ "Kawaii Kon 2006 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2007-12-21.
  8. ^ Yadao, Jason S. (April 14, 2006). "For The Love of Anime". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Retrieved 2007-09-11.
  9. ^ Yadao, Jason S. (April 27, 2007). "Serious About Cosplaying". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Retrieved 2007-09-11.
  10. ^ "Kawaii Kon 2008 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2007-12-21.
  11. ^ Yadao, Jason S. (February 11, 2008). "Kawaii Kon finalizes 2008 guest roster (Cel Shaded column)". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Vol. 13, no. 42. Retrieved 2008-06-18.
  12. ^ "Kawaii Kon 2009 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2009-02-19.
  13. ^ "Kawaii Kon 2010 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
  14. ^ "Kawaii Kon 2011 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-03-20.
  15. ^ Yadao, Jason (January 27, 2011). "Cel Shaded: Kawaii Kon and HEXXP introduce more guests". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
  16. ^ "Kawaii Kon 2012 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-03-20.
  17. ^ "Kawaii Kon 2012". UpcomingCons.com. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
  18. ^ "Kawaii Kon 2013 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
  19. ^ "Memorable moments from Kawaii Kon 2014". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. April 8, 2014. Retrieved 2014-04-08.
  20. ^ "Kawaii Kon 2014 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2014-04-03.
  21. ^ a b "Kawaii Kon 2015 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2017-05-23.
  22. ^ Tonthat, Steven (March 30, 2015). "VIDEO: Kawaii Kon 2015". Pulse - The Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
  23. ^ a b "Kawaii Kon 2016 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2017-05-23.
  24. ^ "Kawaii Kon 2018 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-05-24.

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