NashiCon was an annual three-day
anime convention
An anime convention is an event or gathering with a primary focus on anime, manga and Japanese culture. Commonly, anime conventions are multi-day events hosted at convention centers, hotels or college campuses. They feature a wide variety of activ ...
held traditionally during March/April at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbia, South Carolina in
Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia is the capital of the U.S. state of South Carolina. With a population of 136,632 at the 2020 census, it is the second-largest city in South Carolina. The city serves as the county seat of Richland County, and a portion of the city ...
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["NashiCon Celebrates Japanese Culture" by Tug Baker, Free times, 3/27-4/2 issue, #25.13, p. 25] It was the first anime convention in South Carolina and Nashi stands for Nippon Anime Society of Heavenly Imagery.
Programming
The convention typically offered an anime viewing room, artists alley, cosplay ball, dance, human board game (OTAKU - Oversized Tangential All-Consuming Kaleidoscopic Universe), panels, table top gaming, and video gaming.
History
The first convention held in 2008 attracted 200+ attendees.[
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Event History
References
Other Related News Articles
* Travis Bland, David (March 21, 2018).
Family of Characters: The Anime Gathering Nashicon Has Built a Rich Community in Its First 10 Years
''Free Times'', Retrieved 24 May 2018.
External links
NashiCon official website
Inactive anime conventions
Recurring events established in 2008
2008 establishments in South Carolina
Annual events in South Carolina
Culture of Columbia, South Carolina
Tourist attractions in Columbia, South Carolina
Conventions in South Carolina
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