Ikasucon was an annual three-day

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held during July at the

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. The name of the convention has no particular meaning.

Programming

The convention typically offered anime improv, anime music video contest, chess, costume competitions, game shows, gaming tournaments, formal dance, karaoke, original animation contest, panels, rave, vendors, workshops, and video screenings.

History

Ikasucon was previously held in the

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area until moving to

in 2007 for better facilities. Ikasucon last gave an update postponing a possible 2019 Ikasucon convention after becoming inactive in 2017.

Event history

References

External links

Ikasucon on Facebook
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