Castle Point Anime Convention

Castle Point Anime Convention
Official logo for the Castle Point Anime Convention
StatusActive
GenreAnime, Manga, and Video Games[1]
FrequencyAnnual
VenueMeadowlands Exposition Center
Location(s)Secaucus, New Jersey
CountryUnited States
Inaugurated2008
Attendance5,116 in 2022[2]
Organized byAnime Critics United, Inc.[3][non-primary source needed][4]
Websitewww.castlepointanime.com

Castle Point Anime Convention (abbreviated as CPAC) is an annual two-day anime convention held during April/May at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey.[5] The convention was previously organized by the Stevens Institute of Technology's Stevens Anime Club, and was located on campus for several years.[6][7]

Programming

The convention typically offers an Artist's Alley, card games, dance, dealers' room, masquerade, musical performances, panels, video games, and workshops.[1][6][8][9]

History

CPAC 2020 was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[10][11] The convention held a virtual event for 2021.[12][13]

Event history

Dates Location Attendance Guests
April 13, 2008 Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, New Jersey		693Bit Shifter, Andry Brick, Nullsleep, Peelander-Z, and Uncle Yo.[14]
March 29, 2009 Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, New Jersey		1,016Bit Shifter, Bubblyfish, MC Frontalot, No Carrier, and Bill Rogers.[15]
April 11, 2010 Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, New Jersey		1,600Rome Elliot, Michele Knotz, Kenneth Robert Mario, Michael Perreca, Bill Rogers, Katie Tiedrich, and Uncle Yo.[16]
April 10, 2011 Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, New Jersey		2,149Michele Knotz, Mike Pollock, Bill Rogers, Katie Tiedrich, and Uncle Yo.[17]
April 1, 2012 Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, New Jersey		2,030[18]
April 7, 2013 Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, New Jersey		2,665[19]
April 6, 2014 Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, New Jersey		3,366Crispin Freeman, Michele Knotz, Ian Rubin, and Katie Tiedrich.[20]
March 29, 2015 Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, New Jersey		4,516+2 Comedy, The Asterplace, Jamie Marchi, Mike Pollock, Rainbow Bubble Girls, Monica Rial, and Ian Rubin.[21]
April 23–24, 2016 Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, New Jersey		5,165Akira, Crusher-P, Jessie James Grelle, Lauren Landa, The Manly Battleships, Alain Mendez, Bryce Papenbrook, Tokyo Attack!, Lex Winter,[22] DJ Sanchez, and Immobius.[9]
April 29–30, 2017 Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, New Jersey		3,961Crusher-P, Richard Epcar, Kyle Hebert, The Manly Battleships, and Vocamerica.[23]
May 19–20, 2018 Meadowlands Exposition Center
Holiday Inn Meadowlands
Secaucus, New Jersey		3,836+2 Comedy, Morgan Berry, Justin Briner, Cosplay Pro-Wrestling, Crusher-P, The Manly Battleships, and Vocamerica.[24]
April 27–28, 2019 Meadowlands Exposition Center
Holiday Inn Meadowlands
Secaucus, New Jersey		Tia Ballard, SungWon Cho, Chris Guerrero, Kohei Hattori, Elizabeth Maxwell, Vocamerica, and Lex Winter.[25]
May 1–2, 2021[13] Online convention
April 30 - May 1, 2022 Meadowlands Exposition Center
Secaucus, New Jersey		5,116Brianna Knickerbocker, Anne Yatco,[2] Ginger Kitty, IGumDrop, Lilypichu, White Rabbit,[26] and Jenny Yokobori.[5]
April 29-30, 2023 Meadowlands Exposition Center
Secaucus, New Jersey		Adam McArthur, Kaiji Tang, and Anne Yatco.[4]
April 27-28, 2024 Meadowlands Exposition Center
Secaucus, New Jersey		Lizzie Freeman, Caitlin Glass, and Kayli Mills.[27]

References

  1. ^ a b Maurer, Mark (11 April 2010). "Hoboken's Castle Point Anime Convention begins". nj.com. Advance Local Media LLC. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Castle Point Anime Convention 2022". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  3. ^ "501(c)(3) Status". Castle Point Anime Convention. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Castle Point Anime Convention 2023". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
  5. ^ a b Mosca, David (13 April 2022). "Castle Point Anime Convention is coming back for third year at Meadowlands Expo Center". nj.com. Advance Local Media LLC. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  6. ^ a b Musat, Stephanie (7 January 2012). "Registration for Anime Convention at Stevens Institute open". nj.com. Advance Local Media LLC. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  7. ^ McDonald, Corey W. (29 April 2019). "Castle Point Anime Convention returns to Meadowlands Expo Center (PHOTOS)". nj.com. Advance Local Media LLC. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  8. ^ Robb, Adam (22 April 2011). "Thousands flock, in costume, to Castle Point Anime Convention at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken". nj.com. Advance Local Media LLC. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  9. ^ a b Spirydonava, Maryia (April 15, 2016). "Castle Point Anime Convention Preview". The Stute. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  10. ^ "CPAC 2020 Cancellation". Castle Point Anime Convention. 8 February 2020. Archived from the original on 23 March 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
  11. ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2020". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
  12. ^ "Virtual Convention for 2021". Castle Point Anime Convention. 29 January 2021. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
  13. ^ a b "Castle Point Anime Convention 2021". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
  14. ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2008". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  15. ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2009". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  16. ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2010". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  17. ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2011". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  18. ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2012". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  19. ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2013". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  20. ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2014". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  21. ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2015". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  22. ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2016". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  23. ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2017". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  24. ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2018". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  25. ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2019". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2019-11-21.
  26. ^ Tong, Emma (April 29, 2022). "CPAC is coming soon". The Stute. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  27. ^ "Castle Point Anime Convention 2024". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 25 April 2024.

Further reading

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