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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Castle Point Anime Convention
Official logo for the Castle Point Anime Convention
StatusActive
Genre Anime, Manga, and Video Games [1]
FrequencyAnnual
VenueMeadowlands Exposition Center
Location(s) Secaucus, New Jersey
Country United States
Inaugurated2008
Attendance5,116 in 2022 [2]
Organized byAnime Critics United, Inc. [3][ non-primary source needed] [4]
Website www.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
3,366 Crispin 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
5,116 Brianna 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

External links

40°47′18″N 74°2′31″W / 40.78833°N 74.04194°W / 40.78833; -74.04194


castle+point+anime+convention Latitude and Longitude:

40°47′18″N 74°2′31″W / 40.78833°N 74.04194°W / 40.78833; -74.04194
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Castle Point Anime Convention
Official logo for the Castle Point Anime Convention
StatusActive
Genre Anime, Manga, and Video Games [1]
FrequencyAnnual
VenueMeadowlands Exposition Center
Location(s) Secaucus, New Jersey
Country United States
Inaugurated2008
Attendance5,116 in 2022 [2]
Organized byAnime Critics United, Inc. [3][ non-primary source needed] [4]
Website www.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
3,366 Crispin 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
5,116 Brianna 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.

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External links

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