Anime Banzai 2027
Layton, United States · TBA typical Sep/Oct (Layton UT; confirm animebanzai.org) · T3 Niche
Anime Banzai was an annual three-day anime convention held during October at the Davis Conference Center in Layton, Utah. The name of the convention roughly comes from the Japanese word for "hooray". The convention is organized by Utah Anime Promotions and was run by a volunteer staff.
- Language
- English
- Genres
- comics-anime
- Organizer
- Utah Anime Promotions and was run by a volunteer staff
- Format
- in-person
- Founded
- 2005
- Next edition
- TBA typical Sep/Oct (Layton UT; confirm animebanzai.org)
- Author participation
- Artist Alley / panels
- Audience
- Over 600 people attended the first year, while the organizers were expecting less than 300 attendees.
- Language notes
- Listed working language: English
- Genre notes
- Primary focus: comics-anime
- Programme
- The convention typically featured an AMV contest, arcade gaming, artist alley, board gaming, card gaming, cosplay contest, formal dance, karaoke, panel discussions, special guests, video games, vendors, and workshops.
- Past editions
- 2004, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2020, 2024
- Stay
- The convention was held at the Salt Lake Community College in the Student Center for two years, the Sheraton City Centre Hotel for three, until moving to the Davis Conference Center due to the convention's growth.
Sources
Bookshops and libraries
- After-Words · bookshop · Chicago
- Barnes & Noble · bookshop · Chicago
- Beck's Book Store · bookshop · Chicago
- Christian Science Reading Room · bookshop · Chicago
- First Aid Comics · bookshop · Chicago
- Graham Crackers Comics · bookshop · Chicago
- Madison Street Books · bookshop · Chicago
- Open Books Pilsen · bookshop · Chicago
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