Castle Point Anime Convention 2012
Apr 1, 2012
Hoboken, NJ
About Castle Point Anime Convention 2012
Castle Point Anime Convention is created and organized by the members of the Stevens Anime Club and will be held on April 1 on the campus of Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey. Castle Point Anime Convention is just minutes away from New York City and is easily accessible by PATH, NJ Transit, ferry, and bus. Castle Point Anime Convention aims to promote anime, manga, and Japanese culture as well as providing a fun experience for attendees.
In the past, comedian Uncle Yo, composer Andy Brick, and musicians PEELANDER-Z, Nullsleep, BitShifter, DJ Yattabyte, Gordon Virasawmi, and DJ Gnaw have all made an appearance at CPAC. Last year, CPAC welcomed voice actors Bill Rogers, Michael Perreca, Rome Elliot, and Kenneth Robert Marlo and voice actress Michelle Knotz from various anime such as "Genhsiken," "Comic Party," Gokudo," and "Pokemon." As well, famous nerdcore hip-hop artist MC Frontalot and 8-bit artists Bit Shifter and Bubblyfish performed for the attendants of the 2009 convention. The convention drew a crowd of over 2000 people last year from the New Jersey/New York area.
Events
- Anime Industry Panels
- Anime Music Videos
- Anime Screenings
- Artist Alley
- Board Games
- Collectable Card Games
- Cosplay Events With Prizes
- Cosplay Events Without Prizes
- Dance
- Dealer Room
- Fan Panels
- General Cosplay All Over
- Guest Panels
- Hall Cosplay Contest
- Hospitality
- Karaoke
- Manga Library
- Video Gaming
- Workshops