Zenkaikon

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Do you want to host a panel or workshop at Zenkaikon 2025? Share your love of fandom and help us make this the best Zenkaikon ever! We feature over 200 hours of programming, and we couldn't do it without the talented contributions of fans like you. Fan panels are the heart of Zenkaikon. Learn more about what is required to submit a programming item here: https://buff.ly/3W5F6mn Applications close on Nov 1st, 2024.

07/02/2024

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07/01/2024

Starting today, all membership tiers are available for purchase on our site! We have both new and returning offerings that feature many of the changes people have asked about, and also just new options that we hope you like! Check it out today and grab your membership now.

06/30/2024

Tomorrow new membership options available! But today is the last chance before prices rise!

06/30/2024

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06/29/2024

Zenkaikon hopes everyone had a great Pride Month!

06/28/2024

Trucks, OP abilities, reincarnations, and more! Zenkaikon 2025's theme is in, and it's Isekai!

We'll be working hard to integrate Isekai into our programming, artwork, and more! Stay tuned to find out what we have coming from another world!

We would also like to congratulate the six individuals who suggested the winning theme; we'll be in touch shortly to reward you! Thank you all for your suggestions!

06/27/2024

Which of the four elements would you want to bend, and why?

06/21/2024

Nine Months to go until Zenkaikon 2025!

06/20/2024

Our friends over at Natsukashii con are offering a 25% discount with code NatsuSummer, grab your badges now before the sale ends on June 23! https://buff.ly/4beKhVk

06/19/2024

Zenkaikon is proud to acknowledge Juneteenth!

06/17/2024

What cosplay item can you not live without?

06/16/2024

Happy Father's Day!

06/15/2024

Zenkaikon hopes everyone is having a great Pride Month!

06/13/2024

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06/08/2024

Schools out! Summer is here! Time to binge your favorite shows again!

06/06/2024

Happy Pride Month!

06/05/2024

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05/16/2024

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05/13/2024

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05/12/2024

Happy Mothers Day!

05/10/2024

Do you enjoy our convention themes? Want to suggest one for 2025? Fill out our Google Form today, and if your theme idea gets suggested, you may earn a special prize! https://buff.ly/3UzfaO6

05/08/2024

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05/07/2024

Our official 2025 Guest Wishlist form is live! Please use our form to submit your suggestions for anime, animation, sci-fi, fantasy, and fandom DJs, Actors/Voice Actors, Streamers, and more!

We consider all feedback, but we make no guarantees that anyone suggested will definitely be a guest. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIpE81EfIlsxP0r0wLXnQy8XpNYPbyUEW5TQKxcMk_O34SlA/viewform

05/06/2024

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Our Story

Zenkaikon was created in 2006 through the merging of two Philadelphia-area events -- Kosaikon, an anime convention held at Villanova University, and Zentrancon, an anime and science fiction convention held on the University of Pennsylvania campus. In 2006, Zenkaikon held its first event at the Valley Forge Scanticon Hotel and Conference Center in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Approximately 450 fans attended to attend educational panels, watch anime and science fiction screenings, meet celebrity guests, and participate in video gaming. By 2008, membership had nearly tripled. Having outgrown their previous venue, the staff decided to expand into the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge in 2009. In 2011, the convention grew again, using the combined spaces of both the Valley Forge Convention Center and Scanticon Hotel and Conference Center. In 2012, due to construction at the Valley Forge Convention Center Complex, Zenkaikon held its annual convention at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center complex. In 2013, Zenkaikon moved to the Lancaster County Convention Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

In addition to it's annual convention, Zenkaikon also participates in several other events throughout the southeastern Pennsylvania region. In 2008-2009, Zenkaikon provided anime and Asian content to America's Video Game Expo (VGEXPO) at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Zenkaikon also continues to run an educational booth and Cosplay Fashion Show at Philadelphia's Sakura Sunday (part of the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia). From 2011-onwards, Zenkaikon has provided sponsorship of the anime programming room at Philcon, the nation's oldest science fiction convention in Cherry Hill, NJ. In addition, Zenkaikon has presented educational presentations at local libraries and bookstores to educate the public about anime, manga, cosplay, and Japanese culture.

In 2011, Zenkaikon Entertainment, Inc. became a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization. From its founding, the convention and the organization have always been run "by fans, for fans" with an all-volunteer staff.