Ani-Jam facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ani-Jam |
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| Status | Defunct |
| Genre | Anime, Manga, Japanese culture |
| Venue | Fresno Convention Center |
| Location(s) | Fresno, California |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 2003 |
| Most recent | 2014 |
| Attendance | 1,600+ |
| Organized by | Ani-Jam LLC |
| Website | http://www.ani-jam.com/ |
Ani-Jam was a yearly event held in Fresno, California. It was a two-day convention in August for fans of anime, manga, and Japanese culture. People gathered at the Fresno Convention Center to celebrate their favorite shows and characters.
What Was There to Do at Ani-Jam?
At Ani-Jam, there was always lots to do! You could watch anime shows and see amazing cosplay costumes in a masquerade. There was live music, fun table top games, and many vendors selling cool items. You could also join video game tournaments and learn new things in workshops.
A Look Back at Ani-Jam's History
The very first Ani-Jam event was in 2003. It lasted for six hours and welcomed over 500 people. In 2012, the convention moved to a bigger place, the Fresno Convention Center. Ani-Jam celebrated its 10th birthday in 2013, which was a big milestone! For its last event in 2014, there was a special "day zero" party on Friday. People who signed up early could go to a formal ball before the main convention started.
Images for kids
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Attendees at the first Ani-Jam event held in Fresno, California in April 2003
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Cosplayers at Ani-Jam 2012 in Fresno, California
