Anime NebrasKon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Anime NebrasKon |
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| Status | Active |
| Genre | Anime, popular culture |
| Venue | Ramada Plaza Omaha Hotel and Convention Center |
| Location(s) | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 2004 |
| Organized by | Nebraska Japanese Animation Society |
Anime NebrasKon is a big, fun event held every year in Omaha, Nebraska. It's a three-day convention that celebrates all things anime and popular culture. Usually, it takes place in November at the Ramada Plaza Omaha Hotel and Convention Center. The Nebraska Japanese Animation Society organizes this exciting event.
What Happens at Anime NebrasKon?
This convention is packed with cool activities for everyone! You can find an artist's alley where talented people sell their art. There are also fun contests like the anime idol and cosplay contests. Cosplay is when you dress up as your favorite characters.
You can also enjoy:
- An anime music video contest
- A big dance/rave
- A dealer's room to buy cool merchandise
- A game room with video games, tournaments, and tabletop games
- A fancy formal ball
- Exciting panels where you can learn new things
- Talent shows to see amazing performances
Anime NebrasKon also helps others. In 2012, they raised $2,600 for Big Brothers Big Sisters. They have also helped the Make-a-Wish and Open Door Mission. In 2015, they raised about $7,500 for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. In 2018, they supported Basset and Beagle Rescue of the Heartland.
The Story of Anime NebrasKon
Anime NebrasKon started in 2004. It was created by members of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's anime club. They called their club Otaku Jinrui. The first convention had about 300 people attend. It was a way to raise money for their club.
As the convention grew, it needed more space. In 2009, it moved to the Holiday Inn Omaha Convention Center. This new location in Omaha, Nebraska, allowed for 24-hour programming. This meant fun activities could happen all day and night!
Some unique things have happened at the convention. In both 2010 and 2011, real weddings were held there! In 2012, the dealer's room got bigger because of hotel renovations. A funny moment happened in 2012 when someone dressed as a character from the game Resident Evil was briefly stopped by police after going into a bank!
To keep growing, the convention moved again in 2016. This time, it went to La Vista, Nebraska. Sadly, Anime NebrasKon 2020 was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meet the Mascot!
Anime NebrasKon has its own special mascot. The mascot's name is the Husker Ninja.
