Tokyo in Tulsa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tokyo In Tulsa |
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| Status | Active |
| Genre | Anime, Gaming, Japanese popular culture |
| Venue | Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center Four others venues |
| Location(s) | Broken Arrow, Oklahoma |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 2008 |
| Attendance | 2,640 in 2010 |
| Website | http://www.tokyointulsa.com/ |
Tokyo In Tulsa (TnT) is a fun, three-day event held every July. It's an anime convention that celebrates Japanese pop culture, gaming, and more! You can find it at the Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. TnT is known for being family-friendly. It's also the biggest gaming event in Oklahoma. For many years, the convention was held at the Cox Business Center.
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What Happens at Tokyo In Tulsa?
This convention offers many exciting activities. You can watch anime videos and visit the artists’ alley. There are also games like collectible card games and tabletop games. If you love video games, you'll find console, PC, and arcade games to play.
- Cosplay Fun: Many people dress up as their favorite characters. This is called cosplay! There are even costume competitions and a cosplay ball.
- Live Action Role-Playing (LARP): You can join in games where you act out characters in a story.
- Panel Discussions: Experts and fans talk about different topics.
- Concerts and Raves: Enjoy live music and dance parties.
- Vendors: Shop for cool merchandise, art, and collectibles.
In 2017, the convention had over 300 hours of activities. That's a lot to do!
How Tokyo In Tulsa Started
Tokyo In Tulsa began as a Halloween block party. This party was held in October 2005 for a store called Darkstone Anime Store in Tulsa. About 500 people came to the first event. Even after the store closed in 2006, the event kept going.
In 2019, Tokyo In Tulsa moved to the Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center. This move happened because of construction at the Cox Business Center. It also helped with the costs of the event space. The convention used five different places that year. These included a Hilton Garden Inn and the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center. Shuttles helped people travel between these locations. Tokyo in Tulsa 2020 was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Event History Highlights
| Dates | Location | Attendance | Guests |
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| August 1–3, 2008 | Crowne Plaza Hotel Tulsa Tulsa, Oklahoma |
1,804 | Amelie Belcher, Crispin Freeman, Gary Friedrich, DJ Infam0us, Sara E. Mayhew, Wendy Powell, The Slants, Spike Spencer, and Team Royal Sabi. |
| July 10–12, 2009 | Doubletree Hotel Tulsa-Downtown Tulsa Convention Center Tulsa, Oklahoma |
2,118 | Laura Bailey, Amelie Belcher, Rei Davidson, David Doub, Todd Haberkorn, Cassandra Hodges, DJ Infam0us, Samantha Inoue-Harte, The Last Dance, Nena Martinez, Vic Mignogna, Wendy Powell, Sephiroth, Sky Pirate, Spike Spencer, Dominic Vitucci, Voltaire, Kent Williams, Travis Willingham, and Stephanie Young. |
| June 18–20, 2010 | Doubletree Hotel Tulsa-Downtown Tulsa Convention Center Tulsa, Oklahoma |
2,640 | Amelie Belcher, Chris Cason, Daniel Coglan, Rei Davidson, Clarine Harp, Cassandra Hodges, DJ Infam0us, Jeremy Inman, Scott McNeil, r*k* Milholland, Jenny Pennington, Peter Pixie, Wendy Powell, Beauty Thibodeau, Eric Vale, Kent Williams. |
| July 15–17, 2011 | Doubletree Hotel Tulsa-Downtown Tulsa Convention Center Tulsa, Oklahoma |
Troy Baker, Leah Clark, Zach Fast, Freezepop, Todd Haberkorn, Yaya Han, Kyle Hebert, DJ Infam0us, K-Sides, Kevin McKeever, Peter Pixie, Monica Rial, Christopher Smith, and Spike Spencer. | |
| July 20–22, 2012 | Tulsa Convention Center Tulsa, Oklahoma |
Joshua Adams, Steve Argyle, Chris Cason, Daniel Coglan, Jillian Coglan, Zach Fast, Caitlin Glass, DJ HeavyGrinder, DJ Infam0us, Wendee Lee, Uke Li, Peter Pixie, Wendy Powell, Sephiroth, The Slants, Spike Spencer, Brooke Stephenson, J. Michael Tatum, Eric Wile, and Stephanie Young. | |
| August 2–4, 2013 | Tulsa Convention Center Tulsa, Oklahoma |
6,000 (est) |
Terri Doty, DJ Infam0us, Jeremy Inman, DJ Jeffito, DJ Jimni Cricket, Kevin McKeever, Brina Palencia, Peter Pixie, Raj Ramayya, Ian Sinclair, J. Michael Tatum, Eric Wile, and Destrose. |
| July 11–13, 2014 | Cox Business Center Tulsa, Oklahoma |
6,700 (est) |
Jerry Bennett, Chalk Twins, Daniel Coglan, Jillian Coglan, Cynthia Cranz, Terri Doty, FEMM, Imza, Jerry Jewell, Cherami Leigh, DJ MaRia, Peter Pixie, Wendy Powell, and J. Michael Tatum. |
| July 17–19, 2015 | Cox Business Center Tulsa, Oklahoma |
8,000+ | Amelie Belcher, Chris Bevins, Kira Buckland, Chris Cason, Jessica Cavanagh, Chalk Twins, Daniel Coglan, Jillian Coglan, Zach Fast, Kyle Hebert, DJ Infam0us, Michele Knotz, Mika Kobayashi, Ryuu Lavitz, Kristen McGuire, Kevin McKeever, Peter Pixie, Wendy Powell, Rachel Robinson, Brooke Stephenson, and David Vincent. |
| July 15–17, 2016 | Cox Business Center Tulsa, Oklahoma |
Nadia Baiardi, Amelie Belcher, Jessica Cavanagh, Chalk Twins, Eric Cherry, Leah Clark, Terri Doty, Zach Fast, Joel McDonald, Rachael Messer, MeteoroiD, Chris Patton, Peter Pixie, Wendy Powell, Brooke Stephenson, and J. Michael Tatum. | |
| July 14–16, 2017 | Cox Business Center Tulsa, Oklahoma |
Avanchick, Jessica Cavanagh, Chalk Twins, Eric Cherry, Zach Fast, Josh Grelle, Kristen McGuire, Rachael Messer, Keith Silverstein, The Slants, Saki Tachibana, Alexis Tipton, and Michael "Knightmage" Wilson. | |
| July 13-15, 2018 | Cox Business Center Tulsa, Oklahoma |
Chuck Huber, Jeremy Inman, Erica Lindbeck, Phil Mizuno, Cassandra Lee Morris, Peter Pixie, Ian Sinclair, and Jessica von Braun. | |
| July 12-14, 2019 | Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center Four others venues Broken Arrow, Oklahoma |
Dawn M. Bennett, Billy Kametz, Phil Mizuno, Xander Mobus, Peter Pixie, Wendy Powell, Jād Saxton, and Christopher Wehkamp. | |
| July 9-11, 2021 | Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center Broken Arrow, Oklahoma |
Community Support and Charity
Tokyo in Tulsa has been recognized for helping bring visitors to Tulsa. In 2009, the Tulsa Convention and Visitors Bureau praised its efforts. The convention also supports good causes. In 2013, part of its earnings went to Bikers Against Child Abuse. In 2014, a special Charity Ball and other donations helped the Greenwood Cultural Center's Kids Korner.
