Kunicon was a series of anime conventions organized by Subarashii Nation (formerly D20, Inc.) and held throughout the United States from December 2004 through June 2005. Originally named "Otakucon", the convention was renamed to "Kunicon" after controversy erupted over the name being similar to Otakon, an anime convention held in Baltimore, Maryland. While Kunicon's original goal was to hold a convention in twelve major cities across the United States, these plans were cut short after 4 conventions as Kunicon continued to be plagued with controversy and cost overruns.

Programming

Kunicon held several events over the course of a convention, including gaming competitions, cosplay contests, panels, live music concerts, anime screenings, and special performances.

History

Originally announced as "Otakucon", the convention started going by "OtakuCon Miami Beach" several months before the first convention in Miami, Florida. but the convention chairman, Manny Camacho, had been reported as saying that the name was simply changed to avoid confusion. When the St. Louis event was announced as the second convention, it was announced under the name "Kunicon". and the next convention was held in St. Louis in March 2005.

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References

  • D20, Inc., the former incorporated name of Subarashii Nation
  • LiveJournal of former convention chair, Manny Camacho