Shoujocon
| Convention | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Shoujocon |
| Dates: | 2000-2003 |
| Frequency: | Annual |
| Location: | New Jersey/New York |
| Type: | Fan Run (2001-2002), Non-profit (2002-2003) |
| Focus: | Shoujo Animanga |
| Organization: | Shoujo Arts Society |
| Founder: | Nora & Katchan |
| Founding Date: | July 15, 2000 |
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Shoujocon was an American fan convention for anime and manga which focused on the shoujo subgenre. It was founded in 2000 two fans, Nora and Katchan,[1] and initially financed through eBay sales of fan-donated merchandise,[2] Shoujocon quickly grew from 456 attendees to a peak of 1,252. In addition to its unique audience, Shoujocon attempted many other organizational and programmatic innovations during its time, such as an international staff which held meetings entirely online, support for doujinshi artists and writers, and cultural workshops.[3]
In 2002, Nora and Katchan stepped down, turning leadership over to the newly formed Shoujo Arts Society (SAS), a non-profit organization incorporated to manage Shoujocon and promote the shōjo subgenre via other events.[4] For the 2003 convention, Shoujocon moved to Rye, New York where difficulties with the hotel and the change of location triggered a severe drop in attendance and poor reviews of the convention.[5] The 2004 convention was first postponed,[6] then canceled altogether.[7]
Working with the organizers of Yuricon, the Shoujo Arts Society later announced a joint event called "Onna!"[8] which was held in October 2005.[9]
References
- ^ Shoujocon! Call for participants! by Nora, 1999-07-11 in rec.arts.anime.misc. Accessed 2007-03-06
- ^ Shoujocon Auctions! by Nora, 1999-08-05 in rec.arts.manga. Accessed 2007-03-06
- ^ Shoujocon Welcomes AZZURRI! by Tracy Podgorski, 2001-05-02 in rec.arts.anime.fandom. Accessed 2007-03-06
- ^ Hot Dogs? Hamburgers? Is It July? Then It Must Be… by L. Cintron, 2002-07-02 in rec.arts.anime.info.
- ^ Shoujocon 2003 (archived 2007-09-27) in Anipike Magazine by Lisa Z.
- ^ Shoujocon postponed until 2005 by Patrick Delahanty on AnimeCons.com, 2004-03-08. Accessed 2018-06-06
- ^ Shoujocon 2005 is cancelled by Patrick Delahanty on AnimeCons.com, 2004-08-08. Accessed 2018-06-06
- ^ Onna! 2005 Information on AnimeCons.com. Accessed 2018-10-03
- ^ Shoujo Arts Society and Yurikon announce Onna! convention, 2005-01-18. Accessed 2018-06-06