Zenkaikon is pleased to announce attendance numbers for its 5th annual convention, which took place March 18-20, 2011. The staff of Zenkaikon 2011 welcomed 3168 paid members — a 59% increase over their last event. Including guests, vendors, artists, staff, press, and other complimentary memberships, 3422 people were present at the 2011 convention.

This past weekend was Zenkaikon 2011, a Pennsylvania anime convention that just completed its fifth year. On the guest list for Zenkaikon 2011 was Vic Mignogna, along with Todd Haberkorn, comedian Uncle Yo, writer CJ Henderson, and Japanese band Rose Noire (making their US debut). Read on for all the details and to see photos!

To show our care and support of the country and culture that Zenkaikon celebrates, we will be accepting donations at Zenkaikon next week to be delivered directly to the Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami fund set up by the American Red Cross.

Tainted Reality is proud to announce that they will be bringing Japanese underground goth sensation, Rose Noire, for their US concert debut to Zenkaikon.

Here at The Convention Fans Blog, we’re pretty big fans of Reni Mimura. She’s a fantastic cosplay singer that frequently attends anime conventions here in the North East. I had a chance to see her back at Zenkaikon 2009, and I’m very happy to say I’ll be seeing her again at Inochicon. Inochicon is a Philadelphia anime convention happening August 27 – 29, 2010 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.