Anime Revolution

Anime Revolution
Status Active
Venue Vancouver Convention Centre
Location(s) Vancouver, British Columbia
Country Canada
Inaugurated 2012
Organized by Anime Revolution Events Inc.
Website
http://www.animerevolution.ca/

Anime Revolution (abbreviated as AniRevo) is a three-day anime convention held annually in August in the East Wing of the Vancouver Convention Centre (Canada Place) in Vancouver, BC.[1] While the name is similar, the con has no connection to Anime Evolution.[2]

Programming

Anime Revolution is notable for being the first anime convention in Vancouver to host voice actor guests from Japan and often features high profile recording session performances.[3] They also regularly bring in representatives from North American anime distributors such as Aniplex and Crunchyroll. Their regular programming includes anime screenings, voice actor panels, as well as stage events including cosplay shows and the 70s Anime Dating Show.[4]

History

Anime Revolution was launched two years after the cancellation of Anime Evolution (as run by AE Convention Corp) in 2010 to meet demand for a new anime-focused convention in Metro Vancouver.[5] Since it began, the con has grown significantly, being the first anime convention in Metro Vancouver to surpass 10,000 attendees.[6][7]

Event history

Dates Location Attendance Guests
August 17-19, 2012 Vancouver Convention Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia		5,233[8] Noah Antwiler, Stephanie Beard, Vincent Corazza, Sarah Edmondson, Fighting Dreamers Productions, Katie Griffin, Terri Hawkes, Irulanne, Sam Logan, Katie Marsden, Angela "Jam" Melick, Jouji Nakata, Mark Nguyen, Jessica Nigri, Susan Roman, Ron Rubin, Lee Tockar, Doug Walker.[9]
August 16-18, 2013 Vancouver Convention Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia		7,326[10] The 404s, Angelic Pretty, Fighting Dreamers Productions, Toru Furuya, Caitlin Glass, Todd Haberkorn, Cherami Leigh, Vic Mignogna, Jessica Nigri, Origa, Newton Pittman, Dean Redman, Chantal Strand, Doug Walker, Kappei Yamaguchi.[11]
August 22-24, 2014 Vancouver Convention Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia		12,177 (warm bodies)[12] The 404s, Angelic Pretty, Fighting Dreamers Productions, Yaya Han, Marina Inoue, Mike McFarland, Lindze Merrit, Vic Mignogna, Jessica Nigri, Megumi Ogata, Origa, Lisa Ortiz, Dead Redman, Mike Sinterniklaas.[13]
August 14-15, 2015 Vancouver Convention Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia		- The 404s, Yuu Asakawa, Laura Bailey, Richard Ian Cox, Fighting Dreamers Productions, Grant George, Nobuyuki Hiyama, Kotoko, Dean Redman, Takeshi Takedera, Thelshter, Greg Wicker, Travis Willingham.[14]
August 5-7, 2016 Vancouver Convention Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia		- The 404s, Caitlyn Bairstow, Yugene Fay, Fighting Dreamers Productions, Ayumi Fujimura, Tiffany Grant, Loverin Tamburin, Tony Oliver, Romi Park, Chris Patton, Toshihiko Seki, The Slants, Takeshi Takedera, Cristina Vee, Greg Wicker.[15]

References

  1. ↑ "Highlights from Anime Revolution 2015 (with videos)". The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 2016-08-14.
  2. ↑ "Evolution vs. Revolution: A Tale of Two Anime Conventions". Geek's Dream Girl. Retrieved 2016-08-14.
  3. ↑ "Japanese anime voice actors showcase their skills in live recording at AniRevo 2016". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved 2016-08-14.
  4. ↑ "BeatRoute goes to AniRevo 2014 at the Vancouver Convention Centre". BeatRoute. Retrieved 2016-08-14.
  5. ↑ "Evolution vs. Revolution: A Tale of Two Anime Conventions". Geek's Dream Girl. Retrieved 2016-08-14.
  6. ↑ "25 photos of the best cosplays at Anime Revolution 2015". Vancity Buzz. Retrieved 2016-08-14.
  7. ↑ "Anime Revolution 2014 Information". AnimeCons.ca. Retrieved 2016-08-10.
  8. ↑ "Anime Revolution 2012 Information". AnimeCons.ca. Retrieved 2016-08-10.
  9. ↑ "Anime Revolution 2012 Information". AnimeCons.ca. Retrieved 2016-08-10.
  10. ↑ "Anime Revolution 2013 Information". AnimeCons.ca. Retrieved 2016-08-10.
  11. ↑ "Anime Revolution 2013 Information". AnimeCons.ca. Retrieved 2016-08-10.
  12. ↑ "Anime Revolution 2014 Information". AnimeCons.ca. Retrieved 2016-08-10.
  13. ↑ "Anime Revolution 2014 Information". AnimeCons.ca. Retrieved 2016-08-10.
  14. ↑ "Anime Revolution 2015 Information". AnimeCons.ca. Retrieved 2016-08-10.
  15. ↑ "Anime Revolution 2016 Information". AnimeCons.ca. Retrieved 2016-08-10.
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