Desucon

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Desucon
Desucon logo.svg
Genre Anime convention
Venue Sibelius Hall
Locations Lahti, Finland
Inaugurated2009 (2009)
Website desucon.fi

Desucon is an anime convention held in the Sibelius Hall in Lahti, Finland, for fans of Japanese folk culture. [1]

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History

Desucon was held for the 14th time in 2023. [1] Since 2016, attendance has been limited to only those over 18. [2] In addition to the main event held in June, a winter-time Desucon Frostbite is organized in either January or February. [3] [4] Both events were on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic starting from summer 2020. [3]

Organization

The events presented include lectures, workshops, cosplay, a maid cafe, an artists' alley, a merchants' hall, a games area and video screenings. The Desucon events also welcomed many Japanese guests, ranging from seiyuu to singers, mangakas, speakers and filmmakers. [5]

References

  1. 1 2 Tuomikoski, Mikko (16 June 2023). "Anime- ja mangafanit täyttävät Sibeliustalon – loppuunmyyty Desucon osoittaa harrastajien uskollisuuden" [Anime and Manga Fans Fill Sibelius Hall - Sold Out Desucon Demonstrates the Loyalty of Hobbyists]. Yle (in Finnish). Archived from the original on 29 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  2. ↑ Multanen, Reetta (9 June 2016). "Ikärajallinen Desucon jakaa mielipiteitä" [Age Restricted Desucon Divides Opinions]. Uusi Lahti (in Finnish). Archived from the original on 29 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  3. 1 2 Suomi, Kalle (17 March 2022). "Japanilaisen populaarikulttuurin harrastajien animetapahtuma Desucon tulee taas" [Japanese Pop Culture Hobbyist's Anime Event Desucon Returns]. Yle (in Finnish). Archived from the original on 29 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  4. ↑ "Veera Ketonen käytti voittoasunsa tekemiseen kuukausia – katso kuvat Desucon Frostbite -animetapahtumasta" [Veera Ketonen Spent Months on Her Winning Costume - See Pictures from Desucon Frostbite Anime Event]. Keskisuomalainen (in Finnish). 17 February 2019. Archived from the original on 29 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  5. ↑ "Desucon 2022 Information". AnimeCons.com. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
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