# Con-Nichiwa

Con-Nichiwa is an annual anime convention held during November at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson – Reid Park in Tucson, Arizona.

## Programming

The convention typically offers a cosplay cafe, cosplay parade, J-Fashion show, maid cafe, masquerade, panels, and vendors.

## History

The convention moved from the Holiday Inn Palo Verde to the Tucson Convention Center in 2014 due to growth. Con-Nichiwa shared the Tucson Convention Center with Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump 2016 election campaign events. Con-Nichiwa 2020 was moved from June to November due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but was later cancelled.

### Event history

| Dates | Location | Atten. | Guests |
| March 26–28, 2010 | Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Tucson Airport North Tucson, Arizona | | Katie Bair, Brit Frady-Wiliams, Crispin Freeman, Kitsune Robot, Jamie Marchi, Vic Mignogna, J. Michael Tatum, and Toybox. |
| March 25–27, 2011 | Holiday Inn Palo Verde Tucson, Arizona | | 91.8 The Fan, Jillian Coglan, Samurai Dan Coglan, Todd Haberkorn, Steve "Warky" Nunez, Estevan Olivas, and Sonny Strait. |
| March 23–25, 2012 | Holiday Inn Palo Verde Tucson, Arizona | | Colleen Clinkenbeard, Richard Epcar, Kyle Hebert, Mike McFarland, Steve "Warky" Nunez, Monica Rial, and Sean Schemmel. |
| March 22–24, 2013 | Holiday Inn Palo Verde Tucson, Arizona | | Greg Ayres, Steve Blum, Wendee Lee, Maridah, Li Kovacs, and Raj Ramayya. |
| March 21–23, 2014 | Tucson Convention Center Tucson, Arizona | 2,132 | Richard Epcar, Catherine Jones, Cherami Leigh, Bryce Papenbrook, Ellyn Stern, Candy Bomber, and Nylon Pink. |
| March 20–22, 2015 | Tucson Convention Center Tucson, Arizona | 2,232 | Akabane Vulgars On Strong Bypass, Electric Lady, Li Kovacs, Harrison Krix, Cara Nicole, James Perry II, Stephanie Sheh, The Slants, Alfred Trujillo, Cristina Vee, Armand Villavert Jr., and David Vincent. |
| March 18–20, 2016 | Tucson Convention Center Tucson, Arizona | | Mr. Creepy Pasta, Enayla, Mel Hoppe, E. Jason Liebrecht, Elizabeth Maxwell, Chris Patton, Armand Villavert Jr., and Kari Wahlgren. |
| March 24–26, 2017 | Tucson Convention Center Tucson, Arizona | | Dustbunny, Brittney Karbowski, Vic Mignogna, and Chii Sakurabi. |
| April 20–22, 2018 | Tucson Convention Center Tucson, Arizona | 2,198 | Zach Callison, Leah Clark, Sandy Fox, Alfred Trujillo, VickyBunnyAngel, and Elise Zhang. |
| June 21–23, 2019 | JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa Tucson, Arizona | | Carrie Keranen, Faye Mata, Mike McFarland, The Slants, Armand Villavert Jr., and Vitamin H Productions. |
| November 19-21, 2021 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson - Reid Park Tucson, Arizona | | Chris Hackney, Kyle "Ex-Shadow" Mathis, Malinda "Malindachan" Mathis, Xander Mobus, and Armand Villavert Jr. |
| November 18-20, 2022 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson - Reid Park Tucson, Arizona | | Feodor Chin, Jackie Lastra, Alan Lee, Armand Villavert Jr., and Vitamin H Productions. |
| November 3-5, 2023 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson - Reid Park Tucson, Arizona | | Allegra Clark, Brittany Lauda, Pros and Cons Cosplay, Matt Shipman, Armand Villavert Jr., and Vitamin H Productions. |
| November 22-24, 2024 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson - Reid Park Tucson, Arizona | | Dani Chambers, Cynthia Cranz, Richard Epcar, Brian Mathis, Ellyn Stern, John Swasey, and Vitamin H Productions. |