Alaska News

Senshi-Con brings anime-ted crowd downtown

Over 1,500 people, many dressed as their favorite anime, manga and superhero characters, crowded the Egan Center for the first day of Senshi-Con 2013 on Saturday, Sept. 28.

The heading-turning line--dotted through with people in candy-colored wigs, superhero tights, and steampunk attire--stretched down 5th Avenue and lasted hours.

Organizers said it was a record busting year for attendence, with almost as many people coming through by the late afternoon of the first day as the entire year prior.

Senshi-Con will continue through Sunday, Sept. 29.

Victoria Barber

Anchorage

Victoria Barber

Victoria Barber was formerly the features editor at the Anchorage Daily News and is an occasional contributor.

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