Ushicon is an annual anime and manga exhibition held in Austin, TX in the late winter. Started in 2002, Ushicon is a new and exciting event for enthusiasts and professionals interested in Japanese animation and manga. Located in the hill country of central Texas, Ushicon enjoys a close proximity to various local attractions, both within Austin itself and in nearby metropolitan areas like San Antonio and Houston. Ushicon has seen solid growth over the last year and has plans to continue expanding to meet the demands and goals of our audience. The convention serves to further trade and commerce between the United States and Japan by providing a marketplace for a wide array of imported goods and domestic releases. Exhibitors come from all across the country to sell Japanese animation and manga products and industry leaders come to promote their newest projects. Ushicon's proximity to several local distributors provides an open window on channels of access to the United States market. Combined with Austin's central location, Ushicon provides a unique opportunity for industry professionals to interact with one another and their prospective market. Ushicon is also proud to host numerous industry professionals as well as up and coming amateur talent. Many convention attendees take the opportunity to showcase their latest work and discuss various aspects with their peers. As home to Texas' largest artistic community, Austin provides a wealth of talent, and Ushicon provides a unique forum for local and visiting artists alike to collaborate. With "South by Southwest" occurring in the spring and consistent attention from movie, music and visual art talent, as well as numerous electronic entertainment companies, Austin is a hotbed of artistic talent for the state of Texas. Intensive planning of a wide and varied programming schedule allows us to provide all manner of discussion, information, and entertainment to our attendees. Ushicon further promotes the Japanese animation and manga industries by hosting numerous ...
| Website | http://www.ushicon.com |
| Employees | View employees |
| Address | 16100 Impact Way, Pflugerville, Texas 78660, US |
| Phone | +1 512-220-2525 |
| Industry | Hospitality General, Hospitality |
| Competitors | Crunchyroll, Comic-Con International, Anime News Network, Otakorp, Katsucon Entertainment, Inc., Anime Expo, Anime Central, MCM Expo Group, Toronto Comic Arts Festival, Sakura-con +20 more (view full list) |
| SIC | SIC Code 79 Companies, SIC Code 792 Companies |
| NAICS | NAICS Code 711 Companies, NAICS Code 71119 Companies, NAICS Code 7111 Companies, NAICS Code 71 Companies |
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Ushicon is based in Pflugerville, Texas.
The NAICS codes for Ushicon are [711, 71119, 7111, 71].
The SIC codes for Ushicon are [79, 792].