J-Popcon takes over DGI-byen in true Pokémon-style March 18th-20th 2016!
Next year will be the 20th anniversary of ”ポケットモンスター赤・緑Poketto Monsutā Aka Midori”, also know as Pokémon Red and Green!The two games debuted in Japan in 1996 and marked the beginning of one of Japan's largest export succes, which counts more that movies, 12 tv-series seasons, a still growing Trading Card Game and more than 25 video games.
J-Popcon loves Pokémon and we love what Pokémon has meant to the introduction of Japanese pop culture to the West, from anime and manga to cosplay and game culture. So come join us in celebrating the anniversary in style!
As usual you can enjoy all that which makes J-Popcon a fantastic experience: cosplay, panels, international guests, workshops, competitions, music, karaoke and much, much more. But we can already now unveil some of the things that you can experience when we focus on the nostalgic Pokémon Generation I!
Can you find all 151 Pokémon hidden around the convention, which will be transformed into its own univers with tall grass and water areas? Do you dare enter our ghost grotto in honour of Lavender Town? Can you beat all 8 Gym Leaders and collect the coveted emblems? Do you have a Pokémon trainer inside and always dreamed of becoming a Pokémon champion? Do you want to design/draw new Pokémon in our Artist Alley?
At J-Popcon 2016 you get the chance to live your dream!
