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The Premiere Anime Convention of the Rockies

NDK At A Glance

  • With a total weekend attendance of more than 21,000 (more than 7,000 per day), Nan Desu Kan (a Japanese pun translating loosely to 'what is it?') is the largest convention in Colorado and 14 surrounding states (excluding Texas), as well as one of the top ten largest anime conventions in the country.
  • The Marriott Denver Tech Center has been NDK's home since 2005. NDK also offers attendees the option of three overflow hotels.
  • NDK 2010 is the convention's 14th year. It began in 1997 as a 200-attendee festival celebrating anime at the Tivoli on the Auraria college campus in Denver.
  • NDK is sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Anime Association, a registered 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. The RMAA's Board of Directors:
    • Executive Director: Amanda Liebermann
    • RMAA/NDK President: Jeremy Pieta
    • RMAA/NDK Vice President/Director of Staff: Dan Peak
    • Director of Marketing: Tara O'Neil
    • Director of Events and Website: Greg Hines
  • Since 2000, NDK has sponsored a charity auction with 100 percent of the proceeds donated to a select organization. NDK's 2010 Charity Auction will benefit the United Way Gulf Recovery Fund.
    • A combined $30,000 has been donated to previous worthy recipients: the Japan America Society of Colorado, American Red Cross, Susan G. Komen Foundation, the American Diabetes Association and Child's Play.
  • See this page for a list of NDK 2010's attending Guests of Honor.

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About Nan Desu Kan: Nan Desu Kan (NDK), the largest anime convention in the Rocky Mountain region, provides a diverse mix of numerous cultural panels, musical guests, games, dances, workshops, art showings and auctions, as well as screenings of new and classic anime. Nan Desu Kan is sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Anime Association. NDK 2010 is Sept. 10-12 at the Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse, Denver, CO 80237. Weekend passes are available online or at the door for $50. Beginning in 2011, Nan Desu Kan will institute an attendance cap. For the latest news and programming information, visit http://ndkdenver.org.

About Rocky Mountain Anime Association: The Rocky Mountain Anime Association (RMAA) is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Japanese culture in Colorado. The RMAA sponsors Nan Desu Kan and NDK NYE, the New Year's Eve costume ball.

Current Press Releases

Nan Desu Kan Announces First Guests (May 2, 2010)
Veteran alternative band echostream will make their West Coast debut and rising indie rock group Kazha will make a special appearance for Nan Desu Kan's first rock concert event on Friday, Sept. 10. Fan-favorite voice actors Chris Patton, Wendy Powell and Cristina Vee will also return.

Nan Desu Kan Announces Second Round of Guests (July 30, 2010)
Voice Actors Richard Ian Cox, Patrick Seitz and Chris Cason will make their first appearance at Nan Desu Kan, Denver's largest and premiere anime convention, Sept. 10-12 at the Denver Marriott Tech Center. The Robotech 25th Anniversary Convention Tour with Steve Yun and Tommy Yune will also appear.