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Thank you for your interest in Nan Desu Kan! NDK welcomes professional, amateur and student press to Colorado's largest and premier anime convention.
Please see our Press Policy for the benefits/complimentary access you will receive once approved. Online registration for Press is now closed, but you can still register onsite.
The Premier 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 overflow hotels.
- NDK 2011 is the convention's 15th year, and its first with an attendance cap. It began in 1997 as a 200-attendee festival celebrating anime at the Tivoli on the Auraria college campus in Denver. In 2009, it was featured on CNN.
- NDK is sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Anime Association, a registered 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. Meet the RMAA Board.
- Since 2000, NDK has sponsored a charity auction with 100 percent of the proceeds donated to a select organization. NDK's 2011 Charity Auction will benefit the Japanese Red Cross. In 2011, NDK held a special one-day event for Japanese disaster relief, and matched all funds raised dollar-for-dollar. Rave2Save Japan raised $13,440 (included matched funds).
- A combined $50,000 has been donated to previous worthy recipients: the Japan America Society of Colorado, American Red Cross, Susan G. Komen Foundation, the American Diabetes Association, Child's Play, and the United Way Gulf Recovery Fund.
- See this page for a list of NDK 2011'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 2011 is Sept. 9-11 at the Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse, Denver, CO 80237. Weekend passes are available online or at the door for $50. Due to an attendance cap, pre-registration is highly recommended. 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 at the Marriott Denver Tech Center and NDK NYE, the New Year's Eve costume ball, at the Denver Renaissance Hotel.
Current Press Releases
Nan Desu Kan celebrates 15 years, announces first round of guests (March 9, 2011)
Nan Desu Kan (NDK) will welcome back voice actors and fan favorites Todd Haberkorn, Patrick Seitz and Chris Cason, as well as Kevin McKeever, Steve Yun and Tommy Yune with the Robotech Convention Tour.
Nan Desu Kan announces second round of guests (June 2, 2011)
Voice actors Tony Oliver, Leah Clark and Rob McCollum will make their Nan Desu Kan (NDK) debut and fan favorite Vic Mignogna will return.
NDK announces Japanese guests, final round of domestic guests (Sept. 4, 2011)
Nan Desu Kan (NDK) will welcome Japanese guests Ryusei Nakao and Yutaka Yamamoto, as well as domestic guests Clarine Harp, Jamie Marchi, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, Michael Sinterniklaas and Stephanie Sheh and J-rock band Lemon Drop Kick.
