Castle Point Anime Convention (abbreviated as CPあC) is an annual two-day

anime convention An anime and manga convention (often called just anime convention) is a fan convention with a primary focus on anime, manga and Japanese culture. Anime conventions are commonly multi-day events hosted at convention centers, hotels or college cam ...

held during April/May at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in

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. The convention was previously organized by the

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's Stevens Anime Club, and was located on campus for several years.

Programming

The convention typically offers an Artist's Alley, card games, dance, dealers' room, masquerade, musical performances, panels, video games, and workshops.

History

CPAC 2020 was canceled due to the

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. The convention held a virtual event for 2021.

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