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Anime Revolution (AniRevo) is a 3-day convention held every summer in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The convention aims to spread love and appreciation for Anime and Japanese Culture through activities, exhibits, panels, and performances. Inaugurated in 2012, Anime Revolution's mission is to become a bridge connecting everyone to the Japanese culture.

Events and Programming
In 2014, Anime Revolution featured Megumi Ogata in concert, Origa in concert, professional cosplayer/model Jessica Nigri, a fashion show by Angelic Pretty, a Cosplay contest, an AMV contest, a Cosplay Swimsuit Contest, and a singing contest. In addition, the convention also features a multitude of cosplayers, voice actors, and exhibits.

Event History
Anime Revolution was first run in Aug, 2012 and was created to be an annual 3 day convention at the Vancouver Convention Centre, East Wing. In Jan, 2015, a one-day mini-convention named AniRevo: Winter made its first appearance at the The Art Institute of Vancouver.

Mascot
The name of Anime Revolution's mascot, Senkaku Mei, is derived from 千革命 [pronounced sen kakumei] which literally translates to “A thousand revolutions.” 先覚 [pronounced Senkaku] also means “Pioneer.” Senmei is a blunt, spontaneous, energetic attention grabber who strives to promote and spread the love for Anime and Japanese Culture. Although she seems to be quite confident on the outside, Senmei is actually very shy and always ends up regretting or being extremely embarrassed of her antics. However, she will do whatever it takes to make sure people do not discover this side of her.