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{{Infobox organization
{{more footnotes|date=May 2013}}
| name = NINXA

| image = [[File:Ninxa logo.png|logo currently used since june 2013]]
{{multiple issues|
| image_size = 120px
{{advert|date=February 2013}}
| motto = realms of ninax
{{notability|Events|date=February 2013}}
| formation = {{start date and age|2007|03|15}}
{{third-party|date=February 2013}}
| type = [[Private]]
}}
| purpose = [[Event Management]], [[Interactive]] [[Game Development]], [[Pop-Culture Activities]]
{{Infobox Convention
| services =
| name = Ninxa Otaku
| language = [[Arabic]],[[English]]
| image = [[Image:Ninxa Otaku symbol.jpg|200px]]
| key_people = [[Ahmed Abdulla Alkooheji]]
| caption = Ninxa Otaku's symbol
| parent_organization = Louard van Koulde Group
| status = Active
| subsidiaries = Ninxa Otaku, Ninxa Orion, Ninxa Optimal, Ninxa Omega
| genre = [[anime convention|Anime]]
| staff = 4
| location = [[Manama]], [[Capital Governorate, Bahrain|Capital Governorate]]
| staff_year = 2011
| country = [[Bahrain]]
| first = 2011
| volunteers = 54
| volunteers_year = 2014
| organizer = ''Ninxa Otaku'' (founder)<br>Ninxa (current)
| filing = Non-profit
| slogan = "we build realms"
| website = [http://www.ninxa.com/ ninxa.com]
| attendance = 980 in 2012
| formerly = Ninxa Otaku
| website = [http://www.ninxa.com/ Ninxa.com]
}}
}}


'''Ninxa Otaku''' is [[Bahrain]]'s mysterious [[anime convention]] promoting Japanese animation ([[anime]]), Japanese [[graphic novels]] ([[manga]]), related [[Video game|gaming]], as well as Japanese and Western [[pop-culture]] ([[music]], [[film|cinema]], [[television]]). It is held annually and/or biennially for one day in [[Bahrain]] during a Friday. It is a [[non-profit]], fan-run anime convention that was initiated by a group of Bahraini youth that have made great efforts for over 4 years to organize events/gatherings and continue giving more. The group has received encouragement from several official bodies among them the Japanese Embassy, American Embassy delegates, and plaudit by over 25,000 fans. The name "Ninxa Otaku" is a [[Word play]] of the word "[[Ninja]]" + "Extreme" and the [[Japanese language|Japanese]] word ''"[[otaku]]"''. The first event was held in 2011 by the end of June.
'''Ninxa''' is a youth funded private organization situated in [[Bahrain]] founded to cater and promote the majority needs of Japanese animation ([[anime]]), Japanese [[graphic novels]] ([[manga]]), related [[Video game|gaming]], as well as Japanese and Western [[pop-culture]] ([[music]], [[film|cinema]], [[television]]) fans in the [[Kingdom of Bahrain]] and the surrounding region. '''Ninxa''' holds events annually during a Friday.


NINXA made efforts for over 7 years to organize events/gatherings and continue giving more in the ‘otaku’ scene and has received encouragement from several official bodies among them the Japanese Embassy, American Embassy delegates, and plaudit by over 25,000 fans<ref>{{cite web|title=NINXA|url=http://www.ninxa.com/about|accessdate=12 June 2015}}</ref>. The name "Ninxa" is a word found in the fictional [[High QuRab]] language and also related to the Arch Lords novel where a planet is called Ninax. The first event was held in 2011 by the end of June.
==History and Story==
Most of the Events organised or sub-organized by Ninxa Otaku bare a story-line and interconnected with the main storyboard, of a post utopian empire controlling a vast frontier of space while rediscovering their ancient cult ceremonies, city size space ships known as Arches venture to discover what triggered the whole Arch Impratoria, a special character known as [[Louard van Koulde]] usually introduced by a third person explains how his Arch meets the ancient generation ([[present day]]) and moves the strings to establish scientific phenomena called summonings. Summonings are twilights only seen by the infected, patients infected with EOS (Extreme Otaku Syndrome).


==History==
Besides the story, Ninxa Otaku stands behind drives:
The sole purpose was to build gathering for fans of the same interests that are anime, manga, video games, cosplay, and generally pop-culture<ref>{{cite web|title=NINXA|url=http://www.ninxa.com/about|accessdate=12 June 2015}}</ref>. Earlier, organized solely by [[Ahmed Abdulla Alkooheji]]<ref>{{cite web|title=ScoopAsia|url=http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/ninxas_autarch_announces_upcoming_event_for_2016|accessdate=12 June 2015}}</ref>, brand name '''Ninxa''' bared the representation of a beacon of pop-culture interest within the kingdom and its surrounding countries.
*We aim to create event/gatherings for all ages to enjoy by several of interactive activities and competitions. In addition, we want to gather all interested parties of Japanese animation (anime), comics (manga) and video game enthusiasts to create a memorable day for all to enjoy.
*We aspire to expand knowledge about Japanese Culture and History by gathering fans with different interest to share and acquire new interests.
*We seek to become a vehicle of sharing and disseminating industry of information by becoming the central event for those fans.
*We act as a creative outlet for fans, an occasion where they can show their passion and appreciation of the hobby. We are an event where fans can show off the costumes they have made, the music videos they have created, and the art they have painted and drawn.
*We aim to have our gatherings as forums for discussion and education as educational panels introducing others to the Japanese culture and the anime history.


==Programming==
==Events==
NINXA develops and manages various projects and properties that are used to accomplish the mission and vision of the organization.

===BANICON===


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Bahrain Anime Convention, or BANICON for short.
As with most other anime conventions, Ninxa Otaku offers a collection of programming, exhibits, and other events. The programming consists of [[cosplay]] Party, AMV Showcasing, Artists' Alley, Gaming Realm, Merchandise, Photo Scavenger Hunt, and other activities.
It was organized under the patronage of “Hind 0.2”<ref>{{cite web|title=NINXA - Banicon|url=http://www.ninxa.com/banicon/|accessdate=12 June 2015}}</ref> and whiteness the presence of speakers, participants and delegates from the GCC and partly the world. The event’s program held: Gaming Realm, Cosplaying, Artists Alley, Screening Theater, History, Contests, Trivia Show, and Merchants from Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Qatar and Bahrain<ref>{{cite web|title=Bahrain's first anime convention expected to draw big crowd" - Gulf Daily News|url=http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=308638|accessdate=12 June 2015}}</ref>.


{| class="wikitable" width="650"
*'''Cosplay Party:''' Attendees can attend wearing costumes and accessories to represent a specific character or idea ([[anime]]/[[manga]]/[[video game]] related); also known as [[Cosplay]] and usually they dress as their favorite anime, manga or video game character. Moreover a verity of skit contests, Plays, Stage Battles, Green-screen action, Photo-shoots, and much more.
|-
! Dates !! Location !! Attendance !! Guests
{{Convention list
| date = June 30, 2011
| venue = [[Gulf Convention Centre]]
| location = [[Manama, Bahrain]]
| attendance = 863 (713 registered)<ref>{{cite web|title=Banicon 2011 Convention Information @ AnimeCons.com|url=http://animecons.com/events/info.shtml/2675/Banicon_2011|accessdate=12 June 2015}}</ref>
| guests = Yousif Alsaleise
}}
|}


===The First Summoning===
*'''AMV Showcasing:''' An [[Anime music video]] (AMV) is a music video consisting of clips from one or more animations set to an audio track (often songs or movie/show trailer audio); the term usually refers to fan-made unofficial videos which a majority of attendees tend to submit to air at the event.
The First Summoning, by Ninxa Otaku, was a brand new anime pop-culture hybrid event that compacted to a ‘summoning’. The gathering attracted anime, manga, and gaming fans within the Gulf region. A first in gathering all event organisers, online related establishments, and merchants under one roof. The event was a great success and over 95% of acceptance rate and demand for more. The event combined the previous associates into one gathering.<ref>{{cite web|title=The First Summoning 2012 Convention Information @ AnimeCons.com|url=http://animecons.com/events/info.shtml/3216/The_First_Summoning_2012|accessdate=12 June 2015}}</ref>


{| class="wikitable" width="650"
*'''Artists' Alley:''' The Artists' Alley is an artists' marketplace for illustrators, painters, writers, and crafters to display and sell their arts and crafts. A separate Art Gallery allows artists to display and auction their artworks.
|-
! Dates !! Location !! Attendance !! Guests
{{Convention list
| date = March 23, 2012
| venue = [[Best Western Hotel]]
| location = [[Manama, Bahrain]]
| attendance = 980<ref>{{cite web|title=NINXA - The First Summoning|url=http://www.ninxa.com/the-first-summoning/|accessdate=12 June 2015}}</ref>
| guests =
}}
|}


===AFK===
*'''Gaming Realm:''' Featuring a wide selection of [[video game]]s on various [[Video game console|console]]s and [[personal computer|PCs]], with [[tournament]]s scheduled throughout the event day. And based on audiences request tables are reserved for tabletop card-trading games such as [[Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game]].
The AFK Phenomena, a new title for a new brand of events. The Event attracted many fans from around the gulf, the foreign residents (US, Europe), and a variety of press from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE. Purposing having the event before the starting of school semester had an impact in attendance and enjoyment of various activities such as dedicating 45% of the hall for PS3/PC Tournaments. A flooded market of merchants, screening of movies, cosplay competition, AMV competition, and other demanded activities.<ref>{{cite web|title=AFK 2013 Convention Information @ AnimeCons.com|url=http://animecons.com/events/info.shtml/4300/AFK_2013|accessdate=12 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=AFK 2 2015 Convention Information @ AnimeCons.com|url=http://animecons.com/events/info.shtml/5542/AFK_2015|accessdate=12 June 2015}}</ref>


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*'''Merchandise:''' The convention brings a range of merchants and suppliers to set up booths and sell anime, manga and video game related merchandise. Attendees are as well encouraged to do commerce and exchange among each other their own merchandise.
|-
! Dates !! Location !! Attendance !! Guests
{{Convention list
| date = August 30, 2013
| venue = Media Centre,[[Bahrain International Circuit]]
| location = [[Sakhir]], [[Bahrain]]
| attendance = 1023<ref>{{cite web|title=NINXA - AFK|url=http://www.ninxa.com/afk/|accessdate=12 June 2015}}</ref>
| guests = Saud Al Hazzani
}}
{{Convention list
| date = January 9, 2015
| venue = Media Centre,[[Bahrain International Circuit]]
| location = [[Sakhir]], [[Bahrain]]
| attendance = 1200+<ref>{{cite web|title=NINXA - AFK2 DAIJOVA|url=http://www.ninxa.com/afk-2/|accessdate=12 June 2015}}</ref>
| guests = Saud Al Hazzani
}}
|}


*'''Photo Scavenger Hunt:''' Attendees take part in our photo [[scavenger hunt]] during the convention, all they need is a digital camera and an eye for adventure, the screens at the venue will display hints to capture and the contest would be to collect as much images by capturing with them.


===Saikoro Wars===
*'''Other activities:''' There are also various other games, events, shows and contests such as the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, the Fashion Show, the hardcore anime trivia, Live Action Role Playing ([[LARP]]), Treasure Hunt, Japanese silent games.
‘Saikoro’, Dice in Japanese and ‘Wars’ was the event’s brand for its introduction of tabletop and board games in the region.


The main aim of the event was to have the fans busy all day long with the variety of activities, games, and contests that was collectively gathered on one condition, the enjoyment of the fans. “Whether you’re a fan of Anime, wearing Costumes, playing Arcades, or Tabletop games; we got you covered. Our Anime and Cosplay fans are going to face various activities to fulfil their time, and might not want to leave! We scratched the gaming zone and instead installed the addicting competitive Arcade games. This Year we intend to highly focus on Tabletop and Board games, up to 20 different games for your enjoyment and another major 40+ players board game ‘Wolverine”.
==Previous events==
<ref>{{cite web|title=Saikoro Wars 2014 Convention Information @ AnimeCons.com|url=http://animecons.com/events/info.shtml/4557/SaikoroWars_2014|accessdate=12 June 2015}}</ref>
*'''Banicon: Bahrain Anime Convention''':
The [[Bahrain]] Anime Convention (BANICON) was held at Gulf Convention Center at the Gulf Hotel in June 30, 2011. It was organized under the patronage of “Whisper’s Corner” and whiteness the presence of speakers, participants and delegates from the GCC and partly the world. The event’s program held: Gaming Realm, Cosplaying, Artists Alley, Screening Theater, History, Contests, Trivia Show, and Merchants from Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Qatar and Bahrain.


{| class="wikitable" width="650"
*'''Ninxa Otaku: The First Summoning''':
|-
The First Summoning, by sole Ninxa Otaku, was a brand new anime event located in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The gathering attracted anime, manga, and gaming fans within the Gulf. It was held in March 23, 2012 at The Grand Juffair Hotel (formerly known as Best Western Hotel). The event was a great success and over 95% of acceptance rate and demand for more. The event combined the previous associates into one gathering.
! Dates !! Location !! Attendance !! Guests

{{Convention list
==Other events==
| date = February 7, 2014
*'''MGL: Mena Gaming Lan - Teaser''':
| venue = Paddock Halls,[[Bahrain International Circuit]]
MGL organized a gaming event at the media center of [[Bahrain International Circuit]] (in November 18, 2011) that aimed to attract gamers within the Middle East and North Africa. Ninxa Otaku associated to bring the world of cosplay at the event. Gamers and Anime fans alike came as their favorite character in costume.
| location = [[Sakhir]], [[Bahrain]]

| attendance = 764<ref>{{cite web|title=NINXA - Saikoro Wars|url=http://www.ninxa.com/saikoro-wars/|accessdate=12 June 2015}}</ref>
*'''MGL: New Year Event''':
| guests = Saud Al Hazzani, Greeni, Omar LK
Once again Ninxa Otaku associated with MGL to organize another [[cosplay]] event for the 3 day Gaming event from the 29-31 December 2011 at the media center of Bahrain International Circuit. MGL included the Cosplay competition for total enjoyment and based each day of the event on a certain cosplay, winners were given honor trophies and gift cards.
}}

|}
*'''Anime Island: 6th Anniversary Festival''':
Anime Island, the popular Saudi social network and Anime shop organized its first event in January 16, 2012 at Al Dhahran Palace hall, Eastern Province of [[Saudi Arabia]]. Both Saudi Cospalyers and Bahrain Cosplayers of Ninxa Otaku were the sponsors and co-organizers. The event gained a vast audience and was considered a total success.

==References==
{{reflist|4}}
http://banicon.eventbrite.com
<br>
http://thefirstsummoning-eorg.eventbrite.com
<br>
http://animecons.com/events/info.shtml/2675/Banicon_2011
<br>
http://animecons.com/events/info.shtml/3216/The_First_Summoning_2012

==External links==
'''Official websites:'''
*[http://www.ninxa.com Ninxa website]
**[http://www.facebook.com/ninxaotaku Ninxa Otaku on Facebook]
**[http://www.facebook.com/events/197395843636393/ Banicon 2011 on Facebook Events]
**[http://www.facebook.com/events/266075136796454/ The First Summoning on Facebook Events]

'''Media:'''
*[http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=308638 "Bahrain's first anime convention expected to draw big crowd" - Gulf Daily News]
*[http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=308980 "Games fun at anime festival" - Gulf Daily News]
*[http://30x10.wordpress.com/2011/07/02/an-hour-at-banicon-2011/ "An Hour at Banicon" - 30% Blog]


==Refences==
[[Category:Entertainment_events_in_Bahrain]]
{{reflist|2}}

Revision as of 11:49, 12 June 2015

NINXA
FormationMarch 15, 2007; 17 years ago (2007-03-15)
TypePrivate
PurposeEvent Management, Interactive Game Development, Pop-Culture Activities
Official language
Arabic,English
Key people
Ahmed Abdulla Alkooheji
Parent organization
Louard van Koulde Group
SubsidiariesNinxa Otaku, Ninxa Orion, Ninxa Optimal, Ninxa Omega
Staff4 (2011)
Volunteers54 (2014)
Websiteninxa.com
Formerly called
Ninxa Otaku

Ninxa is a youth funded private organization situated in Bahrain founded to cater and promote the majority needs of Japanese animation (anime), Japanese graphic novels (manga), related gaming, as well as Japanese and Western pop-culture (music, cinema, television) fans in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the surrounding region. Ninxa holds events annually during a Friday.

NINXA made efforts for over 7 years to organize events/gatherings and continue giving more in the ‘otaku’ scene and has received encouragement from several official bodies among them the Japanese Embassy, American Embassy delegates, and plaudit by over 25,000 fans[1]. The name "Ninxa" is a word found in the fictional High QuRab language and also related to the Arch Lords novel where a planet is called Ninax. The first event was held in 2011 by the end of June.

History

The sole purpose was to build gathering for fans of the same interests that are anime, manga, video games, cosplay, and generally pop-culture[2]. Earlier, organized solely by Ahmed Abdulla Alkooheji[3], brand name Ninxa bared the representation of a beacon of pop-culture interest within the kingdom and its surrounding countries.

Events

NINXA develops and manages various projects and properties that are used to accomplish the mission and vision of the organization.

BANICON

Attendees and Gamers at the Gamers Realm of Banicon 2011
Cosplayers at the First Summoning

Bahrain Anime Convention, or BANICON for short. It was organized under the patronage of “Hind 0.2”[4] and whiteness the presence of speakers, participants and delegates from the GCC and partly the world. The event’s program held: Gaming Realm, Cosplaying, Artists Alley, Screening Theater, History, Contests, Trivia Show, and Merchants from Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Qatar and Bahrain[5].

Dates Location Attendance Guests
June 30, 2011 Gulf Convention Centre
Manama, Bahrain		863 (713 registered)[6]Yousif Alsaleise

The First Summoning

The First Summoning, by Ninxa Otaku, was a brand new anime pop-culture hybrid event that compacted to a ‘summoning’. The gathering attracted anime, manga, and gaming fans within the Gulf region. A first in gathering all event organisers, online related establishments, and merchants under one roof. The event was a great success and over 95% of acceptance rate and demand for more. The event combined the previous associates into one gathering.[7]

Dates Location Attendance Guests
March 23, 2012 Best Western Hotel
Manama, Bahrain		980[8]

AFK

The AFK Phenomena, a new title for a new brand of events. The Event attracted many fans from around the gulf, the foreign residents (US, Europe), and a variety of press from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE. Purposing having the event before the starting of school semester had an impact in attendance and enjoyment of various activities such as dedicating 45% of the hall for PS3/PC Tournaments. A flooded market of merchants, screening of movies, cosplay competition, AMV competition, and other demanded activities.[9][10]

Dates Location Attendance Guests
August 30, 2013 Media Centre,Bahrain International Circuit
Sakhir, Bahrain		1023[11]Saud Al Hazzani
January 9, 2015 Media Centre,Bahrain International Circuit
Sakhir, Bahrain		1200+[12]Saud Al Hazzani


Saikoro Wars

‘Saikoro’, Dice in Japanese and ‘Wars’ was the event’s brand for its introduction of tabletop and board games in the region.

The main aim of the event was to have the fans busy all day long with the variety of activities, games, and contests that was collectively gathered on one condition, the enjoyment of the fans. “Whether you’re a fan of Anime, wearing Costumes, playing Arcades, or Tabletop games; we got you covered. Our Anime and Cosplay fans are going to face various activities to fulfil their time, and might not want to leave! We scratched the gaming zone and instead installed the addicting competitive Arcade games. This Year we intend to highly focus on Tabletop and Board games, up to 20 different games for your enjoyment and another major 40+ players board game ‘Wolverine”. [13]

Dates Location Attendance Guests
February 7, 2014 Paddock Halls,Bahrain International Circuit
Sakhir, Bahrain		764[14]Saud Al Hazzani, Greeni, Omar LK

Refences

  1. ^ "NINXA". Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  2. ^ "NINXA". Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  3. ^ "ScoopAsia". Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  4. ^ "NINXA - Banicon". Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  5. ^ "Bahrain's first anime convention expected to draw big crowd" - Gulf Daily News". Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  6. ^ "Banicon 2011 Convention Information @ AnimeCons.com". Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  7. ^ "The First Summoning 2012 Convention Information @ AnimeCons.com". Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  8. ^ "NINXA - The First Summoning". Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  9. ^ "AFK 2013 Convention Information @ AnimeCons.com". Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  10. ^ "AFK 2 2015 Convention Information @ AnimeCons.com". Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  11. ^ "NINXA - AFK". Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  12. ^ "NINXA - AFK2 DAIJOVA". Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  13. ^ "Saikoro Wars 2014 Convention Information @ AnimeCons.com". Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  14. ^ "NINXA - Saikoro Wars". Retrieved 12 June 2015.
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