Naru2u
| Naru2U | |
|---|---|
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| Status | Active |
| Venue | Travelodge Ottawa Hotel & Conference Centre |
| Location(s) | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Country | Canada |
| Inaugurated | 2008 |
| Attendance | 780 in 2012 |
| Organized by | Naru's Sound and Lighting |
| Website | |
| http://www.n2u.ca/ | |
Naru2U (N2U) is an annual 3-day weekend anime convention held in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada at the Travelodge Ottawa Hotel & Conference Centre.[1] Traditionally held in autumn in mid-November, N2U is a fan-run convention supported by the Ottawa area company Naru's Sound and Lighting.[2]
Programming
Naru2U's events, attractions and activities include a dealers room and artists alley, anime and concert screenings, panels and workshops, AMV contests, cosplay events (Masquerade, Cosplay Chess, etc.), video games stations, and more.
History
Naru2U was founded by the owner of Naru's Sound and Lighting, Michael "Naru" Zwicker,[3] after the announcement that the Ottawa area convention AC-Cubed[4] was taking a one-year break. Naru's Sound and Lighting, having provided a large portion of AV equipment to AC-Cubed, was contacted by numerous interested parties proposing for a convention to fill the void during AC-Cubed's one year hiatus. With the successful first year of N2U and the subsequent announcement that AC-Cubed would not be returning to the Ottawa area convention scene, N2U has grown from a one-time convention to a permanent yearly fixture in Ottawa.
2009 was their first year running 3 days, with the addition of Friday as the extra day. It was also their only edition held in October, with the rest always held in November.
Naming
The terms "Naru2U", "Naru 2 U" and "N2U" can be used interchangeably and all refer to the same convention. Naru is N2U's con chair, and also the namesake and owner of the Naru's Sound and Lighting company.
Event history
| Dates | Location | Attendance | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 15–16, 2008 | Travelodge Ottawa Hotel & Conference Centre Ottawa, Ontario |
600 | Spike Spencer, Stephanie Beard.[5] |
| October 9–11, 2009 | Travelodge Ottawa Hotel & Conference Centre Ottawa, Ontario |
1,025 | The 404s, Stephanie Beard.[6] |
| November 12–14, 2010 | Travelodge Ottawa Hotel & Conference Centre Ottawa, Ontario |
680 | Barbara Goodson, Spike Spencer, Oto-Wa Taiko Drummers, The 404s.[7] |
| November 18–20, 2011 | Travelodge Ottawa Hotel & Conference Centre Ottawa, Ontario |
705 | The 404s (Improv Comedy Group), Randy Belaire (Novelist), Kerri Elizabeth Gerow (Toy Artist), Hoshi*Furu (Band)[8] |
| November 16–18, 2012 | Travelodge Ottawa Hotel & Conference Centre Ottawa, Ontario |
780 | Erin Fitzgerald, Twinfools and Nova of Fighting Dreamers Productions, Elf Pony, Hoshi*Furu, DJ Midli, Vitaly S Alexius |
| November 1–3, 2013 | Travelodge Ottawa Hotel & Conference Centre Ottawa, Ontario |
References
- ↑ "Naru2U Toys on Fire". ToysOnFire. Retrieved February 18, 2010.
- ↑ "Narus Sound and Lighting Past works". Naru's sound and lighting. Retrieved February 18, 2010.
- ↑ Staff & Volunteers list
- ↑ AC3, or ACCC, the Anime Convention in the Capital of Canada
- ↑ "Naru2U 2008 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved February 18, 2010.
- ↑ "Naru2U 2009 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved September 16, 2010.
- ↑ "Naru2U 2010 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved September 16, 2010.
- ↑ "Naru2U 2011 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved November 6, 2011.
External links
Official websites:
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