QC Anime-zing!
| QC Anime-zing! | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Venue | Clarion Hotel Conference Center |
| Location(s) | Davenport, Iowa |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 2010 |
| Website | |
| http://www.qcanimezing.com/ | |
QC Anime-zing! is an anime convention organized in the Quad Cities.[1] The convention offers anime screenings, video games, a dealers room, guest panels, fan panels, cosplay competitions, and many other events typical of an anime convention.[2] It was first held at The Lodge Hotel in Bettendorf, IA from June 18–20, 2010.[3][4][5] Guests for the 2010 convention were Johnny Yong Bosch, Robert Axelrod, Spike Spencer, Eyeshine, and The Man Power.[6][7] The 2011 convention will be held June 17–19, 2011 at The RiverCenter in Davenport, Iowa.[8]
Programming
QC Anime-zing! runs for three days, including events happening throughout the weekend.[2]
- Anime Screenings - The convention will be showing anime series in screening rooms.
- Artist's Alley - Artists have the opportunity to sell or display their artwork.
- ConSuite - A hospitality suite with free rice, ramen, and other snack foods.
- Cosplay Contest - Visitors can compete to see who's costume is the best.
- Dealer's Room - Outside vendors sell their products, including mostly video game or anime-related goods and Japanese snack food.
- Guests of Honor - Voice actors and musicians will be appearing and performing, giving autographs and interacting with fans.
- Rave - An official dance that will last late into Saturday night.
- Video Games - There will be video games and tournaments organized throughout the weekend.
History
Event history
| Dates | Location | Atten. | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 18–20, 2010[3] | The Lodge Hotel and Conference Center Bettendorf, Iowa | Robert Axelrod, Johnny Yong Bosch, Eyeshine, The Man Power, and Spike Spencer.[9] | |
| June 17–19, 2011[10] | RiverCenter Davenport, Iowa | Robert Axelrod, John Bivens, Johnny Yong Bosch, Daniel Coglan, Jillian Coglan, Eyeshine, Russell Lissau, Trevor A. Mueller, and Spike Spencer.[11] | |
| June 1–3, 2012 | Clarion Hotel Conference Center Davenport, Iowa | Robert Axelrod, John Bivens, Johnny Yong Bosch, Alan Evans, Eyeshine, Trevor A. Mueller, Sonny Strait, V is for Villains, and Cristina Vee.[12] | |
| May 3–5, 2013 | Clarion Hotel Conference Center Davenport, Iowa | Dr. Awkward, Greg Ayres, Martin Billany, Daniel Coglan, Jillian Coglan, Quinton Flynn, and Sonny Strait.[13] | |
| July 11-13, 2014[14] | The RiverCenter Davenport, Iowa | Aegis Academy of Swordsmanship, Greg Ayres, D.C. Douglas, The Eric Stuart Band, Caitlin Glass, Chris Patton, and Eric Stuart.[16] |
Anime-Zap!
QC Anime-zing! is particularly known for organizing an 'instant' anime convention after a small nearby convention, Pokettokon, had been cancelled less than a week prior to the convention weekend.[17] The instant event gathered 160 attendees with less than 72 hours of planning.[18]
Event history
| Dates | Location | Atten. | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 16–17, 2010[19] | Hampton Inn Peoria-East At The River Boat Crossing East Peoria, Illinois | 160[20] | |
| January 15–16, 2011[21][22][23] | Holiday Inn City Centre Peoria, Illinois | ||
| January 7–8, 2012 | Four Points by Sheraton Peoria Downtown Peoria, Illinois | Daniel Coglan and Jillian Coglan.[24] | |
| January 4–6, 2013 | Four Points by Sheraton Peoria Downtown Peoria, Illinois | Cascade Nightmare, Daniel Coglan, Jillian Coglan, and V is for Villains.[25] | |
| January 3–5, 2014 | Embassy Suites East Peoria - Hotel & Riverfront Conference Center East Peoria, Illinois | Airship O'Reilly, The Asterplace, The Audio Pool, Greg Ayres, The Black Roses, Daniel Coglan, Jillian Coglan, Chuck Huber, John Swasey, and V is for Villains.[26] |
Anime-Spark!
QC Anime-zing! recently announced another second anime convention, Anime-SPARK!, to be held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Valentine's Day weekend.[27]
Event history
| Dates | Location | Atten. | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 10–14, 2011 | Clarion Hotel & Convention Center Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Daniel Coglan, Jillian Coglan, Quinton Flynn, and Chris Rager.[28] | |
| February 16–19, 2012 | Clarion Hotel & Convention Center Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Aegis Academy of Swordsmanship, Quinton Flynn, Chris Rager, and Greg Wicker.[29] |
References
- ↑ Jonathan Turner. "First Q-C Anime Festival Coming in June". Quad-Cities Online.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Events". QC Anime-zing!.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "For fans, anime is more than art". Rock Island Dispatch-Argus.
- ↑ "QC Anime-zing! Adds Voice Actress Carrie Savage and Musicians The Man Power". Anime News Network.
- ↑ "QC Anime-zing! announces at-con registration rates". AnimeCons.com. May 25, 2010.
- ↑ Burke, David (June 13, 2010). "Invasion of the anime". QC Times (Lee).
- ↑ "QC Anime-zing! 2010". UpcomingCons.com.
- ↑ "QC Anime-zing! Announces 2011 Dates & Location". AnimeNewsNetwork.com.
- ↑ "QC Anime-zing! 2010 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-05-03.
- ↑ "The Quad: Your going-out guide to the Quad-Cities" (NewsPaper). Davenport, Iowa: Lee Publishing, Quad Cities Times. 2011-06-08. Retrieved 2011-06-15.
- ↑ "QC Anime-zing! 2011 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-05-03.
- ↑ "QC Anime-zing! 2012 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-05-03.
- ↑ "Anime-zing! 2013 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-05-03.
- ↑ "Comic book, anime fans gather this weekend". Quad Cities Times. Archived from the original on 2014-07-15.
- ↑ "Anime-zing event flashes into RiverCenter". Quad Cities Times. Archived from the original on 2014-07-15.
- ↑ "Anime-zing! 2014 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2014-02-09.
- ↑ "News of the Day 1/18/2010". Fan To Pro.
- ↑ "First Instant Anime Convention Reports Higher than Expected Attendance". Anime News Network.
- ↑ "Hundreds of anime fans descending on East Peoria". East Peoria Times Courier. 2010-01-15.
- ↑ "Anime-Zap! 2010 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-05-04.
- ↑ "Anime-Zap! 2011 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-05-04.
- ↑ Tyler Maritote (2011-01-15). "Anime fans get in character during Peoria conference" (NewsPaper). Peoria, Illinois: Journal Star. Retrieved 2011-01-17.
- ↑ "ANIME-ZAP comes to Peoria". NewsCenter. 2011-01-15. Retrieved 2011-01-17.
- ↑ "Anime-Zap! 2012 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-05-04.
- ↑ "Anime-Zap! 2013 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-05-04.
- ↑ "Anime-Zap! 2014 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2014-02-09.
- ↑ "MaiOtaku & QC Anime-zing! Announce Anime-SPARK!". GeekCal.
- ↑ "Anime-Spark! 2011 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-05-04.
- ↑ "Anime-Spark! 2012 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2013-05-04.
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