Aniwave facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Aniwave |
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| Status | Defunct |
| Genre | Anime, Manga, Japanese culture |
| Venue | Wilmington Convention Center |
| Location(s) | Wilmington, North Carolina |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 2007 |
| Most recent | 2015 |
| Website | http://www.aniwaveinc.org/ |
Aniwave was a fun event that happened every year in Wilmington, North Carolina. It was a special one-day convention where fans of Anime and Manga could get together. It also celebrated Japanese culture! Aniwave usually took place in December at the Wilmington Convention Center. It started in 2007 and the last one was in 2015.
What Happened at Aniwave?
Aniwave was packed with exciting activities for everyone! Here are some of the cool things you could do:
- Costume Contest: Many people dressed up as their favorite anime or manga characters. This is called Cosplay. The contest was a chance to show off amazing costumes and creativity.
- Demonstrations: You could watch artists or performers show off their skills. This might include drawing, martial arts, or other Japanese cultural arts.
- Panels: These were like mini-talks or discussions. Experts or special guests would talk about different topics related to anime, manga, or Japanese culture. You could even ask questions!
- Vendors: There were many booths where you could buy cool stuff! This included manga, anime DVDs, figures, art, and other unique items.
- Workshops: These were hands-on sessions where you could learn something new. Maybe how to draw manga, make a prop, or learn some Japanese phrases.
The Story of Aniwave
Aniwave began in 2007. It was first started by an artist named Michal Wisniowski. Back then, it was a free film festival! It took place at the Cameron Art Museum and Jengo's Playhouse.
In 2010, Aniwave grew bigger and moved to a new home. This new home was the Wilmington Convention Center. At this time, Michal Wisniowski moved away. New leaders took over to keep the convention going strong.
Aniwave's Main Events
Aniwave held its main convention events every December at the Wilmington Convention Center.
- 2010: The first main convention was on November 20, 2010. About 400 people attended!
- 2011: The convention on December 4, 2011, featured many guests. These included voice actors and artists.
- 2012: Aniwave continued on December 2, 2012.
- 2013: On December 8, 2013, famous voice actors like Mary Elizabeth McGlynn were guests.
- 2014: Caitlin Glass, another well-known voice actor, was a guest on December 7, 2014.
- 2015: The last Aniwave main convention was on December 6, 2015. Katelyn Barr was a guest.
Early Film Festivals
Before it became a big convention, Aniwave started as a film festival.
- 2009: One of these early festivals happened on October 24–25, 2009. It was held at the Cameron Art Museum and The Soapbox. Around 150 people attended this film event.
