QC Anime-zing! facts for kids
Quick facts for kids QC Anime-zing! |
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| 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. 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. It was first held at The Lodge Hotel in Bettendorf, IA from June 18–20, 2010. Guests for the 2010 convention were Johnny Yong Bosch, Robert Axelrod, Spike Spencer, Eyeshine, and The Man Power. The 2011 convention will be held June 17–19, 2011 at The RiverCenter in Davenport, Iowa.
Programming
QC Anime-zing! runs for three days, including events happening throughout the weekend.
- 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 |
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| June 18–20, 2010 | The Lodge Hotel and Conference Center Bettendorf, Iowa |
Robert Axelrod, Johnny Yong Bosch, Eyeshine, The Man Power, and Spike Spencer. | |
| June 17–19, 2011 | RiverCenter Davenport, Iowa |
Robert Axelrod, John Bivens, Johnny Yong Bosch, Daniel Coglan, Jillian Coglan, Eyeshine, Russell Lissau, Trevor A. Mueller, and Spike Spencer. | |
| June 1–3, 2012 | Clarion Hotel Conference Center Davenport, Iowa |
Robert Axelrod, John Bivens, Johnny Yong Bosch, Alan Evans, Eyeshine, Sonny Strait, V is for Villains, and Cristina Vee. | |
| 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. | |
| July 11–13, 2014 | The RiverCenter Davenport, Iowa |
D.C. Douglas, The Eric Stuart Band, Caitlin Glass, Eric Stuart, and V is for Villains. | |
| July 17–19, 2015 | The RiverCenter Davenport, Iowa |
D.C. Douglas, Anna Ito, John Stocker, and Greg Wicker. |
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. The instant event gathered 160 attendees with less than 72 hours of planning.
Event history
| Dates | Location | Atten. | Guests |
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| January 16–17, 2010 | Hampton Inn Peoria-East At The River Boat Crossing East Peoria, Illinois |
160 | |
| January 15–16, 2011 | Holiday Inn City Centre Peoria, Illinois |
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| January 7–8, 2012 | Four Points by Sheraton Peoria Downtown Peoria, Illinois |
Daniel Coglan and Jillian Coglan. | |
| January 4–6, 2013 | Four Points by Sheraton Peoria Downtown Peoria, Illinois |
Cascade Nightmare, Daniel Coglan, Jillian Coglan, and V is for Villains. | |
| 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. | |
| January 2–4, 2015 | Embassy Suites East Peoria Hotel & Riverfront Conference Center East Peoria, Illinois |
D.C. Douglas and Greg Wicker. |
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.
Event history
| Dates | Location | Atten. | Guests |
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| February 10–14, 2011 | Clarion Hotel & Convention Center Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
Daniel Coglan, Jillian Coglan, Quinton Flynn, and Chris Rager. | |
| February 16–19, 2012 | Clarion Hotel & Convention Center Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
Aegis Academy of Swordsmanship, Quinton Flynn, Chris Rager, and Greg Wicker. |
