QC Anime-zing!

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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, 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][15] The RiverCenter
Davenport, Iowa		 D.C. Douglas, The Eric Stuart Band, Caitlin Glass, Eric Stuart, and V is for Villains.[16]
July 17-19, 2015 The RiverCenter
Davenport, Iowa		 D.C. Douglas, Anna Ito, John Stocker, and Greg Wicker.[17]

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.[18] The instant event gathered 160 attendees with less than 72 hours of planning.[19]

Event history

Dates Location Atten. Guests
January 16–17, 2010[20] Hampton Inn Peoria-East At The River Boat Crossing
East Peoria, Illinois		 160[21]
January 15–16, 2011[22][23][24] Holiday Inn City Centre
Peoria, Illinois
January 7–8, 2012 Four Points by Sheraton Peoria Downtown
Peoria, Illinois		 Daniel Coglan and Jillian Coglan.[25]
January 4–6, 2013 Four Points by Sheraton Peoria Downtown
Peoria, Illinois		 Cascade Nightmare, Daniel Coglan, Jillian Coglan, and V is for Villains.[26]
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.[27]
January 2-4, 2015 Embassy Suites East Peoria Hotel &
Riverfront Conference Center
East Peoria, Illinois		 D.C. Douglas and Greg Wicker.[28]

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.[29]

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.[30]
February 16–19, 2012 Clarion Hotel & Convention Center
Cedar Rapids, Iowa		 Aegis Academy of Swordsmanship, Quinton Flynn, Chris Rager, and Greg Wicker.[31]

References

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