QC Anime-zing! is an annual three-day festival celebrating Japanese anime, and all related fandoms, communities, and arts. We support the gathering of hundreds of fans coming together to celebrate their mutual interest in anime and related media by organizing autograph sessions, panels, workshops, concerts, social events, game tournaments, anime screenings, and more. Anime-zing! is the best way to have a ton of fun with a ton of other people who enjoy anime.
We also exist outside of the convention weekend to organize anime screenings, social cosplay events, and to coordinate with other groups in the community to build a vibrant fandom in the area. We're always also welcoming new staff. The annual convention is held somewhere in the Quad Cities (right on the border of Iowa and Illinois along Interstate 80), bringing together well over 500 fans each year. We also work on other conventions, which include Anime-SPARK! in Cedar Rapids, Iowa around Valentine's Day, and Anime-ZAP! in Peoria, Illinois in January. Each convention is especially unique, with an excellent variety of events, guests, and activities at each one. We hope to give fans the best possible convention experience.
| Convention | Year | ~Uniques | ~Turnstile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anime-zing! | 2010 | 460 people | 950 |
| Anime-zing! | 2011 | 590 people | 1000 |
| Convention | Year | ~Uniques | ~Turnstile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anime-ZAP! | 2010 | 160 people | 250 |
| Anime-ZAP! | 2011 | 550 people | 960 |
| Anime-ZAP! | 2012 | 680 people | 1150 |
| Convention | Year | ~Uniques | ~Turnstile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anime-SPARK! | 2011 | 360 people | 560 |
| Anime-SPARK! | 2012 | 400 people | 700 |
This year's convention will be at the Clarion in Davenport, Iowa.
Anime-zing!
5202 North Brady Street
Davenport, IA 52806
If you need to contact the convention, the absolute best way is to use our email contact form. For simple questions, we often reply the same day. For detailed questions, we may take 7-10 days to get back to you as we try to find the right answer.