AzeCON
Azerbaijani Anime Convention, (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Anime Konvensiyası), or simply AzeCON, is an annual anime convention held in Azerbaijan. It is the first and only anime convention in Azerbaijan.[1] The main goal of the convention is to bring together all of the anime, manga/comics and modern Japanese culture fans in Azerbaijan. There were six AzeCONs held since its debut.
AzeCON | |
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Mascot of the convention, "Ayna" | |
Status | Active |
Genre | Anime convention |
Frequency | Annual |
Country | Azerbaijan |
Inaugurated | 20 June 2014 |
Most recent | AzeCON: Magicians Unite!, 6 October 2019 |
Website | azecon |
The convention was intended to be held twice a year, in summer and winter, but at the end, it became annual. Anime conventional entertainments include: karaoke, just dance, treasure hunting, stage show, Japanese anime café, video games, animanga-themed stands, cosplay competition, and photo sessions.[1] A cosplay contest is held in two nominations, individual and team.[2] The mascot of the convention is a female anime character called "Ayna".[3]
Conventions held
Name | Date | Location | Ref. |
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AzeCON 1 | 20 June 2014 | Qafqaz Baku City Hotel | [4] |
AzeCON 2 | 8 February 2015 | Baku Jazz Center | [5] |
AzeCON 3 | 23 August 2015 | ITC Plaza (Atrium Hall) | [2] |
AzeCON 4 | 7 August 2016 | ITC Plaza (Atrium Hall) | [6] |
AzeCON: Pirates of the Caspian | 16 April 2017 | Holiday Inn Baku | [7] |
AzeCON: The Galactic Journey | 15 April 2018 | Holiday Inn Baku | [8] |
AzeCON: Magicians Unite! | 6 October 2019 | Baku Sports Palace | |
AzeCON 8 | 19 April 2020 |
References
- "AzeCON: Pirates of the Caspian". City Life (in Azerbaijani). Archived from the original on 19 April 2018. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- "AzeCON 3 – Yay mövsümü!". Dialoq.az (in Azerbaijani). 22 July 2015. Archived from the original on 19 April 2018. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- "Ayna the AAC Mascot Girl !". Senseecosplay (in Turkish). 2014. Archived from the original on 19 April 2018. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- "Kardeş Ülkede Cosplay Etkinliği: AzeCon". Cosplay Türkiye (in Turkish). Archived from the original on 19 April 2018. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- "AzeCON 2 Anime Konvensiyası – Qış mövsümü". Dialoq.az (in Azerbaijani). 14 January 2015. Archived from the original on 19 April 2018. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- ""AZECON 4" FESTIVALI". Edumap.az (in Azerbaijani). 26 July 2016. Archived from the original on 19 April 2018. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- "AZECON: AZERBAIJAN COSPLAY CONVENTION / HOLIDAY INN BAKU". Friday.az (in Russian). Archived from the original on 19 April 2018. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- "AZECON: GALACTIC JOURNEY / HOLIDAY INN BAKU". Friday.az (in Russian). Archived from the original on 19 April 2018. Retrieved 19 April 2018.