AzeCON
Anime convention in Azerbaijan
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Azerbaijani Anime Convention, (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Anime Konvensiyası), or simply AzeCON, was an annual anime convention held in Azerbaijan. It was the first and only anime convention in Azerbaijan.[1] The main goal of the convention was 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 | |
|---|---|
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 |
The convention was intended to be held twice a year, in summer and winter, but at the end, it became annual. Anime conventional entertainments included: karaoke, just dance, treasure hunting, stage show, Japanese anime café, video games, animanga-themed stands, cosplay competition, and photo sessions.[1] A cosplay contest was held in two nominations, individual and team.[2] The mascot of the convention was a female anime character called "Ayna".[3]
Conventions held
| Name | Date | Location | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | [citation needed] |
| AzeCON 8 | 19 April 2020 |
