Anime Midwest Explained
Anime Midwest is an annual three-day anime convention held during July at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare and Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. The convention is held in the same location as Anime Central.[3]
Programming
The convention typically offers anime screenings, artist room, concerts, cosplay masquerade contest, date auction, dealers room, fan panels, formal dance, guest autographs, karaoke, Maid Cafe, rave dances, tabletop gaming, video game tournaments, and workshops.[4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] The convention hosts a free ConSweet with free ramen noodles, rice, oatmeal, and soda for attendees.[10] [11]
History
Anime Midwest moved to the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont, Illinois, for 2013.[12] The convention in 2015 had long registration line waits.[13] Guests Deadlift Lolita, FEMM, Fuki, and Zwei could not attend Anime Midwest in 2019 due to visa issues.[14] Anime Midwest 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[15] [16] In 2021 the convention required masks, and had a reduced ConSweet due to the convention having a short amount of organization time.[17]
Event history
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Collaborations
In 2012 Anime Midwest sponsored a cosplay prom.[18]
Controversies
Ryan Kopf, the organizer behind Anime Midwest and several other conventions, was banned from Anime Milwaukee during the 2018 convention due to a sexual assault allegation involving the Milwaukee Police Department. Kopf was at the convention as part of Anime Midwest and denies the allegations.[19]
External links
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Notes and References
- Web site: ANIME FANS HEAD TO ROSEMONT FOR MIDWEST CONVENTION (TV) . . https://web.archive.org/web/20140714133018/http://abc7chicago.com/entertainment/anime-fans-head-to-rosemont-for-midwest-convention/158944/ . 2014-07-14 . live .
- News: Anime Midwest Adds Japanese Lolita Brand Baby, The Stars Shine Bright. 3 August 2015. Anime News Network. November 12, 2014.
- News: The Filipino American Community Builder. A Tale of Two Conventions. Hortillo. Yvonne.
- Web site: Anime News Network. Anime Midwest to Host Excel Saga's Shinichi Watanabe. 11 October 2023 .
- Web site: Anime News Network. Anime Midwest Presents Steam Powered Giraffe in 2013. 11 October 2023 .
- Web site: Patch. PHOTOS: Best Dressed at Anime Midwest. Steve Jurkovic. 9 July 2012 .
- Web site: Anime Midwest in Rosemont home to the fantastical . 6 July 2014 . Daily Herald . https://web.archive.org/web/20140708112740/http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20140706/entlife/140709160/ . 2014-07-08 . live .
- Web site: Daily Herald. Face Time Police, Villains play Anime Midwest. 6 July 2016 .
- News: Whitlock . Katelyn . Anime Midwest Returns To Rosemont In July . 18 July 2023 . Journal & Topics Media Group . 30 June 2023.
- Web site: Chicago Tribune . 15 things to do with your kids this week: July 2–8 . July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140706032328/http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/parenting/events/chi-15-family-activities-this-week-070214,0,382712.photogallery?index=chi-15-family-activities-this-week-070214-001 . 2014-07-06 . live . 2014-07-08 .
- News: Cousin. Jessi. Cousin Jessi and Team Gregula strike again at Anime Midwest 2015. 3 August 2015. ChicagoNow. August 8, 1015. 9 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150809014238/http://www.chicagonow.com/count-gregulas-crypt/2015/08/cousin-jessi-and-team-gregula-strike-again-at-anime-midwest-2015/. dead.
- Web site: Anime News Network . Anime Midwest 2013 Comes To Hyatt Regency O'Hare . 2013-06-02.
- News: Faits. Lauren. Anime Midwest 2015 RECAP: I will never learn. 3 August 2015. Geek Girl Chicago - Chicago Now. July 10, 2015. 20 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150720174235/http://www.chicagonow.com/geek-girl-chicago/2015/07/anime-midwest-2015-recap/#image/1. dead.
- News: Anime Midwest Convention's Musical Guests Unable to Perform After Visa Issues . 17 July 2019 . Anime News Network . July 9, 2019 . en.
- News: Our response to COVID-19 . 31 May 2020 . AnimeCon.org.
- Web site: Anime Midwest 2020 Information . AnimeCons.com . May 31, 2020.
- News: Sergazina . Amina . Anime Midwest returns as cosplayers and vendors reconnect with the anime community in-person . 12 August 2021 . The Columbia Chronicle . 7 July 2021.
- News: This GEEKend: Anime Midwest, Nerdologues, and Cosplay for Charity . Lauren "Troppy" . ChicagoNow . Chicago Tribune . Chicago, IL . 2012-07-06 . 12:20pm CST . 2012-01-11 . 2012-08-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120805060018/http://www.chicagonow.com/geek-girl-chicago/2012/07/this-geekend-anime-midwest-nerdologues-and-cosplay-for-charity . dead .
- News: Convention Runner Ryan Kopf Banned from Anime Milwaukee Following Alleged Sexual Assault . 12 July 2019 . Anime News Network . June 26, 2019 . en.