Aniwave Explained

Aniwave
Status:	Defunct
Genre:	Anime, Manga, Japanese culture^[1] ^[2]
Venue:	Wilmington Convention Center
Location:	Wilmington, North Carolina
Country:	United States
First:	2007
Last:	2015

Aniwave was an annual one day anime convention held during December at the Wilmington Convention Center in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Programming

The convention typically offered a costume contest, demonstrations, panels, vendors, and workshops.^{[1] [3]}

History

Aniwave was founded in 2007 by artist Michal Wisniowski as a free film festival held at the Cameron Art Museum and Jengo’s Playhouse.^[1] The convention moved to a larger venue in 2010, the Wilmington Convention Center, and had new leadership due to Michal Wisniowski moving away.^[1]

Event history

Dates	Location	Atten.	Guests

Film Festivals

Dates	Location	Attend.	Films/guests

References

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Aniwave festival of anime, manga, Japanese culture grows in new home. Star News Online. Cece Nunn. November 16, 2010. 15 April 2016.
2. News: Anime fans assemble in downtown Wilmington. 15 April 2016. WECT. December 4, 2011.
3. Web site: There's a reason to get all dressed up at Aniwave convention. Star News Online. Caitlin Dineen. December 8, 2013. April 10, 2016.