Izumicon
| Izumicon | |
|---|---|
| Status | Defunct |
| Genre | Anime, Gaming, Japanese popular culture[1] |
| Venue | Cox Convention Center |
| Location(s) | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Coordinates | 35°27′55″N 97°30′52″W / 35.46528°N 97.51444°W |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 2007 |
| Most recent | 2017 |
| Attendance | 1,026 total in 2008[2] |
| Organized by | Ladder Entertainment LLC[3] |
Izumicon was an annual three-day anime convention held during January at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Programming
The convention typically offered an artist's alley, dealers room, formal masquerade ball, gaming tournaments, maid cafe, rave, and video game room.[4][5][6]
History
Marlon Stodghill was one of the conventions founders.[4][7] During later legal action, Monica Rial accused fellow voice actor Vic Mignogna of inappropriate behavior that occurred at the 2007 convention.[8][9] Snow/ice occurred during the first day of the 2017 convention and it severely affected attendance.[6][10] Prior to the planned 2018 convention, Izumicon was sold by Dyad LLC to Ladder Entertainment LLC and changed venues to the Reed Conference Center.[10][11][12] Several guests cancelled prior to the convention, with Izumicon officially cancelling the event in mid-August due to various issues.[3][11] Those issues included most of the director level staff resigning and the convention having significant financial issues.[10]
Event history
| Dates | Location | Atten. | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2-4, 2007 | Biltmore Hotel Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | 1,012 | Greg Ayres, Chris Cason, Leah Clark, Colleen Clinkenbeard, Heather Martin, Jason Martin, Vic Mignogna, Brina Palencia, Monica Rial, Christopher Sabat, and David L. Williams.[13] |
| November 21-23, 2008 | Sheraton Midwest City at the Reed Conference Center Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | 1,026 | Laura Bailey, Emily DeJesus, Robert DeJesus, Monica Rial, Rikki Simons, David L. Williams, Travis Willingham, and Tavisha Wolfgarth-Simons.[2] |
| November 13-15, 2009 | The Reed Center Midwest City, Oklahoma | Vic Mignogna, Trina Nishimura, Brina Palencia, and David L. Williams.[14] | |
| November 12-14, 2010 | The Reed Center Midwest City, Oklahoma | Troy Baker, Todd Haberkorn, Samantha Inoue-Harte, Jamie Marchi, Trina Nishimura, SHEawase, and David L. Williams.[15] | |
| November 11-13, 2011 | The Reed Center Midwest City, Oklahoma | Christine Auten, Samantha Inoue-Harte, Vic Mignogna, Doug Smith, and David L. Williams.[16] | |
| November 9-11, 2012 | Sheraton Midwest City Hotel at the Reed Conference Center Midwest City, Oklahoma | Johnny Yong Bosch, Eyeshine, Lisa Ortiz, and Doug Smith.[17] | |
| November 1-3, 2013 | Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Johnny Yong Bosch, Eyeshine, Moon Stream, Bryce Papenbrook, Persica, Stephanie Sheh, and Michael Sinterniklaas.[18] | |
| October 31 - November 2, 2014 | Cox Convention Center Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Dante Basco, Quinton Flynn, Christopher Sabat, and Janet Varney.[19] | |
| October 30 - November 1, 2015 | Cox Convention Center Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Johnny Yong Bosch, Leah Clark, Eyeshine, Sandy Fox, heidi., Richard Horvitz, Samantha Inoue-Harte, Lex Lang, Rachael Messer, Hatsune Miku, Tyson Rinehart, Jad Saxton, David Vincent, and Vitamin H Productions.[20] | |
| January 6-8, 2017 | Cox Convention Center Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Caitlin Glass, Jennifer Hale, Joe Inoue, Kazha, Erica Mendez, Rob Paulsen, and Sarah Anne Williams.[21] |
See also
References
- ^ "Izumicon in OKC". The Oklahoman. January 9, 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Izumicon 2008 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
- ^ a b "Local anime convention cancelled citing 'logistical difficulties,' fan, vendor refunds unclear". KFOR. 20 August 2018. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ a b Soto, Daniel (30 October 2015). "Izumicon in OKC". KOKH. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ "Anime enthusiasts nationwide will gather in Midwest City for Izumicon". Oklahoma Gazette. November 12, 2009. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ a b Oliver, Henry (January 5, 2017). "Izumicon: An introvert's first taste of belonging". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (August 10, 2020). "Kawaii Kon Co-Founder, AWA LLC Chairman Marlon Stodghill Passes Away". Anime News Network. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ Loveridge, Lynzee (7 April 2025). "Mignogna Deposition: The Funimation Investigation". Anime News Network. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ Loveridge, Lynzee (July 29, 2019). "Mignogna Deposition: Vic Mignogna Admits to Pulling Monica Rial's Hair, Denies Kissing Her". Anime News Network. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ a b c Kennedy, Red Bard (13 October 2023). "Izumicon 2018: The Worst Con that Never Happened". YouTube. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ a b Delahanty, Patrick (August 14, 2018). "Izumicon Looks Like It's Cancelled...But They Haven't Said So". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ "Izumicon 2018 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
- ^ "Izumicon 2007 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
- ^ "Izumicon 2009 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
- ^ "Izumicon 2010 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
- ^ "Izumicon 2011 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
- ^ "Izumicon 2012 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
- ^ "Izumicon 2013 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
- ^ "Izumicon 2014 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
- ^ "Izumicon 2015 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
- ^ "Izumicon 2017 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved April 7, 2025.