Animazement
@animazement.bsky.social
Raleigh's premier anime convention! Celebrating the world of Japanese culture through anime, manga, music, and more! www.animazement.com
UPDATE: The Residence Inn link is now up and running. We're sorry again for the inconvenience.
Reservation blocks for our convention hotels are now open!
PLEASE NOTE! There will be some delay in opening reservations for the Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown as we work on correcting an issue with the reservation link. We apologize for the inconvenience. www.animazement.com/hotels/
PLEASE NOTE! There will be some delay in opening reservations for the Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown as we work on correcting an issue with the reservation link. We apologize for the inconvenience. www.animazement.com/hotels/
Hotels | Animazement
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November 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
UPDATE: The Residence Inn link is now up and running. We're sorry again for the inconvenience.
Reservation blocks for our convention hotels are now open!
PLEASE NOTE! There will be some delay in opening reservations for the Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown as we work on correcting an issue with the reservation link. We apologize for the inconvenience. www.animazement.com/hotels/
PLEASE NOTE! There will be some delay in opening reservations for the Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown as we work on correcting an issue with the reservation link. We apologize for the inconvenience. www.animazement.com/hotels/
Hotels | Animazement
www.animazement.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Reservation blocks for our convention hotels are now open!
PLEASE NOTE! There will be some delay in opening reservations for the Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown as we work on correcting an issue with the reservation link. We apologize for the inconvenience. www.animazement.com/hotels/
PLEASE NOTE! There will be some delay in opening reservations for the Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown as we work on correcting an issue with the reservation link. We apologize for the inconvenience. www.animazement.com/hotels/
Attention Vendors. Tomorrow is the last day you can apply for our 2026 Dealers' Room. Don't miss the deadline tomorrow night at 11:59pm. www.animazement.com/dealers-room/
Dealers Room | Animazement
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October 30, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Attention Vendors. Tomorrow is the last day you can apply for our 2026 Dealers' Room. Don't miss the deadline tomorrow night at 11:59pm. www.animazement.com/dealers-room/
Mark your calendars. Hotel reservation blocks will open for AZ 2026 on Tuesday, November 11th at 9am. While you wait, you can check our website for available hotels and room rates. www.animazement.com/hotels/
Hotels | Animazement
www.animazement.com
October 25, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Mark your calendars. Hotel reservation blocks will open for AZ 2026 on Tuesday, November 11th at 9am. While you wait, you can check our website for available hotels and room rates. www.animazement.com/hotels/
Attention Vendors. Applications for our 2026 Dealers' Room will open on October 1st and will remain open throughout the month of October. You can find all the info you need to apply on our page. www.animazement.com/dealers-room/
Dealers Room | Animazement
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September 22, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Attention Vendors. Applications for our 2026 Dealers' Room will open on October 1st and will remain open throughout the month of October. You can find all the info you need to apply on our page. www.animazement.com/dealers-room/
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NEW EPISODE! Another great year of Animazement has come and gone and Bill, Austin, and Tori are here to tell you all about it. Pay no mind that the convention ended almost a month and a half ago! thirdimpactanime.com/2025/07/15/t...
July 16, 2025 at 12:29 AM
NEW EPISODE! Another great year of Animazement has come and gone and Bill, Austin, and Tori are here to tell you all about it. Pay no mind that the convention ended almost a month and a half ago! thirdimpactanime.com/2025/07/15/t...
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While at @animazement.bsky.social, I spoke with the fine folks of Animator Supporters about their efforts to help new talent navigate the industry in the face of low pay and toxic working conditions.
They didn’t sugarcoat it; the industry is hostile to animators and it’s been that way for too long.
They didn’t sugarcoat it; the industry is hostile to animators and it’s been that way for too long.
Burnt-out animators, low wages, excruciating deadlines, and toxic working conditions. How is Animator Supporters continuing to push to make a better workplace in anime production?
Fighting for a Better Anime Industry - An Interview with Animator Supporters' Jun Sugawara and Genga-chan
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July 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
While at @animazement.bsky.social, I spoke with the fine folks of Animator Supporters about their efforts to help new talent navigate the industry in the face of low pay and toxic working conditions.
They didn’t sugarcoat it; the industry is hostile to animators and it’s been that way for too long.
They didn’t sugarcoat it; the industry is hostile to animators and it’s been that way for too long.
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I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to interview some amazing people for ANN, but this just might be my favorite one
While at @animazement.bsky.social, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Hiroshi Nagahama about his anime career, love of action figures, and how those passions intertwine
While at @animazement.bsky.social, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Hiroshi Nagahama about his anime career, love of action figures, and how those passions intertwine
If there's a director who embodies the childlike wonder of believing that a man can fly, look no further than Hiroshi Nagahama.
Inside the Director's Toy Box: An Interview with Hiroshi Nagahama at Animazement 2025
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July 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to interview some amazing people for ANN, but this just might be my favorite one
While at @animazement.bsky.social, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Hiroshi Nagahama about his anime career, love of action figures, and how those passions intertwine
While at @animazement.bsky.social, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Hiroshi Nagahama about his anime career, love of action figures, and how those passions intertwine
The North Carolina Symphony invites the Animazement community to attend their special event Video Games Live™: Bonus Round! Follow the link below to find out how to access the presale!
www.animazement.com/2025/06/18/p...
www.animazement.com/2025/06/18/p...
June 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The North Carolina Symphony invites the Animazement community to attend their special event Video Games Live™: Bonus Round! Follow the link below to find out how to access the presale!
www.animazement.com/2025/06/18/p...
www.animazement.com/2025/06/18/p...
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If you compare the anime industry to a historical document, Masao Maruyama has been around since ink was first put to parchment—or, in his case, paint to celluloid.
There From the Beginning: An Interview with Anime Legend Masao Maruyama at Animazement 2025
www.animenewsnetwork.com
June 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
If you compare the anime industry to a historical document, Masao Maruyama has been around since ink was first put to parchment—or, in his case, paint to celluloid.
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The One Piece and Tiger & Bunny actor spills the beans on Tiger & Bunny 2 production and a whole season worth of scripts that weren't used.
From Sanji to Kotetsu T. Kaburagi — An Interview with Hiroaki Hirata at Animazement 2025
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June 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The One Piece and Tiger & Bunny actor spills the beans on Tiger & Bunny 2 production and a whole season worth of scripts that weren't used.
Did you watch one of our contests this past weekend, but miss the announcement of the winners? Check out the list here to find out. Thank you to everyone who participated in our contests this year! You did an outstanding job! www.animazement.com/2025/05/28/2...
2025 Contest Winners | Animazement
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May 28, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Did you watch one of our contests this past weekend, but miss the announcement of the winners? Check out the list here to find out. Thank you to everyone who participated in our contests this year! You did an outstanding job! www.animazement.com/2025/05/28/2...
It's been a couple days since we were all together, and we hope everyone has had a chance to get some good rest and indulge in sharing some amazing memories. We already can't wait until next year!
This year, we were joined by 11,617 of you over the course of the weekend, and (cont.)
This year, we were joined by 11,617 of you over the course of the weekend, and (cont.)
May 27, 2025 at 10:08 PM
It's been a couple days since we were all together, and we hope everyone has had a chance to get some good rest and indulge in sharing some amazing memories. We already can't wait until next year!
This year, we were joined by 11,617 of you over the course of the weekend, and (cont.)
This year, we were joined by 11,617 of you over the course of the weekend, and (cont.)
Are you already ready for next year? Now's the time to take advantage of our post-con special! From now through June 7th, get your 2026 full weekend admission for just $50! az2026.eventbrite.com
Animazement 2026
Animazement is Raleigh’s premier Japanese animation and culture convention! Enjoy concerts, cultural and unique panels, artwork and more!
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May 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Are you already ready for next year? Now's the time to take advantage of our post-con special! From now through June 7th, get your 2026 full weekend admission for just $50! az2026.eventbrite.com
Come and join us in Ballroom AB for Closing Ceremony. Instead of good-bye, let's say: "Until next year!"
May 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Come and join us in Ballroom AB for Closing Ceremony. Instead of good-bye, let's say: "Until next year!"
Starting at 1:30 in Exhibit Hall C, don't miss our traditional Japanese concert! This concert is open to the public! If you're not an AZ badgeholder, please enter through the McDowell St entrance and proceed to Exhibit Hall C.
May 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Starting at 1:30 in Exhibit Hall C, don't miss our traditional Japanese concert! This concert is open to the public! If you're not an AZ badgeholder, please enter through the McDowell St entrance and proceed to Exhibit Hall C.
We know there's still fun to be had today, but once you've made your way safely home, please take a moment to fill out our Feedback form. Your feedback is what helps us make Animazement a success every year! Tell us what you liked and how we can do better. forms.gle/SBS2wT61rf9J...
Animazement 2025 Feedback
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May 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We know there's still fun to be had today, but once you've made your way safely home, please take a moment to fill out our Feedback form. Your feedback is what helps us make Animazement a success every year! Tell us what you liked and how we can do better. forms.gle/SBS2wT61rf9J...
It's Sunday, and you know what that means! It's Cosplay Chess time! Join us to watch our chessmasters in a battle for the ages! Who will win? Find out at 10am in Ballroom AB.
May 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
It's Sunday, and you know what that means! It's Cosplay Chess time! Join us to watch our chessmasters in a battle for the ages! Who will win? Find out at 10am in Ballroom AB.
Good morning everyone! Welcome to day 3 of Animazement!
May 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Good morning everyone! Welcome to day 3 of Animazement!
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Hey @animazement.bsky.social attendees! Get your 18+ wrist bands to join us for Awesomely Bad After Dark in just over two hours at 11pm tonight in Room 301AB. The mayhem must be unleashed!
May 25, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Hey @animazement.bsky.social attendees! Get your 18+ wrist bands to join us for Awesomely Bad After Dark in just over two hours at 11pm tonight in Room 301AB. The mayhem must be unleashed!
It's almost time! Don't miss this year's Masquerade contest! 7pm in Ballroom AB!
May 24, 2025 at 10:42 PM
It's almost time! Don't miss this year's Masquerade contest! 7pm in Ballroom AB!
Don't take the L. Be at the Masquerade tonight at 7pm!
May 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Don't take the L. Be at the Masquerade tonight at 7pm!
One Piece fans! Join Hiroaki Hirata and Ryusei Nakao for a panel all about everyone's favorite pirates, starting now in Room 301AB!
May 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
One Piece fans! Join Hiroaki Hirata and Ryusei Nakao for a panel all about everyone's favorite pirates, starting now in Room 301AB!
Three creative teams. Three models. One mystery theme. One hour to create a full cosplay to hit the runway. One champion team with free badges to Animazement. Who will emerge victorious? Project: Cosplay starts in just half an hour! Join us in room 304 at 12:30pm and see what happens!
May 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Three creative teams. Three models. One mystery theme. One hour to create a full cosplay to hit the runway. One champion team with free badges to Animazement. Who will emerge victorious? Project: Cosplay starts in just half an hour! Join us in room 304 at 12:30pm and see what happens!
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May 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM