Animazement
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Raleigh's premier anime convention! Celebrating the world of Japanese culture through anime, manga, music, and more! www.animazement.com
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...
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.
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!
Starting soon at 11:30, join biwa player Hakusui Ogiyama as she performs very famous Japanese stories about "Genji," the hero of the world's first novel
May 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Starting soon at 11:30, join biwa player Hakusui Ogiyama as she performs very famous Japanese stories about "Genji," the hero of the world's first novel
Here's a sneak peek of some of the items that will be at our Charity Auction today @ 4pm. Come bid on Digimon Adventure T-shirts and Desk mouse pads signed by Hirokai Hirata, Ryusei Nakao, Chika Sakamoto and Chie Koujiro. The auction winner's name will also be added to the items by one of the guests
May 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Here's a sneak peek of some of the items that will be at our Charity Auction today @ 4pm. Come bid on Digimon Adventure T-shirts and Desk mouse pads signed by Hirokai Hirata, Ryusei Nakao, Chika Sakamoto and Chie Koujiro. The auction winner's name will also be added to the items by one of the guests
No more need to wait in line. The Dealers' Room and Artists Alley are now open!
May 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
No more need to wait in line. The Dealers' Room and Artists Alley are now open!
Did you miss the Rakugo show yesterday? Well you're in luck! Someta Hayashiya will be performing again this morning at 11am, and Sunday at 11:30am. You don't want to miss the chance to catch this unique brand of Japanese comedy!
May 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Did you miss the Rakugo show yesterday? Well you're in luck! Someta Hayashiya will be performing again this morning at 11am, and Sunday at 11:30am. You don't want to miss the chance to catch this unique brand of Japanese comedy!
The Dealers' Room opens soon! While you're there, be sure to stop by the AZ merch table and get your hands on this year's t-shirts!
May 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The Dealers' Room opens soon! While you're there, be sure to stop by the AZ merch table and get your hands on this year's t-shirts!
Still haven't made dinner plans for tonight? In collaboration with Animazement, O-Ku Raleigh is thrilled to invite you to an exclusive guided dining experience that brings a taste of Japan to downtown Raleigh. Learn more at: www.animazement.com/local-events/
May 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Still haven't made dinner plans for tonight? In collaboration with Animazement, O-Ku Raleigh is thrilled to invite you to an exclusive guided dining experience that brings a taste of Japan to downtown Raleigh. Learn more at: www.animazement.com/local-events/
Our stamp game is back! Collect all 12 stamps scattered throughout the convention, then bring your completed conbook to the AZ Dealers' Room table. You'll receive a free button (while supplies last).
May 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Our stamp game is back! Collect all 12 stamps scattered throughout the convention, then bring your completed conbook to the AZ Dealers' Room table. You'll receive a free button (while supplies last).
Immerse yourself in the art and education of sushi and sake. O-Ku Raleigh is thrilled to invite you to an exclusive guided dining experience that brings a taste of Japan to downtown Raleigh.
Learn more and find out how to make your reservations here: www.animazement.com/local-events/
Learn more and find out how to make your reservations here: www.animazement.com/local-events/
May 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Immerse yourself in the art and education of sushi and sake. O-Ku Raleigh is thrilled to invite you to an exclusive guided dining experience that brings a taste of Japan to downtown Raleigh.
Learn more and find out how to make your reservations here: www.animazement.com/local-events/
Learn more and find out how to make your reservations here: www.animazement.com/local-events/
Get ready to WERK! The playlist for this year's Lip Sync for your Cosplay is here! Practice all your best moves. It's sure to be amazing! But if you want to participate, make sure you take a look at our website for the rules. www.animazement.com/lip-sync-for...
May 20, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Get ready to WERK! The playlist for this year's Lip Sync for your Cosplay is here! Practice all your best moves. It's sure to be amazing! But if you want to participate, make sure you take a look at our website for the rules. www.animazement.com/lip-sync-for...
We are excited to announce the return of Project Cosplay! This event is sure to challenge even the most skilled cosplayer. Can you put together a cosplay from scratch in just an hour? Join Jez Roth on Saturday at 12:30pm and test your skills! www.animazement.com/project-cosp...
May 16, 2025 at 9:09 PM
We are excited to announce the return of Project Cosplay! This event is sure to challenge even the most skilled cosplayer. Can you put together a cosplay from scratch in just an hour? Join Jez Roth on Saturday at 12:30pm and test your skills! www.animazement.com/project-cosp...
Attention Photographers! There's just a few days left to submit your photos for our Toy Photo Contest! Thursday May 15th is your last day. You can find more info at the link below. We can't wait to see your amazing photos! www.animazement.com/toyphotocont...
May 12, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Attention Photographers! There's just a few days left to submit your photos for our Toy Photo Contest! Thursday May 15th is your last day. You can find more info at the link below. We can't wait to see your amazing photos! www.animazement.com/toyphotocont...
We're excited to bring you one more last minute addition to our guest list! Please join us in welcoming Ryuusei Nakao to AZ 2025! He is best known for his roles as Frieza from Dragon Ball, Caesar Clown from One Piece, Mayuri Kurotsuchi from Bleach, and many others www.animazement.com/guests/ryuus...
May 10, 2025 at 8:35 PM
We're excited to bring you one more last minute addition to our guest list! Please join us in welcoming Ryuusei Nakao to AZ 2025! He is best known for his roles as Frieza from Dragon Ball, Caesar Clown from One Piece, Mayuri Kurotsuchi from Bleach, and many others www.animazement.com/guests/ryuus...
To add to all the fun today, we've got one more surprise! We are excited to welcome back Masao Maruyama as a guest at Animazement. Mr. Maruyama founded the studios Madhouse, MAPPA, and Studio M2, and has been involved in the production of numerous fan favorite anime animazement.com/guests/masao...
May 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
To add to all the fun today, we've got one more surprise! We are excited to welcome back Masao Maruyama as a guest at Animazement. Mr. Maruyama founded the studios Madhouse, MAPPA, and Studio M2, and has been involved in the production of numerous fan favorite anime animazement.com/guests/masao...
It's here! The official 2025 schedule for Animazement!
Please keep in mind that, because we've released this schedule so early, there may be edits or changes before the convention.
You can also access Guidebook on the web! guidebook.com/g/animazemen...
Please keep in mind that, because we've released this schedule so early, there may be edits or changes before the convention.
You can also access Guidebook on the web! guidebook.com/g/animazemen...
May 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
It's here! The official 2025 schedule for Animazement!
Please keep in mind that, because we've released this schedule so early, there may be edits or changes before the convention.
You can also access Guidebook on the web! guidebook.com/g/animazemen...
Please keep in mind that, because we've released this schedule so early, there may be edits or changes before the convention.
You can also access Guidebook on the web! guidebook.com/g/animazemen...
We are pleased to welcome Kana Ishida and Jimmy Stone as guests for AZ 2025!
Kana Ishida is the illustrator & Character Designer for The Irregular at Magic High School.
Jimmy Stone is the director and mechanical designer of The Irregular at Magic High School, among various other works.
Kana Ishida is the illustrator & Character Designer for The Irregular at Magic High School.
Jimmy Stone is the director and mechanical designer of The Irregular at Magic High School, among various other works.
May 1, 2025 at 7:34 PM
We are pleased to welcome Kana Ishida and Jimmy Stone as guests for AZ 2025!
Kana Ishida is the illustrator & Character Designer for The Irregular at Magic High School.
Jimmy Stone is the director and mechanical designer of The Irregular at Magic High School, among various other works.
Kana Ishida is the illustrator & Character Designer for The Irregular at Magic High School.
Jimmy Stone is the director and mechanical designer of The Irregular at Magic High School, among various other works.
We are always excited to welcome back expert Cosplayer and Costumer Jez Roth for AZ 2025! Over the years Jez has worked in a variety of settings and in 2019 he launched the cosplay school CosplayVegas. www.animazement.com/guests/jez-r...
April 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
We are always excited to welcome back expert Cosplayer and Costumer Jez Roth for AZ 2025! Over the years Jez has worked in a variety of settings and in 2019 he launched the cosplay school CosplayVegas. www.animazement.com/guests/jez-r...
Please welcome voice actor Laura Stahl to AZ 2025! She has voiced numerous characters including Female Alear in Fire Emblem: Engage, Ray in The Promised Neverland, Barbara & Xinyan in Genshin Impact, and many more. We can't wait for her to join us here in Raleigh! www.animazement.com/guests/laura...
April 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Please welcome voice actor Laura Stahl to AZ 2025! She has voiced numerous characters including Female Alear in Fire Emblem: Engage, Ray in The Promised Neverland, Barbara & Xinyan in Genshin Impact, and many more. We can't wait for her to join us here in Raleigh! www.animazement.com/guests/laura...
Please welcome voice actor Khoi Dao to Animazement 2025! You've heard his voice in a number of roles including Albedo in Genshin Impact, Kagetsu in Fire Emblem: Engage, Kuroko in Kuroko's Basketball, and lots of others. We are excited to welcome him to Raleigh! www.animazement.com/guests/khoi-...
April 2, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Please welcome voice actor Khoi Dao to Animazement 2025! You've heard his voice in a number of roles including Albedo in Genshin Impact, Kagetsu in Fire Emblem: Engage, Kuroko in Kuroko's Basketball, and lots of others. We are excited to welcome him to Raleigh! www.animazement.com/guests/khoi-...
Please join us to welcome voice actress Sarah Williams to AZ 2025! She has lent her voice to a number of roles such as Sayaka Miki in Madoka Magica, Lisbeth in Sword Art Online, Susamaru in Demon Slayer, and many others. We are so excited for her to join us! www.animazement.com/guests/sarah...
April 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Please join us to welcome voice actress Sarah Williams to AZ 2025! She has lent her voice to a number of roles such as Sayaka Miki in Madoka Magica, Lisbeth in Sword Art Online, Susamaru in Demon Slayer, and many others. We are so excited for her to join us! www.animazement.com/guests/sarah...
Please welcome back Skip Beat Crew for AZ 2025. This double dutch unit is joining us fresh off of winning the 2025 Double Dutch Contest and IJRU World Championship! We are looking forward to seeing another great performance at Animazement! www.animazement.com/guests/skipb...
April 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Please welcome back Skip Beat Crew for AZ 2025. This double dutch unit is joining us fresh off of winning the 2025 Double Dutch Contest and IJRU World Championship! We are looking forward to seeing another great performance at Animazement! www.animazement.com/guests/skipb...
Please welcome Hiroaki Kawakami and Hitomi Uehara, who will return for AZ 2025. In the past, these two attorneys have presented panels about issues specific to life in modern Japan and we look forward to learning from them once again this year! www.animazement.com/guests/kawak...
April 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Please welcome Hiroaki Kawakami and Hitomi Uehara, who will return for AZ 2025. In the past, these two attorneys have presented panels about issues specific to life in modern Japan and we look forward to learning from them once again this year! www.animazement.com/guests/kawak...
Please welcome voice actress Christina Kelly to Animazement 2025! You've heard her voice in many roles including Mine in Akame Ga Kill, Ulti in One Piece, and Alice Nakiri in Food Wars, among many others. www.animazement.com/guests/chris...
March 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Please welcome voice actress Christina Kelly to Animazement 2025! You've heard her voice in many roles including Mine in Akame Ga Kill, Ulti in One Piece, and Alice Nakiri in Food Wars, among many others. www.animazement.com/guests/chris...