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When was the last Anime North?

May 24, 2019Anime NorthMost recentMay 24, 2019Next eventJuly 15, 2022Attendance34,590 in 2018Filing statusNon-profit7 more rows

What time does Anime North Open?

Registration Hours and LocationHoursThursday (PreReg Pickup Only)5pm - 9PMFriday3PM - 9PMSaturday9AM - 7PMSunday9:30AM - 3PM

Where was the anime North 2009?

Anime North 2009 attendees outside the Toronto Congress Centre, some in cosplay. Anime North was founded by Toronto anime fan Donald Simmons in 1997 as a one-day mini-convention with approximately 700 attendees. The original venue was the Michener Institute in downtown Toronto.

Who is the mascot of Anime North?

Mascot. Hoppouno Momiji, a fictional redhead with a taste for both anime and anything Canadian serves as Anime North's dominant mascot. Momiji's many manifestations are used on all AN clothing, badges, and other wearables. She was originally created for the convention by the Japanese artist Hyi-San.

Where is the anime convention held?

Anime North ( AN) is a non-profit, fan-run anime convention, held every year in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its major attractions, activities and events include a Masquerade, a Dealers Room, an Artists Alley, Guest of Honor presentations, Gaming (Video and RPG), Panel Discussions, Video Presentations, Contests, and Dances.

Getting to the Convention

It is strongly recomended that attendees arriving by car enter the congress centre from the North parking entrance from Martin Grove Rd to reduce congestion at the front congress centre entrance. Due to high pedestrian traffic the at the South (Front) Entrance, there may be increased traffic delays when entering from this direction.

Shuttle Bus

Anime North is happy to offer complimentary full wheelchair accessible shuttle transfer between the Toronto Congress Center (TCC) and our event hotels to all badge holders. Typical wait time is 30 minutes which may increase at peak times. All buses are on a loop and will stop at each designated stop to pick up and drop off without any wait time.

Anime North TTC Weekend Pass

A 3-day pass for unlimited travel on the TTC (buses and subways) for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is available for pre-purchase from the convention for $25 (see registration page).

Hotels

Do you think hotel bookings (discounted) will be available for next year? I looked up AN weekend at the Delta out of curiosity and it said no rooms.

Tickets still available?

Since everyone is keeping the tickets they bought from last year I'm assuming its all sold out. Any resale sites?

What was your gateway anime?

Which show did you watch and thought... I need more of this! How did it set the standard for your anime tastes, do you still enjoy that series?

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Previous badges

Hey folks I'm doing a history project and I'm wondering if anyone would be willing to donate their badges from past conventions. I need 2002 to the present. Please let me know what you can do.

Where does the word "anime" come from?

Some sources claim that the term is derived from the French term for animation dessin animé ("cartoon", literally 'animated design'), ...

What is anime in the US?

English-language dictionaries typically define anime ( US: / ˈænəmeɪ /, UK: / ˈænɪmeɪ /) as "a style of Japanese animation" or as "a style of animation originating in Japan". Other definitions are based on origin, making production in Japan a requisite for a work to be considered "anime".

How much does an anime episode cost?

An anime episode can cost between US$100,000 and US$300,000 to produce. In 2001, animation accounted for 7% of the Japanese film market, above the 4.6% market share for live-action works. The popularity and success of anime is seen through the profitability of the DVD market, contributing nearly 70% of total sales.

What is anime in English?

However, outside of Japan and in English, anime is colloquial for Japanese animation and refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. Animation produced outside of Japan with similar style to Japanese animation is referred to as anime-influenced animation . The earliest commercial Japanese animations date to 1917.

How does anime differ from other forms of animation?

Anime artists employ many distinct visual styles. Anime differs greatly from other forms of animation by its diverse art styles, methods of animation, its production, and its process. Visually, anime works exhibit a wide variety of art styles, differing between creators, artists, and studios.

What is anime in Japanese?

Anime. Not to be confused with Amine. Anime ( Japanese: アニメ, IPA: [aɲime] ( listen)) is hand-drawn and computer animation originating from Japan. In Japan and in Japanese, anime (a term derived from the English word animation) describes all animated works, regardless of style or origin.

What was the first anime?

Three Tales (1960) was the first anime film broadcast on television; the first anime television series was Instant History (1961–64). An early and influential success was Astro Boy (1963–66), a television series directed by Tezuka based on his manga of the same name. Many animators at Tezuka's Mushi Production later established major anime studios (including Madhouse, Sunrise, and Pierrot ).