Animazement

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/

Third Impact Anime Episode #161 – Con-versations: Animazement 2025 feat. Coop, Maddy, Megan, Cody, and Kurt!

Third Impact Anime Episode #161 – Con-versations: Animazement 2025 feat. Coop, Maddy, Megan, Cody, and Kurt!

Third Impact Anime Episode #161 – Con-versations: Animazement 2025 feat. Coop, Maddy, Megan, Cody, and Kurt!

Third Impact Anime Episode #161 – Con-versations: Animazement 2025 feat. Coop, Maddy, Megan, Cody, and Kurt!

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...

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.

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

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...

There From the Beginning: An Interview with Anime Legend Masao Maruyama at Animazement 2025

If you compare the anime industry to a historical document, Masao Maruyama has been around since ink was first put to parchment—or, in his case, paint to celluloid.

From Sanji to Kotetsu T. Kaburagi — An Interview with Hiroaki Hirata at Animazement 2025

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...

Animazement 2025 Feedback

how important you are to us, and how grateful we are that you chose to spend your weekend with us!

If you haven't yet, please take a moment to fill out our Feedback Form. It's the best way to let us know what we can do to make Animazement even better next year. forms.gle/YiFK6u2yGNZH...

we cannot wait to see you all again next year! Thank you for bringing your joyful spirit, your amazing cosplay, your entertaining panels, and most importantly, your love and support for one another with you. We want you all to know (cont.)

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.)

Animazement 2026 Animazement is Raleigh’s premier Japanese animation and culture convention! Enjoy concerts, cultural and unique panels, artwork and more!

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

Thank you for joining us this year!

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.

Animazement 2025 Feedback

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.

Good morning everyone! Welcome to day 3 of Animazement!

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!

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!

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!

Starting the Museum day off right with the Daicon IV on a 32 inch CRT at the Museum.

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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

Day 2, let's go~

(Photo from @animazement.bsky.social )

a crowd of people in a long line looking up at the camera and cheering.

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!

The doors are open! Welcome everyone to day 2 of Animazement!