Anime
Cosplay fans unite at Montreal’s anime convention
Montreal’s anime convention Otakuthon is back at the Palais des Congrès for three days of cosplay, video games, loads of shopping and more. Continue reading
Halifax’s Spring Geequinox draws crowd of hundreds
The annual Geequinox event brings fandom lovers from all across the Maritimes to Halifax. Continue reading
Winnipeg hosts celebration of Japanese anime and culture
Manitoba’s biggest anime convention, Ai-Kon, is on right now at the RBC Convention Centre. Continue reading
SLV’s three things to do for the weekend of July 27
With her weekly pick of fun things to do on the weekend, here is the rundown from CJOB Morning Show content producer Shannah-Lee Vidal. Continue reading
Saskatoon’s Ganbatte Anime Convention draws hundreds for second year
Saskatoon’s Ganbatte Anime Convention, which began last year, showcases Japanese arts and culture. Continue reading
Thousands gather for ‘Animaritime’ convention in Fredericton
Thousands gathered in Fredericton for the 13th annual Animaritime convention, raising money for the IWK Health Centre. Continue reading
Otakuthon – from a Concordia basement to the mainstream
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
In the midst of festival season, an oft-overlooked event has gone from being a cult gathering of Japanese movie buffs to being the second-largest conference of its kind in Canada. Continue reading
It’s on! Giant Japanese, American robots to battle for robo-supremacy
A U.S. company has thrown down the robotic gauntlet by challenging their Japanese competitor to a battle of giant fighting robots – and they’ve accepted. Continue reading
Nerds and geeks descend on convention centre for Vancouver Fan Expo
Do not be surprised to see a super hero or an anime character lurking around downtown Vancouver this weekend. Continue reading