The North Carolina Symphony invites the Animazement community to attend their special event Video Games Live™: Bonus Round! The event will be held at Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh on Saturday, September 23rd at 7:30pm. Use the code ANIMAZE for access to the presale! https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2D0062C48E7518CD Video Games Live™ is an award-winning immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular …
2025 Contest Winners
Over the weekend, we held contests of all shapes and sizes and so many of you contributed your skills and talents to make this year’s Animazement one of the best! Thank you all for participating and congratulations to all the winners! Masquerade Novice Journeyman Masters Best in Show: Ikigai Live Directors Choice: Tiny Star Idols Cosplay Craftsmanship Judges Choice Novice …
Post-Con Special!
Are you already ready for next year? From now until June 7th, you can purchase your full weekend badge for Animazement 2026 for the special price of just $50! Take advantage of this deal because the price will never be this low again! Buy Here!
Important Reminders!
Lots of us are busy packing right now, so it’s a good time for some important reminders! Let’s start with some important housekeeping reminders. Local Events Every year, businesses in Raleigh look forward to seeing you all! And sometimes they host events just for Animazement congoers! If you’re looking for something fun to do on Thursday evening or for dinner …
What’s New in 2025!
It’s almost time for another great year of Animazement. We know you’re busy with con prep, so we’ve compiled here all the new information you’ll need to know to be ready for Animazement 2025! Changes to Autograph Policies We’ll start with something that’s been top of mind for a lot of you this year. We have made a few changes …
2025 Schedule is Here!
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. Plus, we’ll be adding several more features to Guidebook as the con draws closer such as maps and listings for the Dealers’ Room and Artists Alley, the cosplay photoshoot schedule, our …
2025 Special Sessions
We are very excited to announce the return of two Special Events! Once again, we’ll be hosting Mini Tsugaru Shamisen Workshops and Sake Tasting panels. While we’ve got more seats to offer this year, seating is still limited, so be prepared to buy early to get a seat. We’ve got more details below for each of these events. Ticket sales …
Changes to Autograph Session Rules
Starting in 2025, Funko Pop figures are no longer allowed in autograph sessions with our Japanese guests. Additionally, all autographs given at autograph sessions will be written with Japanese pens/markers provided at the table. Attendees will no longer be able to request autographs using their own pens. We apologize to any of our attendees who may be disappointed by this …
Con-Hopper Pass with Carolina Fear Fest
Two Amazing Cons. One Spectacular Weekend. Get the Con-Hopper Pass to make the most of your Memorial Day Weekend in Raleigh and explore both Animazement and Carolina Fear Fest. Dive deep into the Japanese Anime/Culture and Horror genres with the pass that gives you full weekend access to both conventions. Bounce between events to get the most out of the …
Thank You!
We can’t believe another Animazement weekend has come and gone! Returning home to relative quiet only makes us miss the noise and chaos of the convention even more! We’re all tired, but it’s that good kind of tired: the kind that comes after a weekend well spent, full of adventure, unique experiences, and fun with friends, both new and old. …