Animazement

Wow what a weekend! A lot has happened in the past four days. We’ve reunited with old friends we haven’t seen in years and come together with thousands of others to celebrate our mutual love of anime, manga, and Japanese culture! And as tired as we are, we think we’d all agree that we can’t wait to do it again! …

This was a weekend full of talent and we’re excited to share with you these outstanding contest winners. Congratulations to everyone! AMV Category Winners Best Romance – XO by ANH9000 Best Comedy – U-A-MON by Minkyojin Best Action – Anime is Misery by New Possibility Best Drama – Child Erased by Minetchan (Pixel Blend Studios) Best Upbeat – Aggressive Aftertaste …

Lots of us are busy packing right now, so it’s a good time for some important reminders! Weather Many of you have already been checking the forecast and unfortunately there’s rain on the horizon.  And while many of us know that summer storms in North Carolina often arrive fast and depart equally quickly (and hopefully that will be the case …

It’s almost convention time!  It’s been a long time since we all saw each other last and we’re so excited to finally welcome everyone back to Animazement.  Lots of things will be just as you remember them, but we’re also doing some things differently this year.   First off, if you’re looking for our schedule of events, you can find it …

The convention will be here soon and if anyone’s still looking for a place to take a COVID test before the con, we have some exciting news. Ottendorf Labs is offering free COVID PCR testing on Cabarrus street at the RCC starting on Monday, May 23rd through Sunday, May 29th from 8am-1pm and from 4-8pm. No appointments necessary. This is …

Great news! We’ve released the official schedule for Animazement 2022! There are a few ways you can access our schedule. The best, most interactive way to access our schedule is to download the Guidebook app on your device. There are a few great ways to do this! Scan the QR code below Download Guidebook from the app store and search …

The health and safety of our attendees, guests, and staff is our top priority.  We continue to work closely with our friends at the Raleigh Convention Center to ensure that Animazement will be a safe and fun environment for everyone!  The following policies may be updated as conditions demand. Proof of Vaccination OR a recent negative COVID-19 test are required …

Mark your calendars! Hotel room blocks for Animazement 2022 will open on December 7th. At that time you will be able to reserve rooms at the Marriott, Sheraton, and Residence Inn. On December 7th, this page will be updated with links to reserve your room. You can find information on our hotel partners by clicking here.

After two years of cancellations, Animazement will be reconnecting with our attendees and community through our first major live streaming event “Animazement Reconnected.” The event will be hosted through the stream service Twitch on Friday and Saturday, October 22-23rd. Event scheduling will be posted here on our website and through social media in the weeks prior to the event. Animazement …

It is with immense sadness that we announce the cancellation of Animazement 2021.  While restrictions have started to lift in North Carolina, there are still many restrictions in place that would not allow our event to happen to the fullest extent. Modifying the convention to fit what would be allowed would mean compromising the quality and essence of Animazement.   The …