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Animethon is Canada’s longest-running anime convention, a volunteer-run celebration of Japanese animation, Asian popular arts, creativity, culture, and community. Held at the Edmonton Convention Centre in Edmonton, Canada, the event welcomes attendees from across Canada and the United States. It provides a broad, inclusive environment where fans, artists, performers, creators, vendors, and local communities can connect through shared interests and discover new forms of entertainment and expression.A major feature is Music Fes, a distinctive Asian music festival presented throughout the convention experience. Previous performers have included ClariS, DEMONDICE, and Myth & Roid, recognized for bringing energetic and memorable live music to anime and Asian pop-culture audiences. The convention also offers extensive anime music video programming, with continuous screenings in a dedicated room and a large contest that has previously been hosted by the notable Vlad. This programming gives creators and fans an opportunity to enjoy inventive editing, storytelling, and visual interpretations of anime-related music.
Community participation is central to Animethon’s programming. Fan-hosted panels cover a wide range of subjects, from practical discussions about identifying counterfeit merchandise to highly interactive, action-oriented activities inspired by Mad Libs-style battle arc creation. These sessions encourage audience involvement, humor, learning, and collaboration, ensuring that visitors can find content suited to different interests and experience levels.
The event also supports charitable engagement through an auction organized with its partner charity, the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. Donated items from guests and vendors provide attendees with access to unusual or limited merchandise while contributing to pediatric healthcare support. Together, the music festival, anime video showcases, contests, panels, charity activities, and vendor contributions create a lively convention environment focused on fandom, artistic creativity, cultural appreciation, and community connection. Animethon offers a substantial gathering for anime enthusiasts and supporters of Asian popular arts, with programming designed to entertain, inform, and bring regional and international fans together.
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Edmonton Convention Centre, 9797 Jasper Avenue Salon 8 9 and 10, Edmonton, Canada
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