No need to be scared: we have some updates for #ANHalloween2026 that people have been trying to scare upon the Mini-Nominoichi, Artist Alley and ticket sales. (1/4)

Anime North Halloween Event returns to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre on Friday, October 23. Admission for the event will be $7+fees with tickets going on sale on Monday, October 5. Keep an eye on more details on the event here and over at www.animenorth.com/about/hallow... #ANHalloween2026

Kimono expert and guest at this past years Anime North, Dr. Sheila Cliffe, has an article on her visit to our convention over at Japan Forward. You can check out the article over at japan-forward.com/kimono-style...

Kimono Style | Anime North Draws Fans to Toronto | JAPAN Forward

Kimono stylist Sheila Cliffe discovers a thriving kimono community among the 38,000 fans at Canada's biggest anime convention.

japan-forward.com

On behalf of everyone at Anime North, thank you for coming to #GraffickerAlley! Our next event is #ANHalloween on Friday, October 24th. Stay tuned to our social media for upcoming news & updates

Come by the Anime North table at #GraffickerAlley and pickup your FREE raffle ticket for your chance to win some great prizes from Anime North! Drawings will be taking place at 2:30pm and 4pm so hurry on by and good luck!

Today's the day! Come join us for Grafficker Alley at the Small Arms Inspection Building (1352 Lakeshore Road East) in Mississauga to see some amazing comics, manga, zines and more! The show is from 11 to 5pm and ADMISSION IS FREE! Come on over and make an afternoon of it! #GraffickerAlley!

A reminder that @graffickeralley.bsky.social is taking place this Saturday, September 12 at the Small Arms Inspection Building in Mississauga from 11AM to 5PM. Admission is free for this festival for self published comics, manga, zines, and artwork. For more information, go to graffickeralley.ca

Join us in a few short weeks for @graffickeralley.bsky.social at the Small Arms Inspection Building in Mississauga. Admission is free for this festival for self published comics, manga, zines, and artwork taking place Saturday, September 12 from 11AM to 5PM For more info, go to graffickeralley.ca

We're here for day 2 of #JapanFestivalCanada along with #AnimeFiesta! Come on by Mississauga Celebration Square and say "Hi!"

Join us at Canada’s largest Japanese event, Japan Festival Canada, taking place this weekend at Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga, Ontario More information on Japan Festival Canada can be found at www.japanfestivalcanada.com

We are sad to note the passing of Andrew Long, Coordinator for Anime North Games Shows. Rest in Peace, Andrew

Anime North Game Shows@anorthgameshows.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Ken, here. It is with an broken heart for me to announce that Department Head, Host, Producer & founding member of Anime North Game Shows, Andrew Long passed away yesterday. He truly loved game shows and it showed through what he did at Anime North & beyond. To his family, I mourn with you.

The Ghibli Summer Market is happening on August 15 and August 16 at the JCCC, each day from 11AM to 7PM. Tickets are available at share.google/3PB1rRtbTYmJ... For attendees of Anime North, they are offering a $5 discount on morning and afternoon admission when you use promo code “AN2026”.

📢 Announcement! We're exhibiting at Pretty Heroes this weekend (July 18-19)! Find us at booth E8 @ Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, North York Enter to win: 🎫 JMFEST KA tickets (Oct 1 @ TD Music Hall) 🎁 BIKKURI BAGS with J-rock, Vkei & J-pop goods See you there! 🎌✨ #jrocknorth #JMFEST #Vkei

We are at #PrettyHeroes this weekend at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre and we're going to have a FREE raffle for some great prizes! Come over to our promo table in the corner of the community area and get your raffle ticket before 3:00pm!

Many thanks to the sponsors of of Masquerade Costume Contest! This competition recognizes the craftsmanship skills of cosplay contestants. Check out our website to sign up, applications close tonight! Best in Show Prizes: + Two weekend passes to Anime North 2027

Before noon today, we have discovered that our website was hacked through what appears to have been a new exploit in one of the modules that we use on the site. As such, we are currently redirecting site traffic to our Facebook page until the issue can be resolved. (1/2)

Anime North 2026 is in the books! A concert ft. @idlms.official was a highlight this weekend. Glad to celebrate 30 years of @animenorthcompass together. Shout out to @monstermagicals too! Safe travels home to the best community. See you at JMFEST KA! ✈️ #animenorth #jrocknorth #jmfest

Thank you for coming to #AnimeNorth2026! #AnimeNorth2027 will begin in 369 days: May 28 – 30, 2027!

To enter Hall C to see the music performances today from the Outdoor Stage at #AnimeNorth2026, please enter through Hall B.

The Charity Auction at #AnimeNorth2026 will be happening from 12PM to 4PM today in the Cohen Ballroom, TCC South Building. There will be some surprised lots for bid from our guests of honour and all money raised goes to the SickKids Foundation. For more info, go to www.animenorth.com/index.php/pr...

Today’s autographs signing of Honoka Inoue at #AnimeNorth2026 at the Hall DE Autograph Tables, TCC South Building will be from 4PM to 5PM with line-up starting at 3:30PM.

Today’s autographs signing of Kikuko Inoue at #AnimeNorth2026 at the Hall DE Autograph Tables, TCC South Building will be from 4PM to 5PM with line-up starting at 3:30PM.

Weather tried to stop us, but you showed up! ⛈️ Thanks to Anime North (Happy 30th), TCC, and I DON’T LIKE MONDAYS. — see you Sunday! Meet & Greet Pinsent 11:30–12:30 / Autographs TCC 1:30–3:00. Follow @jrocknorth 🤟 #jrocknorth #animenorth #jmfest

Due to weather conditions, all outdoor events at #AnimeNorth2026 are moving indoors Sunday. All Sunday photoshoots will be taking place in Hall J along with the Karate Discovery Experience. All music performances scheduled for the Outdoor Stage are moving to Hall C.

Versus Wolves LIVE: A Righteous Slaughter of Hope at #AnimeNorth2026 has changed start time to this evening at 7:15PM in the Pinsent Room, TCC South Building.

Events at the #AnimeNorth Outdoor Stage scheduled for the rest of Saturday evening have been cancelled due to weather conditions.

Rain or shine, we will rock on in Hall C! 🌦️ Doors @ 6:00pm show @ 7:00pm! Come show I DON’T LIKE MONDAYS. how Anime North gets it done 🙌🙌🙌 #jrocknorth #IDLMs #animenorth2026 #anisong #jrock @idlms.official

Finalists for the #AnimeNorth2026 AN idol: Tori Heechan Kamii Kai Peter Kaitlyn Tsui Anneka Twitch Suna Vera Zhang Runner-up: Miru-kun All finalists & runner-up must arrive at soundcheck in the TCC North Ballroom 9:30AM tomorrow. If you are going to be late, please contact animenorthidol@gamil.com

Both sessions of The Samurai Experience: Interactive Training and Live Demo at #AnimeNorth2026 have moved to Hall J, TCC North Building and will start at 4PM and 5PM

We have just been informed that outdoor stage events at #AnimeNorth2026 have been paused due to weather until 6PM when conditions will be re-evaluated.