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 · 8h 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.

Attention #AnimeNorth2026 group photoshoot participants: all TCC and NC locations are allowed to move into Hall J, TCC North Building due to the weather. Photoshoots staff will direct where to group up in the hall.

If you're at Anime North, you can get ypur game signed!! @animenorthcompass.bsky.social

Ed Greenwood co-DMing at #AnimeNorth @animenorthcompass.bsky.social! Come find us at the #BattleTech @lynnvander.bsky.social booth!

There are still spots to enter the Cosplay Masquerade happening tonight at #AnimeNorth2026. Register in Hall H, TCC North Building.

We have just been informed that outdoor stage events at #AnimeNorth2026 have been cancelled until 1PM due to weather.

Reminder that back by popular demand at #AnimeNorth2026! Join host Bear Sailor Moon, with DJ FreshAppleSlices and DJ Disko Warp. A welcoming celebration for all 2SLGBTQI+ fans and allies. Grab your glow sticks and let’s make history (again)! Today starting at 9:45 in Hall C, TCC South Building

Don’t forget to join are guests from TRIGGER at #AnimeNorth2026 at their panel in the Pinsent Room, TCC South Building with FREE autograph session at 2PM in the Autograph Tables, Hall DE, TCC South Building.

Nagata Shachu, the taiko drums, have moved today’s performance to 2:30PM to 3PM on the Main Stage, TCC North Building due to weather.

Folding Ideas is crashing #AnimeNorth2026 with a surprise panel in Cosplay Panel Room 1, Hall H, TCC North Building.

Join Carlos, Paula and Ajay as they share some memories at the YTV Hosts Reunion Panel at #AnimeNorth2026: 12PM in International Ballroom A, Delta.