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Focht's Network @fochtsnetwork.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Focht's will be here running some #BattleTech #AlphaStrike, come on down and see if you have what it takes to make it in the arena! #tabletop #mecha #miniatures #wargame

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Tickets for #ANHalloween2026 are now available through showpass.com/anime-north-... Tickets are $7+fee each for either entry at 6PM, 7PM or 8:30PM on Friday, October 23 at the JCCC. Tickets are non-refundable, and only for sale in advance and NOT at-the-door. animenorth.com/about/hallow...

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

This is a reminder that tickets for #ANHalloween2026 will go on sale tonight at 7PM EDT through showpass.com/anime-north-... Tickets will be $7+fee each for either entry at 6PM, 7PM or 8:30PM, are non-refundable, and only for sale in advance and NOT at-the-door. animenorth.com/about/hallow...

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Applications for the #ANHalloween2026 Artist Alley are now being accepted until tomorrow evening, Monday, October 5 at 9PM EDT. Please, apply through the form at docs.google.com/forms/d/1wll...

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The link for the #ANHalloween2026 Artist Alley application for, which will be active starting TOMORROW at NOON EDT is docs.google.com/forms/d/1wll...

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Finally: tickets for the 2026 Anime North Halloween Event will be available online starting at 7PM EDT on Monday, October 5. Tickets are $7+fees and are non-refundable. For more details, visit www.animenorth.com/about/hallow... (4/4)

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Applications for the Halloween Artist Alley will be available from NOON EDT on Sunday, October 4 until 9PM EDT on Monday, October 5. We will be making a followup announcement later in the week with the link to the application form so that artists can have it available ahead of time. (3/4)

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Mini-Nominoichi is now accepting applications for this year’s event until Sunday, October 11 at 11:59PM EDT. You can find the link over at forms.gle/p1VQg3Pr1Aaa... (2/4)

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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)

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

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

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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...

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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.

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

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

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

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!

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

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!

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

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

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

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

Poster for Grafficker Alley with artwork of a bunch of urban wildlife riding a rocket-powered trash receptacle. Written information follows the text of the post.

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

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

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

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

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

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

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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”.

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J-rock North Promotions Inc @jrocknorth.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

📢 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

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

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!

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Pretty Heroes @prettyheroes.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

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

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Update: www.animenorth.com is now back online and working properly.

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Please note: Anime North does not store personal information on the website. We will make updates when we have more information or when the website is back online. (2/2)

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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)

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J-rock North Promotions Inc @jrocknorth.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

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

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

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

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

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

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

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...

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

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.

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

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.

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J-rock North Promotions Inc @jrocknorth.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

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

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

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.

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

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.

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

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

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J-rock North Promotions Inc @jrocknorth.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

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

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

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

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

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

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

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.

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

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.

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Jason Anarchy 🔜 Auckland Armageddon Booth C99 @jasonanarchy.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

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

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

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

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

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

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

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

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

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.

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

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.

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

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

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Anime North @animenorthcompass.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

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

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