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engage in university events and RIT hockey games at the Gene Polisseni Center. Be sure to check out their booth in our Vendors Hall or visit their website at americancampus.com/student-apartments/ny/rochester for more information!

Student Apartments in Rochester, NY | American Campus

American Campus offers student apartments in Rochester, NY near the Rochester Institute of Technology. We offer 1 to 5 bedroom units and apartments.

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From the Neighborhood of the Arts, ideal for visiting galleries and theaters, to Cornhill and Downtown, home to festivals and outdoor events, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy the city’s historic architecture and scenery, and

Student Apartments in Rochester, NY | American Campus

American Campus offers student apartments in Rochester, NY near the Rochester Institute of Technology. We offer 1 to 5 bedroom units and apartments.

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Our student apartments include professional on-site management and maintenance, along with amenities focused on health, fitness and community connection. Rochester provides a wealth of out-of-school activities, ensuring students always have entertainment options.

Student Apartments in Rochester, NY | American Campus

American Campus offers student apartments in Rochester, NY near the Rochester Institute of Technology. We offer 1 to 5 bedroom units and apartments.

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Discover exceptional student living with American Campus Communities in Rochester, featuring two prime student housing communities near The Rochester Institute of Technology.

Student Apartments in Rochester, NY | American Campus

American Campus offers student apartments in Rochester, NY near the Rochester Institute of Technology. We offer 1 to 5 bedroom units and apartments.

Introducing our last sponsor, American Campus Communities!

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Monroe County Library System, NY

Visit their website at libraryweb.org or stop by in person at their main location at 115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604 Check out their website for more locations!

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Monroe County Library System

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Monroe County Library System, NY

Visit the Pop-Up Library at Tora-Con hosted by MCLS Member Libraries. Inside, they'll have a variety of manga, information on fun and free library programs, library card sign-ups for local residents, and more. Be sure to check out the MCLS's panels (check schedule for exact times).

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Introducing our next sponsor, Monroe County Library System !

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Hammergirl Anime - Anime Store, with Figures, Apparel, Posters, and more!

Hammergirl Anime is Rochester's very own anime store. Located just a few minutes from Tora-Con, their main store is filled with manga, figures, cards, and more. Be sure to check out their booth in our Vendors Hall.

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An online anime store with unbeatable selection, great prices, and affordable shipping. Check it out!

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Tora-Con @toracon.org · 18/03/2026

Introducing one of our Sponsors, Hammergirl Anime

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Feeling hungry? 🤤 Show your badge with your order to get a discount! ❗️Note for Taichi- only the location listed will accept the discount More information in the guidebook!

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Tora-Con @toracon.org · 18/03/2026

Tora-Con 2026 is this weekend!! 😱 Enter the Gordon Field House through the lower entrance (which are the the glass doors with the white overhang) D, E, & F lots are reserved for attendees When picking up your badge, don't forget to bring your Photo ID and confirmation email!

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Tora-Con @toracon.org · 16/03/2026

Please note that you will need either IOS 16.6 or later + Android 6.0 or later. If your phone can not be updated to these versions, then you may access the limited web version. builder.guidebook.com/g/toracon2026/

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Tora-Con @toracon.org · 16/03/2026

🥳 Introducing our con app: Guidebook! The QR code leads you to download the app (guidebook)- then you just search for Tora-Con in ‘Find Guides’ and download our guide!

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For Dinner on Friday (6 pm - 9pm) , we will have Macarollin' For Lunch on Saturday and Sunday (12 pm - 3 pm), we have Roll'n Deep + Rob's Kabobs For Dinner on Saturday (6 pm - 9 pm), we have Macarollin' + Roc City Sammich

To order food, find one of the cashiers and get a meal ticket. Then give that ticket to the food truck employees and tell them your order. Each meal ticket is $15. We only accept card or RIT dining dollars. We DO NOT accept cash.

Introducing our food trucks for Tora-Con 2026! On Friday Only, they will be placed right outside the Field House. On Saturday and Sunday, they will be outside the SAU.

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Tora-Con @toracon.org · 13/03/2026

Thank you all for purchasing a badge to Tora-Con 2026! We will be announcing our con app (Guidebook) soon!

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Weekend badges are almost sold out! Get yours before it's too late! Register now: toracon.org/registration...

Tora-Con @toracon.org · 13/03/2026

Meet & Greet tickets will be awarded via lottery at 9:00 AM on Saturday in Gosnell Room 1250. Only (1) lottery entry will be allowed per attendee. Please read more about the rules @ toracon.org/ironmouse-ev...

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So get ready to cheer, laugh, and enjoy this celebration of cosplay! Look forward to seeing him at Tora-Con 2026!

To celebrate the occasion, he promises to inspire creativity with passion and to foster an inclusive community for all fandom lovers. What better way to fulfill that promise than with a lively performance that highlights our super star contestants!

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It’s not a Tora-Con Cosplay Contest without your favorite Master of Ceremonies, EarlCrayTea! Can you believe it’s been 14 years since this plucky fan favorite started cosplaying at this very same convention?

Tora-Con @toracon.org · 07/03/2026

✨ Let’s welcome our LAST guest @earlcraytea.bsky.social ✨

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Get your badges soon! We have less than 800 Weekend badges left. 😯 Registration ends on March 13 , so get your badges @ toracon.org/registration... Reminder: We do NOT sell badges day of con or after registration ends.

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Tora-Con @toracon.org · 06/03/2026

Look forward to seeing her at Tora-Con 2026!

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and loves combining that professional design experience with historical design influences and elaborate hand-sewn detailing. In addition to 8+ years of experience teaching panels at cons, she also taught Intro to Making at MIT, and co-founded the cosplay commission-centric website Cosmosii.com.

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Cosmosii

Cosmosii is a custom costume marketplace to help makers run their business and costume fans find their dream costume! Sign up today to check it out.

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Tora-Con @toracon.org · 06/03/2026

StarsOfCassiopeia (she/her) has been crafting award-winning mixed media cosplays since 2007. Cass graduated from Harvard with a degree in Engineering, has developed multiple printing technologies as a professional in the 3D printing field (Formlabs, Studio 3e8),

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Cosmosii

Cosmosii is a custom costume marketplace to help makers run their business and costume fans find their dream costume! Sign up today to check it out.

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❗️Sunday Only badges are now all SOLD OUT!❗️ Only Weekend Badges are left! @ toracon.org/registration... ⚠️ Reminder: Tora-Con is pre-reg only! We DO NOT sell badges at the door.

As part of the cosplay performance duo Stellar Rose, she was chosen to represent the US as Team USA 2021 at the World Cosplay Summit. Tifa makes it her mission to make the cosplay world more welcoming and diverse to any and all newcomers. Look forward to seeing her at Tora-Con 2026!

ChibiTifa is an award-winning cosplayer & performer from Maryland who has been in the hobby for 20 years. She has made a vast array of costumes and has been a cosplay craftsmanship judge at several major conventions on the East Coast.

✨Let’s welcome @chibitifa.bsky.social to Tora-Con 2026! ✨

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Ironmouse inspires millions with her resilience, creativity, and community-driven spirit. Look forward to seeing her at Tora-Con 2026 and stay tuned for more information about her meet and greet! Art by @akagi_A

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all tied together with humor, warmth, and chaotic charm. As a creator who lives with CVID, Ironmouse is a passionate voice in support of the Immune Deficiency Foundation which focuses on accessibility and chronic illness awareness.

Through her record-breaking Twitch streams, including holding the platform’s all-time subathon records, Ironmouse helped bring VTubing into the mainstream and set a new standard for virtual performance. Her content spans musical performances, variety streaming, and emotional storytelling,

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Ironmouse is a trailblazing VTuber, singer, and online entertainer known as the Demon Queen of Hell. Debuting in 2017, she has become one of the most iconic figures renowned for her powerhouse voice and high-energy personality.

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Tora-Con @toracon.org · 02/03/2026

✨Let’s welcome Ironmouse to Tora-Con 2026! ✨

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Her skill in stagecraft led her to represent the USA at the Nordic Cosplay Championship 2024 and Extreme Cosplay Gathering 2025. A lifelong performer, she is happiest when on stage! Look forward to seeing her at Tora-Con 2026!

Tora-Con @toracon.org · 02/03/2026

Chikkupea is an acclaimed cosplayer from Southern California with over 10 years of costume-making experience. With a passion for sewing and fiber arts, she loves to create anything blue, poofy, or sparkly.