Animazement

05/26/2026

Over the weekend, we held contests of all shapes and sizes and so many of you contributed your skills and talents to make this year's Animazement one of the best! Thank you all for participating and congratulations to all the winners!

2026 Contest Winners Over the weekend, we held contests of all shapes and sizes and so many of you contributed your skills and talents to make this year’s Animazement one of the best! Thank you all for participating and congratulations to all the winners! Masquerade Novice 3rd Place Novice: Gachia...

05/25/2026

We already miss all the fun we had this weekend! What's your favorite con memory from this year?

05/25/2026

AZ 2026 may have just ended, but it's not too soon to start thinking about 2027! Take advantage of our post-con deal and get your full weekend badge for just $55! This deal expires on June 10th, so don't wait too long!

Animazement is Raleigh’s premier Japanese animation and culture convention! Enjoy concerts, cultural and unique panels, artwork and more!

05/24/2026

Schedule Update!: Kazushige Yusa's Animation Workshop has moved to the Art Classroom in Exhibit Hall C.

05/24/2026

There's still a lot of fun to be had today, but once you've left us to head home, please take a moment to fill out our Feedback Form. Tell us what you enjoyed and want to see again, and what we can do better next time!

05/24/2026

Tonight's Masquerade was fantastic! Thank you to all of our outstanding performers. We can't wait to see who wins!

05/23/2026

Three creative teams. Three models. One mystery theme. One hour to create a full cosplay to hit the runway. One champion team with free badges to Animazement. Who will emerge victorious? Join us for Jez Roth's Project: Cosplay at 12:30pm in room 304!

05/23/2026

Today at 5:30pm in Exhibit Hall C, check out J-pop singer/songwriter Shihori live in concert!

She’s best known for "Holy Steel," the fan theme song for "Jojo's Bizarre Adventure” and the theme songs for the popular games such as League of Legends, Omega Strikers, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Identity V, and AKF Journey.

She has written and composed over 130 songs for J-pop artists and for such famed shows as Fairy Tail, My Little Pony, Ultraman R/B, Tomodachi Game, Macross Frontier and The Irregular at Magic High School, besides her original works.

She’s also known for the Billboard-charted charity single “The Real Folk Blues.”

05/23/2026

Did you miss the Rakugo show yesterday? Well you're in luck! Someta Hayashiya will be performing again this morning at 11am, and Sunday at 11:30am. You don't want to miss the chance to catch this unique brand of Japanese comedy!

05/23/2026

Good morning and welcome to Day 2 of Animazement!