We're recovering from the fun time we had during @animazement.bsky.social like a lot of you are as well; but we did want to share the playlist from our Awesomely Bad main show for you. Enjoy! After Dark playlist coming later tonight. Cont.

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! www.animazement.com/2026/05/26/2...

AZ 2026 may have just ended, but it's not too soon to start thinking about 2027! Take advantage of our post-con special and get your full weekend badge for just $55! This deal expires on June 10th, so don't wait too long! animazement2027.eventbrite.com

It's time... Join us for Closing Ceremony starting now in Ballroom AB. Instead of saying goodbye, let's say 'until next time!'

The Captain and the Counselor aren't done Touhouing yet, and neither are we down here in the AZ game room~ :3

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

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! forms.gle/wAZgeU7a1c6B...

Was delighted to see @discotekmedia.bsky.social at @animazement.bsky.social yesterday. Picked up a couple of crucial things.

It's Sunday morning, and we're still Tou-ing the Hou-s down here at @animazement.bsky.social~

Tonight's Masquerade was fantastic! Thank you to all of our outstanding performers. We can't wait to see who wins! #AZ2026 #Animazement

Hey @animazement.bsky.social attendees! Get an 18+ wrist band and come see two hours of cool music set to great anime visuals with Offivial Anike Music Videos in 20 minutes! #Animazement

We love finding cosplayers related to Museum items. #Animazement

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! #AZ2026 #Animazement

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! #Animazement #AZ2026

Good morning and welcome to Day 2 of #Animazement! #AZ2026

We've had an amazing first day here at Animazement! What did you enjoy the most? #AZ2026 #Animazement

While you're here, don't forget to stop by the Animazement table in the Dealers Room for this years t-shirts!! #AZ2026 #Animazement

Be careful out there, trainers! #AZ2026 #Animazement

We're having a great time already here at AZ 2026 and there's so much more to come! What have you done so far on Day 1? #AZ2026 #Animazement

We're live and ready to party at @animazement.bsky.social in the game room~ We also may or may not have "the stamp"

The doors are officially open! Welcome to Animazement!!

I'll be hosting The BEMANI History for the 1st time at @animazement.bsky.social this year! Come by and marvel at how much I can yap about my favorite Rhythm Game Series! #az2026 #animazement

It's been a long day for us here at the RCC, but we're so excited for the convention to start in full tomorrow! We can't wait to see you all here!

Back again by popular demand is our stamp game! Collect all 12 stamps scattered around the convention, then head down to the Dealers Room for your prize! #Animazement #AZ2026

Hey @animazement.bsky.social attendees! Start your pre-con night off right with Ugly Giant Robots Arbitrailiy Ranked tonight at 10pm!

Pre-con has officially begun! Welcome to Animazement!! #AZ26 #Animazement

It's Pre-Con day! We are so excited to see you all very soon! If you're traveling to us from afar, please travel safe!

Get ready to WERK! The playlist for this year's Lip Sync for your Cosplay is here! Practice all your best moves. It's sure to be amazing! But if you want to participate, make sure you take a look at our website for the rules. www.animazement.com/lip-sync-for...

We can't believe it's almost Animazement time!! While you're busy with your final preparations, here's a few important reminders before you pack up and head to the convention! www.animazement.com/2026/05/20/i...

Still looking for somewhere to rest your head this weekend? You're in luck! There are some additional rooms now available at the Marriott! Follow the link below for booking links! www.animazement.com/hotels/

Got a few more panels to share that I'm hosting for @animazement.bsky.social this coming weekend. Start your pre-con off right by watching me rank Ugly Giant Robots by arbitrary standards. Saturday evening, I'll be showcasing two hours of Official Anime Music Videos. Be there both of these!

Reminding all of those going to @animazement.bsky.social next week that the Museum will be on display, lots of new things to see! We'll be in the same exhibit hall as Artist Alley again, over near the Artist Info Booth. Shouldn't be hard to spot us, look for all the CRT TVs. We also have a panel!

Ticket sales for Hiroaki Hirata's autograph sessions are now OPEN. Follow the link below for the rules and for a link to purchase! www.animazement.com/2026/05/15/h...

Our friends at JASNC are hosting a screening on Sunday, May 17 of Poupelle of Chimney Town followed by a Q&A with the creator, Akihiro Nishino. They are also offering a discount for our AZ community! Save $10 on the $15 general ticket! Follow the link for the code www.animazement.com/2026/05/12/p...

This year, we will be having special autograph sessions for Hiroaki Hirata. If you are interested in getting his autograph this year, please make sure you've read through the rules linked below. Online ticket sales will open on Friday, May 15th at noon. www.animazement.com/2026/04/25/2...

Tickets for our Sake Tastings and Shamisen Workshops are now on sale! Links to each type of session can be found here: www.animazement.com/special-even... Remember, seating for these sessions is limited, so we advise buying early if you want to guarantee a seat!

Working on the lineup for this at @animazement.bsky.social. 6 out of the 7 movies I've picked so far are brand-new to the panel! Y'all are in for a treat with this one~!

It’s here! The official 2026 schedule for Animazement! Just scan the QR code below to get the Guidebook app, or you can access the web version at builder.guidebook.com/g/animazemen.... And continue to check back as we update our Guide with tons more exciting info!

Back by popular demand, our special Sake Tasting Sessions and Mini Tsugaru Shamisen Workshops will be returning for 2026. We plan to open advance sales for these sessions starting at noon on May 7th. You can follow the link below for more info, including pricing www.animazement.com/special-even...

Attention singers! Don't forget that the sign ups for our Karaoke Contest close tomorrow night, May 1st, at 11:59pm. If you miss this sign up window, you won't be able to sign up at the convention! Follow the link below for our rules and our sign up form! www.animazement.com/karaoke/

Please welcome back The☆Jacabal’s to AZ 2026! They are a samurai actor unit that performs on stage and on TV. We look forward to them returning to Animazement to host sword dancing demonstrations, performances, and more!

Applications for our 2026 Cosplay Craftsmanship contest are now open! We'd love to see all your cosplays, but spots are limited, so don't wait to sign up. www.animazement.com/cosplaycraft...

Attention cosplayers! Are you ready to do battle in the ultimate chess match? Get ready to compete in The Battle of Questionable Tactics! Applications for this year's Cosplay Chess match are now open! www.animazement.com/cosplay-chess/

Applications for our 2026 Masquerade are now open! We're looking forward to seeing all your creativity, but we have a limited number of spots available, so the sooner you apply, the better! www.animazement.com/masquerade/

Please welcome director Shinichiro Watanabe as a guest for Animazement 2026. As a director he has worked on such titles as Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, Space Dandy, Kids on the Slope, and Lazarus. He has also worked as a screenwriter and a music producer. www.animazement.com/guests/shini...

Attention fan panelists! There are just two weeks left to submit your panels for this year. Submissions close on March 29th at 11:59PM. We can't wait to see your amazing ideas! www.animazement.com/panels/

We are excited to welcome voice actor Toshio Furukawa to Animazement 2026! He is best known for his roles as Kai Shiden in Mobile Suit Gundam, Piccolo in Dragon Ball, Ataru Moroboshi in Urusei Yatsura, and Portgas D. Ace in One Piece animazement.com/guests/toshi...

We are also excited to welcome voice actor Shino Kakinuma to Animazement 2026! She is best known for her roles as Naru Osaka in Sailor Moon, Videl in Dragon Ball Kai, and more! animazement.com/guests/shino...

We are excited to bring back our Toy Photography Contest for 2026! Check out our page for more info, then get out there and take some amazing photos! www.animazement.com/toyphotocont...