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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#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 [email protected]

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.

We would like to remind our attendees to please be mindful of their phones and other valuables at #AnimeNorth2026 as item can get lost or stolen.

While #AnimeNorth2026 Saturday registration will open at 9AM, attendees waiting to grab their badges will be allowed to wait inside the building starting at 8AM.

Mayor of Toronto, Olivia Chow, will be saying a few words at 1:15pm tomorrow before the Kikuko & Honoka Inoue panel at the Main Stage, TCC North Building at #AnimeNorth2026.

Online registration to participate in the #AnimeNorth2026 JFashion is closed, but you can sign up at the door. Model call at the Green Room starts at 4PM in Hall H, TCC North Building.

We like to thank VTuber Symphony Orchestra for providing the music playing between events on the main stage during #AnimeNorth2026

Ticket sales start today for the GHOST GIRL GOODS Interactive Cafe Experience at #AnimeNorth2026 with GhostDaDan! $25 tickets are required, purchased at the South Entrance Lobby, Delta on Friday, May 22 from 5PM to 7PM and Saturday, May 23 from 10:30AM until sold out.

A reminder that due to the weather forecast for this weekend, the Truck Rave at #AnimeNorth2026 will now be tonight, Friday.

Toronto! I’ll be at @animenorthcompass.bsky.social all weekend! 3 Panels in the Toronto Congress Centre / North Building/ Hall I. Friday May 22 - 6pm (will also be live streamed) Saturday May 23 - 2pm Sunday May 24 - 11am Can’t wait to see you! #PlayForever #TheElectricPlayground

Due to the weather forecast for this weekend, the Truck Rave at #AnimeNorth2026 will now be on Friday night.

Reminder that once you grab your badge today (5PM to 9PM in the TCC North Building) join us for the #AnimeNorth2026 Night 0 Pre-reg Party featuring DJ Candikrush Entry with any AN2026 badge Tonight at 7PM-11PM International Ballroom B, Delta Hotel

Time is running out to sign up for workshops ahead of #AnimeNorth2026. Online sign-ups for workshops end May 22 at 5PM. Doing so ahead of time guarantees you a seat in the workshop and saves you $5 vs registering at the door. For more info on workshops, go to www.animenorth.com/index.php/pr...

Watch & Participate in a silly One Shot D&D game with magical special guests playing together for the first time! See some D&D legends and some of your favourite voice actors play an entire adventure in one sitting! The game takes place in Halton Room, Delta – Saturday at 10PM! #AnimeNorth2026

Join us for the #AnimeNorth2026 Night 0 Pre-reg Party featuring DJ Candikrush Entry with any AN2026 badge Thrusday, May 21 7PM-11PM International Ballroom B, Delta Hotel

Join Dr. Watson for some late night anime karaoke at #AnimeNorth2026 EVAR Anime Karaoke: now on for 2 nights Friday 10PM-2AM – International Ballroom B, Delta Hotel Saturday 11:30PM-2AM – International Ballroom B, Delta Hotel

Check out the AMV Creator Spotlight at #AnimeNorth2026, featuring the winners of the 2024 and 2025 Northern Lights Award, drewaconclusion and Haunter103 Friday at 8PM, International Ballroom C, Delta Hotel

Learn to play the game Go at #Animenorth2026 with the Toronto Go Club and The Canadian Go Association. Play all weekend in Hall I, TCC North Building

End of day tomorrow, May 20, is your last chance to order tickets for #AnimeNorth2026 at the pre-convention rate. Starting Thursday and at the door, subject to availability, adult ticket prices will go up $5. You can order tickets online at animenorth2026.eventbrite.ca

#GuestAlert We are excited to announce that Improv Comedy Troupe The 404s will be joining us at #AnimeNorth2026 – May 22 to 24 in Toronto!

Need to park during #AnimeNorth2026 and the TCC lot is full? The Park’N’Fly Economy Lot just east of the Toronto Congress Centre has a special for AN attendees. For $16.99 plus fuel surcharge, you can park all day without reservation. Just enter code 1156190 at exit.

A note to those taking transit during #AnimeNorth2026 On Saturday and Sunday, Go Transit trains won't be running on the Barrie and Lakeshore West Lines Starting at midnight, Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday, TTC Line 2 Bloor-Danforth won't be running between Woodbine and Kennedy Stations

#GuestAlert We are excited to announce that Voice Actor Emily Stranges will be joining us at #AnimeNorth2026 – May 22 to 24 in Toronto! Emily will be at the One Line Studios booth in Hall I during the convention.

#GuestAlert We are excited to announce that Voice Actor Ari Thrash will be joining us at #AnimeNorth2026 – May 22 to 24 in Toronto! Ari will be at the One Line Studios booth in Hall I during the convention.

We are excited to announce that Voice Actor Alexandra Boyadjieff will be joining us at #AnimeNorth2026 – May 22 to 24 in Toronto! Alexandra will be at the One Line Studios booth in Hall I during the convention.

#GuestAlert We are excited to announce that Voice Actor Aiden Dawn will be joining us at #AnimeNorth2026 – May 22 to 24 in Toronto! Aiden will be at the One Line Studios booth in Hall I during the convention.

There are still plenty of seats available for some workshops at #AnimeNorth2026. For the workshop directory, with descriptions and how to register to participate, go to the Workshop page at www.animenorth.com/index.php/pr...