2026 AMV Contest - 2000's Strike Back https://retromatsuri.com/2026-amv-contest-2000s-strike-back/

oh that explains why we like it here

I got approved to run a YuGiOh GOAT format tournament at @retromatsuri.bsky.social this coming summer. I was a judge from 2003 - 2019, so I was an active judge when this was new and have stories I can't wait to share as well as tell you that, no, you cannot use CED. It's still banned.

Our first official poster for this year's Retro Matsuri. It looks best if you print it on an ImageWriter II, but any printer will do.

There's still time to submit a panel for Retro Matsuri 2026 https://retromatsuri.com/theres-still-time-to-submit-a-panel-for-retro-matsuri-2026/

CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT: Sam Mulligan is back, and also hometown otaku band Robin Gaming is here! https://retromatsuri.com/concert-announcement-sam-mulligan-is-back-and-also-hometown-otaku-band-robin-gaming-is-here/

things you should do at RetMat: check out the Dreamcast, especially if you've never seen/played one before, and extra especially if you have

VHS48 - Idol Mix https://retromatsuri.com/vhs48-idol-mix/

a classic

we made a tumblr! it's retromatsuri.tumblr.com. we don't know what we'll be using it for but there it is. truly none social media strategy (with left beef)

what

Here are some things we have seen at Anime Boston this weekend: https://retromatsuri.com/here-are-some-things-we-have-seen-at-anime-boston-this-weekend/

we're on myspace now. myspace.com/retromatsuri

We’re going to @animeboston.bsky.social! Team Retro Matsuri will be at AB to tell people how great Retro Matsuri is. Stop by and chat. You can also pre-register and receive a “gift,” which is “valuable” and “useful.”

Don't call VHS-chan daft :(

Artists (and Vendors) Applications Now Open! https://retromatsuri.com/artists-and-vendors-applications-now-open/

did we forget about bluesky? of course not. we forgot about all social media.

It's what Bonk the Caveman would say to Leisure Suit Larry. Hope that helps

We have an Instagram account. Only mentioning this because we posted there this morning and forgot to cross-post here. instagram.com/retromatsuri/

Registration https://retromatsuri.com/registration/

We're at Animaine this weekend in South Portland, ME! You can pre-register here (before you can pre-register online!) or buy retro/vintage merch from us. Whoa. Crazy. Wow. Gosh.

Have you ever wanted to do work in exchange for no money? https://retromatsuri.com/have-you-ever-wanted-to-do-work-in-exchange-for-no-money/

big fans of your mum's house (appropriately)

also we're not going to be tabling at @anotheranimecon.bsky.social this year because our tech director is DJing their dance. so, you know, go to their dance.

Retro Matsuri will return to Concord for 2026 https://retromatsuri.com/retro-matsuri-will-return-to-concord-for-2026/

It's not the usual use of Ren'Py, but I think this old TV guide is made to display the schedule at @retromatsuri.bsky.social came out pretty neat!

Traditional Art done over the weekend during @retromatsuri.bsky.social . First was just a personal drawing I worked on at my table during downtime. Second is a commission for @janejana.bsky.social

you have died of dysentery

pretty sure someone is cosplaying VLC Media Player today

We should have listened when the modems screamed at us.

We have cleverly hidden the schedule at retromatsuri.com/schedule.php and you should look at it.

Im hosting a panel about Night of the Galatic Railroad and its inspiration in anime throughout decades. If you're coming to Retro Matsuri, please come on by~

Schedule Available, if you are amenable https://retromatsuri.com/schedule-available-if-you-are-amenable/

Also, for the record, if you’re under 12 you might still have a pretty good time, but ask your parents to bring you to the convention.

We're still bad at social media, but we made a cool video https://retromatsuri.com/were-still-bad-at-social-media-but-we-made-a-cool-video/

Guest Cancellation https://retromatsuri.com/guest-cancellation-2/

Can you really say you’re watching anime if it’s not on a fourth generation VHS copy?

Announcing the finalists of Retro Matsuri’s first ever AMV contest!

watching our favorite retro anime as we prepare for the convention, which is in ... three weeks? no pressure

getting the digital schedules ready for Retro Matsuri

Guest Announcement: Jade Kelly https://retromatsuri.com/guest-announcement-jade-kelly/

Guest Announcement: Amanda Goodman https://retromatsuri.com/guest-announcement-amanda-goodman/

RETRO MATSRI is thrilled to welcome Carrie Savage to this year's convention. Carrie has been in a ton of great older shows (and quite a few newer ones, too) and we're honored to have her this year.