New Canada General Thread

>Anime Shogatsu
Hahaha nope, I'll be tired and broke from MAGFest

>Tri-Con
This cancer needs to fucking die already

>G-Anime
Maybe, depends if I'm up to travelling or not

>Genrecon
FUCK NO FUCK NO ABORT ABORT ABORT

>>9305499
completely bypasses frostcon... lol

>>9305628
U N W O R T H Y
O F
M E N T I ON

AN and ConBravo are the only cons in Ontario I give a fuck about.

I wish I could head to these but I'm stuck in the maritimes likely until summer. There's only one con in my area but I haven't gone yet, but friends say it's nothing to brag about. I might see about travel plans for Tsukino-Con, has anyone been?

>>9306462
>>9306462
>>9306462
I go to Tsukino Con every year since it's close, cheap, and I have friends in Victoria I can stay with, can't say I would go otherwise though. It's a nice con if you live on Vancouver Island but it's really tiny and there's usually not a whole lot going on. Unless you have friends over here or another reason for visiting BC it's probably not worth it maritimes-chan.

>>9306472
whoops excuse those extra replies

>>9306472
Thanks for letting me know. I'd definitely like to visit BC at some point but maybe not for this con then. Maybe in the summer though!

Running a panel at ATOA this year come thruuu

>>9305492
I've been so focused on making stuff for other people I haven't even started thinking what I want to cosplay, let alone starting work on it.
So my goal is to have a half-decent cosplay this year
Luckily, I don't go to the early cons so I got time still.
>>9306352
Same! I was surprised I enjoyed con bravo as much as I did last year
It felt better than AN in some ways. A lot less people and some actually interesting panels
But the AA and dealer's room weren't great
Plus I missed the meet-up
But not this year. Going to that AN one for sure

>>9307174
Sure will

Got Jokering to do

>>9305499
dont waste your time with G-anime desu, it's local to me and its no good unless youre a francophone, but if you are you mightaswell opt for otakuthon cause it's better.

>>9307174
What panel are you doing?

>>9305499 >>9305628 >>9306351
FrostCon is more worthy of a mention compared to Tri-con or Genrecon

>>9305492
>Anime Shotgatsu
Maybe, depends if I've recovered from MAGFest

>KW Tri-Con
Hell no! $20 for a one day con in Kitchener

>FrostCon
Already got my weekend pass and room booked. Glad it has finally returned, have yet to miss this con

>GenreCon
NOPE, no, never! Con-G is and was the only worth-while con to happen in Guelph

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There's a little Japanese festival on the Sunday a week after Anime Shogatsu. Great opportunity to wear a kimono if you have one.

http://jccc.on.ca/event/oshogatsu-kai-3/

Is taste of animathon worth going?

>>9308441
>>9308525

Gunpla panel. I don't actually cosplay, I just come to cgl for the con horror/cringe haha.

Say hi if you come by!

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>>9309377
It's alright, kinda lame they raised the price to $35 and no longer offer a Saturday only pass. But it's a nice event to make the wait less uneventful for Otafest/Animethon.

Also idk if anyone else here agrees but the old venue for taste was way more cozy than the shaw.

I wanna propose some panels for Anime North this year. Are there any you guys might be interested in? I'm thinking of doing a nier/drakengard panel since a new game is coming out, but I doubt there will be a lot of interest.

>>9309696
Yeah but the Ramada was way more out of the way than the Shaw. Shaw's a good location and is much more open/pretty than the Ramada.

Only good thing about the Ramada was that elevated bar area amidst all the decorative plants and trees

>>9309692
I'll probably be unmissable. I spent $800 on silver fronts for my teeth so I can keep doing different Jokers, I'm sure I'll see you in passing and giggle

I got a thing for role playing my character at conventions, but I'm not even close to the level of quality I want to be at

Gunpla? Is that crafting? Spoonfeed pls

>>9310474
Gunpla
Gundam plastic
Refers to making plastic gundam kits

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ugh... looks like AN is gonna be bombarded with sjw panels again

>>9310510
It doesn't seem to be sooo bad. Boardmods seem to steering them to more japan-related topics

>>9308766
>>9305499
curious, what's the big hate on genrecon? I've been a few times and just seems meh to me, I don't get why people hate it so much

>>9305492

Nothing in Ottawa. I'm so excited for anime north but I couldnt travel to Toronto and pay for hotels more than once or twice a year

>>9309898
A Keijo panel that talks about the actual schoolyard games that inspired the Keijo sport.

Trump in Anime/American Presidents in Anime

Game show panel using the Jackbox Party Pack
http://jackboxgames.com/project/jbpp3/
Requires internet, and everyone joins in with their phone as the controller, but only the host has to buy it. Quiplash 2 and Tee KO are the better minigames. Quiplash 2 lets you add your own anime related questions too.

schedule's out for shogatsu

http://animeshogatsu.com/schedule-january-14th-2017/#rdv-calendar

>>9308851
Dress well or else everyone will be lowkey judging you as this is the event everyone brings their a-game to.

>>9310618
The Ottawa geek market was super good 2015. So check that out if you get a chance.
I also hear pop-expo is okay (not fantastic).

I've never been to Anime Shogatsu. Anyone worth seeing there?

>>9311568
It's a new con that debuted last yr. The general consensus seems to be that overall it was a good one day con for the $10 admission. Obviously there were some issues with it since it's new startup, but that's expected of any new venture.

>>9311967
Know any good places to eat that's not too far to walk? It looks like it's going to be cold again next weekend.

>>9312321

IIRC there's a Subway and a Timmies nearby if you're only after something quick and cheap. Sansotei Ramen about a few blocks away on Dundas near Uncle Tetsu.

I might go check out Yutaka that day if it's not busy.

where do you guys order your makeup from in canada? everything is in the states ;;

>>9312356
Sephora

>>9312356
sephora for normal stuff, malabar for heavy costume stuff and bodypaints

>>9308758
Nobody cares, Mr. "quotes everything on one line" guy.

It's not worthy of a mention.

>>9313578
Keep thinking that and ignore all those who do in fact enjoy FrostCon. It's worth a mention to those who enjoy and support it, accept it

>got animu north weekend pass
>no friends going this year so no hotel room to sleep at and relax

>>9313690
sure thing antonio

>>9313735
Not Antonio, but a simply con attendee who doesn't go about shitting on all the other cons that can't live up to Con-G or Bravo's standards

>>9313775
>>9313690
Look, if you wanted to be at least a LITTLE less fucking obvious then stop quoting everyone on the same line, Antonio

Just be fucking normal and do line breaks. Like what I'm fucking doing.

>>9314217
He posts using his name. As he's made it clear before that he doesn't believe hiding behind Anon. So stupid if you think he's here posting. Probably other FrostCon staff and supports posting to derail the conversation

>>9314444
riiiiiiight you trust a guy who's been caught lying to people before *cough* kariya park *cough*

Who went to Central Canada Comic Con back in October?

>>9314583
Everyone lies. But he also doesn't believe in hiding behind blank names. Get with it and get over it

You rang?

>>9314667
>>9314661
>Three minutes between posts
>slow moving board

At least try to hide it next time.

>>9310510
> sees the word "feminism"
> triggered
> "SJW SJW SJW SJW SJW"

>>9310593
Organizer is abusive shithead, promises huge attendance (we'll get 5000 people!) and doesn't deliver (70 attendees), and much like Frostcon, it just won't fucking die.

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Yo, rollcall for seagulls going to Shogatsu.

How many of you need/want a Toronto Seagull pin?

I'm at my work computer, so enjoy a rendered image of the button for now.

>>9315018
I might show up at Shogatsu.

But has anyone heard anything about APOP? It's supposed to come back this year.

>>9315018
I'm going. Not a tripfag though.

>>9315046
nothing yet.

All they said was the venue they were planning to use for 2017 would be done construction in the fall of 2016.

They never mention the building so there's no way of checking if the construction finished either.

I'm so ready for more APOP though

>>9315010
I welcome FrostCon to the yearly(bi-yearly) convention schedule. Only cons I wish would go away forever are Genrecon, Kitchener Comic Con/EMC, QMC and London Comic Con

>>9315018
Add one more to the list.

>>9315018
Could you reserve a pin for me please? I'll be attending Anime Shogatsu, but won't arrive till later in the day. Thanks!

see some of you tomorrow.

going alone, goal is to make a few friends.

Anyone want to do an afternoon mini meet at the maid cafe?

>>9319039
What time where you thinking? I'm heading to shigatsu rn.

>A notice to our attendees that Anime North will be unable to use the Tannenbaum Ballroom (Main Stage) in the North Building of the TCC in 2017. The Federal Conservative Party of Canada will be using this space in connection with their leadership vote that weekend.
PFFFFT
[insert snickering anime girl picture here]

>>9319826
Who wants to go and protest it?

>>9319826
Didn't the provincial conservatives use that space a few years ago for something, and a bunch of them skipped the meeting to go check out the con?

>>9319845
I want to believe that this is true.

Anyone remember years ago when DTAC was held at the same time as a motorcycle convention?

Does anyone want to go to Taste of Animethon next week with me?

I'm a male, age 20 and Azn. I just don't want to go alone because that's sad and boring. I would prefer to join a group but I'm willing to partner up with anyone!!!

>>9315018
Thanks Corky for seagull pin, I love it!

Btw wasn't it too cold yesterday for ice cream? XD

>>9319826
Fuck I hate when this shit overlaps.
The vote is important to me, missing a chunk of AN is gonna suck

>>9319840
Like protest the party as a whole? Protest their decisions? Protest voting a new leader?

>>9319840
Harper is gone and Conservatives were voted out. What's there to protest? It's not like they're some Trump proxy or effigy. Let them salvage/reform their party.

>>9320244
You protest the idea that people with differing opinions than yours still exist in 2017!

>>9320197
flavourtown has no seasons

>>9305492

What's the general concensus about anime north ?

How did Anime Shogatsu go? I couldn't go because I had a sick day. I'll be going to FC next weekend.

>>9320635
The con peaked years ago and has gone downhill ever since. Main complaint being the oblivious and indifferent staff running the con not giving a damn about attendees since their the largest anime con in Canada and can basically get away with murder at this point. With that being said, it's still the largest anime con in the country, with lots of stuff to see and do throughout the weekend.

But if you're on a tight budget and can only attend one or two cons a year, than I'd recommend Otakuthon in Montreal as being the better option along with APOP if it ever comes back?

>>9320635
Shit guests every year

>>9319845
I don't remember seeing them actually around the con but since they used the further building they had to pass all of us before getting to their meeting lol.

>>9320635
Depending on what you're going for a ticket isn't necessarily needed. My friends never go to panels and I never buy from the dealers room bc markups and bootlegs so we can get away with mingling around the parking lot and hotel. They also raised the prices and took away their old group prereg system.

>>9320635
Great atmosphere, shit everything else. I have a blast just meeting people and hanging out.

>>9319959
make friends there

>>9319959
I would but Uni. Also the road to Edmonton from Calgary is pretty bad in spots during the winter.

Come to CCEE/Ota and find me though, then maybe we could hang at Animethon proper.

>>9320988
It's hard to randomly go up to someone and make friends there. Especially one where you can hang out for the whole day.

>>9321020
Darn. Yeah the drive in the highway is scary in the winter. Wouldn't risk it either for ATOA. I'm thinking about going to Otafest but I might be in going to Japan during that time. Not entirely sure yet but I'll find out soon and let you know.

>>9320655
I missed the first half so I can't account for everything, but it was ok for a low cost event. What I regret missing is the popup maid cafe and the robot battle. They actually used little robots! https://twitter.com/Prof_F76/status/820721903279206400 Beats the pants off AN's mechayard wars.
Pros:
Single building, elevators
No lineups
Stadium seating in the big room so you can see everything
Pretty good panels, knowledgeable people
Cons:
Narrow hallways
Dealer's room/AA is tiny
Everyone crams together in the front lobby because cold outside so it's hard to get photos. Could really use a dedicated cosplay area, maybe with some backdrops like a simple version of the anime expo sets.

Anyone know about this Costume-Con in April? $85 is pretty steep.
http://costumecon35.com

>>9321257
85 definitely isn't worth it
It sounds like a fun con, but not 85 dollars worth of fun.
It could depend on the panels though
The one plus is the higher cost would keep more kids out

>>9320635
I die a little inside whenever friends out west assume that if AN is a huge convention it must be a good one.

They just don't know

>>9321273
You're probably right about keeping the kids out. Looking at their previous galleries it definitely skews older. http://www.costume-con.org/gallery2/main.php

>>9321257
>>9321273
>>9321356
Costume-Con is usually up in the $120s range desu, this is a cheaper CC because the concom wanted to be conscientious of the economy (as far as I know, I have a few friends who're involved)

Definitely worth it though. I went to CC32 and it was some of the best costume-related programming I've ever been to. Whole other level of commitment.

>>9321257
This convention isn't for everyone(average congoer or kids/plebs). It's more built and aimed towards those who like crafting their own costumes or looking to start. The programming during CC32 was very informative and helped me start making my own costumes and will be returning to it again this year.

>>9321732
Also showing off. Their competitions are fierce and really detailed.

>>9321980
>>9321732
That does sound good, maybe I will go after all. For me, seeing some real high level costumes will be worth it.

>>9324280
The programing changes slightly every year. You can check out last year's program to see anything that might interests you.
http://www.animenorth.com/an16/an2016pocketbook.pdf

>>9314645
Anyone?

>>9319959
I'll go to ATOA with you. My friend had to go do something with her boyfriend so she's ditching me haha. I can give you her ticket too if you didn't already pre-order? I'm 23 so I don't know if you're cool chilling with someone a bit older but hey I'm down to make a new friend if you are!

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>Kevin O'leary is going to be at anime north
Does anyone know if this is real

>>9325404
naw, this has to be fake

>>9325424
>every single speech of his speech talks about how he connects to millenials
I want to believe

Any Vancouver anons going to AniRevo winter next month? I got a free ticket so I might throw on a cosplay for Sunday. It's on awkward days though: Sunday/Monday; why?

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>>9325404
>>9325424

https://www.conservative.ca/leadership/en/event
Close enough

>mfw right wingers from across Canada, politicians and national news agencies will encounter hordes of weebs for the first time

Reminder that japanese festival is this Sunday

http://jccc.on.ca/event/oshogatsu-kai-3/

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>>9325611
If only this guy would show up again.

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>>9324998
>>9319959
Come to Gunpla 101 ;__;

>>9326058
Will you be on both Friday and Saturday?

>>9326188
Just Friday I should've taken the Saturday slot but whatever.

>>9326199
Damn! I was just planning to go Saturday but now I might have to reconsider lol.

Any interest in doing another dinner/boardgame meetup on Saturday Feb 4th?

About 25 people out to my first ever panel pretty sweet! Was expecting around 5 haha.

>>9327139
Are you the Gunpla dude!?

>>9319959
>Does anyone want to go to Taste of Animethon next week with me?
Yes. Are you in this thread right now?

>>9324998
Hey I would go with you as well.
Do you have skype?
There's one more day of the con.

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>>9325404
I would like him if he wasn't such a globalist.

>>9327174
Yeah bro

so is Frostcon the new Ochiba-con?

>>9326785
Sounds good mate, although I got a new job working nights so I'll have to dip before 10

>>9326785
Standard Toronto?
I'd be down if we actually get into board games this time haha

>>9327790
I didn't go, but what few reports there are seem pretty positive about it. Attendance does look a bit sparse. https://www.instagram.com/p/BPiYW75DFIV/

>>9327139
I missed out on your panel. Needed sleep after setup and most of Friday. I hit you up on staff comms though.

>>9327809
>>9327874
Yep, standard Toronto meetup.

We can either do Japanese curry and tonkatsu at Kaiju, followed by boardgames at 401 games downtown. Or we can head east for French Japanese fusion at Bistro Camino followed by boardgames at Time Capsule Boardgames.

http://www.kaijutoronto.com/

>>9325404
federal conservative leadership vote is happening the same weekend of anime north this year and it will be in the north building of the TCC. if o'leary stays in the race, you bet your sweet bippy he'll be there.

>>9328752
>>9327874
I think the fusion place would be good. Plus I emailed Time Capsule and they said we can guarantee a space if we contact them a few days ahead.

>>9332207
Alright, we'll go with Bistro Camino and Time Capsule Boardgames.

The meetup is on Saturday Feb 4th, and we'll meet outside of Bistro Camino at 5:30pm. For those interested, Bistro Camino is located just west of Main Street and Danforth, and Time Capsule Boardgames is near Woodbine and Danforth.

i'm doing tsukino con again this year with a friend. it's not a huge con but it's fun to hit """"the big city"""" for a weekend and do some shopping

>>9335990
>triple quotes?
>Victoria
>Ah
I feel for you, anon. Hope you have fun!

>>9334161
Still not sure if I'm going to, I don't know how late my shift will run on Saturday.

>>9334161
one of these days I'll join you guys

>>9327809
>>9327874
Are you two anons still in?
>>9339762
No reason not to come this time!

>>9340399
busy this time, sorry m8

>>9334161
>>9340399
Since there doesn't seem to be a lot of response about tmr's board game meetup, let's just postpone and reschedule it for later. We'll make another post about the new date.

Hey Hamilton gulls,

I'm going fabric shopping with a friend in a couple of days and I was wondering if there are any stores worth checking out while we're in town? Besides fabric and craft supplies, if you know any good thrift/vintage shops, or places that have weeb crap. Thanks!

>>9344611
I know that there is some good shops for vintage things along ottawa street, I'm pretty sure there is also a few fabric and craft stores along there as well. As for weeb stuff, we really only have cosplayftw but everything their is either over priced or a knockoff. Personally I wouldn't even bother shopping here.

I'm going to Tsukino con and i'm not sure if its worth going friday and sunday, because all the cool stuff seems to be just on Saturday. Any Victoria-anons able to chime in and confirm/ deny?

Just noticed an event called "Toronto CosCon" pop up within my feed as some friends like it. Seems they have some events planned already. Wondering if anyone else might have further information on it?

Wonder if this event might be taking over after the failings of FrostCon

>>9348315
Is that the same as the Costume-Con from earlier in the thread? >>9321548

>>9344888
Thanks Nekko, that's actually where my friend was planning to take us in the first place! lol. I had a great time browsing, but unfortunately I didn't buy any fabric. The two discount stores we wanted to go to were both closed (one permanently, it seems). Maybe next time.

>>9345399
You'll never forgive yourself if you don't attend the Shrekening Sunday morning.

I haven't checked the schedule in full yet, but I'll take a look and see what days my favourite panels are on and get back to you.

I always hate the fact I don't live in the Centre of the universe anymore, seeing that now I'm in Windsor I really realize that EVERYTHING is in Toronto. Anyone here from Windsor? Or nah.

>>9349394
Could be the same. But seems to have different branding from Costume-Con 35

>>9342882
Since last week's scheduled meetup didn't go through, we're rescheduling it to Saturday February 28th.

We'll go with our previous planned meetup at Bistro Camino at 5:30pm followed by board games at Time Capsule Boardgames.

>>9345399
>>9349566
I've played werewolf before with the guy running that game room and had a lot of fun. The AMV smackdown on Sunday is also typically a good time. I like the 18+ panels too. I guess it depends on whether you're staying in a hotel or not. If you're not paying much for accommodations or travel, I think the whole weekend is worth the, what is it, thirty bucks? If you come on Friday you'll probably make friends to hang out with on Saturday and Sunday. Tsukino is a pretty friendly con. Coming the whole weekend will give you time to look at the artist alley, too. As long as it doesn't rain too much and the weather doesn't go absolutely bonkers again, it should be a good time. Even if you decide only to spend Saturday at the con, it's worth your while to stay in town for the weekend. Victoria's a generally nice city, so you might like to spend some time downtown.

Also while you're here you should have a london fog at the uvic library cafe. They're really good! I live on them.

>>9349571
You're probably better off making friends with the Detroit crowd

First we had the picnic competition between CHG and OCC. But now seems overlapping between CHG and Toronto CosCon. This bubble of conventions and events really has to burst

>>9334161
>Time Capsule Boardgames is near Woodbine and Danforth
>mfw I live right around the corner and never knew this place was there
I-I need to get out more...

>>9352933
That's ok. Recently there's been a explosion of geek culture and Japanese restaurant. Off the top of my head in the area there's:
- Sakawa Cafe (Japanese diner near Danforth and Donlands)
- Yutaka (sushi restaurant near Danforth and Coxwell)
- Mon K Patisserie (Japanese and French bakery near OConnor and Coxwell)
- Bistro Camino (Japanese fusion restaurant near Danforth and Main)

Just bought a pass for the Calgary Expo at the end of April. I usually just go for a day but I got passes for a couple of other festivals I usually drop cash on as christmas/birthday presents so I thought I'd try biting the bullet on an expo pass this year. On the fence about putting together a costume though.

>>9350159
Is there any point to a random anon just showing up or nah?

>>9353078
Bistro Camino's been there for eons, but I didn't know about the rest. Thanks for the heads up.

>>9353096
Sure. These meetups are posted here in order to meet other random anons like yourself. Feel free to join us.

>>9353312
Do you all know each other? Of legal drinking age?

>>9353343
There's 3-4 regulars. And we have a handful of random anons join us when we do meetups. Largest group we had was about 7-8 of us. Average age is in the mid 20's.

So far, we've done Maid Cafe, Japanese, crepes, Izakaya, Korean BBQ, etc. Usually followed by board games. On our last meetup, we couldn't get into Snakes and Lattes and instead chilled out at Sneaky Dee's drinking, and talking about inappropriate sex jokes/stories to a cute but bewildered waitress.

>>9353094
I've gone for the past few years and really enjoy it, even if for the most part I just hang out with people in cosplay.

>>9353388
I've actually never gone in costume before so I'm interested in possibly shaking things up this year. Might finally pull the trigger on putting a Hotline Miami costume together, been wanting to do one for years and it'd be pretty easy to set up.

>>9351357
Yeah, know that bubble feeling. And yeah, now seems like Roger just likes competing with others as his group has put their next event the same day as Toronto Cosplay Day. Least they only overlap by an hour

>>9351357
There is no problem here. No bubble.

Roger had been making polls at each step carefully gauging the interest of the public so the event would be something they actually want.

The people voted for that day. There's no conflict with other events.

>>9350159
i might go after my psychiatrist appointment

>>9356927
There is a bubble of cons and events within Ontario. Just because you only attend a small few a year(probably), doesn't mean that there aren't several cosplaying events a month across the province.

And yes it is overlapping(for only an hour) with another cosplay event being hosted by Toronto CosCon at Nathan Phillips Square

Also seems like Roger and his group hasn't moved on from last years events. Like be the bigger man and move on. We don't need to be reminded each year from now on of what occurred in 2016 cosplay picnics. As both Roger and Antonio and their followers/friends did some bad things to each other.

Just let it go and move onto better things, like hosting great events

>>9357733
What did Roger/his friends do that was bad to Antonio?

>>9357748
Report his High Park event(possibly) and the continued harassment of what occurred last year. Come on everyone, we are all better than this and should all be working together to build up this community to what it once was and not be burning down parts of it

Anyone going to MTCC next month?

>>9357771
Why did his High Park event need to be reported?

>>9357955
People reported him for possibly not having a permit, just like Roger and CHG didn't have.

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>>9348315

Toronto CosCon is essentially the sketchiest cosplay organization I've yet to see.

The current event they've "planned" isn't even actually organized by them. They're piggy-backing on an event that the city of Toronto is throwing called Celebrate Toronto. Even the information about the event is copy-pasta'd from the Celebrate Toronto event.

All they've suggested is that everyone show up in cosplay to one of the most normie events possible while not even being officially a part of that event.

Throw in that there's virtually no information about any of the organizers or any way to hold them responsible for any problems that occur from the event, the only social media this group is a Facebook and a Twitter with under 100 likes and follwers and you're left wondering how they have any legitimacy.

There's essentially no way to confirm that the people running Toronto CosCon aren't just a bunch of creepy pedos trying to take upskirt pics. There's enough creepers in the Toronto Cosplay community I really have to wonder why there's literally no information about any of the organizers of this group that's appeared out of nowhere overnight.

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>>9358144
tfw have to have my head in a few months to do tests for HalCon cosplay

>>9358144
It almost feels like something cooked up by a youtube prankster to get gawk-at-the-wierdos fodder .

>>9358144
Or they've yet to setup a website as they aren't having a con this year and planning for fall 2018. So they still got time. As for their cosplay day, maybe they are working with the city of Toronto on getting it official. Just because the world is doom and gloom, doesn't mean everything out their has to be so

>>9358144 >>9358269
Just saying to give them so time. Like Rome wasn't built in a day. And it would be wicked for this con to work out and replace FrostCon

>>9358144
Right now it's "piggy-backed" with Celebrate Toronto. But maybe they are working on getting some things officially worked out and will announce such in a few days

>>9357748
Roger and his group (CHG) ran cosplay picnics/gatherings within city parks across Toronto and Mississauga for years without permits (something that's against local bylaws), something which other picnic runs (Island and OCC) had acquired for their events. Antonio and Jax tried informing Roger and some of the other CHG admins about this prior to one of their Mississauga events and were ignored. The day of the picnic, no CHG admins appeared during the picnic part of things and both Antonio and Jax calmly explained things to us. Most of the group left after that for the mall or City Hall. We went back to our car to put some things away and when walking back by the park there was a City of Mississauga car parked outside Kariya Park and a bylaw officer walking around inside. We just decided to go where everyone else was at Celebration Square and hangout there for a bit. Until the time a CHG admin showed up and angrily confronted both Jax and Antonio.

A few weeks latter someone or someones contacted Toronto Parks and reported OCC's High Park picnic. Mostly going to be looking at Roger, CHG and it's band of thugs. Whether OCC had a permit for that event I have no idea, as I didn't talk with Antonio or Jax that day.

After that someone else decided to have a picnic/photoshoot at Kariya Park (which was spitefully titled, but mehs), which also got reported and Mississauga bylaw officers shut it down after getting several different reports from locals.

All in all everyone is just being childish with this who park/permit/reporting things. Like get with it, these types of events have always required a permit and cosplay groups won't be excluded from needing them, seeing as there can be up to a handful a month and if a city can make $60-$1000 for them getting a permit. I say Roger and Antonio should work this out themselves in a proper manner and we all leave it to them. If they can't be adults and settle this, than they aren't much better than grown babies

>>9358269
>Or they've yet to setup a website as they aren't having a con this year and planning for fall 2018.

They've only decided that they were planning for Fall 2018 as of a few hours ago.

No one still has any clue who these people are, or even in what capacity they are able to run a con.

>>9358278
Where do you even have the info for this? There is no reason to think this as there is absolutely no info available to lead one to this conclusion.

Are you Toronto CosCon or Celebrate Toronto?

See those quotes you put over that "piggy-backed" thing. Toronto CosCon admits itself that Celebrate Toronto is "managing and scheduling" the event on the event page. How is that not piggy-backing?

Toronto CosCon is not running this event.

Celebrate Toronto is running an event, and some random unknown cosplay group that's just popped into existence as of a few months ago whom no one even knows is running decided to get people to come out in cosplay for the event while taking credit for running an event.

>>9358144
>Toronto CosCon is essentially the sketchiest cosplay organization I've yet to see.

What do you expect when it's run by a turd sandwich like Antonio? You can see him self posting and defending it below
>>9358269
>>9358271
>>9358278

>>9358318
To the second part, I'm just guessing that they might be working with Celebrate Toronto and the city to have something a little more official. But that's just me, always looking at things from all angels and keeping an open mind. If nothing is announced official I won't be attending the Cosplay Day, but if it becomes something more, all the more better.

>>9358339
And where's the proof that he is the one running it? As those posts are all anonymous

>>9358318
And there you go, you've answered it yourself. Until we know who or whom is running/managing it, lay off on passing judgement.

>>9358349

Roger and CHG are running Toronto CosCon in a magnificent inception of Toronto Cosplay Community Drama!

>>9358377
That would be an even bigger disaster compared to FrostCon or some of the other shittier cons

>>9358366
>And there you go, you've answered it yourself.

What did I even answer? What did I even get myself into?

> Until we know who or whom is running/managing it, lay off on passing judgement.

Everything posted was factual information. There's no reason not to pass judgement on an organization that presents itself in an amazingly sketch way.

We don't need to know who these scumbags are to judge them by their actions, all of which have been vague as possible about their involvement in an event they claim to be running but have no official involvement with.

>>9358401
You seem to be missing the part where someone mentioned "yet" part to being involved officially with the event.

This is how most conventions start off, they role out slowly and than a mountain of stuff comes out(imo). Until a website and more content is posted, I will not be judging them.

>>9358313

I remember why. Antonio's high park picnic was shut down cause he didn't have a permit. Antonio raided Rogers/CHG cosplay picnic at Kariya Park for not having after a permit, but he didn't even have a permit for his own event. What a fuckin joke Antonio is.

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>>9358313

I remember why. Antonio's high park picnic was shut down cause he didn't have a permit. Antonio raided Rogers/CHG cosplay picnic at Kariya Park for not having after a permit, but he didn't even have a permit for his own event. What a fuckin joke Antonio is.

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>>9358836

And a few weeks later Alex Rose tried to do a "photoshoot" at Kariya Park and that got shut down too. i wonder who called the cops on her? It TOTALLY couldn't have been our hero and saviour of the Toronto cosplay community!

>>9358313
WHY are you calling them 'thugs' when you admit you don't even know if they had a permit that day?

That is very biased, and quite ignorant.

Wow.

Someone (not me) wrote this on the CHG group and I feel like it really captures the essence of what's going on for anyone wondering still. It deserves to be re-posted:

" There have been cosplay picnic/gatherings in the GTA for about a decade and getting a permit wasn't always feasible, but it also wasn't an issue so long as people treated each other with respect. Not saying it's great that people would do events without permits. But there is exactly one guy who made it into a massive splitting-hairs issue, and he did it literally to spite and shut down events that weren't his. Now nobody in the community can enjoy Kariya Park because the individual in question chose to be a bully."

>>9358836
That could be anyone's post. As you've cropped out the name and profile picture

>>9358920
I know Roger and CHG didn't have a permit that day. As I contacted city hall later that week myself and asked about it. So yes, thugs.

>>9358924
Also yes picnics have gotten permits or followed the local bylaws when running their events. Until recently that seems to have gone to the wayside and groups run wild with making events

>>9358929
>Whether OCC had a permit for that event I have no idea, as I didn't talk with Antonio or Jax that day.
This is what I'm talking about. You called them thugs because it was assumingly them that reported the event

So if Roger and CHG were thugs for not having a permit for Kariya wouldn't that make Antonio and OCC thugs for not having a permit at High Park?

CosCon isn't here to replace FrostCon, but to build onto a great cosplaying/costuming community within Toronto and we plan to work with all to make it the best it can be.

As for the event on March 5/6, currently working with the city to get officially lined up with Celebrate Toronto

>>9358934
Why, exactly?

Celebrate Toronto is going to be cold. Average seasonal temperatures around that time range from anywhere like -2C to +5C.

>>9358933
And until absolute proof comes out that OCC, Antonio and/or Jax did/didn't have a permit for High Park, the comment of Roger and CHG being thugs stands

>>9358937
That hasn't stopped people before (ie, with cosplay skates or winter photoshoots. If the weather is too bad or cold I prefer people remain at home and not get sick during the Cosplay Day.

>>9358934

Is this official news from Toronto CosCon, or are you speaking on behalf of them.

Again, the information that Toronto CosCon is working with Celebrate Toronto is nowhere to be found publicly.

But if you're speaking on behalf of them that'd be rad news.

>>9358939
bruh there are is an official post on the spring fling event page where the official OCC page writes they are "sorry for the confusion and problems we might have caused from not getting ourselves an official paper permit and have already taken steps to make sure that this shall never happen again with any future OCC hosted event, gathering, picnic, etc."

>>9358943
Yeah I agree it has not stopped them. But the idea is that it's a skating meet so you dress appropriately.

To call it "Toronto Cosplay Day" in a day where most cosplays aren't going to be able to be worn is a missed opportunity, imo.

The real "Toronto Cosplay Day" is Anime North & Fan Expo. Nothing will change that

>>9358953
I'm surprised FanExpo hasn't already petitioned the city to make one of the days their Con is open Official Toronto Cosplay Day.

I mean they've got all the money and connections to make that happen so...

>>9358953
Well thanks for your opinions. I will keep them in mind for future TCC events.

>>9358955
If Anime North or Fan Expo/Informa want to make an official cosplay day, I will let them have their day. But for now, the cosplay day is by cosplayers for the cosplayers

>>9358959
There is already an abundance, perhaps even oversaturation of cosplay events in Toronto. Only time will tell if this event is actually something good or just another "Me too!" event by someone to further their own goals/career. You have to wonder why Toronto CosCon isn't approaching groups in Toronto already to take their already successful events and take them to the next level. It's just another case of too many chiefs and not enough indians.

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>>9358959
>But for now, the cosplay day is by mysterious shadowy "Cosplay Group" for ?????

FTFY

>>9358968
I have been reaching out to several events, groups and conventions to help build upon the community that is within the city. Until that time I am going to do my best to make the con the best it can be, it will take time like all other good cons have. Don't expect it to blossom overnight or in a year and I'm okay with that.

And my goals are to build onto a great and wonderful community. As for placing CosCon into the convention calendar, I will try to avoid getting to close to other long running cons. But if I can't, it just will have to wait longer

>>9358973
There was someone posting anonymously here being all butt-hurt that CHG's event was running on the same day with an overlap of 1 hour.

Given what you're writing here I'm going to assume that this childish that this person is not associated with your organization in any way

>>9358981
Not at all. I have told the people I am currently working with on CosCon to respect all local groups and conventions within the community. So most likely just someone else within the community

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>>9358313
This isn't entirely accurate. The entire incident began with Antonio lying about having his "permits" threatened due to CHG hosting their events, and that the City of Mississauga was mistakenly contacting him about the events believing he was the organizer. He tried contacting Roger and CHG about the so called permits (non-existent permits, meaning you couldn't acquire one) and tried shutting CHG event down by personally attending the event and bullying the attendees to leave through a fabricated lie about permits.

If you can read between the lines, it's all about Antonio being butt hurt and trying to bully people into following him. A prime example is when he organized a cosplay skating event the same day Anime Shogatsu was first launched, as a way to sabotage the con.

You can read more about what originally happened sifting through the archives
https://archive.rebeccablacktech.com/cgl/thread/8853482
https://archive.rebeccablacktech.com/cgl/thread/S8909191

>>9359337
I'm no fan of Antonio. But I'm also less of a fan towards Roger and CHG for failing on getting permits until reality struck and their continued harassment of Antonio.

Also sure both Anime Shogatsu and Winter Wonderland were being planned at the same time and that AS and OCC staff weren't talking with each other about dates. So when OCC first released their events dates people started planning for that and than Shogatsu released their dates and everyone picked the con over the skate. So he didn't try and sabotage anything and just poorly tried to promote his cosplay skate for that weekend. If only their was a way for con runners and cosplay groups could better communicate on scheduling their event dates to better avoid conflicts/overlaps

First I miss the theater showing, then I miss this. What the hell
facebook com/events/831370397003525/

>>9359355
The true reality is that the victims of Antonio's bullying are speaking out about his lack of respect for others.

>>9358939
>>9358951
wonder when the person who asked for proof is going to acknowledge this post?

>>9359453
Bringing it up every few months is not speaking out, but almost harassment at the level it's spoken about. People are tired of hearing the same thing, so either find something new that can be dumped on Antonio or move onto someone else. Also he hasn't made a post to his facebook about the topics here, guess he's stopped visiting

>>9359453
Even if he bullied anyone back then, bullying/dumping/harassing/whatever doesn't make you much better than him. Take the high road and don't be a child. If he wants to be a spiteful and hating person let him, just be better than him

>>9359355
>>9359466
>>9359474
Stop being a white knight for Antonio. Granted Roger is a dumbass, but Antonio is a lying scumbag who bullies people with fabricated stories to suit his own agenda.

You need a reality check. Stop regurgitating the same nonsense about moving on and building the community when it was Antonio not Roger who started this whole mess.

>>9359482
Both are equally guilty in PermitGate16. Roger for not getting permits for any of his events until things turned against him and Antonio for going about it all the wrong way

>>9359487
You've spelt out why Roger and Antonio are guilty of different things. They aren't equal at all.

Honestly, I think the only way things could move on truly is if Antonio apologized to Roger.

>>9359498
Both should man up and be adults and apologize to each other. Even if Roger isn't directly guilty of harassing of Antonio over the last few months for what Antonio did, he hasn't helped the matter.

>>9357928
Going to breakoutcon March 11-12 and MTCC the following week. Gonna be a busy March. Good thing I don't buy much at them.

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>>9350159
Unless my calendar is off by several years, Feb 28 is Tuesday. Did you mean Feb 25?

Ontario kindly STFU with this OCC/CHG/Antonio/Roger crap. Move onto something new. Sincerely the rest of Canada

Any one know whats going on with Apop or should I forever give up on it?

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>>9360229
Still only this is posted to their website, nothing more

>>9359525
Sorry, it was a typo. I meant Saturday February 25th. Thanks for catching that.

>>9359552
Sincerely also Ontario. We dont give a shit either

>>9360460
Sincerely also Mississauga. Stop turning Kariya Park into a figuratively shelled out no man's land.

>>9360491
Get off your stupid horse. No matter where you host a cosplay picnic, you need a permit. End of debate. Can't afford a permit, than you can't afford to have a picnic. Deal with it, that's just life and following local bylaws, they are the same everywhere.

Now from the people of Alberta, end it, grow up and/or move on!

>>9360573
Spluh? I'm on your side, here, I agree with you.

>>9350159
Is there a facebook page? There's another cos meetup planned for that day so maybe people from the meetup can migrate there.

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>additional $20 to receive your photos in 2 weeks.

Putting your photo quality out of the question, this is so fucking scummy.

Everyone knows you're drowning in your backlog, now you're charging other people so you can neglect your previous clients? That's actually a really shitty thing for you to do.

I've been staying quite about you this whole time. Every time you post to facebook buttmad about how people keep hounding you for your pictures back and get your whiteknights to support you, my opinion of you decays a little more. You deserve to have people ask you repeatedly for photos they rightfully paid for, and even if you do feel frustrated, you have no right to say that their actions are inappropriate.

Literally everyone knows about how huge your backlog is. You shouldn't even be shooting if your backlog is that ridiculous, to be honest. Every time you edit someone's "VIP" photo for your own gain, you're disrespecting people you owe pictures from past events.

Also just to put it out there, I've never shot with you, so this is purely from a 3rd person standpoint.

>>9363172
Sorry one of our regulars who posts the facebook page has been busy with work, so there's no facebook page for this event. But you're all welcome to join us if you're interested. Just make a post here letting us know roughly how many of you are coming, and we'll wait up for you guys. Thanks!

>>9363552
How is it any different from any mail service that offers priority service?

If people are willing to pay to get things expedited, that's on them. It's not like those that opt out won't get their photos.

The only dick move this person can pull off is if he intentionally held orders back.

10/10 bait made me post

>>9363552
That's why I stayed the hell away from her at Shogatsu.

Also, one of her regulars is a personal/drama enemy as well

>>9363619
The difference is even with priority service, your normal mail service still gets delivered in 7-10 days, say.

She didn't offer this VIP package until recently, and that means pushing back people she's been owing pictures to for 4 fucking months for an extra 2 weeks, because someone else "bribed" her time.

>>9363619
Hi Alex

>>9363552
Those prices, omg, HAHAHAHAHAHA

>>9321310
Seriously bros and bro-ettes:If you need to attend one anime con in Canada, skip AN and go to Otakuthon.

Nicer staff who aren't entitled pieces of shit, more anime-focused programming, consistently better guests, consistently better concerts, one location, not in fucking Toronto.

"Higher attendance" does not mean "better con".

>>9363841
doesn't seem that bad to me.. i've paid $600 for an hour and 2 edited photos of a professional photographers time, the amateurs have to make money somehow and asking a hundred bucks doesnt seem that unreasonable

>>9365413
Fair point but every time I go to Montreal, there's at least one time I end up with foul service for something because I speak English.
I'm tired of that shit.

>>9365413
>Otakuthon
>Nicer staff

Like, some of their content is okay, but it's still pretty shit. I've had some terrible experiences with Otakuthon, far far worse than AN.

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Could we get a quick head count on how many people are interested in attending the boardgame meetup this Saturday?

The meetup is dinner at Bistro Camino (Main and Danforth) for 5:30pm, followed by boardgames at Time Capsule Boardgames (Woodbine and Danforth). Thanks!

https://www.zomato.com/toronto/bistro-camino-east-danforth/info
http://www.timecapsulebgc.com/

>>9366950
I might go, there's another meetup during the day so it depends on whether people want to head there. Tbh the meetup's downtown so if at all, it'd be later

>>9363552
I agree it really is scummy, if you dont want to wait half a year for your photos you can pay extra. It also doesnt help that her photos are edited to shit where you dont even recognize yourself.

>>9365413
Anime North would be cool if it actually fit in Toronto. 90% of AN's problems come from the fact that it's out in the middle of nowhere on "Toronto" 's west side.

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>>9368031
I disagree. While it would help that the convention was hosted somewhere downtown instead of near the airport. It certainly wouldn't solve most of their problems. Things like logistics, mediocre guests, apathetic staff, etc would still exist. Take a look at their so called "Anime Expert" that they brought back from last year.

>>9368076
He's actually a really good panelist, I took in some of his content last year. It's okay to have community guests who're academics in the study of the thing the con is about, you know.

>>9368076
I thought the guest lineup last year wasn't too bad at all. You had a couple of manga artists, a couple of japanese cosplayers, a couple of seiyuu. I saw Dunbar's Kill la Kill panel and liked it a lot. I will say their choices and promotion of the guests really should be flashier considering they're the biggest con in the country.

>>9368076
I would simplify the issue to that AN needs to be willing to change. Everything they do wrong goes to the stagnation of the con.

Being downtown would help a lot though, if they had everything in one building their logistics would improve. They could collab with other people to get guests who could then be a block away from sight seeing or able to play at clubs, etc. It would jump start the scene.

>>9368331
initially the guest lineup was horrendous. the guest list only picked up after everyone made a big stink about it being the 20th anniversary with little to no guests on the forums and fb.

>>9367079
Honestly it's the editing thay bugs me the most, I have a few features that it has taken me a long time to get comfortable with and the one time I shot with Alex she edited all of those features (that I had just started to get comfortable with) ended up feeling so crazy shitty from the photos. My rule is if you couldn't fix it with make up then done photoshop it but Alex doesn't seem to share this rule.

ayyy who's going to some weeb music the week before anime north?
http://www.nextmusicfromtokyo.com/?page_id=85

>>9368468
I might

>>9366950
I should be able to make it.

>>9366950
I'll be there, although I gotta dip around 9 to get to work
>>9368468
Ye boi

>>9368331
The problem is that the guests, although some are OK, is that they are announced too late. Almost all conventions announce at least one major guest when pre-registration opens. AN tends to announce them about 1-4 weeks before the con, usually by the time weekend and Saturday passes have sold out. Why? They know tons of people will attend regardless because most people just go to cosplay, party, and chill with friends. And only around 30% of the con actually watches enough anime to know who the Japanese guests are.

>>9368627
>>9368658
>>9367002
Cool, I'll see you guys there.

>>9368468
What's up with those "notes" on the page about it being a D.I.Y show?

It's almost like that person has never even tried to find other staff in Toronto. You know, a city that has a top tier Anime Party Scene that's one of the best in entire world outside of Japan.

Like, is the purpose of this show to just be a massive financial loss because that one guy wants to have those artists in Toronto?

>>9368923
> Like, is the purpose of this show to just be a massive financial loss because that one guy wants to have those artists in Toronto?

From what I can tell, yes. I don't think the dude running it even makes back money from doing the show. It's definitely a passion project.

But the show is legit awesome for catching some rad Japanese metal you'd never see live unless you were in Japan.

>>9366950
>>9368870
I just wanted to let everyone know we had a good time at our boardgame meetup tonight.

Anyone who's in the area should definitely check out Bistro Camino! We all agreed, we had a exceptionally good meal. The service was friendly and polite. Food was really delicious, especially for the price. Salad, Main, Dessert and beer set me back about $40.

>>9368923
Yes. I've been attending for 4 years now and what I've gathered is that the organizer, Steve, is a highly-paid professional, without a wife, kids, or other financial obligations; as such he has lots of disposable income to dump into his passion of Japanese indie music. Very little of the cost is made back on tickets, the vast majority is from Steve's own pocket, and we love him for it.

>>9369275
Seconding this, food was excellent and the board game cafe had a nice atmosphere. Shame we forgot to take photos of the plates lol.

Does animenorth actually suck or ? The multiple buildings are really confusing for me so I'm hoping someone can explain it to me or someone makes a blog post about it. Besides that there's so few cons around Ottawa and I don't have the money to drive to America for the next year or two.

>>9363619
Isn't she basically intentionally holding orders back by prioritizing the people who bribed her?

>>9367079
>>9368451
This. Her photos aren't even good quality in my honest opinion.

>>9368251
he's relevant, but do you think he's important enough to warrant an ad as a special guest for AN?

>>9370026
What do you want in a con?
AN will appeal to you if you are into the con party scene, don't mind a large portion of the content no longer being about anime, don't mind most of the guests that people care about being announced in the last month before the con, don't mind a lot of walking, and want to see cosplay of everything.
Otherwise, I'd say, "skip it".
Many of the staff are rude and/or don't give a shit because they're just there for the benefits.
Despite being in 4 (5 now) buildings, it's overcrowded during peak hours.
It takes a long time to get from one building to another unless you know the area well and have plans. Unless you know what you're doing (someone I know uses a bike of some sort to get from one location to another fast, for example), you're stuck with the shuttle buses which are extremely unreliable (enjoy waiting half an hour to an hour) or you're walking.
I think it would be terrible as a first con, too, but slightly better if you know more or less what to expect.

Oh yes, and be sure to pre-register if you are going to AN this year, and book your room ASAP (actually, you may be screwed already at this point, so you may be stuck with more walking). Weekend passes and Saturday passes will be sold out about a month or so before the con.

I'd suggest Otakuthon over AN, generally. Don't be intimidated by it being in Quebec. Most people there are billingual, and I'd say around 70% of the content is English. It's one location, and with Chinatown nearby, meal selections are a weeaboo dream come true. I find it also has a lot more of the old "anime nerd" feel than AN does. Most staff are way more chill. If you're in Ottawa, it's much closer to you than AN is anyway.

>>9370026
>The multiple buildings are really confusing for me

Basically each building is it's own area of the convention.

Building 1: The TCC (Shopping / Dancing)
Inside is usually the dealer's room, artist alley and registration. There may be some other things listed in the program but mainly it is shopping / industry tables. At night, this is where the dance parties / concerts take place.

Building 2: Formerly Doubletree / International Plaza (Panels)
Most of the panels and workshops take place in this building as well as the video rooms that play anime. There is a big hall that hosts some larger events like the masquerade and opening/closing ceremony.

Building 3: Formerly Park Plaza / Crowne Plaza (Doll North)
I think it is just in the basement of this hotel, they host events and panels related to Doll North. I don't think there is much here for someone who doesn't collect BJD but I checked it out once and it was kind of interesting.

Building 4: Formerly The Renaissance / Sheraton Toronto Airport (Gaming North)
This hotel hosts all the events related to gaming. Usually there are gaming dealers in the halls and rooms where you can play handheld games, console games, computer games and card/tabletop games. There are also gaming panels and LARP events here too.

Building 5? Yaoi North
Formerly this was at the Sheraton but I heard they were moving this year. Yaoi North is the Yaoi/Yuri related content that extends to some other 18+ content and I think accounts for some of the SJW type panels as well.

Building 6: Marriott (Dance)
Pretty sure they only use this hotel for the Masquerade Ball, which is at a specific time on the saturday night.

Just to let all you weebs know, the JCCC is having their spring festival next weekend.

http://jccc.on.ca/event/haru-matsuri-spring-festival-6/

>>9370642
To add to that, the TCC has two buildings. One is the place that has the dealers' room, comic market (a.k.a. artists' alley), dances, and concerts. There is actually a second one, too, where the Masquerade typically is as well as some showings which require a lot of seating space. There is apparently a political convention in the second building this year, though, so I'm going to guess that the events there will be in the International Plaza for the time being. As if the International Plaza wasn't overcrowded enough...

>>9370950
Not just any political convention, the federal conservatives will be choosing their new leader in there.

>>9366514
That's more of a Quebec problem than just an Otakuthon problem.

>>9368031
Actually, being in the middle of Toronto would make it worse. Toronto people are known for being snotty, which isn't a good thing when one problem with your con is rude, holier-than-thou, and lazy staff who are there to ride the gravy train.

So KupoCon was announced to come to Toronto in December. Anyone going?

For anyone who doesn't know what KupoCon is, it's a Final Fantasy fan event that originally started in the states and has been moving around in various places. I heard about it a couple weeks ago and am actually really excited to have a FF event in Toronto.

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>>9370607

it's not my first con, but only my third and the first time doing this so im a little overhwelmed and will have to read up on it probably.
the closest hotels were all booked months ago so i booked a hotel 2.7km away in like janurary when i pre registered for the con.

i really dont mind walking though so i should be fine.
otakuthon was my first con and since im fluent in both french and english it was a great experience despite having to explain weird anime stuff to my french cousins.

i'm a little intimidated desu, but i actually really want to make some canadian friends and see cosplays. im not too much into the guests desu but i do like some panels. the several buildings is what's weird to me, but walking should be fine if it's not too hot by the end of may (which usually isn't, but if it is it drops by evening).

sorry for the blog post, thank you so much for explaining things up for me (>>9370642 and you!)

>>9374173
NAYRT, last year it ended being absolutely sweltering, both humid and sunny, even though two weeks prior they were prediction 19 degrees and rain. So...yeah. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle anon. and maybe some cash because there's stands with slushies and ice cream. bit overpriced but they really hit the spot for me.

Tbh tho the nice thing with everything being in separate buildings is that a lot of cosplayers are parading around between them so it's a good time to catch them for photos without blocking traffic in hallways for example. Just plan your accordingly so you're not walking back and forth 24/7.

So between Haru Matsuri, Toronto Cosplay Day and CHG hangout, great weekend for anime and cosplay fans in Toronto this weekend. Hope to see some of you at these events this weekend

>>9368031

I'm moving to a condo in TO on the harbourfront in September. It is so nice. I wish AN 2017 would be held near there. I know that Fanexpo is being held 5 minutes away.

North York/Missausaga is so fucking nasty and gross. I don't even feel like reserving a hotel, prob gonna stay at my boyfriend's because he lives like 20 min away.

>>9375632
You could always just take the Pearson express and double back using the 52 Lawrence bus to AN. Should only take about half an hour or so.

>>9375551
There's also the Fate/riddle cafe for those who signed up for it.

>>9375632
>condo on the harbourfront
That is such a sweet location. Mind sharing how much it set you back?

Might be calling off the cosplay day for tomorrow... created a poll within the event seeing what people think

>>9377700
cosplay day is postponed. Please attend either Celebrate Toronto's normal events, Haru Matsuri or CHG's See-Scape gathering.

Will look into warmer dates for TCD. Sorry all

Did anyone go to Haru Matsuri today? I'm planning to go tomorrow for the first half and then the last half of the Toronto anniversary at Nathan Philips.

>>9375912
$455k + occupancy and other various builder costs, it's a new build, won't be ready until this summer.

downsides are that i'm moving from a city with cheap housing and an extensive lolita comm, and i suck at making friends.

>>9378120
I didn't go today, but I've attended the festival before. It's a nice festival, but it should only take you a couple of hours to see and do everything. The JCCC and the festival aren't that big desu.

>Still 7200 anime north weekend passes left
An director confirmed on suicide watch.

>>9378186
There's no incentive to buy because 1.no early bird and 2.still 7200 left, but I feel like when the remaining tickets start to drop, it'll drop quickly.

>>9378186
im gonna get one but prob in a month.

>>9377752
gee it's almost like people warned you that it'd be too cold

>>9378239
I'm waiting to see if they're going to announce who the fashion guests are, if there are any, before buying. Otherwise I'm probably just going to the tea party.

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>>9380667
When the ice sculpture isn't melting at all, cosplay is gonna have a bad time.

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Any interest in doing a meetup on Saturday March 25th?

I was thinking of doing something a little different, as one of our regulars mentioned a arcade/game bar downtown. We could have Japanese curry/Tonkatsu at Kaiju (Yonge and Gerrard) followed by booze and video games at Power Up Game Bar (Church and Wellington).

http://www.kaijutoronto.com/
http://powerupbar.ca/

>>9370642
This is outdated

The TCC – Shopping / Dancing / Gaming / Masquerade / Community Panels / Guest Panels

This is now split between the North and South buildings. AN basically takes over the entire space this year.

International Plaza – This is now Lolita stuff, cosplay workshops, screenings, and photoshoots

>>9380684
The See-Scape event was fantastic, though. Everyone had a good time, and the closest thing to drama was a minor hightailing it out of the bar when they announced they were going to check everyone's IDs.

>>9380773
Fuck ya.

>>9380675
You need an anime North pass to go to the tea party though

>>9382627
If there's nothing that interests me I'll just get a Sunday pass.

>>9380667
Well with the up and down winter we've been having this year and last, makes it hard for planning cosplay events during those months. I don't fault them for trying to host an event, just wonder when it's postponed to

>>9380773
Definitely down for this.

>>9380773
I'd love to play one of the Jackbox games like fibbage or whiplash.

>>9368331
Last year they were open about the problem being the shit Canadian dollar. No one wanted to come to Canada because why would they?

I'm expecting it to be better for the next couple years as international guests get more anxious about travelling to the States.

>>9370950
>>9371234
Believe me, the staff are very salty about that.

>>9383375

wait, i thought only one company could rent out shit at a time? why dont they just head to ottawa to do their political bullshit..

Times like this I wish Gundam was more popular so you could get Zeon cosplayers popping up in backgrounds during TV broadcast if they have any.

FYI Breakoutcon is this weekend. No costumes, but lots of nerding out. D&D, RPG, LARP, Board games all night and into the morning.
https://breakoutcon.com/index.php/convention/hours-of-operation/

Alright since there seems to be some interests for this meetup, we'll go ahead with this event.

The restaurant closes at 6pm on Saturdays, so let's meetup early at 5:00pm inside the mall in front of Bed Bath and Beyond. We'll wait 5-10mins for any stragglers and than proceed downstairs to Kaiju. After dinner we'll walk to Power Up Game Bar for booze and video games. The walk should only be 30mins.

http://www.kaijutoronto.com/
http://powerupbar.ca/

>>9382340
Nekkomancer: When you have a chance, could you make a facebook post for this event please? Thanks!

>>9383364
Our dollar has also gotten a tad bit stronger, not significantly but a tiny bit

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>>9385859
Sounds good!

In other news Kimi no Na Wa showings are up for April 7, downtown at Yonge & Dundas as well as at the Queensway and Scarborough Town Centre

>>9386867
Thanks for the tip! Got my ticket now for Saturday at yonge and dundas.

I also saw there's daily showings from Apr 7 to 13.

And apparently there is also a showing of the Love Live movie, already sold out.
http://www.cineplex.com/Movie/love-live-sunshine-aqours-first-lovelive-step-zero-to-one-japanese-no-subtitles

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Event page is up for March meet up.

/events/1406510582721407/?ti=cl

What time should I show up to get my ticket for anime north on Friday? I'm coming from several hours away and I'm not going to rent another night just to get the tickets on Thursday. My plan was to get there early as possible after arriving at the airport. I don't want to wait several hours in line because I'd like to wait in normal clothes and then come back and change at the hotel before attending the con around or before 5. Thanks !

>>9389351
You can always get them shipped to you or if you know someone who will be waiting in line early to grab theirs to pick up yours? If not your out of luck.

>>9389353
Isn't 30 bucks to have them shipped?
How am I fucked though, do they not start giving badges before 5?

>>9389357
Friday pre reg opens at 2pm so I'd say get there by 1.

Time for new thread?

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>>9389558

i can make it for 1 for sure, tysm anon !
and we're prob due for a new thread

I'm not that into anime, manga, games, or cosplay, but most of my friends are going to AN. Is it worth to go one day just for dancing/parties, if so is Friday or Saturday the best?

>>9389865
>I'm not into the things the event is based around, should I go?
I would suggest no. The thirst on you will reek if you're going to an event based on things you don't have interest in.

AniEvo is holding a one day con a week before AniRevo. Gg AniEvo it was nice knowing you.

>>9391574
Was it not already dying though?
On a related point though, I actually really enjoy the shorter, one day events like Harumatsuri or Summer Festival. Sometimes I feel like I don't have the energy/time/money/interest to commit to a full 3 day con. The fact that both large con organizers do more one day events makes me happy.

Anyone planning on attending Toronto Comicon this weekend? How about any of the after parties?

>>9392191

Well the highlight is the announcement having people getting the feeling that the event will be taken over by YVR Wota who is only there for the idols and little else.

Plus the DJ who plays for the raves dont perform on Sundays.

>>9392964
YVR?

>>9392923
Only going to the power up party on Saturday.

>>9393307

YVR Wota, a bunch of idolfags who root for the cover groups and there is just a bit of drama between those that like it and those who dont.