Looking for a place to share your cosplay and meet up with thousands of like-minded people into Japanese media? British Columbia has a handful of events, mostly in the Metro Vancouver area, with one on Vancouver Island.
For 2013, here’s a list of the larger conventions in the province:
- Tsukino Con – February 22nd-24th, 2013 at the University of Victoria in Victoria, BC
An independant and fan-managed convention, Tsukino Con aims to foster understanding and celebration of anime, manga and Japanese pop culture for the island community in a family friendly environment. - J-Fest – March 23rd, 2013 at Douglas College in New Westminster, BC
J-Fest is a one day mini-convention organized by the group behind Anime Evolution to give fans a chance to enjoy anime and manga before the main convention later in the year. - Fan Expo Vancouver – April 20th-21st, 2013 at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, BC
Fan Expo Vancouver isn’t really an anime convention per se, but a larger event that incorporates comics, sci-fi, television, movies and anime under one large roof. Great for all ages. - Anime Evolution – June 28th-30st, 2013 at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC
Vancouver’s first anime convention, Anime Evolution returns to celebrate its 10th year of Japanese pop culture. - Cos & Effect – August 9th-11th, 2013 at University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC
Cos & Effect focuses more on the costumes and outfits, but retains some elements of an actual anime convention, including guests. - Anime Revolution – August 16th-18th, 2013 at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, BC
Vancouver’s newest convention on the anime/manga scene, Anime Revolution was originally conceived to replace Anime Evolution, but has blossomed into a larger exhibition than anyone predicted.
This list doesn’t include any smaller, impromptu gatherings that may be organized by minor cosplay or fan groups.
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