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CTV News
5 days ago
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- CTV News
Anime fans attend Ai-Kon
Winnipeg Watch Fans of anime, video games and Japanese culture came together this weekend at Ai-Kon, the province's largest anime convention.
CTV News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Ai-Kon 2025: community, creativity, and celebration of anime and more in Winnipeg
Nothing — not even an air quality warning — could stop them. On Friday, Ai-Kon Winnipeg, Manitoba's premier anime, video game, and Japanese culture convention, kicked off its annual celebration at the RBC Convention Centre in downtown Winnipeg. Thousands of anime, gaming, and pop culture fans gathered to connect with others who share their passion. The event featured a packed schedule of activities, including voice actor panels, dance workshops, cosplay contests, and more. Inside the bustling marketplace hall, attendees found a growing number of local artists and vendors offering handmade crafts and merchandise — a showcase of the convention's strong support for community creators. First launched in 2001 at the University of Manitoba, Ai-Kon has since grown into one of the largest events of its kind in Western Canada. According to organizers, the last in-person convention drew more than 10,000 attendees. 'I think it's great. I feel like it's doubled in size since we came last year,' one attendee told CTV News. Ai-Kon remains a family-friendly event, offering free admission for the first child under 12 when accompanied by a paying adult. The convention wraps up on Sunday, July 13.
