Sébastien Mineau taking on the role of Master of Ceremonies!
Since the first masquerade at Otakuthon in 2006, Sébastien has been lending his voice and energy to events across the province as master of ceremonies, following the teachings of the great Gordon Rose. Costumer himself, he holds the world of cosplay dear, and thus enjoys presenting the incredible creations of others just as much as his own.
Back at Nadeshicon this year, he will make sure to give one unforgettable show!
You may find Sébastien’s bio in the Guests section.
Ryunosuke Yamazumi back for a new breathtaking performance!
Circus artist born in Japan, Ryunosuke Yamazumi is well-known for his outstanding shows. A classic at our festival, he will be offering a new performance featuring the Chinese pole, combined to his notorious juggling tricks. Whether it will be your first time seeing him perform or not, you really won’t want to miss him!You may find more information on Ryunosuke Yamazumi in the Guests section!
Vocaloid exhibition at Nadeshicon!
Shan Ferland-Daigle found his passion for Vocaloid in 2009, and has been collecting items relating to it ever since. His love for the genre led him to travel to Japan twice to assist to Hatsune Miku concerts, during which he acquired even more items for his collection, which has since reached a rather impressive size. Invited at Nadeshicon, he will be hosting an exhibition of his collection, as well as doing a giveaway of two bags filled with goodies from Magical Mirai 2016. Drop by his exhibit to sign up; the winners will be picked during his “Incursion au Magical Mirai 2016” panel, which will be held in the late afternoon, on the Sunday of the convention.
Come see this phenomenon that took the musical world by storm, or, if you’re already a fan of it, come discuss it with a fellow enthusiast!
You may read more on Shan in the Guests section!
Nienna Surion will be back at Nadeshicon!
Nienna Surion, Canadian representative and finalist at World Cosplay Summit 2016, will be back again this year to talk about the experience of this grand competition in Japan!
Self-taught and headstrong, Nienna Surion has been polishing her cosplay crafting skills since 2009. Rather than following tutorials, she would spend hours trying to find solutions to her problems, which would allow her to acquire invaluable skills and knowledge through her labor. Her ways evidently paid off when, in 2015, she was selected alongside Darkarnival Butler to represent Canada at the 2016 World Cosplay Summit.
Rich of her experience, she will be back at Nadeshicon this year to share her experience to other cosplayers who look up to the World Cosplay Summit. However, in the meantime, you can still learn about her in the Guest section.
Speaking of cosplay, tomorrow, March 9th, the movie Miss Hokusai will be presented as part of the Festival de cinéma en famille de Québec. To commemorate it, attendees wearing cosplays will be gifted a little something! You may find more information, like the location and time of the screening, on their Facebook event page.
Rules and registration to the masquerade, and template for your cosplay lineups!
The rules for the masquerade are now available on our website, although only in French. If you can, give them a read to make sure everything is in order for the big day!
Registrations will be held in two parts: 20 entries will be taken on Friday, while the remaining ones will be taken on Saturday. Here are the times at which registrations for each day will begin:
- Friday starting at 6pm
- Saturday starting at 10am
Each registration period will thus end when the cap for that day will have been hit. Get there early!
Lastly, we have prepared templates for you to share the cosplays you will be wearing during the weekend with us and the other attendees! You can do so on our official Facebook group, if you so wish.
Best of luck crafting your cosplays!
Events reporter Luduc will be at Nadeshicon!
Self-declared mini-wheat, Luduc is a well-known personality around conventions and entertainment events who specializes in reports that feature both an informative and a humorous side. Easily noticeable due to his wig and his overflowing charisma, he will be following his microphone around Nadeshicon, taking in the atmosphere through us, our guests, and of course you!
Watch his videos on his Youtube channel!
Learn more about Luduc in the Guests section.
Winner of the giveaway!
The giveaway now over, one of you was chosen randomly to enjoy a free box of japanese snacks and candies from Japanese Freedom Market: and it was Marjorie Parent who snatched it away! Congratulations!
For those who were a bit less lucky, fret not! On top of the giveaway, Freedom Japanese Market is offering a $3 discount off your first box, using the code (HELLO2017). Also, if you mention Nadeshicon in the “Where did you hear about us?” section, they will include a bonus snack in all future subscription boxes! Head over to their website and feed that sweet tooth!
As a final bit of news, those of you who will be enjoying the Orchestre de Jeux Vidéo show tonight at Palais Montcalm may notice a table harboring our mascots and logo. Drop by and say hi, we love talking to you guys!
Carcinogenic Chocolate as guests at Nadeshicon!
The cosplayer duo Carcinogenic Chocolate, created by KitKatSpazz and YunaDaKilla, will be at Nadeshicon to share with you their vast experience! Harboring quite the broad skillset, the duo has dwelved into the craft of armors, accessories, and elegant outfits for men and women alike, so you may very well learn invaluable tricks and skills!
You may find their bio in the Guests section.
Etienne “Dez” Desilets-Trempe at Nadeshicon!
For over four years now, Dez has been working on his weekly webcomic, Frivolesque. Available both in French and English, Frivolesque finds its roots in geek culture, in which Dez has been immersed since his childhood. Vivid example of assiduity, he is truly inspirational for up and coming artists, who he encourages to follow their passion.
Jump into the world of Frivolesque!
You may find more information about Dez here!
Droo at Nadeshicon!
Notorious cosplay photographer, Droo no longer needs any introduction when it comes to the canadian cosplay community. Passionate, talented and just outright fun to hang around, Droo is no stranger to conventions in Canada and beyond and will be back at this year’s Nadeshicon, alongside his “funtography suite”! Stop by and enjoy one of the greatest photoshoots of your life!
As always, you can find more info in the Guests section.