Refunds have been completed!
We just finished refunding merchants, artists, and pre-orders a few minutes ago. You should have received it via the Paypal account you used to make the transaction.
If you don’t seem to have received yours, contact us at [email protected]. Please include your name, the email adress used in the transaction, and, if possible, the confirmation email you received when pre-ordering.
In regards to the financial state of Nadeshicon and the decision not to postpone the event
Now that dust has settled a bit, we would like to take the time to adress a few things. But first, we would like to extend a gigantic thank you for all the love you’ve shown us in the last 24 hours. We are deeply touched by your kindess and could not hope for a better community.
In regard to our financial state, honestly, the title of this post probably made it sound way too ominous. We were very lucky considering the circumstances, and have only suffered minimal losses due to the cancellation. Many planned expenses were in that sense just about to go through, while some others were thankfully refundable. We still appreciate the various offers to donate fees originally paid for either badge pre-orders or dealers room space rental, and would like to thank you for your generosity in that regard.
With that being said, not all are as lucky as we are. Many artists and merchants have incurred large fees for producing goods they won’t be able to sell at the event, or their business model simply relies heavily on conventions. In order to help them, we encourage you to support the artists and merchants who were going to be part of the event. We are also working on a little project to help in that sense, so stay tuned~
We cannot help but also think of other entities affected by this situation. Specifically, Costume-Con 38 in Montreal was to be held this weekend and, as such, have likely been hit much harder than we have. Please show them all of your love as well, since, unlike a virus, there’s no harm in spreading that around.
And we’ve arrived at the elephant in the room: the decision not to postpone Nadeshicon 2020. While we know a lot of you were heartbroken by this decision, there were many reasons that led us to make this choice. First, but by no means the least, was the sheer amount of work that would have to be redone in a much shorter time. An event such as ours takes several months to plan and put together, and squeezing it proved to be too monumental a task. The second main factor is intimately linked to the first: in order to hold the various activities and even plan them, we require a physical space. With yesterday’s announcement, establishments like the Convention Centre have their work cut out for them, which in no way facilitates the rental of the necessary rooms to hold an event in the middle of the high season at such a short delay. And, even if these stars were to somehow align, we would still run the risk of the current situation extending until then. As such, we chose to turn the page on this year and look to the future instead.
We understand your frustration in regards to the current situation, and know it is a byproduct of your love for our event. We hope you understand the various factors that led us to make the choices we made. Again, thank you for your incredible support, and we hope to see you again some other time. Until then, despite the original post aging like fine milk on a warm counter, don’t forget to protect Raphtalia and sing for 20 seconds while washing you hands!
Nadeshicon 2020 is canceled
We are deeply saddened to announce that Nadeshicon 2020 is officially cancelled, and will, as such, not be reported to a later date in the year. We will contact everyone concerning refunds in the near future.
Thank you so much for all of your support, and make sure to stay healthy for next time!
Nadeshicon 2020 is still happening!
Update: Nadeshicon 2020 is, in fact, cancelled. Read the announcement here.
E3 may be cancelled due to COVID-19, but your favourite local anime convention isn’t! With that being said, we do have a few recommendations to share to ensure the event goes smoothly:
- Wash your hands often, for a duration of 20 seconds each time. Singing helps a lot with making sure you respect the duration. We personally recommend Database, the opening to Log Horizon; the part from the first “Database” to “As the madness of the system grows” is the perfect length. Not only will you help prevent the virus from spreading, but you will also be all warmed up for karaoke!
- Leave any “Free hugs” sign at home this year. Hugs may be a great way to share some happiness around, but happiness may not be the only thing you share doing so. Last we heard, smiling is still perfectly safe!
- Sneeze and cough into your elbow. Picture this: your elbow is your shield, and everyone else is Raphtalia. Hopefully your elbow doesn’t make your unreasonably angry at times though.
You can find a full list of preventive measures on the Gouvernement du Québec’s website.
Valérie Lévesque is Nadeshicon 2020’s spokeswoman!
This is not the work of an enemy Stand! One of the most beloved otaku content creators in the province, Valérie creates some of the most charming, yet still incredibly instructive, videos and articles on everything pertaining to Japan. It then comes as no surprise that she would be the best spokesperson for our event!
Welcome her with open arms, and look forward to seeing her MC the main events at Nadeshicon, as well as host a certain bizarre quiz during which using The World is prohibited~
You may find Valérie’s bio in the Guests section.
The rules for Nadeshicon Idol are now available!
The stage awaits! Enter this singing contest under the direction of Ice Qream and let your voice do the rest!
The rules for the masquerade are now available!
The rules concerning the masquerade have been updated! Make sure your skit doesn’t break any of them! Find them here.
Ice Qream sweetens the deal!
Huge cultural phenomenon in Japan, the idol industry is also for the most part limited to its country of origin. But some, moved by the immense power of positivity this performance style possesses, decide to take on the mantle and reach for new heights.
Founded 6 years ago, Ice Qream has no intention of melting. Its members have been performing in more and more events, sharing their love for the art along with a healthy dose of plain happiness. Catch their short performances at the opening and closing ceremonies at Nadeshicon and brighten your weekend!
Read Ice Qream’s bio in the Guests section.
Early Bird discount on pre-orders ending tomorrow!
There is but a little over a day left for you to buy your weekend badge at a discounted price! Starting on February 16th, it will be $40 instead of $30. Pre-order yours now.