Guest of honour unveiled!

Director, voice director, voice actor, writer, and best friend a certain hero clad in green could ever ask for, James D. Mortellaro is a man of many, many talents especially known for his work in the video games industry. With titles such as Hitman, Horizon Zero Dawn, Final Fantasy and, more recently, 2017 Game of the Year winner The Legend of Zelda : Breath of the Wild on his resume, James has a vast and deep understanding of what happens both in front and behind the microphone, on top of his experience in various different yet close disciplines, like copywriting, improv, and cinema.

Whether you’re interested in what goes into bringing a video game world to life, or you are curious about the ins and outs of voice work more specifically, or maybe simply just have fond memories of the titles he has worked on, don’t miss out on this chance to learn about all the passion that goes into this craft from one of the pillars of the industry.

Head over to the Guests section to read James’s bio.

Valérie Lévesque at Nadeshicon!

Whether we like it or not, cooking is a central part of all of our lives. To some, it may seem like a chore, a waste of time, or even an actual issue. Such vile representations of the culinary arts stop here!
 
Perfect mix of happiness, simplicity which may easily be mistaken for sorcery, and a touch of “kawaii”, Les Bentos de Valérie are an endless source of inspiration to make lunchtime one of the highlights of the day. Forget about culinary struggles; transform your kitchen into a canvas and create your next chef-d’oeuvre!
 
You may find Valérie’s website here (French).
 
To read Valérie’s bio, head over to the Guests section.

Online volunteers form!

Unwavering in our fight against printed forms, we’ve converted the volunteers form into an online one for the kind folks who lend us their time and energy to build a spirit bo- to ensure the event is the best it can be. With such benefits as having your badge reimbursed, a few hours of your time allows everyone to enjoy the festival to its fullest, so fill up that form, put on that smile, and spread that positivity!

Panel submissions still in progress!

Do you play a TCG and wish to introduce more players to it? Or maybe you follow closely the technological progress of the Japanese car industry and want to share what makes it truly remarkable? Or perhaps you go through light novels at breakneck speeds and wish to shed some light on a few titles you believe deserve more attention?
 
Then why not host a panel about it? Show us your passion and submit a form now!

Martin Savard to perform Rakugo at Nadeshicon!

In love with Japanese culture for many years now, Martin Savard set out on the mission to adapt Rakugo to the French language. Performance art in which the storyteller, alone and sitting on their knees, only has their upper body, a paper fan, a small cloth and, most importantly, their voice to carry the story, Rakugo has been part of Japanese culture for well over a thousand years. Adapting such a polished discipline is not something you want to miss!
 
And yet, as if setting out on such an endeavour was not enough, Martin will also be hosting a workshop on shōgi, this intriguing Japanese version of chess. Come discover these lesser known, yet no less fascinating, facets of Japanese culture!
 
You may find more info on Martin Savard in the Guests section.

Phil Mizuno to guest at Nadeshicon!

Notorious Ontarian cosplayer, Phil Mizuno is a pillar of cosplay internationally. Through his incredible talent and irresistible charisma, he not only seeks to share his love for the craft, but also a little positivity throughout the world. Touching upon countless franchises and medias, his cosplays will stun you with their quality and fidelity and, who knows, maybe they’ll inspire you to give cosplay a go as well!
 
You may find Phil’s biography in the Guests section.
 

Pre-orders are now open!

From now until March 6th 2018, 11:59pm, you may pre-order your badges for Festival Nadeshicon 2018! Whether you simply want to get your badge at a lower price than on-site or want to get one of our t-shirts featuring the lineart of this year’s amazing official poster, pre-orders are the perfect gift for that one person without whom your weekend just wouldn’t be the same! Or maybe that person who still won’t watch your favorite anime. Or that friend who has always been on the fence about going to conventions. Any reason is a good reason, really!
 
Head on over to the Pre-order page for details and to pre-order your badge.

Panel form now available!

For the longest time, you’ve had this nagging theory about how birds are represented in J.C. Staff productions, and you believe it’s finally time to share it with the world? Or maybe, ever since you found out about Kantai Collection, you’ve been researching everything there is to know about ships and sailing, and wish to discuss it with fellow passionates? Or, who knows, you might have found this alternative tarot that’s unique to Japan, and wish to teach it to new apprentices?
 
Why not become a panelist! Be it in the form of a panel or a workshop, panelists share and teach what drives them, what they truly love about Japan and its complex culture with fellows fans and others who wish to know more about it.
 
Sounds cool? Head on over to the Get Involved page to fill the online form!