Luduc at Nadeshicon!
Suit? Check. Bowtie? Check. Wig? Check. Irresistible smile? Where did I leave it again… Oh! Found it.
By far one of the most well-known faces in conventions across the province, Luduc is a reporter whose personality and sense of humour are sure to brighten up any day! With his very own blend of witty sketches and insightful interviews, he makes for a perfect fit for any event.
If you wish to know more about Luduc, you may find his bio in the Guests section.
Poster contest entries!
This is one kind of candy you can never get sick of; feast your eyes upon the beautiful creations of our local artists! You may find all the entries in the contest for the official poster for Nadeshicon 2018 in this Facebook album. As per the theme of this year, they feature an amazing blend of Canadian and Japanese cultures and truly bring our community to life. Winners will be selected soon, so keep an eye out for that!
Drawing contest for our official poster still ongoing!
There are just about twelve days left before the deadline of the contest! Don’t miss your chance to win your own table in the Dealers Room as well as some money!
You may find all the info here!
The Maid Café is now open!
Hear ye, hear ye, fair ladies and gentle men! How about a delicious ramen? Our doors are opened now; it is time for some chow!
Once your belly is filled and happy, maybe you’ll stay and hear our story. An event is hard to run, what we need are volunteers. While, we know, it is not near, for all it can be fun. Our staff, most agreeable, you’ll find at a table; questions or registration, no need for caution!
Allow me this one last rhyme, for to enjoy food it is time!
Food and activities available during the Maid Café!
Two days left until the Maid Café! How about teasing your stomach a little by taking a peek at the menu we’ll offer you on Sunday?
Oh, what is this about onigiris, mochis and bubble teas? Why, are we glad you asked! You see, we invited our good friends over at the Fanamanga to come and prepare those amazing specialties of theirs, and they happily obliged! Make sure you don’t miss out on them!
Alright, enough talk about food for now, we wouldn’t want to make you too hungry too soon after all. Besides the oh-so-delicious food, the Maid Café is known for featuring ways to entertain yourself, and we are very happy to welcome Les Journées ludiques de Québec to the event once more to provide you with tabletop games and animation starting in the middle of the afternoon! After all, laughing is one healthy way to spend those sneaky calories between meals!
And, last but not least, for you brave, brave cosplayers who will be attending, Sephira Photographie will be back with her photobooth, so start practicing those poses! Be careful of stains during the event, though!
See you Sunday!
Artist spaces allocated in the Dealers Room
The odds have spoken. Artist spaces have been distributed; whether you’re one of the lucky ones or not, you should receive an email in the next few days.
If the odds weren’t in your favor (or even if they were), don’t forget that we have a contest going on for the official poster for our convention, with tables and cash prizes! You can find all the juicy details in our post from October 1st, when the contest began.
Thank you to all the artists who submitted for a space, and congratulations to the winners!
Drawing contest for our promotional poster!
Artist submissions for a space in the Dealers Room may be over, but that does not mean you’re out of options to grab a table at our event! How, you ask? By participating in this very contest for our promotional poster for Nadeshicon 2018! The requirements remain fairly the same, with the exception of this edition’s theme. Thus, your drawing will need the following :
- To star our two mascots, Nadeshiko and Saito.
- To have one of the two characters wear a traditional japanese outfit, with the other wearing something more modern.
- To follow this year’s theme of Canada-Japan relations. You will be required to feature our two countries’ cultures; we leave the specifics to your imagination.
- To be suitable for a general audience.
- While not required, we invite you to include our two new adorable mascots, Tsuki the fox robot, and Hoshi the Japanese buzzard, both of which live alongside Nadeshiko and Saito!
Of course, when talking about a contest, one has to mention the rewards. Following the same rules as last year, two winners will be selected, instead of one, although only the grand winner’s art will be used. As such, the second place winner will receive :
- One (1) table in our Dealers’ Room, or $50, to their discretion.
The first place winner will be granted :
- $50.
- Two (2) tables in our Dealers’ Room, each tradeable for $50 instead, to their discretion.
The art of the grand winner will be used for promotional purposes, such as the poster and t-shirts, for which no additional royalties will be awarded. However, as per its uses, it is a great opportunity for visibility, so don’t forget to sign your art! So it can be used for thoses purposes, we also require the grand winner to submit us a high-res, colored version, a PDF version, as well as a vectorial, black/white lineart version for the t-shirts. While only the colored version is required to submit in the first place, we recommend preparing all three versions ahead of time, if not sending them all with your entry to simplify things afterward. Since the poster will be in 11×17 format, please make sure your drawing is of an adequate resolution.
Since we will be sharing the entries on our social medias, we encourage you to include in your email the name or nickname under which you wish to appear, and a link to your portfolio, be it Facebook, deviantArt or something else, so that we can credit you appropriately. You have until the end of the month of October to submit your art at [email protected]
You may find some reference pictures included in this post, on top of the designs of Tsuki and Hoshi, by Kunyue, linked before.
Also, as a last bit of news for artists who submitted for a space in the Dealers Room, winners will be selected shortly, so keep an eye on your emails throughout the week.
Best of luck to everyone!
We need you!
Autumn has arrived, and with it the promise of upcoming cold weather. However, before the needs arise to cover yourself in warm clothes, how about putting on some fancy ones?
The Maid Café is drawing near, and we are still looking for maids and butlers to make this event the best possible for everyone! Want in? Send us an email at [email protected]! You do need your own outfit, mind you 😉
Speaking of drawing near, the reservations for artist spaces in the Dealers Room are ending at the end of the month! Send in yours a.s.a.p.!
Maids and butlers still needed, and a few staff roles yet to fill!
The Maid Café is in just about one month, and, as such, we’re looking for more maids and butlers to brighten the day with their smiles! Looking for one more reason to dress fancy? Look no further! Send us your application at [email protected]! Please note that you need your own outfit.
While we’re talking about recruiting people, we’re also looking for just a few more people to complete our team! Here are the different roles left to fill:
-Marketing
-Dance night
-Photographers
While we do not ask for Wonder Guard, Swift Swim or even perfect IVs, there are a few requirements and responsibilities associated with each one of them. You may find them, in French, here.
See you at Animara Con in 10 days!
Form for dealers now available!
Space reservations are now live for both merchants and artists, and a tiny bit earlier than previous years at that! Head over to the Exhibitors section to read the contract and fill the form!