Ties and Ribbons to play at Nadeshicon!
Bringing songs from your favorite animes to life on guitars and drums, the Montreal-based J-Rock band has already unleashed its contagious energy in various events across the province, and will be stopping by Nadeshicon for their next explosive gig! Don’t miss it!
Head over to the Guests section to find Ties & Ribbons’ bio.
Arashi Daiko is coming back to Nadeshicon!
Following their roaring success in 2015, the taiko group is back once again to deliver yet another thunderous performance! Once used both in times of war and worship, the taiko has long been rooted in Japanese culture, its story running as deep as its sound soars high. Experience this powerful storm for yourself, and even take part in it!
You may find Arashi Daiko’s bio in the Guests section.
Ryunosuke Yamazumi back with a whole new show!
Multidisciplinary circus artist from Japan, Ryunosuke is a master at captivating his audience with his overflowing charisma and seemingly-impossible tricks. A fan-favorite every year, he will be performing one of his shows in Salle Hydro-Québec for the best, most colourful experience possible. Let yourself be carried away by the movement!
You may read Ryunosuke’s bio on our website:
https://www.nadeshicon.ca/en/guests/#ryunosuke
Mother’s Basement and Tenleid at Nadeshicon!
Anime Pope and notorious Canadian anituber, Geoff Thew is well-known for his in-depth, analytical approach to anime, especially when it comes to opening sequences. More recently, he has taken it upon himself to raise awareness for various problems anime characters face by releasing a series of Public Service Anime; you may want to give them a look, else you may never see the danger coming.
His partner both in life and in creation, Tenleid has been using her seamstress skills for cosplay for over 6 years now. A character one day, another the next, her hands always seem to be at work creating her next outfit. Best known for her cosplays from the Persona series and DC comics, she helps Geoff run his Youtube channel when she’s not busy making anime real.
Come meet them at Nadeshicon, and maybe even get the blessing of the Anime Pope alongside his autograph!
You may find Mother’s Basement’s and Tenleid’s respective bios in the Guests section.
Arnie Roth is going to be at Nadeshicon!
Grammy-winning conductor and musical director, Arnie Roth is an artist whose list of contributions to the musical world never stops expanding. Mostly known in our community for his work alongside Nobuo Uematsu and for Square Enix, he conducts Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY and A New World: intimate music from Final Fantasy, the latter performing in Québec City on the Saturday of Nadeshicon! Don’t miss this chance to meet one of the great minds who bring our beloved fantasy worlds to life!
You may find Mr. Roth’s bio in the Guests section.
For more informations concerning the concert in Québec City, head over to the Facebook Event page for it.
Nunumi to guest at Nadeshicon!
Christine Dallaire-Dupont, also known as Nunumi, is an artist who has worked on numerous animated productions created here. Her self-published comic, Sky Rover, was chosen as Jury Selection in the Manga category of the 20th Japan Media Arts Festival, which led her to tour all over Japan to give conferences and workshops on her art.
Now back to cold and icy Canada, she will be hosting various panels and workshops at Nadeshicon to share her experience, both the one in Japan and the one she has acquired pen in hand. Don’t forget to bring your drawing supplies and scissors to the workshops, and who knows, you may win a one year license for Clip Studio Paint!
You may find Nunumi’s bio in the Guests section.
Doll Dammaj Cosplay at Nadeshicon!
Made up of DaMaaj Cosplay and Kaoru Doll Cosplay, Doll Damaaj Cosplay has been a highlight of masquerades all over since 2015. Experiments and challenges being their daily bread, they take on every new project from a different angle, either it be a new technique, a new material, a new style of choreography, or, more often than not, all of the above.
Talented yet down to earth, they enjoy sharing tips and tricks with fellow cosplayers, and discussing just about anything, so don’t be shy and go up to them!
You may find their bio in the Guests section.
CelticSakura and Mathi Cosplay, Team Canada for the 2018 WCS, will be at Nadeshicon!
Known together as Voodoo Cherry, the two cosplayers only started teaming up back in 2016. Quite the alliance, the team would go on to win the Canadian preliminaries for World Cosplay Summit the next year, and will be flying over to Nagoya, Japan, this summer for the big event! Come cheer them on before they leave to compete with other amazing cosplayers from around the world!
You may find CelticSakura and Mathi’s bio in the Guests section.
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.