Message from our guests of honour!
With now less than two weeks left before the festival, mpi and Benjamin Anderson wanted to send you guys a little message! Be ready to welcome them to Canada, because they will be here in just a few days!
Groupe Bonsaï Québec at Nadeshicon!
Regrouping fans of this very unique art, Groupe Bonsaï Québec strives to spread the love for the bonsai tree. Through various techniques that go far beyond simple sculpture, these artists are able to shape these small trees into objects of beauty. In order to fulfill their mission, they will offer a lesson to introduce you to this pearl of Japanese culture.
You may find more information in the Guests page.
Martial arts exhibitions!
Well-known yet still somewhat obscure aspect of Japanese culture, martial arts feature a delicate balance of physical, mental, and cultural mastery. Breathtakingly beautiful to witness and enlightening to dive into, they will be represented by various clubs from Quebec City and around during our event, through exhibitions and conferences. Here are the the groups that will be represented:
- École de Shinkendo de Québec
- Budo Québec
- Club D’Aikido de la Capitale
- École Fudo-Shin Québec
- Club de Iaido de Beauport
You may find the links to their respective websites and Facebook pages by visiting the Guests page, as well as brief descriptions of two of the schools that will be there.
Con Turnabout back to present to you a new trial!
Indicted for the murder of her father, Lucina sits in the dock. Is she, however, really the murderer? This time, Con Turnabout invites you to dive into the world of Fire Emblem in order to unmask the true culprit of this tragedy in Turnabout: Fire Emblem Awakening!
Put your detective skills to the test in this interactive, over-the-top show!
You may find more information regarding Con Turnabout and this specific scenario in the Guests page!
DrDave joins the fray!
Physicist whose job led him to travel across the globe, Dave Stephenson has contributed to numerous research projects throughout his career. The knowledge and experience he has acquired leads him to have quite a unique look on fiction; anime and sci-fi alike. Invited to numerous conventions due to his captivating and sharp approach, DrDave will be back at Nadeshicon to host a number of panels; some solo, some alongside Fingers. Do not miss them!
You may learn more about DrDave by visiting the Guests page.
Fingers back, along with new panels!
Lecturer with invaluable experience in multiple subjects, Fingers is known for his thorough approach and the quality of his panels. Often invited to conventions for his insightful panels, and also in charge of the panel tracks in others, he is a master whose lectures you really don’t want to miss. Keep an eye out for his panels on the schedule, when it will be available!
Visit the Guests section for more information on Fingers!
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.