Welcome to Minnesota's very own convention dedicated to Anime, Manga, and Japanese culture. This is a convention run by fans for fans. We are open to people of all ages and interest related to this media explosion. Register... Get a hotel room... Volunteer... The excitement awaits... Take the Detour today...
June 2008
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Anime Detour will be hosting a Room Party at CONvergence again this year. Check us out on the 4th floor, July 3rd, 4th, & 5th, starting around 7:00 PM until late. [Feed]
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With a new convention cycle, a new theme shall be announced. For AD2K9, welcome to a [Magical New World]. With our move to a new larger [hotel], there shall be more space for Anime, Manga, & Japanese cultural expression. Be sure to [Register] early and save. Be sure to check out the current [Status & Forms]. For our more popular events such as [Artist Alley] & [Dealer's Room] be sure to check early fall to sign up.
This update has been brought to you by the letters A-nime,O-taku & by the number Galaxy Express999. Take the Detour today!
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Anime Detour now has a RSS news feed. Be sure to check out the more extensive coverage from our forum and the current happenings in the Twin Cities. Never know what's happening until you've read from the source! The [RSS Feed] link is available in the upper right. ^_^
April 2008
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Thank you to all the volunteers that helped make Anime Detour a wonderful experience this year. With our move to a new hotel next year, this will give Anime Detour a special opportunity to make changes. The webteam has setup a new feedback process for those that wish to provide input through the end of summer.
[Feedback]
For those that lost an item at the convention, Anime Detour provides an opportunity to check with the Operations Lost & Found list. Please email Operations with your fullname, mailing address, cell/home phone, type of item, and a specific description of the item lost. Email Operations. [Here] People may also contact the hotel within a few weeks of the convention as well. Good Luck!
March 2008
30:
Anime Detour is just a few days away! We have updated Charity Auction information on the [Art] page. The Programming[page] lists quite a bit of information, so be sure to read up. Get ready for Anime Detour; see you in the construction zone!
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The Japan America Society of Minnesota (JASM) is hosting an Anime Film Festival on the 29th starting in the afternoon. The films being shown are Nausicaa(PG), Howl's Moving Castle(PG), and Tekkonkinkreet(R). See their flyer for exact details... [Here][JASM]
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See the Programming page for the latest updates. We have the programming grid, videos, and much much more. [Info]
The long awaited Guests of Honor update has been posted. Check it out! [Info]
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Thanks to those of you who signed up to host parties at AnimeDetour this year. Swing by the pool area and check out the fun! Signup for parties is now closed, but if you're thinking about hosting a party next year, let us know right away. Watch for a panel even on room parties, and join in the party!
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