[4] They also regularly bring in representatives from North American anime distributors such as Bandai and Crunchyroll.
Their regular programming includes anime and AMV screenings, voice actor panels, as well as stage events including cosplay shows and the 70s Anime Dating Show.
[5] Other events have included contests, industry/fan panels, workshops, vendor and artist rooms, video game groups, concerts, raves/masquerades and photo shoots.
[6] A live action version of Senmei was portrayed by cosplay model Jessica Nigri in 2013.
[3] Since it began, the convention has grown significantly, being the first anime convention in Metro Vancouver to surpass 10,000 attendees[8][9] and eventually expanding its audience to more areas of Japanese pop culture such as gunpla and maid cafés.