Announcements!


Update straight from Chris Ayres!

November 21st 2017, 16:04 CST

  I have been sitting here for a while trying to find some way to put into words what is in my heart.  Nothing that I think of can capture how overwhelmed and grateful I am for the love and support everyone has shown me.  Not just the donations but the well wishes, prayers, and thoughts have been amazing and have often left me as ...


Help Christopher Ayres Fight C.O.P.D.!

November 15th 2017, 10:26 CST

https://www.youcaring.com/christopherayres-1010986 Earlier this year actor/director Christopher Ayres was rushed to a Houston hospital with complicated respiratory difficulties. A team of pulmonary doctors diagnosed Chris with “End Stage C.O.P.D.”, an irreversible illness that would require a double lung transplant in order for him t...


Changes to equipment rental

July 6th 2017, 13:29 CDT

We are removing Consuite Equipment from our rentals page. We understand that this will impact the community but as Minnesota food service laws are changing, we have to stop loaning out Consuite Equipment. We are sorry for the inconvenience. This will come into effect on forms submitted after July 31st, 2017.


2017 Board Election Results

June 17th 2017, 10:08 CDT

Thanks to all the candidates who ran in this year's election. The results: Andy Tso is the incoming President Megan Stob is the incoming Secretary Joseph Opsahl and Stephen Gifford are the incoming Members-at-Large Congratulations and welcome to the incoming members! The new board will wholly take effect as of the June ATC Boa...


Tomorrow! Outpost Anime!

January 27th 2017, 09:19 CST

Counting the days until Anime Detour? Escape the long, cold months between now and the convention by joining us at ATC's 3rd-annual winter festival! It's open to all, family-friendly, and free. Invite your friends and help spread the word! Here are some of the activities we have planned: - Craft workshops - Cosplay contests - Phot...


Holiday Season

November 14th 2016, 18:31 CST

Evening Everyone! With the upcoming holiday season we all are in swing of doing our holiday shopping. If you are doing your holiday shopping on Amazon we would love if you use Amazon Smile. Amazon Smile donates .5% of the proceeds of your purchases to a charitable organization of your choice. We would love to be the charity you choose.  ...


ATC Cosplay Fest! Saturday, August 13th

August 1st 2016, 13:59 CDT

Celebrating one of the best parts of any convention, Anime Twin Cities brings you its annual Cosplay Fest! Read on for details! Date: Saturday, August 13 Time: 10 AM - 9 PM Place: Geek Partnership Society, 1121 Jackson St NE, Suite 106/107 (the red Waterbury building at the corner of Central and Broadway. Enter through door C) Cost: $15, or $...


Anime Twin Cities, meet your candidates!

April 10th 2016, 11:42 CDT

These are your Candidates for the Anime Twin Cities elections. Elections will take place at the May 7th planning meeting. Please carefully review your choices because these people will be representing Anime Twin Cities for the next two years. You will be allowed to vote for (1) Treasurer Candidate and (3) Board Members. Write ins are also accepted....


Ghost in the Shell: Arise

March 21st 2016, 13:12 CDT

Warm up for Anime Detour with a free anime screening! Join us this Saturday for a large-screen viewing of the Ghost in the Shell: Arise OAV, dubbed and released by Funimation. The "Ghost in the Shell" series is rapidly achieving legendary status as a hallmark of anime, if it hasn't already. From the original 1995 film to ...


The last two badges for Anime Detour 2016!

March 8th 2016, 21:40 CST

The last two badges for Anime Detour 2016: Rise of the Mecha are now up for auction!  These are your last chances to get in and meet all the awesome guests, buy fabulous stuff in our Dealer’s Room, and see all the anime you can handle!  Don’t let this opportunity pass you by, especially with all the proceeds going to help a st...


Next two badge auctions are live!

February 23rd 2016, 20:03 CST

Hey there!  Congrats to our first two lucky bidders – but now’s time for chance two!  Two more badges have just gone live, and with them another two chances to attend Anime Detour 2016!    Remember – all proceeds are going to the ATC Education Fund, which will send a student to study abroad in Japan for a who...


First Two Charity Badge Auctions are live!

February 14th 2016, 20:37 CST

The first two charity auction memberships are live!  These auctions will run for one week, and happy bidding to everyone!  See you at Anime Detour 2016: Rise of the Mecha! http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/281936201752 http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/281936200199


The Final 10 Badges

February 8th 2016, 19:21 CST

Hi everyone!  Anime Detour may have sold out for 2016, but once again Anime Twin Cities is making ten more passes available over the coming month!  As with last year, all proceeds of the final ten badges will be going to charity – this year, we’re focusing on the Anime Twin Cities Education Fund, a fund that will soon send a l...


ATC Swap Meet!

October 27th 2015, 14:53 CDT

Anime Twin Cities, parent organization of Anime Detour, wants to help you refresh your collection of anime merchandise by hosting a Swap Meet! Bring your odds and ends to trade with other anime fans. In addition to netting some new stuff, everyone will have a chance to win one of our special door prizes! Date: Saturday, November 7 Time: 1 PM - ...


Announcing: ATC Cosplay Fest!

August 16th 2015, 23:22 CDT

Celebrating one of the best parts of any convention, Anime Twin Cities brings you its first Cosplay Fest! We have a range of activities planned to interest any fan of cosplay at this all-day special event. 1) Workshops! Learn new techniques to improve your costuming and performance skills, taught by local experts. Any necessary materials will be...