Announcements!


Upcoming Events from ATC

July 12th 2015, 20:40 CDT

Anime Detour congoers! Did you know that Anime Twin Cities, the parent organization of Anime Detour, also sponsors multiple events throughout the year? Our Social Outreach Services team is hard at work year-round to provide fun and informational activities for all anime fans to enjoy while we wait for the next convention. Here are some of the event...


Upcoming Events from ATC

May 8th 2015, 15:11 CDT

Anime Detour congoers! Did you know that Anime Twin Cities, the parent organization of Anime Detour, also sponsors multiple events throughout the year? Our Social Outreach Services team is hard at work year-round to provide fun and informational activities for all anime fans to enjoy while we wait for the next convention. Here are some of the event...


May ATC Board meeting

May 4th 2015, 22:56 CDT

The next ATC Board meeting is scheduled for 6:30 pm on Monday, May 11, at the Waterbury building (1121 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, 55413). We will be distributing proceeds from Anime Detour 2015 to appropriate charities and nonprofits. If you would like to see how the monies are dispersed, or if you would like to make a pitch for a particular ...


2015 Board election results

April 13th 2015, 23:16 CDT

Thanks to all the candidates who ran in this year's election. The results: Lauren Ganann remains as President Connie Mohs is the incoming Secretary David Vetrovec and Michele Webber are the incoming Members-at-Large (A month earlier, Troy MacDonald was appointed by the Board to fulfill the remaining year of Sari Hagen's te...


Help Anime Twin Cities with Amazon Smile

March 9th 2015, 18:28 CDT

Do you shop on Amazon? Would you like to donate to Anime Twin Cities, Inc. with every purchase you make? Then please support us with your Amazon purchases. 1/2 percent may not sound like a lot, but each person helping us out adds up fast.  If you'd like details on how to set it up please check out our guide here: http://animetwincities...


Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Only 5 days left!

February 27th 2015, 10:49 CST

Our deadline with Tugg is fast approaching! If we don't sell enough tickets by this Wednesday, March 4th, this event will be canceled. There's no charge until the showing is confirmed, so if you've been thinking about going, reserve your tickets today! Tell your friends! Let's meet our ticket threshold so all of us can enjoy some ne...


Help Support the Autism Society of Minnesota with ATC

February 24th 2015, 17:22 CST

Anime Twin Cities will be sending a team to walk at Steps of Hope this Sunday, March 1st at Southdale Center in Edina from 8am to 11am. The walk benefits the Autism Society of Minnesota (AUSM), an organization that offers support and services to individuals with autism, as well as their families. They are an open, dedicated...


Studio Ghibli's latest masterpiece, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya, is now available on Blu-ray and DVD!

February 19th 2015, 14:51 CST

Based on the Japanese folktale "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter", the film tells the story of a tiny girl found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife. The infant grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady, seemingly destined for nobility. The mysterious young princess enthralls all who encounter her...


Film: Ghost in the Shell: Arise

February 12th 2015, 20:07 CST

Anime Twin Cities has partnered with Tugg.com to present a new anime film in local theaters! Ghost in the Shell: Arise is a prequel to the famous series, with all-new cases to be solved by our favorite characters as they work together for the first time. Tickets will NOT be available at the door! They can only be reserved online in advance of th...


Only a few days left!

February 5th 2015, 13:33 CST

Only a few days left on the final 10 memberships to Anime Detour 2015: There is No Cure!  But that's still time for you to get out there and get yours!  Remember, all proceeds from these memberships are going to charity, and they start finishing up at 7pm tomorrow night, going through Sunday at 7!  Good luck! http://www.ebay.c...


Final Four! Or is that Two?

February 1st 2015, 20:47 CST

The final four memberships are live, but there are only two auctions!  That's because the final four are paired up!  That's right, these last two auctions are for two memberships each, so you can bring a friend!  These last two auctions will benefit the Anime Twin Cities Community Fund, and the new Anime Twin Cities Education...


Three more memberships live!

January 31st 2015, 18:01 CST

Three more memberships have gone live at auction!  The proceeds from these three will benefit the St. Paul Nagasaki Sister City Organization, the Bloomington-Izumi Sister City Organization, and the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund!  The final four memberships go live tomorrow at 7pm!  Don't miss them! http://www.ebay.com/itm/2815...


First three auctions are live!

January 30th 2015, 18:27 CST

The first three auctions are up, with proceeds going to the ATC Community Fund, The Friends of the Hennepin County Library, and the Friends of the St. Paul Public Library!  Three more auctions go live tomorrow at 7pm! Happy bidding! http://www.ebay.com/itm/281582877551 http://www.ebay.com/itm/281582878194 http://www.ebay.com/itm/2815...


They're HERE!

January 29th 2015, 18:59 CST

We promised you that if you watched this space you would find out how you could bid to win one of ten final memberships, and here's the scoop!  Starting tomorrow at 7pm CST auctions will begin to go live on eBay for the final ten memberships to Anime Detour!  Six auctions will be for single memberships while two will be for a pair of ...


One More Chance to Go... or rather, Ten!

January 18th 2015, 18:48 CST

Registration is closed, but your chance to go to Anime Detour this year isn't quite gone yet!  Anime Twin Cities has added ten registrations to be auctioned off on eBay, with all proceeds going to charity!  We're still finalizing the details, but watch this space for when the final ten registrations start to go up, and detail...