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Ganbatte Convention
StatusActive
VenueTCU Place
Saskatoon, SK
Location(s)Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
CountryCanada
Inaugurated2015
Attendance497 in 2016[1]
Websitehttps://ganbatte.ca/

Ganbatte Convention is an annual two-day anime convention held during August at the TCU Place in Saskatoon, Canada.[2] The Ganbatte Convention was first held at TCU Place in 2016.[1] The convention's name is derived from the Japanese phrase ganbatte (がんばって), which means "Do your best" or "Stand Firm".

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Ganbatte Convention Inc. is a Saskatoon-based non-profit organization that celebrates Japanese and Asian media and arts. They organize various events throughout the year, leading up to a major anime convention and comic expo every july-August. Run by dedicated local volunteers, the organization brings together fans of anime, comics, and gaming. By partnering with the Saskatoon Comic Expo, the Ganbatte Convention fosters a vibrant and inclusive community for enthusiasts.

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Ganbatte Convention Inc., established in July 2015, is a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating Japanese media and arts in Saskatoon. The inaugural convention took place at TCU Place in July 2016,[3] followed by annual events in 2017[4],[5] 2018,[6] and 2019[7].[8] After a hiatus due to the global pandemic, the convention returned in August 2023[9] for its fifth edition. They finished their sixth edition on 25th august 2024.[10]

Event history

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Date Location Attendance Guests
July 23, 2016 TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK 497[3]
July 22-23, 2017[11] TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK 729[5] Kevin Duhaney, Jeff Parazzo
July 21-22, 2018 TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK 810[6] Kevin M. Connolly, Vic Mignogna, Tara St. Michel, Nathen Wahl
July 13-14, 2019[12] TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK 978[8] Brendan Hunter, Ron Rubin
July 26-27, 2023[9] TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK Mark Allard-Will, AuzzieJLee, Kevin M. Connolly, Brendan Hunter, Eliane Will
July 24-25, 2024[13][14] TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK Kyle McCarley, Risa Mei, Jason Sylvestre, Lara Woodhull

References

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  1. ^ a b "Ganbatte 2016 Information". AnimeCons.ca. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
  2. ^ "'It's about creating a community': Anime fans ready for Ganbatte Con | The Star Phoenix".
  3. ^ a b "Ganbatte 2016 Information". AnimeCons.ca. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  4. ^ "Saskatoon's Ganbatte Anime Convention draws hundreds for second year - Saskatoon | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
  5. ^ a b "Ganbatte 2017 Information". AnimeCons.ca. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  6. ^ a b "Ganbatte 2018 Information". AnimeCons.ca. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  7. ^ "Anime convention taking over TCU Place in Saskatoon | Watch News Videos Online". Global News. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
  8. ^ a b "Ganbatte 2019 Information". AnimeCons.ca. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  9. ^ a b "Ganbatte 2023 Information". AnimeCons.ca. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  10. ^ "Ganbatte anime convention brings art and entertainment to Saskatoon | CTV News". 2024-08-25. Archived from the original on 2024-08-25. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
  11. ^ "Cosplay repair booth included: Saskatoon's Ganbatte Anime Convention doubles in size". Jul 22, 2017.
  12. ^ ICI.Radio-Canada.ca, Zone Art de vivre-. "S'affirmer en enfilant un costume". Radio-Canada (in Canadian French). Retrieved 2024-09-21.
  13. ^ "Ganbatte 2024 Information". AnimeCons.ca. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  14. ^ "Ganbatte Convention 2024 | Discover Saskatoon". www.discoversaskatoon.com. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
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