If you would like to stay at the Sofitel (Just across the street from the DoubleTree) please follow the instructions below: Please call the Sofitel’s direct phone number of 952-835-1900 (Mon-Fri, 7:30am-6:00pm) and ask for Reservations. Each individual must ask for group reservations and identify themselves as members of the Anime Det...
The Hotel is now open and accepting reservations. Please make sure you read everything on the Reservation Page. By making a hotel reservation for Anime Detour 2012 and in order to qualify for the group rate you agree to the terms and conditions set forth on the Reservation Page. Anime Detour 2012 - Hotel Room Reservation System
Anime Twin Cities, in association with the Geek Partnership Society (GPS) and Convergence Events, Inc. will be holding a cosplayer photoshoot at the GPS headquarters (The Waterbury [MAP]) on November 5th from Noon to 5pm. The event will be free to those with 2011 Anime Detour or Convergence Membership badges, and $10 for non-members. Detour re...
We are happy to announce that the Anime Detour 2012 Dealer Room Application Form will be open November 1-30, 2011 however the order in which applicants apply is irrelevant. What matters is applicants apply within the time-frame given. We are seeking courteous, flexible, cooperative, patient dealers selling quality merchandise who can provide...
Hotel Reservations will go live on November 18th for both the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bloomington and the Sofitel. Because the hotel has changed from a Sheraton to a DoubleTree we have had to rework our reservations process. There will be an official DoubleTree by Hilton web page for reservations that will be linked from the Anime Detour front...
A note from our friends at the St. Paul Public Libraries! Due to overwhelming demand, we were not able to accommodate every person who wanted to make a tiny lolita hat at Anime Detour this year. But thanks to Anime Twin Cities partnership with St. Paul Public Libraries, we are pleased to offer two SECOND CHANCE lolita hat workshops! ...
If you are looking to host a room party, the request section is now open! Please fill out the form at http://animedetour.com/form_roomparty. Be sure to read the rules and information at http://animedetour.com/roomparties before you fill out the form.
The Video department is taking suggestions for titles to be shown at Anime Detour through 10/31/11. To make your requests, please fill out the [form]. We are looking for new/upcoming US releases, favorite series, and shows that reflect the It Came From Japan theme such as genres popularized by Japan, or shows that have strong Japanese cultural e...
The Artist Alley table request [Form] is now available for interested artists and studios. The form will be available from October until the end of November. During this time the Art Department will collect the requests including sample art for each artist/studio. Do not worry about being first as the Art Department no longer decides based on ti...
Anime Detour Congoers, we want to ask your help in helping a long time and dear friend of Anime Detour, Greg Ayres. He is in need to some assistance and anything that you can give will be greatly appreciated. Please Check out our donation page and read about this worthy cause [Outreach].
Guest suggestion period is now closed. We are excited to announce our guests for Anime Detour 2012! More information can be found at [Guests].
Anime Detour's hotel has officially become a DoubleTree by Hilton property as of July 28th. As the head of the hotel department for Anime Detour I was invited to attend the official ribbon cutting ceremony and welcome in the new DoubleTree hotel. I can tell all of you that the DoubleTree remains commited to being a partner with Anime Detour an...
The convention may be over for this year, but that won't stop us from getting you exited for next year! Did you miss the masquerade? Check out the winners here and see why you need to make sure to attend next year. [Registration] is now open and don't forget to like us on [Facebook]! Amazing work to everyone that entered!
The Guest & Video sugguestion period is now open. Please fill out the form and submit your sugguestions before the end of fall. This will help give us a better idea of what the current interests and trends are for our local community. Sugguestion Forms: [Guests] [Video]
Wow. When we made our efforts to raise as much money as we could for disaster relief in April, we were impressed. Not just by the number – because let’s face it, the number was impressive – but by just how far people were willing to go for others in need. How much they would give. How amazing their hearts w...