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Welcome to the official website for Tora-Con 2012! It was held April 20-22, 2012. The date for 2013 has yet to be announced. Check back soon or follow us on Twitter or Facebook to get the updates brought to you!

Tora-Con is the RIT Anime Club's annual convention, bringing the anime experience to Rochester and western New York.

Tora-Con 2012 is over!

Thanks for coming out, everyone! We hope you had fun this year and are looking forward to our next event.

If you have any comments or suggestions about this year's convention, please post about it in our forums. You can also contact us through our website form.

One of the biggest events this year was the AniMiku Live Vocaloid Concert. For those who may have missed it or want to relive the fun, here's a recording of the first concert.

Con Schedule Update!

Whoops, we've had to make some changes!

We've had to fix up a few errors on the schedule, just some minor formatting and adding a few last minute panels.

You can download the most up-to-date version here:

Download Saturday Convention schedule here

Download Sunday Convention schedule here

2012 Con shirt & book!

This year's convention shirt design has been revealed! These shirts will be available for sale in the at our vendor table in the Clark Gym from 10am to 6pm (normal vendor's room hours) both Saturday & Sunday.

Tora-Con 2012 shirt design

In addition, the 2012 convention booklet is available as a full color PDF ready for download. A black and white printed version will be available for pickup at the Pre-Reg Badge Party on Friday and in the Registration areas on Saturday & Sunday.

Friday Night Badge Pick Up Event and Schedule Posted!

Are you pre-registered for Tora-Con already? All Pre-Registered convention attendees are invited to attend our pre-Tora-Con party on Friday, April 20th in the Student Alumni Union (SAU Building 3/4). You will be able to pick up your badge, conbook, and map/schedule for Tora-Con 2012!

Location: SAU, SAU Cafeteria (Signs will be posted)
Times: Friday April 20th, 7pm to 10pm

2012's Final Guest Announcement

The RIT Anime Club is excited to announce Tora-Con's Pre-registration badge pick up party as well as Tora-Con's final guests for Tora-Con 2012: Kyle Hebert, Caitlin Glass, Leah Clark, Jamie Marchi, Trina Nishimura and returning again this year, Uncle Yo!

Friday (4/20) Tora-Con Pre-Reg Badge Pickup Event

We're bring back the Tora-Con Pre-Reg Badge Pickup Event from previous years. So, if you pre-registered for Tora-Con already then why not attend our pre-Tora-Con party? It's on Friday, April 20th in the Student Alumni Union (SAU Building 3/4) in the the SAU Cafeteria (room 1300). You will be able to pick up your badge, conbook, and map/schedule for Tora-Con 2012!

Location: SAU Cafeteria (SAU room 1300)
Time: Friday April 20th, 7pm to 10pm

Tora-Con 2012 Announces Second Round of Guests

The RIT Anime Club is excited to announce our second round of guests, J. Michael Tatum and this year's band: The Asterplace!

First Guest, Dates, Pre-Registration and Art Submissions

First Guest, Dates, Pre-Registration and Art Submissions

The RIT Anime Club is pleased to announce dates for this year's Tora-Con as well as pre-registration prices, the continuation of Art Submissions and our first guest, Jon St. John!

Tora-Con 2012: Guest suggestions time

Mark your calendars! Tora-Con 2012 is planned for April 20 through April 22, 2012.

We are interested in hearing who you think should come to Tora-Con! Do you have any guest suggestions? Post them on our forum thread or contact our Guest Relations staff via the handy contact form.

Schedule Changes

Note: This news post may be updated as changes are needed.

To everyone who is enjoying Tora-Con, we have some schedule changes to announce.

On Sunday, the following showing has been canceled: Clannad, to replace this showing, we are having the following be shown:
Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood (episodes 3-4)

We are sorry that we had to replace this showing, and hope you enjoy the rest of our many events during the convention.

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