Where there is Powerglove, there is the concert. However, where there is Powerglove and the concert, there shall be no recording of any kind so keep those cameras off people else the cameras will be confiscated and/or you will be asked to leave.
Events
Powerglove Concert
Vocaloid Concert
Coming back this year with a bigger and better show, AniMiku will once again be hosting a live holographic Vocaloid concert at Tora-Con 2013! The show will feature a live performance of the Vocaloids on stage with countless improvements from the previous year's show, with a setlist similar to that used at AniMiku's show in Hampton Roads, Virginia last November. Come see the show that broke records at both Tora-Con 2012 and NekoCon 15! The show will be run by Re:VB-P's new and improved version of the AniMiku holographic rendering engine; the same one used in their Virginia show. If you were unable to see either of their two east coast concerts so far or are a Vocaloid fan and would love to a see a live concert, this show is not to be missed!
This is a fan-made event run with the permission of Crypton Future Media, Inc.
AMV Contest
The AMV contest for Tora-Con 2013 is now open! If you want to submit your entry into the contest, please read the rules listed here (.pdf). To submit your entry please fill out the entry form found here:
Alternatively you can download the .doc version to fill out here.
The deadline for submitting your entries is March 15th, 2013. For electronically submitted entries, we'll accepted a hand-filled and scanned form, or the filled-in docx. Entries will also be accepted via postal mail. Please go to our contact us page for any questions.
For attendees wanting to view and vote for the winner of the contest, there will be a showing of the contest on both Saturday and Sunday of Tora-Con.
R.A.V.E. VI: THE DJ STRIKES BACK
Let's go out raving and end your Saturday night with a bang as the sixth chapter of R.A.V.E. finds its home at TORA-CON 2013! Ru & HJ have returned and are ready to get your body moving! Grab your glowsticks, your rave gear, and all your friends, and get ready to get down to the finest in EDM and nerdy anthems! This is one party you won't want to miss!
Cosplay Contest
Tora-Con started from a small cosplay event held by the RIT Anime Club in 2004. Because of that, we view cosplay as one of the most important events during the con. We love seeing everyone's work and we are willing to give out great prizes to our contestants.
We continue to be impressed by the quality of the costumes that appear each year and we hope that this year's event is bigger and better than ever!
Registration for the 2013 contest is now open. There are 3 different ways you can enter the contest; Mail-in the form, complete out the webform below, or register in person during the convention. You only need to complete one of the methods!
Be sure to read all of the rules listed here:
You can also view the Judging and Award description here.
Deadlines:
Mail-in Entry Form: Postmarked by March 15th
Webform Entry Form: Submitted by March 21st
Day-of Registration: March 23rd, at the Cosplay Booth in the Clark Gym from 8am to 11am.
Mail-in Entry Form:
You can download the form here.
Webform Entry Form:
Day-of Registration:
In the Clark Gym on Saturday, starting at 8am until 11am, you can sign up at the Cosplay Booth.
Basic Day-of Schedule
Below you will find a schedule for the days activities for all the entrants in the contest including times and locations. This is subject to change depending on the final schedule. Please note that these rehearsals and the judging will be closed to everyone but the contestants themselves until the start of the show at 4pm.
9am-Cosplay Check-in for exact times and locations of where the rehearsal and judging will occur.
Entrants will receive times on when to show up for the craftsmanship judging and what order skits will perform in. This will be first come first serve, so please be prompt. Walk-ons will receive their line position during the final line rehearsal, but you must still check-in so we have an accurate head count. You may also drop off any music or sound cds/files you require for the contest.
You must check-in so we have an accurate count of how many are entered and to receive the all information about the days activities. If you do not, you will not be allowed to participate in the contest for any reason.
11am-Craftsmanship judging will begin in a location near Webb Auditorium. Judging will be approximately 15 minutes per person. Please bring reference photos and any work in progress photos so we can accurately judge your costume. Room to be decided as we get closer to the day of the Con.
2pm-Rehearsal and line-up for Skits will begin. Please be prepared with all props and stage items you may need for your skit.
3pm-Final line-up for all entrants, including walk-ons in the Contest will begin and lead into the start of the actual Contest itself.
4pm-Cosplay Contest Starts.