top of page

Animaritime 2024 Schedule

texture-light-bg_edited.png
FRIDAY

1:00pm - Main Events 01 Ste. Anne C/D - FCC

Opening Ceremonies (G)

Let's get this party started! We're kicking off Animaritime with style, and everyone's invited! This is the event that starts our weekend of wonder, and you won't want to miss it.

 

1:30pm - Showings Retro (dub) (Barkers Point A) - FCC

Cardcaptor Sakura (PG)

10-year-old Sakura lives a normal life with her father and older brother until she discovers a glowing book that unleashes the magical cards inside. Sakura must harness the power of these cards to collect them all.

 

1:45pm - Gaming Room (1st Floor) - Crowne Plaza Hotel

Learn to Play Dungeons and Dragons

No experience preferred! Learn to play the greatest tabletop role playing games of all time.

Rules taught. You do not need to bring anything except your sense of adventure.

 

1:45pm - Gaming Room (1st Floor) - Crowne Plaza Hotel

Help! I want to play in the D&D Epic

Help! I want to play in the D&D Epic on Saturday but I do not even know how to play Dungeon and Dragons. Learn everything needed to play in Saturday's D&D Epic. No experience preferred. Rules and strategy taught.

 

1:45pm - Gaming Room (1st Floor) - Crowne Plaza Hotel

DDAL10-00-1 Unsure Footing

A Rime of the Frostmaiden Adventure

A trek toward Icewind Dale turns deadly when an avalanche blocks the heroes’ passage through the Spine of the World.

Rescued by a menagerie of strange creatures, the heroes are asked to return the favor in

exchange for answers about what’s happening in the cold and frozen North.

An introductory adventure comprising four 1-hour episodes.

Optimized for 1st-level characters.

 

1:45pm - Gaming Room (1st Floor) - Crowne Plaza Hotel

DDAL10-00-2 Cold Welcome

A Rime of the Frostmaiden Adventure

A trek toward Icewind Dale turns deadly when an avalanche blocks the heroes’ passage through the Spine of the World.

Rescued by a menagerie of strange creatures, the heroes are asked to return the favor in

exchange for answers about what’s happening in the cold and frozen North.

An introductory adventure comprising four 1-hour episodes.

Optimized for 1st-level characters.
 

1:45pm - Gaming Room (1st Floor) - Crowne Plaza Hotel

Miniature Painting Contest

Back by popular demand, as we had to turn attendees away last year; Battlegrounds is hosting this contest and providing prizes. Showcase your skills at painting miniatures. Cost is $28 to cover materials. This will include brushes, paints and miniature. Different miniatures kits available. Runs all day Friday until 10pm when we will judge for a winner.

 

1:45pm - Gaming Room (1st Floor) - Crowne Plaza Hotel

Freeplay Fighting Games

Throughout the day there will be consoles available to play every game being run this weekend and more! Whether its practice before a tournament, some friendly competition, or just mashing some buttons just ask a volunteer or staff and we will get you setup with a game. If you’re new to these games or just need a little refresher, lessons and tutorials on how to play will be available on request!
 

2:00 pm - Showings New (sub) (Barker’s Point B) - FCC

A Condition Called Love (13+)

High school freshman Hotaru Hinase has a vibrant life full of family and friendship, but not much luck in romance. That all changes when she makes a warm gesture to her handsome and heartbroken classmate, Hananoi, leading to him asking her out and her becoming flustered.

​

3:00pm - Main Events 01 Ste. Anne C/D - FCC

Cosplay Lip Sync Battle (G)

Get ready to lip sync for your life! This is an all ages event where cosplayers from far and wide gather to shimmy, shake, and strut their stuff! Pre-register to participate or show up and get loud to support your friends! Submissions can be emailed to Dysney0@gmail.com Please include your Song request, Character, and name in the submission!
 

3:00pm  - Showings Retro (dub) (Barkers Point A) - FCC

Fruits Basket (2001) (12+)

Whenever a member of the cursed Sohma family is embraced by a person of the opposite sex, they are transformed into an animal from the Chinese Zodiac! When young Tohru stumbles into their lives, she must promise to keep their secret or face the consequences!

 

3:30 pm - Showings New (sub) (Barker’s Point B) - FCC

A Sign of Affection (14+)

Yuki Itose is just a typical student dealing with the pressures of college. She is struggling one day on the train when an upperclassman named Itsuomi Nagi helps her out. As he gradually opens a new world to her, Yuki develops feelings for Itsuomi. A pure love story begins to grow.


 

3:30pm - Panel Room 02 Garrison - Crowne Plaza Hotel

Introduction to J-Fashion (G)

Have you ever wanted to wear Lolita fashion? Get decked out in Decora? Or dreamed of coordinating a Yume Kawaii outfit? Join this introductory panel all about Japanese Street fashion, also known as j-fashion, to get started on your kawaii fashion journey. Everyone is welcome!

 

4:00pm - Main Events 02 Jr. Ballroom - Crowne Plaza Hotel

Live Laugh Larp: My adventurers in Larping (G)

Come learn about LARP and LARP related things! Have question? Shelby is there to help! Come learn some what not to do at LARP, what to do, and countless embarrassing stories (turns out armour is not supposed to fall off in the woods because you don't know how to make it....)


 

4:30pm - Showings Retro (dub) (Barkers Point A) - FCC

Fushigi Yugi (14+)

Miaka, a junior high school student in Tokyo, has normal problems: fights with her mother, entrance exams, and deciding where to go out to eat with her friends. But when she finds a mysterious book in the library, her life changes forever as she and her best friend are transported inside!

 

5:00pm - Main Events 02 Jr. Ballroom

Kpop Bingo (G)

Kpop Bingo is back for its second year! Do you know your favourite song the instant it comes on? From boy groups to girl groups to old school throwbacks, come test your kpop knowledge for the chance to win some official swag!
 

5:00pm - Gaming Room (1st Floor) - Crowne Plaza Hotel

Learn to Play Dungeons and Dragons

No experience preferred! Learn to play the greatest tabletop role playing games of all time.

Rules taught. You do not need to bring anything except your sense of adventure.

 

5:00pm - Gaming Room (1st Floor) - Crowne Plaza Hotel

Help! I want to play in the D&D Epic

Help! I want to play in the D&D Epic on Saturday but I do not even know how to play Dungeon and Dragons. Learn everything needed to play in Saturday's D&D Epic. No experience preferred. Rules and strategy taught.

 

5:00pm - Gaming Room (1st Floor) - Crowne Plaza Hotel

DDAL10-00-3 Chilled Drinks

A Rime of the Frostmaiden Adventure

A trek toward Icewind Dale turns deadly when an avalanche blocks the heroes’ passage through the Spine of the World.

Rescued by a menagerie of strange creatures, the heroes are asked to return the favor in

exchange for answers about what’s happening in the cold and frozen North.

An introductory adventure comprising four 1-hour episodes.

Optimized for 1st-level characters.

 

5:00pm - Gaming Room (1st Floor) - Crowne Plaza Hotel

DDAL10-00-4 Warm Bodies

A Rime of the Frostmaiden Adventure

A trek toward Icewind Dale turns deadly when an avalanche blocks the heroes’ passage through the Spine of the World.

Rescued by a menagerie of strange creatures, the heroes are asked to return the favor in

exchange for answers about what’s happening in the cold and frozen North.

An introductory adventure comprising four 1-hour episodes.

Optimized for 1st-level characters.
 

5:00 pm  - Showings New (sub) (Barker’s Point B) - FCC

Apothecary Diaries (14+)

Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she’s sold as a lowly servant to the emperor’s palace. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! Now, she’s making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!

 

5:00pm - Panel Room 01 Marysville - FCC

VIP EVENT: Palace of the Elemental Lords (movie)  (Age 13+)

Hi Animaritime Fans! It's the year 2024 and with the dust settling, new and fun adventures await us. The 5 Elemental Lords are hosting a dinner and movie event.  Yes, indeed! Once a year our Council get together and put aside their differences, to combine in merry and heart, so they can celebrate the well being of their people. You! This being said we will make it a night to remember!!!

What does this mean? You're invited to the Palace for Dinner and a show!

Let your heart and spirit enjoy happy times at the convention in the world of the Elements. There will be a meal provided, as well as snacks, drinks, silliness, and a movie to watch during this peaceful time.

MOVIE: Elemental (Disney) will be presented

 

5:30pm - Panel Room 02 Garrison - Crowne Plaza Hotel

Freddy Frills: J-fashion meet up!  (G)

Freddy Frills J-Fashion meet up! Wear your most kawaii coordinate and meet other j-fashion enthusiasts. Photography will be available to take coordinate pictures.


 

6:00pm - Main Events 01 Ste. Anne C/D - FCC

Lipsync For Your LIFE! (16+)

Neuvillette is taking center stage and wants YOU to share your charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent with the convention. Do you have what it takes to TAKE THE CROWN!? Will you lipsync for your life, or sashay away!? Either way, you better WORK HUNTY BOOTS THE HOUSE DOWN AND SLAYYYYY MAMAAAA!


 

6:00pm - Showings Retro (dub) (Barkers Point A) - FCC

Magic Knight Rayearth (12+)

While on a field trip, Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu are whisked away to save a magical new world.


 

6:00pm - Gaming Room (1st Floor) - Crowne Plaza Hotel

Survive: Escape from Atlantis 

Survive is a cutthroat board game where players seek to evacuate their pieces from an island that is breaking up, while remembering where their highest-valued pieces are located to maximize their score.

An island made up of 40 hex-tiles is slowly sinking into the ocean (as the tiles are removed from the board). Each player controls ten people (valued from 1 to 6) that they try and move towards the safety of the surrounding islands before the main island finally blows up. Players can either swim or use boats to travel but must avoid sea serpents, whales and sharks on their way to safety.


 

6:00pm - Gaming Room (1st Floor) - Crowne Plaza Hotel

Are You a Werewolf?

Werewolf takes place in a small town where a minority of the townsfolk hold a dangerous secret. Werewolf is a social game where werewolves win when there are an equal number of Villagers and Werewolves. Villagers win when they have killed all Werewolves.

 

6:30pm - Showings New (sub) (Barker’s Point B) - FCC

7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! (14+)

Rishe, the duke’s daughter, is no stranger to reincarnation—it’s her seventh life, after all. Each life restarts at her broken engagement. Having been a merchant, a maid, and a knight, she now desires leisure. But her world changes when a prince, who killed her in a past life, proposes!



 

6:30pm - Main Events 02 Jr. Ballroom - Crowne Plaza Hotel

Scary Stories with Shelby (13+)

Join Shelby as we share spooky stories. Last year you made her afraid of dolls. What will she not be able to face this year? Who needs sleep? not Shelby! (insert nervous laugh here)


 

7:00pm - Gaming Room (1st Floor) - Crowne Plaza Hotel

Blood on the Clocktower

Blood on the Clocktower is a bluffing game enjoyed by 5 to 20 players on opposing teams of Good and Evil, overseen by a Storyteller player who conducts the action and makes crucial decisions. The goal of the game is to successfully deduce and execute the demons before they outnumber the townfolk.

7:00pm - Gaming Room (1st Floor) - Crowne Plaza Hotel

Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament

Test your skills in our Dragon Ball FighterZ bracket. This Tournament will be played primarily on PS4, PS5.

Fighting Game Tournaments info

Some controllers can be provided, though we ask that you bring your own.

Sign up will be available at the game room desk or pre register is available at www.start.gg/animaritime-2024

 

7:30pm - Panel Room 02 Garrison - Crowne Plaza Hotel

Final Fantasy XIV 7.0 is Here! And We're Here Instead. (G)

The Curse of Animaritime Has Struck Again! This is the second time that a FFXIV expansion has launched during Con weekend. Let's talk about our upcoming journey to a New World! We can read the patch notes, talk about the changes, but please note that no spoilers are allowed.
 

7:30pm - Showings Retro (dub) (Barkers Point A) - FCC
Ouran High Host Club (14+)

You’ll fall for the boys in the Ouran Host Club: Tamaki’s truly romantic. Kaoru and Hikaru offer displays of brotherly love. You’ll adore brainy Kyoya, innocent Honey, and manly Mori. Oh, and don’t forget Haruhi. He knows what girls want—of course, it’s because he’s a girl too!

 

8:00pm - Showings New (sub) (Barker’s Point B) - FCC

Vampire Dormitory (16+)

After Mito loses her parents and is fired from her job, she must fend for herself on the streets disguised as a boy. She comes across a stranger named Ruka and learns his dark secret—he’s a vampire! Ruka invites Mito, still in disguise, to live in an all-boys dorm.

 

8:00pm - Gaming Room (1st Floor) - Crowne Plaza Hotel

Learn to Play Dungeons and Dragons

No experience preferred! Learn to play the greatest tabletop role playing games of all time.

Rules taught. You do not need to bring anything except your sense of adventure.

​

8:00pm - Gaming Room (1st Floor) - Crowne Plaza Hotel

Help! I want to play in the D&D Epic

Help! I want to play in the D&D Epic on Saturday but I do not even know how to play Dungeon and Dragons. Learn everything needed to play in Saturday's D&D Epic. No experience preferred. Rules and strategy taught.
 

8:00pm - Gaming Room (1st Floor) - Crowne Plaza Hotel

DDAL10-00-1 Unsure Footing

A Rime of the Frostmaiden Adventure

A trek toward Icewind Dale turns deadly when an avalanche blocks the heroes’ passage through the Spine of the World.

Rescued by a menagerie of strange creatures, the heroes are asked to return the favor in

exchange for answers about what’s happening in the cold and frozen North.

An introductory adventure comprising four 1-hour episodes.

Optimized for 1st-level characters.

​

8:00pm - Gaming Room (1st Floor) - Crowne Plaza Hotel

DDAL10-00-2 Cold Welcome

A Rime of the Frostmaiden Adventure

A trek toward Icewind Dale turns deadly when an avalanche blocks the heroes’ passage through the Spine of the World.

Rescued by a menagerie of strange creatures, the heroes are asked to return the favor in

exchange for answers about what’s happening in the cold and frozen North.

An introductory adventure comprising four 1-hour episodes.

Optimized for 1st-level characters.


 

8:30pm - Main Events 02 Jr. Ballroom - Crowne Plaza Hotel

Swears With Shelby- Now with 86% more swearing (18+)

2024 is one big (insert aggressive profanity here) come join Shelby and swear. Maybe there will be a game, maybe just screaming into the void. Only time will tell!

 

8:30pm - Panel Room 01 Marysville - FCC

The Cosplay Dating Game! Part 1 (18+)

Time to get down and dirty, Dating Game style! Bring your A game, whether you're a bachelor, bachelorette, or just your average Joe looking to woo them! If you like unhinged, dirty giggles and flirting with friends, you won't wanna miss this!



 

9:00pm - Main Events 01 Ste. Anne C/D - FCC

Club K-pop (G)

Wanna get your Korean music fix during this year's convention? Animaritime has it covered. Come to "Club K-Pop," the awesome Friday Night Dance Party. Come and dance the night away to your favorite k-pop songs! Bracelets are $5 and can be purchased at the Info Desk.


 

9:00pm - Panel Room 02 Garrison - Crowne Plaza Hotel

Meme Review 2024: Pogging through the pain (18+)

Another year, another collection of memes! Come one, come all to the annual appreciation of internet funny moments. Some wholesome, some cursed, some at the cost of 50k. If you appreciate internet humor, or are even just curious, you've come to the right place!

​
 

9:00pm - Showings Retro (dub) (Barkers Point A) - FCC

Gravitation (14+)

Shuichi wants to be part of a famous band. One day, his lyrics get blown away and end up in the hands of a romance novelist who dismisses Shuichi's lyrics as juvenile. Shuichi vows to find him and confront him. But is it out of spite, or is he in love?

​

9:30pm  - Showings New (sub) (Barker’s Point B) - FCC

The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You (16+)

Rentaro Aijo was rejected 100 times in middle school. The God of Love appears and promises that he’ll soon meet 100 people he’s destined to date. But there’s a catch—once destiny introduces someone to him, the two must happily love each other. If they don’t, they’ll die.


 

10:00pm - Gaming Room (1st Floor) - Crowne Plaza Hotel

Miniature Painting Contest

Judging and Winner Announced

What wonders will you see!

Cosplay

Embody your faovirte characters and join the Cosplay contest!

Contests

Earn recognition fror your cosplaying, singing, fanfiction, and fanart!

Garage Sale

Autograph Tables

Autographs from our esteemed guests! More information coming soon.

Vendors Booths

Games Room

More details on availability to come.

Q&A Panel

Check out the Vendor's Hall!

Artists Alley

Board Game Room

Check out all the talented artists and their wares!

bottom of page