The room block for the Courtyard by Marriott Concord is now open! The Courtyard is so close to the Grappone Center that some people might even say they’re the same building. Who are we to say such things? But we’ve definitely heard it suggested.
The last day to book is Thursday, July 03, 2025. The rate is $199.00 per night.
Book your group rate for Retro Matsuri or call the hotel at (603) 225-0303
Bridget Hoffman is an American voice actress, ADR Director and script writer in the Los Angeles area. Some of her major roles include Belldandy in the Ah! My Goddess: The Movie feature film, Mizuho Kazami in Please Teacher!, Mima Kirigoe in Perfect Blue, and Lain Iwakura in Serial Experiments Lain. She has voiced lead characters such as Rune Venus in El Hazard, Miaka Yuki in Fushigi Yugi, Raquel Casull in Scrapped Princess, Fuu Hououji in Magic Knight Rayearth, Shinobu Maehara in Love Hina, and Irisviel von Einzbern in Fate/Zero. She served as the ADR Director for the Fushigi Yugi series and films, Ah! My Goddess: The Movie, and a series of shorts called The Adventures of Mini-Goddess. She also provides background voices in a number of animated films, including Frozen, Epic, and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2. In video games, she provides the voice of KOS-MOS in the Xenosaga series as well as Atoli in the .hack//G.U. series.
RETRO MATSURI is thrilled to have Bridget Hoffman join us for our inaugural show. We will announce panels and other appearance information as the show gets closer!
We now have applications open for vendors. We already had applications open for artists; you can learn more about both applications here.
That’s right, panel applications for Retro Matsuri 2025 are now open here!
What’s a panel?
Conventions (like Retro Matsuri) are full of panels! Panels are usually one hour blocks where one or more people stand up and talk about a thing.
Does the thing have to be retro themed?
Yes.
So if I submit this, I’m hosting a panel?
If you submit the application, you’re applying to host a panel. Panels are ultimately added to the schedule at the sole discretion of Retro Matsuri. We will send you an email if your application is approved!
Do I get into Retro Matsuri for free if I host a panel?
Yes, if you are hosting a panel you will get a free badge for the convention for the day you are hosting the panel.
How old do I have to be?
At least one member of the presentation group must be at least 18 years old, this person is the one who should be submitting the form.
When do panel applications close?
All panel submissions must be in by May 1, 2025.
One last time, how do I fill out this application?
You click this link.
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We promised music and we’re delivering music with LAME GENIE. Lame Genie is not just your ordinary band and YouTubers; they breathe new life into classic and modern video game soundtracks, with their high production and a live show with a fun factor of 5!
Founded in 2012, Lame Genie quickly rose to prominence with their heavy renditions of both retro and modern game soundtracks. Drawing inspiration from the classic era and modern gaming, Lame Genie breathes new life into each song, while still retaining the spirit of the original, creating a unique sonic experience that resonates with gamers and music enthusiasts alike.
What makes a Lame Genie concert truly special is the audience interaction. At their shows, they introduce an interactive game called “Video Game Armageddon,” where the audience becomes part of the action. With the use of their custom developed technology, fans get to choose the next song in the setlist by yelling the loudest, adding an element of unpredictability and excitement to each performance.
Retro Matsuri is thrilled to welcome Lame Genie to the Grappone Conference Center on July 25 for this special concert event. No additional ticket is necessary if you have a valid pass for the weekend.
Our Artists Alley applications are now open. Join us at Retro Matsuri and exchange your art for money. For more information about the Artists Alley, including rules and costs, click here or go to retromatsuri.com/artists-vendors/.
Artists Alley applications are closed as of April 2, 2025.
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After wandering around the streets of Nagoya, our treasurer made it into one-too-many Book Off stores (and one Super Potato) and wound up with a few retro consoles and some games:
These will be featured in our Arcade (along with many others), but some highlights from this haul are:
Nintendo Super Famicom (SFC) – Japanese version of the SNES, along with some games including:
PC Engine Core Grafx II – A variant of a console that was released in the US as the TurboGrafx-16 with:
Retro Matsuri is happening in July 2025. You can register for it right now. We just signed a contract for our first musical guest and we will be announcing them eventually. We are talking to vendors and getting things ready. We are having such a good time doing all the preparations for starting a convention but none of us have time to care about social media right now.
Here’s where you come in. If you go to the staff page, you can sign up to volunteer and indicate that you are interested in helping with social media. Then, we will talk to you about it. And, uh, then maybe you will do it. Wouldn’t that be fun?
Please?
Please wouldn’t that be fun?
Earlier in October, we had the opportunity go to down to Another Anime Convention in Westford, Mass. It was a lot of fun, and we want to thank them for having us. Expect to see some folks from AAC at Retro Matsuri in July.
