Tora-Con

27 Mar

🤩Tora-Con 2026 is over!! 🐯 Thank you all for coming to Tora-Con 2026! We hope that y'all had a great time! Please fill out our Attendee Feedback Survey so that we may know what to improve on in the future! 🥰 Fill out the form here: forms.gle/y41eg6ASMRmC...

Vendors and Artists applications are now open from October 4th to December 1st! 🛍️: toracon.org/vendors-hall 🎨: toracon.org/artists-alley

Applications for Vendors + Artist Alley officially open next Sunday, October 4th! Before applying, make sure to update your websites + portfolios!

11 Aug

Here it is! Official dates for Tora Con 2027. Hope to see you then.

22 Mar

We have been told that Ironmouse is available for her Meet & Greet. If you have been selected as one of the lucky winners to the Meet & Greet, please head over to 1174 by 5 PM.

22 Mar

Day 2 of Tora-Con is underway! Get special art cards at the Ironmouse Gift Collection in the Field House over by guest tables!

21 Mar

We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, tonight's Ironmouse panel has been canceled. Please be on the lookout on social media for any updates or changes. We thank you for your understanding and we'll keep you posted.

21 Mar

✨ Day One of Tora-Con has started! 🤩

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Introducing our last sponsor, American Campus Communities!

engage in university events and RIT hockey games at the Gene Polisseni Center. Be sure to check out their booth in our Vendors Hall or visit their website at americancampus.com/student-apartments/ny/rochester for more information!

Introducing our last sponsor, American Campus Communities!

Our student apartments include professional on-site management and maintenance, along with amenities focused on health, fitness and community connection. Rochester provides a wealth of out-of-school activities, ensuring students always have entertainment options.

From the Neighborhood of the Arts, ideal for visiting galleries and theaters, to Cornhill and Downtown, home to festivals and outdoor events, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy the city’s historic architecture and scenery, and

Introducing our last sponsor, American Campus Communities!

Discover exceptional student living with American Campus Communities in Rochester, featuring two prime student housing communities near The Rochester Institute of Technology.

Introducing our next sponsor, Monroe County Library System !

libraryweb.orgMonroe County Library System, NYMonroe County Library System

Visit the Pop-Up Library at Tora-Con hosted by MCLS Member Libraries. Inside, they'll have a variety of manga, information on fun and free library programs, library card sign-ups for local residents, and more. Be sure to check out the MCLS's panels (check schedule for exact times).

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Visit their website at libraryweb.org or stop by in person at their main location at 115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604 Check out their website for more locations!

Introducing one of our Sponsors, Hammergirl Anime

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Hammergirl Anime is Rochester's very own anime store. Located just a few minutes from Tora-Con, their main store is filled with manga, figures, cards, and more. Be sure to check out their booth in our Vendors Hall.

hammergirlanime.comHammergirl Anime - Anime Store, with Figures, Apparel, Posters, and more!An online anime store with unbeatable selection, great prices, and affordable shipping. Check it out!

Visit their website at hammergirlanime.com or stop by in person at 376 Jefferson Rd, Rochester, NY 14623.

18 Mar

Feeling hungry? 🤤 Show your badge with your order to get a discount! ❗️Note for Taichi- only the location listed will accept the discount More information in the guidebook!

18 Mar

Tora-Con 2026 is this weekend!! 😱 Enter the Gordon Field House through the lower entrance (which are the the glass doors with the white overhang) D, E, & F lots are reserved for attendees When picking up your badge, don't forget to bring your Photo ID and confirmation email!

16 Mar

🥳 Introducing our con app: Guidebook! The QR code leads you to download the app (guidebook)- then you just search for Tora-Con in ‘Find Guides’ and download our guide!

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16 Mar

Please note that you will need either IOS 16.6 or later + Android 6.0 or later. If your phone can not be updated to these versions, then you may access the limited web version. builder.guidebook.com/g/toracon2026/

Introducing our food trucks for Tora-Con 2026! On Friday Only, they will be placed right outside the Field House. On Saturday and Sunday, they will be outside the SAU.

To order food, find one of the cashiers and get a meal ticket. Then give that ticket to the food truck employees and tell them your order. Each meal ticket is $15. We only accept card or RIT dining dollars. We DO NOT accept cash.

For Dinner on Friday (6 pm - 9pm) , we will have Macarollin' For Lunch on Saturday and Sunday (12 pm - 3 pm), we have Roll'n Deep + Rob's Kabobs For Dinner on Saturday (6 pm - 9 pm), we have Macarollin' + Roc City Sammich

Thank you all for purchasing a badge to Tora-Con 2026! We will be announcing our con app (Guidebook) soon!

13 Mar

Weekend badges are almost sold out! Get yours before it's too late! Register now: toracon.org/registration...

13 Mar

Meet & Greet tickets will be awarded via lottery at 9:00 AM on Saturday in Gosnell Room 1250. Only (1) lottery entry will be allowed per attendee. Please read more about the rules @ toracon.org/ironmouse-ev...

✨ Let’s welcome our LAST guest @earlcraytea.bsky.social ✨

To celebrate the occasion, he promises to inspire creativity with passion and to foster an inclusive community for all fandom lovers. What better way to fulfill that promise than with a lively performance that highlights our super star contestants!

So get ready to cheer, laugh, and enjoy this celebration of cosplay! Look forward to seeing him at Tora-Con 2026!

✨ Let’s welcome our LAST guest @earlcraytea.bsky.social ✨

It’s not a Tora-Con Cosplay Contest without your favorite Master of Ceremonies, EarlCrayTea! Can you believe it’s been 14 years since this plucky fan favorite started cosplaying at this very same convention?

7 Mar

Get your badges soon! We have less than 800 Weekend badges left. 😯 Registration ends on March 13 , so get your badges @ toracon.org/registration... Reminder: We do NOT sell badges day of con or after registration ends.

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✨Let’s welcome @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social to Tora-Con 2026!✨

and loves combining that professional design experience with historical design influences and elaborate hand-sewn detailing. In addition to 8+ years of experience teaching panels at cons, she also taught Intro to Making at MIT, and co-founded the cosplay commission-centric website Cosmosii.com.

Look forward to seeing her at Tora-Con 2026!

✨Let’s welcome @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social to Tora-Con 2026!✨

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StarsOfCassiopeia (she/her) has been crafting award-winning mixed media cosplays since 2007. Cass graduated from Harvard with a degree in Engineering, has developed multiple printing technologies as a professional in the 3D printing field (Formlabs, Studio 3e8),

❗️Sunday Only badges are now all SOLD OUT!❗️ Only Weekend Badges are left! @ toracon.org/registration... ⚠️ Reminder: Tora-Con is pre-reg only! We DO NOT sell badges at the door.

✨Let’s welcome @chibitifa.bsky.social to Tora-Con 2026! ✨

ChibiTifa is an award-winning cosplayer & performer from Maryland who has been in the hobby for 20 years. She has made a vast array of costumes and has been a cosplay craftsmanship judge at several major conventions on the East Coast.

As part of the cosplay performance duo Stellar Rose, she was chosen to represent the US as Team USA 2021 at the World Cosplay Summit. Tifa makes it her mission to make the cosplay world more welcoming and diverse to any and all newcomers. Look forward to seeing her at Tora-Con 2026!

✨Let’s welcome Ironmouse to Tora-Con 2026! ✨

all tied together with humor, warmth, and chaotic charm. As a creator who lives with CVID, Ironmouse is a passionate voice in support of the Immune Deficiency Foundation which focuses on accessibility and chronic illness awareness.

Ironmouse inspires millions with her resilience, creativity, and community-driven spirit. Look forward to seeing her at Tora-Con 2026 and stay tuned for more information about her meet and greet! Art by @akagi_A

✨Let’s welcome Ironmouse to Tora-Con 2026! ✨

Ironmouse is a trailblazing VTuber, singer, and online entertainer known as the Demon Queen of Hell. Debuting in 2017, she has become one of the most iconic figures renowned for her powerhouse voice and high-energy personality.