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Con Ja Nai XXX (30)

Con Ja Nai is a FREE “not a con(vention),” hosted by Animania, the Japanese Animation Film Society at the University of Michigan. Con Ja Nai has a few staples that make it worth coming to!

When: April 11, 2026

Where: University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus, Modern Languages Building (812 Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109)

What: Maid Cafe, Music Performances, Panels, anime screenings, and more!

This event has been graciously funded by the University of Michigan SOFC and supported by the University of Michigan Center for Japanese Studies.

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Events for the Week April 7th-13th 2025

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8-Bit Music Exhibit

The 8-bit Music Exhibit celebrates the nostalgic and transformative journey of 8-bit music, emphasizing its innovative origins and lasting cultural impact. Visitors can explore the sounds and techniques of 8-bit music through engaging interactive exhibits and learn how early video game composers turned hardware limitations into inventive soundtracks that influence today’s music. Original objects from the Computer Video Game Archive will be on display, helping visitors discover how 8-bit music transcended from gaming to influence modern genres and inspire a vibrant chiptune subculture, with enduring cultural relevance.

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Events for the Week Feb 10th-16th, 2025

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Con Ja Nai XXIX

Con Ja Nai is a FREE “not a con(vention),” hosted by Animania, the Japanese Animation Film Society at the University of Michigan. Con Ja Nai has a few staples that make it worth coming to!

When: February 15, 2025

Where: University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus, Modern Languages Building (812 Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109)

What: Maid Cafe, Music Performances, Panels, all the anime you can watch, and more!

Artists and vendors are also returning!

This event has been graciously funded by the University of Michigan SOFC and supported by the University of Michigan Center for Japanese Studies.

Pardon our dust as we gradually update the website!

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Con Ja Nai XXVIII

Mark your Calendars!!!
Animania is excited to announce Con Ja Nai XXVIII 🥳
Join us on April 6th from Noon to 8PM at the University of Michigan’s Modern Languages Building for a celebration of Animanga and Japanese Culture!
Panels! Anime!! Artists!!! Vendors!!!!! Cosplay Contest!!!!!!
Even a Maid Cafe!!!!!!
We have it all!
Con Ja Nai (CJN) is our annual “not a convention” anime convention. CJN is free and is our way of spreading love for anime and Japanese culture throughout the UofM and greater Ann Arbor community (or even beyond)!
We can’t wait to see you there! We’ll continue to post information about CJN XXVIII as it gets closer so consider following us to stay up to date!

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Con Ja Nai XXVII

We are excited to welcome everyone back to Con Ja Nai XXVII.
CJN will be held on April 8th from Noon until 10pm. This is the Saturday before Easter Sunday. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Maid Cafe: Dreams Come Chuu
Game shows
Prizes
Panels
Artist Alley
Anime Screenings
We continue to follow University of Michigan guidance on COVID-19 policies. If you are sick or feeling unwell, please stay home.
Cost: $0 Free!

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Events for the Week Mar 11th-17th

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Events for the Week Mar 5th-11th

Anime, The Dude (who abides), Pirates, Steampunk, and Dolls await you this week.

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Events for the Week February 6th – 12th

Gaming, blood and anime are in store for you this week.

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