Niagara Falls Anime Fest is This Weekend. Are You Ready?

The falls are calling, and for the first time, Drillimation Systems will be heading to the iconic border city of Niagara Falls for the second Anime Fest in less than three months, and this will be their first out-of-state convention. After a successful run in Pittsburgh, we are continuing our 2026 tour by bringing America’s Danmaku Maker to a whole new audience of fans, cosplayers, and gamers.

From our roots in Erie, Pennsylvania, our mission is to spread the joy of the Drillimation Danmaku Universe and our Touhou Project fangames across a world without borders. We will be thrilled to show both sides of the border exactly what a dedicated doujin circle can bring to the table. In our hometown, Pokékon coincides that same weekend, but we won’t be there.

If you visited us in either Erie or Pittsburgh, you know we’ve leveled up our booth experience. We are bringing back our revolutionary 2026 exhibition setup featuring a hands-on experience with Touhou Meishuugeki ~ Cursed Sweeper and Bewildering Parallel, a comprehensive binder showcasing over a decade of Drillimation history, a glimpse of our entire library on a big screen, and the Prophet Driller in person to answer your questions, take feedback, and chat about the future of our games.

Event Details

Whether you’re a seasoned cosplayer, a first-time attendee of a convention, or looking for rare collectibles related to your favorite games or anime, here’s everything to make sure your day can be a blast.

• Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Sheraton Niagara Falls Hotel (300 3rd Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303)
• Admission Fee: $20 (children under 11 are free)
• Parking: Free on-site

What You’ll See At Our Booth

When you arrive at our booth, the front row (from left to right) will consist of the binder where you can explore all things Drillimation, a Steam Deck where you can play our in-development games, a donation box where you can donate to Drillimation to keep us thriving, and the monitor playing our demo reel on loop.

The back row will consist of four signs. The bottom tier includes our selection of proprietary games that you can purchase, and we also take commissions. The other sign advertises our Patreon subscriptions, which you can purchase to gain early access to new Drillimation videos on their channel and additional support. The top row includes QR codes to access Drillimation’s website and a digital version of the binder.

Whether or not you’ve heard of Touhou Project or anything Drillimation, we are proud to create new fans and cherish existing ones.

Safety, Accessibility, and Guest Policies

We want everyone to have a legendary time at the booth, but please remember to keep the danmaku in our booth from the aisles. For more information on safety and policies, please see our Visit page.

General Safety and Conduct

• All other convention rules and hotel policies apply.
• Please be mindful of other players waiting to play. To avoid overcrowding, we implement a one-stage limit to ensure all players waiting get a turn. If you’re not sure whether or not you want to play, see how other players play the game first before you play.
• No food or drink is allowed in the booth area. Please finish any snacks or beverages before entering the booth area, and make sure they are clean before you play. If any of our equipment or items are damaged because of a liquid spill or food crumbs, you are responsible for damages.

Accessibility

• Our booth has an open space to ensure those with mobility issues can reach the Steam Deck and the archive binder.
• Our demo reel plays high-energy gameplay. The same applies for the Steam Deck. If you have light or sound sensitivities, please let us know and we can adjust the volume or screen brightness for you.

Guest Policies

• Respect the Prophet. Always ask for permission before taking a photo and it must conform to the Game Content and Brand Usage Rules, especially if you are posting selfies of yourself and the Prophet on social media.
• Supervise children. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult, though this requirement may vary based on the convention’s policies. Parents or guardians assume all responsibility for their behavior.
• Any shoplifting or unauthorized removal of property from the booth will be reported to convention security and law enforcement upon discovery. Violators will be prosecuted.