AMV Programming
AMVs (Anime Music Videos) are fan-made music videos set to music. Editors utilize anime, manga, games, and more to create impressive videos in various editing software.
Animethon is proud to present our AMV Contest once again, alongside other AMV programming throughout the weekend. See all the details below!
“Weird Al” Yankovic AMVs
Host: Max
Rating: 14P
8/8/2026 20:30 in Salon 3
This, this is a story. About, well lets say a guy, whose name may be Al, and some folks say they’ve seen him living in the sewers with his hamster pal. We can’t really speak to that, but what we can speak to is the myriad of AMVs featuring this insane, whacky, and downright weird individual. Thats right it’s the Weird Al panel
AMV Contest 2026 – Best of the Non-Finalists
Host: Zane
Rating: 14P
8/9/2026 10:00 in Salon 3
This block collects a selection from over 180 accepted entries to this year’s anime music video contest! With an eclectic blends of moods from both local and global editors, there is something for everybody here!
AMV Showcase
Host: Zane
Rating: 14P
8/7/2026 10:00 in Salon 3
We’ve reached into our grab-bag and come up with a choice selection of AMV awesomeness from all over the world, some of which might never have been seen before.
AMV Showcase
Host: Zane
Rating: 14P
8/7/2026 22:30 in Salon 3
We’ve reached into our grab-bag and come up with a choice selection of AMV awesomeness from all over the world, some of which might never have been seen before.
AMV Showcase
Host: Zane
Rating: 14P
8/8/2026 10:00 in Salon 3
We’ve reached into our grab-bag and come up with a choice selection of AMV awesomeness from all over the world, some of which might never have been seen before.
Analog Edited AMVs: The Days of the Good Old VCR
Host: Vlad
Rating: 14P
8/7/2026 15:00 in Salon 3
AMVs date back to the 80s and 90s way before the nonlinear digital editing we are so used to. You’ll be amazed at just how good and well-edited some of these videos can be.
Essence of Ghibli: A Chronological History of Studio Ghibli through AMVs
Host: Vlad
Rating: 14P
8/8/2026 19:00 in Salon 3
Every film from Studio Ghibli is unique and a masterpiece in it’s own way. Join in on the journey through some of the greatest works of Studio Ghibli shown thought AMVs that focus on a single title and capture its magic and essence.
Experimental AMV Overload
Host: Zane
Rating: 14P
8/7/2026 20:30 in Salon 3
Come and take a deep dive into the frenetic, trippy, and wildly passionate world of experimental AMVs. Probed from AMV infamy as well as the depths of Youtube (and who knows where else), strap in for a journey into the unknown, the unconventional, and the unforgettable.
Grandpa’s AMV Stash
Host: Vlad
Rating: 14P
8/7/2026 13:00 in Salon 3
The old farts have been AMV fans since long before you were a twinkle in your momma’s eye. Come see what was popular when they were your age!
Past AMV Contest Coordinator’s Favourites
Host: Vlad
Rating: 14P
8/9/2026 13:30 in Salon 3
For over two decades (2003 – 2025), Vlad headed Animethon’s AMV contest, always remaining impartial and keeping his opinion to himself. Join him as he shares highlights and favourites from over 20 years of the AMV Contest.
Pet Sounds & Good Vibrations: Beach Boys AMVs
Host: Zane
Rating: 14P
8/8/2026 15:00 in Salon 3
The legacy of The Beach Boys and their ingenious leader Brian Wilson lives on! See the classic group’s evolution from their early summer hits through their beautifully introspective later works all refracted through the lens of animation!
Tatsuki Fujimoto (Chainsaw Man, Look Back, Fire Punch) in AMVs
Host: Zane
Rating: 14P
8/7/2026 19:30 in Salon 3
Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga and anime adaptations have taken the anime world by storm! This panel presents a curation of AMVs that highlight this versatile author’s broad reach, emotional range, and incredible visual sense!
Top 25 Comedy AMVs Countdown
Host: Vlad
Rating: 14P
8/7/2026 16:30 in Salon 3
If just showing Comedy AMVs was not enough! No, we had to go and turn it into a countdown of some of the best ones! Come and find what is number 1
Yaoi AMVs
Host: Zane
Rating: 14P
8/8/2026 22:00 in Salon 3
Yaoi fans, rejoice! Here is 1 hour of AMVs celebrating your favorite canon and fanon yaoi couplings. Enjoy!
Yellow Submarines & Strawberry Fields: Beatles AMVs
Host: Zane
Rating: 14P
8/7/2026 21:30 in Salon 3
The Fab Four’s unprecedented 7 years of musical evolution changed the path of popular music forever. Come see their journey represented with the best anime music videos spanning from the very start of the hobby to today!
Yuri AMVs
Host: Zane
Rating: 14P
8/8/2026 23:00 in Salon 3
Here we go, Yuri fans! Please enjoy this 1 hr block of AMVs featuring your favorite ships! Some from canon ground,
Eh! MVs: Canadian Music Meets Anime
Host: Max
Rating: 14P
8/7/2026 14:00 in Salon 3
Canadian Music is a vibrant tapestry woven from diverse cultures, landscapes, and stories. Come enjoy a wide array of AMVs that capture the beautiful music of our country!