The convention in 2009 had an attendance cap of 3,500 , and was sold out a month ahead of the event . In 2011 the convention held a fundraiser for voice actor Greg Ayres , who needed dental work due to an attack he suffered during his youth . Anime Detour 2011 raised $ 36,000 towards tsunami relief , resulting in Anime Twin Cities being awarded the American Red Cross Donor Award . The convention and its parent company held a fundraiser for voice actress Carrie Savage in 2013 , to help with costs due to muscular dystrophy . Anime Detour and its parent company created a fundraiser for voice actor Christopher Ayres in late 2017 , to help with his COPD medical costs . The convention moved to a larger location in Minneapolis for 2018
tsunami relief
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
Anime Detour