AnimeCon UK will unite communities of artists, exhibitors, anime and manga fanatics, and all things Asian pop culture under one enormous roof. The two-day convention will feature appearances from Genshin Impact stars Alejandro Saab and Josey Montana McCoy and a huge feature from My Hero Academia with cast members Zeno Robinson, Megan Shipman, Jamie Marchi, and Natalie Van Sistine all in attendance.
After kicking off 2024 with a monumental debut show in London, the most exciting international celebration of Otaku culture makes its return to Birmingham, bigger and better than ever!
Alongside an exciting lineup of guest talent, the Artist Alley has exploded in size! Now including over 270 artists and exhibitors, making it the biggest anime-themed market in the UK.
Voice actors already announced include fan-favourite Alejandro Saab, not only known for his role as Genshin Impact’s biggest joker Cyno, but also as Gabimaru in Hell’s Paradise and his anime Youtube channel, Kaggyfilms.
Zeno Robinson will be touching down in Birmingham in June. Highly regarded for his versatile performances in anime like Pokémon and My Hero Academia, the LA-based actor will appear alongside three other cast members from anime’s most prestigious hero school.
Fans will have the chance to meet the esteemed voice actress Jamie Marchi. Famed for her iconic roles in beloved series like My Hero Academia and smash-hit games like Borderlands, Marchi breathes life into characters with her unique voice and dynamic performances.
The multi-talented Natalie Van Sistine is next on the lineup. Along with acting credits in titles like My Hero Academia and Spy X Family, she works as a post-production audio engineer and even dabbles in game design.
Fans can also expect to meet actress and ADR Director Megan Shipman who juggles playing roles like Anya Forger in My Hero Academia and Camie in One Piece with director roles for anime like Show by Rock: Mashumairesh!
Con-goers will be delighted to see that Josey Montana McCoy will make an appearance at the NEC. He is best known for voicing Kaeya in Genshin Impact and the inquisitive Batwheels bad-guy, Quizz.
If that’s not enough for anime fans, the music lineup includes K-Pop idol LIYVZ, known for her energetic performances of original material and covers of the biggest K-Pop hits. More guest appearances will be announced in the coming weeks, so fans should keep their eyes peeled for updates.
With feature areas like the Silent Disco, Origami Craft Workshops, an anime-themed Graffiti Wall, and Maid Café, attendees will be spoiled for entertainment choices.
Con-goers will have the chance to walk the Cosplay Catwalk, catch talks, panels and live podcasts, watch their favourite anime in the film festival area, attend cosplay meet-ups, and get a ticket to the famous Anime Afterparty, where cosplay is actively encouraged!
If you check out Animecon, be sure to drop by Fandom’s space for some cool photo opportunities! You can find us on the east side of the hall, not far from the entrance!
Tickets can be purchased on the website starting from £20.00+VAT & BF for Saturday and £17.50+VAT & BF for Sunday. For more information and to stay up-to-date with further lineup announcements, you can join the party on Instagram, TikTok, X, and Facebook.
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About AnimeCon UK:
AnimeCon UK is an enormous international Anime and Manga Expo!
A showcase of the best of Asian pop culture, now in the UK’s two biggest cities, London and Birmingham. Our festivals bring together the communities of artists, anime fanatics, pro cosplayers, and the K-pop and J-pop obsessed for two days of unique exhibits, amazing shopping, parties, exclusive screenings, extensive panels, and appearances by some of the world’s biggest creators.
AnimeCon is the biggest celebration of Asian culture in the UK! Each AnimeCon UK event is a party, a market, and a theatre show all rolled into one. It’s a dedicated showcase of Otaku popular culture and an amazing space for the community to call their own.
