Anime Expo Lite
Here's the schedule
Yes, AX couldn't truly die this year, it just became a diet soda. Or really an online event that sounds like a diet soda. Funimation decided to...for some reason do the same thing. And now we will remember our independence over the weekend by watching panels on anime. Both are taking place online this weekend July 3-4th. So, let's go over them here. And if anything funny happens or goes wrong with the streams, we'll be making fun of them for even trying.
Aniplex Online Fest
Lot of industry panels, were kind of sad, no fans streams could have been put in, but them's the breaks. Hear the latest from all your favorite anime publishers.
Strangely, this fest takes place July 4th and 5th. Also, weird as Sony owns both Funimation and Aniplex, so they could have had one fest online. In any case, more panels.
Here's the schedule
Here's the schedule
Below is the latest from a press release.
MY HERO ACADEMIA GAME SHOW WITH VOICE ACTORS
Join Funimation and special guests for an
exciting game show style panel where the true #1 Hero will come out on
top! Hosted by Lauren Moore with guests Justin Briner (Deku), Clifford
Chapin (Bakugo), Caitlin Glass (Ashido), Ricco
Fajardo (Mirio), Kyle Phillips (Kaminari), and Dani Chambers (Mahoro).
COSPLAY
FunimationCon 2020 celebrates the skill,
artistry and passion for Cosplay with panels bringing together some of
the biggest and most influential personalities. The panels include:
Fireside Chat with Yaya Han
- Join Yaya Han for a sit-down discussion about the evolution of
cosplay and a reading from her new book. The discussion is moderated
by Michelle Bradley. Yaya Han® is a cosplayer, designer and author. A
household name in fandom, Yaya has made over 385 costumes, appeared as a
guest at hundreds of events all over the globe, and has been featured
in two US Network TV Shows. Yaya is the first
cosplayer to create a cosplay-focused fabric line for Jo-Ann Fabric and
Craft Stores; the first to design a cosplay patterns line for a major
pattern company, McCall Patterns; and the first cosplayer to launch
partnerships with global brands such as BERNINA
sewing machines and Dremel tools. Her new book, “Yaya Han’s World of
Cosplay,” is available in North America on August 4th, 2020.
LIVE Cosplay Showdown: Pro Vs Pro! -
Watch top
cosplayers Riddle, Phil Mizuno, Dresses and Capes Cosplay, Alicia Marie,
face-off LIVE against one another to create a mystery cosplay or prop
in less than an hour, with whatever they have at home!
The winner will get a $5k donation to the charity of their choice! The
Live Showdown features cosplayers Riddle, Phil Mizuno, DressesandCapes
Cosplay, and Alicia Marie.
Riki Lecotey (known as Riddle) is internationally recognized in the cosplay community for her ability to translate costumes and focus on craftsmanship.
Phil Mizuno is a Canadian cosplayer who followed his heart and is
pursuing his passion of cosplay to help inspire others. He has been
cosplaying for five years and creates his beautiful costumes in Toronto,
Ontario (Canada). Lauren aka
Dressesandcapes, started her cosplay journey about five years ago
and it's been a whirlwind ever since. The self-taught seamstress and
crafter has already won several awards. CI-borg
Alicia Marie is an author and fitness pro who turned her love of
super-physiques, comic books, video game and anime art into a creative
career.
Learn to make masks from home with Riddle!
Learn how to make
face masks from home with renown cosplayer, Riddle. She’s been a strong
name in international cosplay for a number of years, known for her focus
on craftsmanship, appearing in both seasons
of Heroes of Cosplay and her extensive charity work.
Beginner's Cosplay Crafting with Stella Chuu
Join cosplayer Stella Chuu as she walks us through a beginner-level crafting tutorial and discussion!
Stella Chuu started cosplaying in 2011, Stella is a self-taught
artist and entrepreneur. She dedicates her days to creating cosplay and
promoting geek culture.
Hosted by Funimation, FunimationCon
2020 is totally free to attend and available to fans in the U.S.,
Canada, U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Registration is open
so head
over to FunimationCon 2020 (www.FunimationCon.com) to secure your spot and receive updates on new events added to the line-up.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED PROGRAMMING:
The new panels and merchandise join a growing list of exciting events to celebrate anime including:
PANELS
Don’t miss these exciting voice actor panels for Attack on Titan, Fire Force, Fruits Basket, Toilet-bound Hanako-kun,
Listeners, and One Piece, along with partner panels including
VIZ Media’s Shonen Jump Virtual Panel, ANIPLEX OF AMERICA’s The Aniplex of America Living Room Sessions,
and RIGHT STUF’s Right Stuf Anime Industry Panel.
MUSIC
Funimation is featuring special programs from Sony Music Labels Artists
BLUE ENCOUNT, FLOW, KANA-BOON, Luna Haruna, and a DJ performance by DJ MarGenal, as well as a special airing of the
2019 SACRA MUSIC Festival.
EVENTS
LIVE MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE 2 ESPORTS CHALLENGE – Powered by Esports Stadium Arlington. Connect with your favorite cast members of
My Hero Academia, Justin Briner (Deku), Clifford Chapin (Bakugo),
Christopher Sabat (All Might), Patrick Seitz (Endeavor), Ricco Fajardo
(Mirio) and more as they recreate iconic fight scenes in the new BANDAI
NAMCO video game MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE 2.
Professional Wrestler Kenny Omega hosts this once in a lifetime chance
to see your favorite characters pitted against one another during this
exciting head to head combat in the ultimate test for righteousness.
ANIPLEX ONLINE FEST - Funimation has teamed up with Aniplex of America to make the July 4
Aniplex Online Fest livestream available for fans attending FunimationCon.
MERCHANDISE
Funimation will feature new merchandise and home video products in the
FUNIMATION SHOP to celebrate FunimationCon 2020. Home video releases include
Fire Force (Season 1 Part 1), One Piece (Season 10 Voyage 1),
Attack on Titan (Season 3 Part 2 Limited Edition), Fruits Basket 2019 (Season 1 Part 1 Limited Edition),
Fruits Basket 2019 (Season 1 Part 2 Limited Edition), and My Hero Academia (Season 4 Part 1), among other exciting titles. Merchandise available in the Funimation Shop includes several exclusive items -
Fire Force Prints and Postcards,
Dragon Ball White/Gold XL Shenron FiGPiN, My Hero Academia Got Quirks? Apparel, and
FunimationCon 2020 Prints and Postcards.
