Conventions 2018 – Attention, Anime Central!

Hey everyone! Our conventions team is on the move again — this time bringing panels, premieres and autograph signings to Anime Central! Here’s what they have in store for everyone this weekend:

PANELS

Funimation Industry Panel | Friday, May 18 | 1:00p-2:30p | Panel Room 1
From Akira to Dragon Ball Z, hear the latest news, info, and announcements from North America’s largest anime distributor—Funimation. 

Funimation Peep Show (18+) | Friday, May 18 | 10:30p-11:59p | Panel Room 1
Guaranteed to be a good time that’s oh so NSFW. Watch clips and trailers from some of the hottest Funimation titles with host Cookie Stratford. Audience participation encouraged by tweeting using the hashtag #FunimationPeepShow. You could even win some naughty prizes. (18+, Bring your IDs!)

Funimation Favorites | Saturday, May 19 | 7:00p-8:00p | Panel Room 1
Funimation takes a look at some of our personal favorites from current anime and past classics. What’s your Funimation favorite? 

AUTOGRAPHS

Takahiro Yoshimatsu | Sunday, May 20 | 11:30a | Funimation Booth

We are happy to announce a very special autograph signing for Anime Central this year!  We teamed up with our friends at Sekai Project for a very exclusive autograph session with the character designer for Overlord – Takahiro Yoshimatsu!  He has drawn a special piece of art that we will have limited copies on hand for the autograph session.  Stop by our booth in the dealers hall for more details on how to get your ticket for the session!  

FUNIMATION BOOTH

Stop by the Funimation booth to get some great deals on new and classic titles! In addition to sweet savings that can be found at the booth, we’ll have some special events at the booth such as: Lucky Pin Draw! When you spend a certain amount at the booth, you’ll get to choose a free Funimation-exclusive pin! Pin tiers are:

•  $75 – 1 pin
• $125 – 2 pins
• $175 – 3 pins
• $200 – 4 pins

With every purchase we’ll be handing out collectible shopping bags! Also you can be sure to find special autographed items based on what you buy.

PREMIERES

Berserk – Season 2 | Home Video Premiere | 5/18 – 1:30pm | Seatac:Regency O’Hare

Seven Mortal Sins | Uncensored Home Video Premiere | 5/18 – 9:20pm | Sky Harbor:Regency O’Hare

Clockwork Planet | Home Video Premiere  |  5/19 – 5:00pm | Lambert:Regency O’Hare

My Hero Academia Season 2, Part 2 | Home Video Premiere | 5/18 – 5:40pm | Seatac:Regency O’Hare

As The Gods Will | Dub Premiere | 5/19 – 8:55pm | Sky Harbor:Regency O’Hare

Show By Rock – Season 2 |Home Video Premiere | 5/19 – 9:00pm | John Wayne:Regency O’Hare

See you there!