Anime convention season is officially under way, and this weekend, we’ll be on both coasts with some sweet activities and premieres (including FREE premiere screenings of the new Code Geass movie, in advance of the theatrical run!), so if you’re headed to Sakura-Con or Anime Boston, check out what’s in store!
At both cons, come by our special Fruits Basket booth adjacent to our Funimation booth—we’ll be giving away free Fruits Basket posters, raffling Fruits Basket manga and a special sparkly pouch (previously exclusive to Japanese event fans!), and we’ll have a special message board where you can leave a card for manga artist Natsuki Takaya-sensei! We’ll be sending all the cards after the convention, so look out for it. You can also take pictures with Fruits Basket character standees!
FUNIMATION BOOTH
Stop by our booth and get some great deals on new and classic Funimation titles! In addition to these sweet offers, we’ll have:
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
- $150 – 3 pins
- $175 – 4 pins
- $200– 5 pins
With every purchase we’ll be handing out collectible shopping bags and a Funimation Lanyard! Also you can be sure to find special autographed items based on what you buy. Don’t miss out!
Sakura-Con
We’ve got a full weekend of Code Geass Japanese guests presenting the new movie, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection! Check out the schedule and you can hear from many of the key staff from the series and new movie:
Director Goro Taniguchi
Main Character Animator Yuriko Chiba
Main Mecha Animator Eiji Nakada
Sunrise Producer Kojiro Taniguchi
Panels
Live-Drawing with Real Japanese Animators, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection
Friday, 3:00PM-4:00PM, Panels 1 (6C)
Watch your favorite Code Geass characters and mecha come to life, as drawn by the two main animators for the new Code Geass movie, Lelouch of the Re;surrection! Yuriko Chiba (character animator) and Eiji Nakada (mecha animator) present a live-drawing session specially for Sakura-Con.
MOVIE PREMIERE: Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection (with Japanese guests!)
Saturday, 1:00PM-3:30PM, Panels 1 (6C)
The legendary mecha anime returns in a NEW sequel movie–watch it BEFORE it hits theaters on March 5, followed by a special panel by the director, animators and producer! After Lelouch gave his life to save the world, his friends work to keep the peace, but a terrorist attack could risk everything.
Tickets to the theatrical run are available now! funimation.com/codegeass. In select theaters May 5 (dub) and May 7&8 (sub).
DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT: Goro Taniguchi, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection
Sunday, 10:00AM-11:00AM, Panels 1 (6C)
Meet the legendary director of Code Geass himself, in person! Hear Goro Taniguchi (Planetes, Maria the Virgin Witch) talk about the behind-the-scenes of anime directing, his works, and his new movie, the Code Geass sequel Lelouch of the Re;surrection, in this live interview panel!
Code Geass Autographs
Friday, 12:30PM-1:30PM, Autographs 4B
Saturday, 5:00PM-6:00PM, Autographs 4B
Funimation Panels
Funimation Industry Panel | Friday, April 19th | 6:30p-7:30p | Panels 4C-A
From Akira to Dragon Ball Z, hear the latest news, info, and announcements from North America’s largest anime distributor—Funimation. Live tweet with us using the hashtag #FunimationPanel for a chance to win prizes!
Funimation Favorites Panel |Sunday, April 21st |1:30p-2:30p | Panels 4C-2
Join Funimation staff as we take a look at some of our personal favorites from current anime and past classics. What’s your Funimation favorite? Share it with us using the hashtag #FunimationFave and you could win a prize!
Anime Boston
Panels
MOVIE PREMIERE: Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection (with English voice actors!)
Saturday, 3:00PM-5:30PM, Main Events (Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Hynes Convention Center)
The legendary mecha anime returns in a NEW sequel movie–watch it BEFORE it hits theaters on March 5, followed by a special panel with the English voice actors Johnny Yong Bosch (Lelouch) and Yuri Lowenthal (Suzaku)! After Lelouch gave his life to save the world, his friends work to keep the peace, but a terrorist attack could risk everything.
Tickets to the theatrical run are available now! funimation.com/codegeass. In select theaters May 5 (dub) and May 7&8 (sub).
Funimation Panels
Funimation Peep Show (18+) | Friday, April 19th | 8:00p-9:30p | Sheraton Constitution A
Guaranteed to be a good time that’s oh so NSFW. Watch clips and trailers from some of the hottest Funimation titles. Don’t forget to bring tissues, you know, for the nose bleeds. Audience participation encouraged by tweeting using the hashtag #FunimationPeepShow. Audience participation encouraged by tweeting using the hashtag #FunimationPeepShow. You could even win some naughty prizes.
**This event is 18+, you MUST have an 18+ wristband to attend.**
Funimation Industry Panel | Saturday, April 20th | 1:00p-2:00p | Sheraton Constitution B
From Akira to Dragon Ball Z, hear the latest news, info, and announcements from North America’s largest anime distributor—Funimation. Live tweet with us using the hashtag #FunimationPanel for a chance to win prizes!
Funimation Favorites Panel |Sunday, April 21st |10:30p-11:30p | Sheraton Constitution A
Join Funimation staff as we take a look at some of our personal favorites from current anime and past classics. What’s your Funimation favorite? Share it with us using the hashtag #FunimationFave and you could win a prize!