Toimorrow kicks off two of the next conventions that are part of the summer circuit of fun for anime and manga fans as AnimeNEXT and A-Kon will be formally opening their doors. The two shows, one in Dallas, Texas and the other in Somerset, New Jersey, will be hosting different industry panels and events that will keep fans engaged. A-Kon in particular is interesting as we finally get a new Anime Midstream industry panel but AnimNEXT is not to be left out as we also get the rare Media Blasters panel.
Keep up on the convention discussions here!
A-Kon (June 6 – 8, 2014 @ Dallas, TX) | Panels Schedule (via Guidebook app)
Friday, June 6, 2014
– What is Anime Midstream? | 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, June 7, 2014
– FUNimation Previews | 11:45m – 12:45pm
– Aniplex of America Industry Panel | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
– The Robotech Industry Panel | 5:30pm – 7:00pm
– FUNimation Industry Panel | 8:15pm – 9:45pm
Sunday, June 8, 2014
– Crunchyroll Industry Panel | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
– Anime Midstream – Inside Raijin-Oh! | 2:15pm – 3:15pm
FUNimation will be heading to A-Kon 25 this weekend, right in our hometown of Dallas! We’ll have a booth and panels galore. Just take a look below for all the information you’ll need to get the most out of your convention experience!
FUNimation Panels:
Friday, June 6th
Date A Live – Dating Game! – 1:45pm in Peacock Terrace (West Wing 1)
Do you have what it takes to win over the ladies from Date A Live? Inspired by the anime, FUNimation hosts this interactive dating game where you test your wits against our panel of romance experts. Meet voice actresses of characters from the show, and maybe win some fabulous prizes along the way! Audience participation encouraged.
For more details on how to play along on Twitter visit our Date a Live – Dating Game post.
FUNimation Peep Show (18+) – 10:00pm in Topaz (Tower 1)
Guaranteed to be a good time that’s oh so NSFW. Watch some jiggly clips and trailers from some of the hottest FUNimation titles. Don’t forget to bring some tissues, you know, for the nose bleeds.
Saturday, June 7th
FUNimation Previews – 11:45am in Stemmons Ballroom B/D (Atrium 1)
Come see extended clips and trailers for some of the hottest anime series from FUNimation!
FUNimation Industry Panel – 8:15pm in Stemmons Ballroom B/D (Atrium 1)
From Akira to Dragon Ball Z, hear the latest news and information from North America’s largest anime distributor – FUNimation!
A-kon Premiere Schedule
Hetalia: The Beautiful World – Saturday at 12pm in Video 1
Senran Kagura – Saturday at 8pm in Video 1
Visit our booth in the Dealers Room! Come on by and pick up some of our newest releases, including Attack on Titan and Karneval (which comes out on June 10th)! We have a bunch of gift-with-purchases, autographed items, and we are bringing the super popular Lucky Draw, which has more goodies and is better than ever!
Any Purchase: Receive a free 1 month gift card for our FUNimation.com Video Subscription Service!
Spend $75: Receive a FUNimation Lanyard and a the 1 month gift card to our FUNimation.com Video Subscription Service.
Spend $125: Receive a FUNimation Lanyard, a middle tier prize, and a 3 Month Gift Card to our FUNimation.com Subscription Service!
Spend $200: Receive ALL of the goodies from the $125 tier and a top tier prize!
We are really excited to announce that this weekend we will have merchandise available for sale! Check our booth for the FUNimation.com Exclusive Attack on Titan shirts and FUNimation Shirt! We have sizes ranging in all of the t-shirts ranging from Small to 2XL, but supplies are limited so stop by early and pick up your size! Each will be $25 which includes the tax.
Come by early for the best selection, and all of our promotions are while supplies last!
AnimeNEXT (June 6 – 8, 2014 @ Somerset, NJ) | Panels Schedule
Saturday, June 7, 2014
– Media Blasters | 9:30pm – 10:30pm
