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Fan-favourite Anime Content Takes Over MCM London and Birmingham this Autumn
London, Tuesday 14 October: With MCM London Comic Con only two weeks away ReedPop is pleased to announce a whole host of anime voice actors, directors, panels and other Japanese cultural content making the convention a shows must-see event for otakus across the UK.
At MCM London Comic Con fans will experience:
Japanese cultural workshops - Pop Asia, all Weekend
Throughout the weekend, MCM’s Pop Asia zone will host educational workshops for those interested in Japanese culture. Visitors will be able to learn Japanese, origami, calligraphy, manga drawing and more.
YUZU Shamisen Showcase - Pop Asia, Friday 24th October at 1:00PM
Shamisen Singer YUZU (Yuzu Natsumi) delivers a vibrant fusion of traditional Japanese music and modern pop. Playing the shamisen while singing she will bring an energetic genre-blending performance and dynamic cultural experience to POP Asia, perfect for fans of Japanese culture or anyone seeking a unique live performance.
Dandadan Director Fuga Yamashiro - Main Stage, Friday 24th October at 3:45PM
Join Fuga Yamashiro, Director of the hit anime, Dandadan on the Main Stage Friday 24th October at 3:45PM as he dives into the twisty-turvy world of Momo and Okarun in a free-to-reserve panel for Friday, Weekend and VIP ticket holders. Take a look behind the scenes of the latest season's horror rom-com mash-up and hear how his love for other forms of media influenced his anime directorial debut.
Itachi's Genjutsu Gameshow - Live Stage, Friday 24th October at 3:15PM and Saturday 25th October at 2:15PM
Anime Social's gameshow brings fan-favourite anime challenges to life on the Live Stage with never before seen games that'll put the crowd to the test. With hosts embodying characters from Naruto, the crowd will be immersed in the world of anime as they win prizes for successfully completing mental and physical games of chance.
Meet the British Sumo Champions - Pop Asia, Saturday 25th October at 3:45PM
Discover the ancient sport of sumo wrestling, with an appearance and live demonstration from the British Sumo Champions themselves. The demonstration is hosted by Steve Pateman, Sumo World Championships medalist.
K-Pop Pub Quiz - Pop Asia, Friday 24th October at 5:00PM
Think you know your BTS from your BLACKPINK? Come test your K-pop knowledge with fun questions, bops, and maybe a dance break or two. Grab your lightsticks and let’s see who’s the ultimate stan!
Demon Slayer Cast - Centre Stage, Sunday 26th October at 12:15PM
Demon Slayer English dub stars Zach Aguilar (Tanjiro), Abby Trott (Nezuko) and Griffin Burns (Tokito) will appear at MCM London Comic Con for autographs and photo opportunities across all three days of the show. The trio will also take to Centre Stage on Sunday 26th October at 12:15PM to discuss their work on Demon Slayer and other major franchises. The panel is free for all Sunday, Weekend and VIP ticket holders.
MCM London Comic Con will return to Excel London for the second time this year from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th October. The show will feature exciting guests, activities and panels across anime, gaming, comics, film and more.
Keep an eye on the official MCM Comic Con pages for the latest announcements as ReedPop reveals more exciting guests, panels and activities in the lead up to both MCM Comic Con shows.
Panel reservations are now open - for more information visit: https://www.mcmcomiccon.com/london/en-us/schedule/reservations.html
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About MCM Comic Con
MCM Comic Con London is Europe’s largest fan convention, held at the Excel London twice yearly since 2002, usually on the last weekend in May and October. The show is produced by ReedPop and welcomes tens of thousands of fans every year. At MCM Comic Con, attendees can expect to find everything from celebrity panels and exclusive premiers, to cosplay, comic book writing workshops, independent artists, live action role play. All these features, and more, make MCM Comic Con the ultimate celebration of pop and geek culture.
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About ReedPop
ReedPop is a boutique group within RX – one of the world’s leading event organisers. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events globally and a full-service digital content provider and media company. Delivering once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences curated specifically for localised audiences, ReedPop currently features events in North America, Europe and Asia, including MCM Comic Con, Eurogamer Expo (EGX), New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, and Unplugged, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), Star Wars Celebration, MagicCon, and more. In addition to organising and managing events, ReedPop owns and operates the pop culture news site, Popverse, which is the exclusive home for livestreams from all of ReedPop's major comic cons. The staff at ReedPop are a fan-based group of professionals uniquely qualified to build and serve the communities with whom they share a common passion. (www.reedpop.com)
