Taking place at NEC Birmingham on 15th-16th June 2024 The UK’s biggest Anime expo, AnimeCon, is coming to Birmingham!
AnimeCon UK will boast an extensive selection of international guests and exhibitors across two legendary days. Centred around the anime, videogame, cosplay and manga obsessed.
Guests
Zeno Robinson
Zeno has been a voice actor since 2007, with over 180 roles across TV, Games and Podcasts.
Best known for their voice work as the English VA for Hawks in My Hero Academia, for which he won for Best VA Performance (EN) at the 2021 Anime Awards. He’s also notably been Goh in Pokémon Journeys: The Series, Sethos in Genshin Impact, Cyborg / Victor Stone in Young Justice and Dee Jay in Street Fighter 6.
Natalie Van Sistine
Natalie is a voice actress, audio engineer, and writer who currently lives near Dallas with her dog, Nico.
Best known for their voice work as Yor Forger in Spy × Family, Miorine Rembran in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, Serval in Honkai: Star Rail and Star and Stripe in My Hero Academia.
Josey Montana McCoy
Josey is a Los Angeles-based voiceover, stage, and commercial actor.
Best known for their voice work as Kaeya in Genshin Impact, Quizz, the Riddler’s helicopter, in Batwheels , Roshea in Fire Emblem Heroes, and Kaie Ono in NEO: The World Ends with You
Tracy Wiles
Tracy has a varied career working in radio, stage and TV, and in film. She was nominated for a BAFTA as the British Academy Games Awards for her VA work in Baldurs Gate 3.
Best known for their voice work as Jaheira in Baldurs Gate 3, and Daemonette in Total War: Warhammer III.
James Day
James is a British-Malaysian actor and voice talent, based in London, celebrated for his diverse roles in both television and gaming.
Best known for their voice work as Thaliak in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, SilverAsh in Arknights, and Hideyoshi Toyotomi in Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening.
Megan Shipman
Megan works professionally as a Voice Actor and ADR Director for many different games, projects, and shows. Nominated twice at the Behind the Voice Actors Awards she has acted in nearly 200 series, films and games
Best known for their voice work as Anya Forger in Spy × Family, La Brava in My Hero Academia, Gigi Andalucia in Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway and Sasha Braus in Attack on Titan
Alejandro Saab
Alejandro is a Voice Actor, and VTuber.
Best known for their voice work as Cyno in Genshin Impact, Jing Yuan in Honkai: Star Rail, Leon in Pokémon Journeys: The Series and Gabimaru in Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku.
Jamie Marchi
Jamie is a voice actress for video games and anime with over 350 characters to date. They co-host the spooky, themed podcast Ghoul Intentions, as well as the podcast In Touch.
Best known for their voice work as Ellie from Borderlands, Junko Enoshima from Danganronpa 3: The End of Kibougamine Gakuen – Mirai-hen, Mt. Lady from My Hero Academia and Charlotte E. Yeager from Strike Witches.
David Menkin
David has worked as an actor and voiceover artist for over 20 years with over 100 roles.
Best known for their voice work as Barnabas Tharmr in Final Fantasy XVI, Magnus in Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers, Luke Skywalker in Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and Dag in Assassins Creed: Valhalla.
Nina Yndis
Nina is a versatile actress and producer, across stage and screen. she has also dubbed for multiple audiobooks, videogames, and animation.
Best known for their voice work as Benedikta Harman in Final Fantasy XVI, Shmi Skywalker in Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Edna in Bravely Default II, Birna in Assassins Creed: Valhalla, and Uimet in Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers
Geeky Brummie’s Anime Con UK General Tips
- Wear Sensible Footwear (if you’re not Cosplaying!) You’ll probably do a LOT of walking around to try and fit it all in, don’t forget to bring some plasters for those blisters if needed.
- Drink Plenty of Fluids Similar to wearing sensible footwear, keeping yourself hydrated is always a good idea. The Halls can get warm with the thousands of attendees and you’ll be glad to have some thirst relief. There’s plenty of food stalls both inside the convention and in the NEC itself, or you could pop over to Resorts World if you fancy a more leisurely dining experience.
- Bring Cash Most Vendors will now accept card payments but the internet data signal can occasionally get overwhelmed. There’s plenty of ATMs onsite but the queues can get long with other events on at the NEC. You won’t want to miss out on that exclusive Naruto Figurine or that manga for your collection!
- Batteries Whether spare batteries for a camera or a battery pack for your phone, it’s always advisable to bring some POWER with you, if not for yourself, your friends will thank you when they need to make that phone call.
- Hand Sanitiser One of those things that’s always handy after you’ve forgot to bring some!
And most importantly..
- Cosplay Is NOT Consent If you’re taking pictures of some of the FANTASTIC cosplays you’ll see at Anime Con UK, remember to ask permission first. Be polite and respectful, and if you love the cosplay give them a follow on their social media pages.
Tickets and Showtimes
Day Tickets: The show will run from Saturday 15th June 2024 to Sunday 16th June 2024 open both days from 10am. Limited Day Tickets are still on sale at animeconuk.com, and start from £23.10.
Autographs: Can be purchased in advance at this link, and start from £32.00 for a standard print / photo.
Aftershow: On Saturday there is an After Show Party (18+ ONLY) which is ticketed separately, prtices start from £19.80.
Show Updates
For more updates and news as we get close to the live event, keep an eye on their social media channels below
AnimeCon UK Wiki: https://animecon-uk.fandom.com/wiki/AnimeCon_UK_Wiki
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/AnimeCon-UK/
Twitter https://twitter.com/animecon_uk
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/animeconuk/
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