Anime captures the admiration of fans worldwide and we love to celebrate the community at Comicpalooza. Fans can browse anime art from local and national artists, admire special attractions including the Itasha Showdown: A Car Runway Experience on the show floor and discuss their love for anime and meet fans alike in panels.
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Appearances
Saturday, Sunday
James Cheek
Heaven Official’s Blessing, Birdsong Short, Assassination Classroom, Escaflowne, One Piece, Revengers, Vinland Saga
- Anime
Appearances
Saturday, Sunday
Sean Schemmel
Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Super, Dragon Ball GT, Dragon Ball Z Kai, Pokémon, Sofia The First, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Fallout 4, God of War, Scooby Doo, Yu-Gi-Oh GX, DC Super Friends
- Anime
Appearances
Saturday, Sunday
Keith Silverstein
Naruto franchise, Hunter x Hunter, Sonic the Hedgehog, Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, Overwatch, Genshin Impact, Monster
- Anime
Appearances
Saturday, Sunday
Spike Spencer
Evangelion, Pokémon, Bleach, DBZ Super, Naruto, Boruto, Black Butler, Hunter X Hunter, Gundam Unicorn, League Of Legends, World of Warcraft, NIER, Shenmue III, Final Fantasy IV, Persona 5, Bravely Default, Bioshock Infinite, Saints Row
- Anime
Looking to level up your Anime experience?
For those looking for an elevated experience when attending Sean Schemmel’s panel or purchasing photo and/or autographs, consider our Anime Speed Pass. This specialty pass gives you VIP perks like early admission to the Exhibition Hall and VIP line access to all the Anime guests under this Speed Pass. Ready to fast track your Comicpalooza experience?
Entertaining Activities
Comic Couture
Students showcase their creative flare at the returning Comic Couture. Blending fashion and their love for comic books and anime, students from Houston Community College display their unique creations show weekend for you, the fans, to vote on.The designs are a culmination of hard work and dedication over the past few months.
Death Battle
Ever wonder who would win a fight between Omni-Man and Homelander? Mario versus Sonic? Cap'n Crunch versus Tony the Tiger? Join hosts Wiz and Boomstick as they analyze your favorite pop culture character's weapons, armor, and skills to find out who would win an epic fully animated battle to the death!
Itasha Showdown: A Car Runway Experience
The coolest cars on the block return to Comicpalooza! Themed with beloved anime and other pop-culture fandoms, this sight is one to see. And coming back again this year, check out specialty-designed Houston classic Low Riders and custom-designed bicycles!
Itasha Bicycles
Pedal in style with Comicpalooza Itasha Bicycles! These custom anime and pop culture-themed bikes bring the vibrant world of Itasha art to two wheels.
Okashi - Japanese Arcade
Experience authentic Japanese arcade gaming with Okashi Houston at Comicpalooza! We're bringing the excitement of over 40 Japanese arcade machines to you, featuring rhythm hits like Project Diva and racing thrills like Mario Kart. Step into Tokyo’s arcade scene, join Houston’s gaming community, and follow @OkashiHouston for updates!
RC Car Experience at Comicpalooza
Test your driving skills and compete in head-to-head races with your high-performance RC cars. Whether you're a seasoned racer or a novice, there's fun for everyone at our RC car track.
