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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Looking to level up your Anime experience?
From the screen to Comicpalooza, meet your favorite anime voice actors Greg Chun, Stephen Fu, Allison Keith-Shipp, Rino Romano, and Michelle Ruff!
Level-up your Comicpalooza experience by purchasing the Anime Speed Pass and receive:
- 3-day admission to Comicpalooza
- 30-minute early access to the Exhibit Hall
- VIP line access to the photo and autograph lines associated with Greg Chun, Stephen Fu, Allison Keith-Shipp, Rino Romano, and Michelle Ruff.
- VIP line access to Greg Chun, Stephen Fu, Allison Keith-Shipp, Rino Romano, and Michelle Ruff’s guest panel.
*Photo and autographs are not included in Speed Passes or VIP Passes, for photo and autograph pricing, click here.
What’s the difference between a VIP and Speed Pass? Glad you asked! A Speed Pass is only tied to specific celebrity guest or guest cohort. In this case the Anime Speed Pass will be tied to several anime guests. A VIP pass applies to all celebrity guests.
Unsure what pass is right for you? Visit our Buyers Guide, here. Unsure and also new to Comicpalooza? See our Newbie guide, here.
Appearances
Saturday and Sunday
Greg Chun
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, One-Punch Man, Vinland Saga, Hunter x Hunter, Sword Art Online: Alicization – War of Underworld, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Judgment, Overwatch, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Squid Game, Fire Emblem, Grimsburg, Music Producer - The Lonely Island, Saturday Night Live, I Think You Should Leave
- Voice Talent
- Anime
Appearances
Saturday and Sunday
Stephen Fu
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba, Squid Game, Genshin Impact, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Ranma ½, Beyblade X, Record of Ragnarok, My Hero Academia, Street Fighter 6, The Outer Worlds 2
- Voice Talent
- Anime
Appearances
Saturday and Sunday
Allison Keith-Shipp
Neon Genesis Evangelion, Gunsmith Cats, Rebuild of Evangelion
- Voice Talent
- Anime
Appearances
Saturday and Sunday
Rino Romano
The Batman, Spider-Man, Spider-Man Unlimited, Sailor Moon, Resident Evil 4, Spaceballs: The Animated Series, Star Wars: Jedi Knight, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Curious George, The Super Mario Bros Movie, Halloweentown
- Voice Talent
- Anime
Appearances
Saturday and Sunday
Michelle Ruff
Bleach, Lupin the 3rd, Sailor Moon, Sword Art Online, Gurren Lagann, Resident Evil series, Persona 5, Tales of Vesperia, Sonic the Hedgehog series, Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle
- Voice Talent
- Anime
Appearances
All Weekend
Death Battle
YouTube Content Creators – Death Battle
- Content Creators
Appearances
All Weekend
Geekdom101
YouTube Content Creator – Dragon Ball Analyst and Commentator
- Content Creators
Appearances
All Weekend
Team Four Star
YouTube Content Creators – Team Four Star
- Content Creators
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 and UH Downtown will display their unique creations show weekend for fans to vote on. The designs are a culmination of hard work and dedication over several months leading up to the show.
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 was one to see. And returning this year, fans can check out specialty-designed Houston classic vehicles including 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.
