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Meet up at Comicpalooza with fellow anime fans to meet special guests, cosplay, attend panels, shop for collectibles, and participate in gaming tournaments. Fans can browse anime art from local and national artists, admire special attractions, and participate in events throughout the weekend.

T1

Talent

Voice actors, cosplayers, musicians & creators on the guest list
Past Talent Guests

Stan Sakai

  • 2024

Appearances

All Weekend

Kaye Cosplay

Cosplayer, Cosplay Education

  • Cosplay

Appearances

All Weekend

Asimo

Competitive Gamer - Street Fighter

  • Gaming

Appearances

All Weekend

MetalJesusRocks

YouTube Content Creator

  • Content Creators
E2

Events & Activities

Everything happening on the floor, all weekend

Cosplay Contest

Show off your craft or cheer on top-tier cosplayers competing for cash prizes.

Dance Competition

Watch live performance groups battle and freestyle to J-pop and K-pop sets.

Cosplay Repair Center

Emergency hot glue, sewing kits, and wig fixes from a crew of seasoned pros.

Fashion Show

Spotlighting Japanese street wear and independent alternative fashion brands.

Photo Backdrop Zone

Themed photo sets and lighting rigs, ready for your next viral shot.

Karaoke Lounge

Belt out your favorite anime openings, VTuber tracks, and classic tunes.

Autograph Sessions

Meet your favorite creators, voice actors, and performers up close.

Celebrity Mainstage Panels

Q&As, live script reads, and exclusive industry announcements.

Comic Couture

Students showcased their creative flair at the returning Comic Couture.

Itasha Showdown: A Car Runway Experience

Themed with beloved anime and other pop-culture fandoms, this sight was one to see.

Itasha Bicycles

Anime and pop culture-themed bikes brought the vibrant world of Itasha art to two wheels.

P3

Panels & Programming

Panels schedule posted closer to event date

Past Panels: Cosplay, Manga, Game Dev, Industry, Fan Q&A

Note: Get with Russ about what panels would be relevant to feature here.


Focus Panel
Anime Rainbow’s Across the Pages: LGBTQ+ Representation in Anime and Manga :: Pink Pearl Stage
Anime Black Pages The Black Representation in Anime and Manga :: Pink Pearl Stage
Anime Dragonball vs Naruto :: Pink Pearl Stage
Anime Anime Trivia :: Room 350DE (Literature and more)
Cosplay Cosplaying With a Disability :: Room 330 (ADA, Film, & more)
Cosplay 3D printing for Cosplay :: Emerald Stage
Cosplay Cosplay Maker Meetup :: Hall C Lobby (1st Floor)
Cosplay Sewing for Cosplay With Gin Martini Designs :: Room 340 (Workshops)
Entertainment H-Town’s Hip-Hop Princess: Classic Kiki’s Anime and Pop Culture Dance Party :: Movement Stage (2nd Floor, McKinney Balcony)
Entertainment K-Pop Random Dance Play and Dance Performance :: Movement Stage (2nd Floor, McKinney Balcony)
Entertainment Friday Night Bash: Enter The Matrix (18+) :: Ballroom B (3rd Floor)
Entertainment KLOVR K-Pop Dance Class :: Movement Stage (2nd Floor, McKinney Balcony)
Karaoke Spotlight Karaoke :: Room 330 (ADA, Film, & more)
G4

Gaming

Electronic & tabletop gaming, tournaments, and free play all weekend

Comicpalooza Fight Club

In collaboration with Turnip Café and Kaboom! Comics

Free Play

Fans could stop by Fight Club Free Play to unwind, connect, and jump into casual gaming across 50+ setups.

Retro Gaming at Comicpalooza Fight Club

Fight Club at Comicpalooza leveled up with free-play retro games all weekend! Between Smash Bros.

Okashi - Japanese Arcade

Authentic Japanese arcade gaming

FC26 Tournament

FC 26 showdown featuring a $250 pot bonus

BOARD GAME LIBRARY AND OPEN PLAY

The Adventure Beings (TAB), intrigued curious minds and gave gamers the chance to browse and play games from a vast library collection.

M5

Manga

Reading, drawing, and talking shop with the people who make it

Manga Reading Lounge

A quiet corner stocked with volumes across every genre — grab a seat and dig in.

Draw-Along with Pros

Working artists walk through panel layout and inking, live and open to all skill levels.

Editors & Translators Panel

An industry Q&A on how a series moves from serialization to an English release.

Fan-Art Manga Contest

Submit an original short strip for a shot at being printed in the con program.

S6

Shopping & Exhibit Hall

Shop collectibles, manga, fan art, artist alley

Manga & Anime Merch Vendors

Official figures, rare manga, imported plushies, and apparel from over 60 dealers.

Explore Dealer Room Map

Artist Alley Highlights

Support 100+ independent illustrators — prints, charms, stickers, and commissions.

View Artist Directory

Exclusive Convention Merch

Limited-edition shirts, pins, badges, and commemorative bags — while supplies last.

Pre-order Con Merch

A7

Autographs

Sign up for photos and autographs before the show.
Past Talent Guests

Stan Sakai

  • 2024

Appearances

All Weekend

Kaye Cosplay

Cosplayer, Cosplay Education

  • Cosplay

Appearances

All Weekend

Asimo

Competitive Gamer - Street Fighter

  • Gaming

Appearances

All Weekend

MetalJesusRocks

YouTube Content Creator

  • Content Creators