Flashback to SDCC 2024 Part 3

 SDCC 2024 Part 3 

 

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eigoMANGA and Comic Distro to Showcase at San Diego Comic-Con 2024

eigoMANGA, a leading media company in digital comic publishing, and Comic Distro, an innovative comic book distribution service, are excited to announce their participation at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2024. This premier event, the nation's largest celebration of comic books, science fiction, and pop culture, will take place from July 25th to 28th at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. Visit eigoMANGA and Comic Distro at Booth #1802 in the Exhibit Hall.

eigoMANGA Panels and Workshops at Comic-Con

"Developing Anime Mobile Apps and Games" Workshop

• When: Thursday, July 24th, 4:00pm-5:00pm
• Where: Room 11
• Details: Join eigoMANGA's development team as they delve into the complexities of anime/manga app development, sharing exclusive insights from the creation of the highly anticipated anime mobile fighting game "Vanguard Princess".

"Muscling Aside the Mainstreams: Getting Indies on the Shelves" Panel

• When: Friday, July 26th, 5:00pm-6:00pm
• Where: Room 9
• Details: Austin Osueke, founder of Comic Distro and publisher of eigoMANGA, will participate as a panelist. Gain valuable knowledge on how independent publishers can successfully compete with mainstream giants.

"Manga Tutorials for Kids" Workshop

• When: Sunday, July 28th, 11:00am-12:00pm
• Where: Room 11
• Details: This engaging workshop, led by a team of talented manga artists, offers children of all ages the chance to learn manga illustration and storytelling techniques.

Crunchyroll Heads to SDCC with Two Massive Concerts— LiSA and One Piece

Crunchyroll is announcing a once-in-a-lifetime anime and music experience from July 25 - 28 at San Diego Comic-Con. On Friday, July 26, the Crunchyroll Concert Series will take over The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with global J-pop sensation LiSA. The concert is free to all San Diego Comic-Con badge holders.* 

On Friday night, ahead of the North American theatrical debut of global J-pop sensation LiSA's concert film LiVE is SMiLE ALWAYS -LANDER- on August 17, the iconic voice behind countless hit anime themes will perform in the U.S. for the first time in nearly 10 years. LiSA returns to the U.S. as Spotify’s 2020 Most Played Japanese Artist Overseas and currently has 4.1 million monthly listeners on the platform—accolades driven by her global appeal. Experimental musician and performance artist Alice Longyu Gao will open the evening with a set inspired by her deep connection to NANA, a classic anime about romance and music.  

The Crunchyroll Concert Series is free to all San Diego Comic-Con badge holders. Doors will open at 5:00 PM. Attendees are invited to line up at The Rady Shell at 4:00 PM on Friday. Please be on the lookout for Crunchyroll team members and signage which will direct you to the general admission line. 

BoxLunch Brings Eldia to Fans with New Hello Kitty® and Friends x Attack on Titan Collection

BoxLunch is excited to partner with Sanrio® and Crunchyroll to launch an exclusive Hello Kitty® and Friends x Attack on Titan line. This ultimate crossover collection for fans of Japanese pop culture is available in stores and online March 15th 2023.

The kawaii icons of Sanrio® meet their favorite characters from the ultra-popular anime in a 17 piece collection that spans multiple categories such as apparel, accessories, and bags, with products for all ages. Fans can add some supercute Sanrio® style to their closet with an Eldian twist, with teamups like Hello Kitty and Erwin, Badtz-maru and Levi, Pochacco and Eren, and more! Fans can also brighten up their office or home with officially licensed pins, a throw, and lanyard. Hoodies, scrunchies, sleep pants round out the assortment for cozy cuteness whenever fans want it. The full collection can be seen at BoxLunch.com .

To celebrate this collaboration, The Irvine, CA BoxLunch is hosting events on 3/25 and 3/26 from 12PM - 3PM featuring official Sanrio® costume characters. 
         
BoxLunch, a cause-driven pop culture retailer, offers a wide range of officially licensed products – from apparel and accessories to collectibles and home goods – from some of the world’s most iconic brands. Connecting the passion of fandom with the spirit of philanthropy, BoxLunch donates a meal to a person in need for every $10 spent in-store or online through their partnership with Feeding America*.

Funko Wondercon 2023 Exclusives

Here's Funko's Wondercon 2023 Exclusives. If you are attending the show, you need to sign up in the Wondercon 2023 Exclusives Portal for a chance to purchase exclusives at the show. If you don't get selected most of these will be available through shared retailers. See pic below for USA retailers. Other countries, you can see them via Funko here.
 

VIZ Media Panel at SDCC 2022 Featuring the 'NARUTO' Franchise With Jordan Brand Athlete Zion Williamson

When: Saturday, July 23, 2022 - SDCC Panel at 10:30am - 11:30am PST.

WHO: VIZ Media, the #1 destination for manga in America and home to some of the most prestigious anime brands driving the industry, will host a panel at this year’s Comic Con, to celebrate the beloved NARUTO franchise; the epic adventures of the world’s greatest ninja!

Naruto is the definitive force behind Japanese pop culture in America, its influence and style. With masterful art and epic storytelling, the young ninja who seeks recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, today inspires millions of people across generations on a daily basis.

Setting sales records at over 250 million manga copies sold globally, Naruto’s cultural impact is vast; from musicians like Cardi B and Lil Uzi Vert referencing the ninja in their lyrics, to NFL players mimicking Naruto’s actions after making a touchdown, and to the viral sensation and meme that is the Naruto Run – the storming of Nevada’s Area 51, all make Naruto an icon of our time.

Fun Facts:

•        Now in its 20th year of the serialization

•        4th best-selling manga of all time

•        Ranked #1 in Hulu’s Anime category

•        6th all-time most popular program on Hulu

•        Over 3 million home video units sold

WHAT: Come and celebrate NARUTO with fantastic voice actors Amanda C. Miller (Boruto) and Tom Gibis (Shikamaru). Joining us on stage is basketball star, Jordan Brand athlete and hardcore NARUTO fan Zion Williamson! Find out how NARUTO has inspired him and his latest Jordan Brand collaboration. In addition, all attendees will get a limited edition NARUTO anniversary poster!

 

Learn how VIZ Media teamed up with lifestyle brand Jordan and NBA superstar Zion Williamson on a unique creative collaboration, and more! Also, please feel free to stop by our booth #2813, where fans can check out exclusives for Naruto (Jordan Brand x NARUTO x Zion Williamson Exclusive Hoodie - “see booth schedule for more details,” 20th anniversary Skate Deck, & JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Pin), Bleach (20th Anniversary Vol. 1, and Bleach Gift With Purchase Tote Bag), among other merch.

NBA Star De'Aaron Fox Heads To San Diego Comic-Con

Comic book publisher, eigoMANGA has teamed up with Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox to showcase a riveting basketball comic book "Swipa The Fox" at 2022 Comic-Con International: San Diego, the nation's largest comics convention.

De'Aaron Fox, drafted 5th overall in the 2017 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings quickly rose to become the Kings' franchise player and team leader. Fox will make a special in-person appearance in eigoMANGA's booth (#5532) at Comic-Con International: San Diego. De'Aaron Fox will appear in eigoMANGA's booth on Saturday, July 23 from 3:30-4:30pm to meet fans and sign autographs.  

De'Aaron Fox will also take part a panel for Comic-Con International: San Diego to discuss his fandom for anime, manga, and how it intertwines with his basketball career. Fox will be joined by his "Swipa The Fox" comic book creative team; together, they will discuss the fundamentals of writing comic books centered around basketball.

The "Swipa The Fox" comic book is about De'Aaron Fox accidentally venturing into a basketball video game while his video game counterpart causes havoc in the real world. Fox has to harness all of his world-class basketball skills to play his way out of the digital game and return to reality. The Comic-Con International panel with De'Aaron Fox is called "NBA Players Are Anime Fans Too" and is scheduled on Saturday, July 23 at 5:15 pm.

Lots of Funko SDCC 2019 Exclusives

And it has begun! Last week a trio of Funko exclusives were announced (see here). The past couple of days Funko has been announcing a lot of different exclusives this year and most of them seem to be shared exclusives which is good for those who can't go to SDCC or those who were not fortunate to get a picked in in the SDCC portal.

Below are the exclusives that have been announced this week so far (6/17-6/19).

Pop! Gamora (Hot Topic)

New Trailer for Made In Abyss

Presented in partnership with Fathom Events, tickets for MADE IN ABYSS: Journey’s Dawn are available at participating box offices all over the country and online at www.MadeInAbyssMovies.com and www.FathomEvents.com.

·         3/20 - Subtitled screenings

·         3/25 - English dub screenings

The anime is based on the manga and original anime series, and one biggest selling points of the film is the art direction of Osamu Masayama who comes from a long career animating and overseeing animation at Studio Ghibli. His work helps to elevate the animation and artistic style of the film and works nicely with the skills of Masayuki Kojima, best known for his previous directorial role in creating the acclaimed Monster anime series.

Synopsis

The enigmatic Abyss is an unforgiving and deadly place. Despite the dangers, it still captures the imagination of explorers such as Riko who wishes to follow in her mother’s footsteps and trains hard to become a Cave Raider. One day, she receives news that her mother died in the Abyss, yet a mysterious note tells Riko that her mother may still be alive. Vowing to uncover the truth about her mother’s fate, Riko embarks on a journey with a humanoid robot boy name Reg. Together, they will discover if they have what it takes to survive where so many others have perished.

VIZ Media Details Activities & Guests For CHICAGO COMIC & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES ACTIVITIES FOR

CHICAGO COMIC & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO 2019

Celebrate BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS With Panels And Autograph Sessions At C2E2

GKIDS & Fathom Events Return With New Studio Ghibli Series in U.S. Cinemas Throughout 2019

GKIDS and Fathom Events Return with a New Studio

Ghibli Series Lineup of Celebrated Animated

Masterpieces in U.S. Cinemas Throughout 2019

 

Nine of Studio Ghibli’s Most Cherished Films, Including Multiple Anniversary and

Star-Studded Titles, Hit the Big Screen Beginning This Spring With ‘STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2019’

MAZINGER Z: INFINITY Anime Film Arrives On Home Media From VIZ Media

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE HOME MEDIA RELEASE OF MAZINGER Z: INFINITY

Feature Film Based On The Legendary Mazinger Z Series

Debuts On Blu-ray And DVD

Five Points Festival Kaiju Dunny Series Release Party & O-MIKU Paint Party

Five Points Festival is hosting 2 pop-up events later this coming week. The first on is this Friday, February 15th which is the Kaiju Dunny Battle Release party.  There will be 4 artists in attendance which is James Groman, Jeff Lamm, Rampage Toys & Bwana Spoons. It's NYC so you never know who else will stop by. The pop-up starts at 6PM. Free entry but you can RSVP HERE.

Loot Anime Search Unboxing

 Loot Anime Search Unboxing for November 2018. This month features items from Death Note, Hunter x Hunter, Mob Psycho 100, Tokyo Ghoul and Voltron: Legendary Defender. Check out our pictures below.

Loot Anime Transform Unboxing

 Loot Anime Transform Unboxing for October 2018. This box contains items from Dragon Ball Z, My Hero Academia, The Combat Baker and Automation Waitress. Check out our unboxing pictures below.

Loot Anime Fierce Unboxing

Loot Anime FIERCE Unboxing for September 2018. This month features items from Cells at Work!, One-Punch Man, Aggretsuko and Ajin: Demi-Human. Check out our pictures below.

Loot Anime DEFEND Unboxing

Here's the August 2018 Loot Anime DEFEND Unboxing. See our unboxing pictures below!

Loot Anime SQUAD Unboxing

Loot Anime Squad is the July Anime Crate. Check out our unboxing pictures below.

MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO Anniversary Plush At Barnes & Noble Arrives From Bluefin

BLUEFIN ANNOUNCES ADORABLE MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO 30^TH ANNIVERSARY PLUSH DOLL AVAILABLE FROM BARNES & NOBLE AND AN ONLINE TOTORO GIFT BASKET CONTEST

Celebrate The Landmark Studio Ghibli Anime Film With An Loveable Plush And Other New Items Available From Barnes & Noble; Enter Bluefin Online Contest To Win A Prize Basket Packed With Fun Officially Licensed Totoro Premiums

VIZ Media Acquires JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE Live-Action Film & New Anime Season

GOLDEN WIND, New Season of the Anime, and DIAMOND IS UNBREAKABLE Live-Action Film Join VIZ Media’s Catalog

San Francisco, CA, July 11, 2018 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announced the latest additions to the multi-generational action adventure property with the JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: GOLDEN WIND anime and the JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: DIAMOND IS UNBREAKABLE live-action film.