Funimation has a great lineup of events for SDCC (San Diego Comic Con) 2017. From panels to parties and exclusives check out all the great things you can hit up at the convention starting with preview night tonight. Funimation’s booth is our pick for preview night booths you should visit first. As everyone knows, the lines get crazy later in the week.
Panels
Thursday 6:00 – 7:00p | Funimation Industry Panel | SD Convention Center, Room 9
From Akira to Dragon Ball Z, hear the latest news, info, and announcements from North America’s largest anime distributor—Funimation. Live tweet with us using the hashtag #FunimationPanel for a chance to win prizes!
Friday 6:00 – 7:00p | Funimation Presents: My Hero Academia Panel | SD Convention Center, Room 23ABC
The hero obsession is back in session with more action, heroes and quirks. Meet the English voice actor Christopher R. Sabat, the voice of All Might (also the voice of Vegeta in Dragon Ball Z) and Justin Briner, the voice of Izuku “Deku” Midoriya (also voice of Mikaela in Seraph of the End). Join us we discuss this hero phenomenon, watch new clips, Q&A session, give away prizes and more.
Autographs
Thursday
2:00 – 3:00p | Mike Daniels | Meet & Greet | Destination: Funimation @ Whiskey Girl
#76 of the Green Bay Packers
3:00p – 4:00p | Mega64 | Meet & Greet | Destination: Funimation @ Whiskey Girl
4:00p – 5:00p | My Hero Academia Signing | Destination: Funimation @ Whiskey Girl
Christopher R. Sabat & Justin Briner (First come, first served. Line starts at 2:45pm)
5:00p – 6:00p | Matt Frank – Shin Godzilla Signing | Destination: Funimation @ Whiskey Girl
(First come, first served. Limited posters available)
Friday
NOTE: Each autograph session at the Funimation Booth will be ticketed. Tickets will be distributed every morning at the main Funimation booth at 10:00am, on a first-come, first-served basis. Autographs will be limited to 1 item per person, or one of the posters provided by Funimation staff.
1:30 – 2:30p | Dark Matter Signing | Funimation Booth | SDCC Exhibit Hall
Melissa O’Neil (Two), Jodelle Ferland (Five), Alex Mallari (Four) and Anthony Lemke (Three)
3:00p – 4:00p | My Hero Academia Signing | Funimation Booth | SDCC Exhibit Hall
Christopher R. Sabat & Justin Briner
Parties
No badge? No problem! Special guests, photo booth, airbrush tattoos, signings, giveaways and more — we’ve got you covered!
If you’re in San Diego during Comic Con, stop by Destination : Funimation @ Whiskey Girl 702 5th Ave.
FREE ENTRY for all! Doors open at 2pm. Happy Hour 7pm-11pm with themed drink specials!
Priority access for FunimationNow subscribers.
Exclusives
Like every year Funimation will have some exclusive items at their booth during SDCC. With purchase you will get a collectable bag and a Funimation lanyard. You can also find some special autographed items based on what you buy. Of course they also have this exclusive that I know we are going for on preview night.
Funimation SDCC Exclusive – Ochaco (Masked) POP! Figure from My Hero Academia!
Not sure where their booth is, here is a handy map to help you find it.
Freebies and Games
How about some free swag and some games throughout gaslamp at SDCC? If you attend the My Hero Academia Panel on Friday you can get one of these free buttons (while supplies last)
SDCC Exclusive – My Hero Academia Button – Tokoyami
Attack On Titan Quest: Dedicate Your Heart
Kodansha Comics and Funimation are proud to present Attack on Titan Quest: Dedicate Your Heart #AoTQuest, a uniquely structured 2-part interactive quest set in downtown San Diego, based on the hit manga and anime series Attack on Titan during the week of San Diego Comic Con 2017.
