TAMPA, FL — More than 10,000 people bent on escaping reality and binging on anime, manga and graphic comics are expected to head to the Tampa Convention Center this weekend for Metrocon 2021.
Florida's largest anime convention takes place July 23-25. Hours Friday and Saturday are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday's hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the convention center, 333 S. Franklin St.
For newcomers to the world of anime, expect to see hundreds of people wearing wigs, outlandish costumes and makeup in imitation of their favorite manga and comic book characters.
These avid lovers of fantasy and sci-fi will immerse themselves in video game arcades and tabletop gaming; cosplay entertainment including stunts, combat, dancing and fire spinning; flock to hundreds of comic book and collectibles vendors; participate in competitions; listen in on panel discussions; and line up for meet-and-greets with voice actors from popular anime films and well-known anime and cosplay artists.
The event will feature the Metro Fire Show.
Special events include a massive nightly rave with nationally known DJs, celebrity guest appearances with opportunities to get autographs (for a price), the Metro Night Live show featuring favorite comedy sketches, an anime human chess match, the Kaiju Big Battel (a wrestling match featuring anime monsters) and The Maquerade on Friday night, a theatrical style, interactive themed dance event.
Also scheduled is a mascot art contest, a costume contest, a lip sync battle and a LARP (role playing) dungeon crawl.
The event will be cashless this year, even at the door.
Tickets are $40 on Friday, $50 on Saturday and $45 on Sunday. A three-day pass is $90. Children age 6 and under are admitted for free. Click here for tickets.
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