For two days in August, Animeleague will be bringing their hugely popular Anime and Gaming Con to Birmingham. These events have been taking place across the country and have proven to be massively popular. Let’s take a deep dive into the event and what you can expect from Birmingham Anime and Gaming Con 2024!
What is Birmingham Anime & Gaming Con 2024?
Birmingham Anime and Gaming Con 2024 is a celebration of gaming and anime culture, and is an example of similar gaming and anime conventions that take place nationwide. These events allow the gaming and anime communities to meet, play games, meet their heroes and, most importantly, bring their favourite gaming and anime characters to life by dressing up!
When is Birmingham Anime & Gaming Con 2024?
Birmingham Anime and Gaming Con 2024 takes place on the 17th and 18th August.
Where can I find Birmingham Anime & Gaming Con?
The convention is being held at Edgbaston Stadium on Edgbaston Road (B5 7QU).
Who are the guests at Birmingham Anime & Gaming Con 2024?
Anime League events always attract top quality performers and guests, and the Birmingham Anime and Gaming Con 2024 is no exception. The line-up this year includes:
- Scott Joseph: the renowned actor and voice artist who has featured in a whole host of titles including Warhammer 3, The Last Hero of Nostalgia, and most recently, Baldur’s Gate 3. Scott has some exciting projects in the pipeline which we’re really excited to hear more about at Birmingham Anime and Gaming Con 2024!
- LELE: After her hugely successful appearance at Birmingham Anime & Gaming Con 2023, LELE is back for the 2024 edition of the convention. Performing her unique brand of Japanese influenced cyber-pop, LELE blows audiences away with her infectious melodies and full-on colour! She is not to be missed.
- Shao Dow: As well as a martial artist and award-winning rapper in English and Japanese, Shao Dow has also created his own original Manga series ‘The Way Of Shao Manga’, in which musicians have superpowers that become more powerful as their fan base grows. Shao Dow is a fascinating practitioner and an electrifying performer that is a must-see at Birmingham Anime & Gaming Con 2024.
What events are on at Birmingham Anime & Gaming Comic Con?
As well as guests and performers, visitors to the convention can take part in retro gaming, play tabletop games, watch Manga titles in the Anime Theatre, and buy rare and interesting merchandise. Most importantly, you can take part in cosplay competitions and workshops.
What are the best cosplay ideas for Birmingham Anime & Gaming Comic Con?
Cosplay is a huge part of anime and gaming conventions, and gives you an opportunity to bring your favourite characters to life through fancy dress. In terms of ideas, the most important thing is to choose a character that you love! Don’t worry about gender, body size or skin colour. Expression and capturing the vibe of your chosen character is way more important than being completely accurate in your look.
If you’re new to cosplaying it’s worth starting small and building your skills. The community is generally very inclusive and welcoming, so give it your best shot to dress up as your favourite character and over time you can refine your costume. The sky’s the limit and most importantly have fun!
Where can I get tickets for Birmingham Anime & Gaming Con 2024?
Tickets are available from £15 and can be purchased from the event website.
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