Convention 2020 News: Adult Swim Con ; FunimationCON Updates

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Courtesy: Adult Swim

Adult Swim has their own stay @ home convention the same week as San Diego Comic-Con (July 23-25). Already, the convention is teasing panels and events inspired by the likes of Robot Chicken, Rick and Morty, Lazor Wulf, Toonami, Samurai Jack, and more. Information for the panels and sign ups will be here.

Jason DeMarco has already teased that information about the upcoming Blade Runner and Uzumaki animated series will be part of the events for Toonami, the same channel lineup that will feature Dragon Ball Super marathons starting July 4th weekend, and continuing with “Universal Saga” repeats on July 11th.

The first official panel announced is one featuring the cast and producers of Robot Chicken to help celebrate new episodes that kick off this Sunday Night on Adult Swim @ Midnight ET/PT, check your local listings.

Courtesy: Funimation

Funimation announced it has added panels for My Hero Academia. Also, internationally acclaimed critic and historian of anime Charles Solomon will host a panel examining what it takes to be a voice actor. Funimation revealed a stellar line-up of hosts at the event who will keep the panel and event conversation lively including Matt Acevedo, Michelle Nguyen Bradley, Cheyenne Ewulu aka Cheyenne the Geek, Emma Fyffe, Karama Horne, Jacki Jing, Chris Lam, Winston Marshall, Lauren Moore, Josellie Rios, and Charles Solomon.

Panels

My Hero Academia Voice Actor Q&A Panel

Join Funimation and the cast of My Hero Academia for an exciting Q&A panel! Hosted by Jacki Jing, hear from your favorites including David Matranga (Todoroki), Luci Christian (Ochaco), Justin Cook (Kirishima), Josh Grelle (Tokoyami), Patrick Seitz (Endeavor), Zeno Robinson (Hawks), Anairis Quinones (Mirko), Christopher Wehkamp (Aizawa), and Emily Neves (Eri).

So You Want To Be a Voice Actor? With Charles Solomon

Journalist and anime lover Charles Solomon hosts a lively discussion with distinguished voice actors, exploring their career journeys—with no shortage of surprises. Panelists include Kara Edwards, Monica Rial, Chris Wehkamp, and Sonny Strait

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