Are you going to be in Greensboro, NC this weekend? If so, you may want to swing by the Koury Convention Center (near the Four Seasons Mall) to check out Triad Anime Con! The con runs from Friday, March 2 to Sunday, March 4 and it’s shaping up to be quite a party! While I highly encourage visiting the con’s website for more details, here’s a basic low-down on the event.

How Much Does it Cost?

Preregistration for Triad Anime Con has ended, but you can still purchase a pass at the door.

Three Day Badge: $45
Friday Only: $30
Saturday Only: $35
Sunday Only: $18

Children under 10 get in free with an adult, but minors don’t require an adult to attend the con with them. The convention center is right near a mall and movie theater, so there’s plenty for non-Anime fans to do instead.

Please take note The registration page says they will accept cash and card at the door, but the Q&A page says on-site registration is cash only. Just to be on the safe side, I recommend bringing some cash along!

Who Will Be There?

Who indeed!

Here are a few of the main anime voice actors who will be attending Triad Anime Con as guests:

Caitlin Glass

Caitlin Glass is likely best known for voicing Winry Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist, but she also plays Maki in Love Live! School Idol Project, Lilia in Yuri!!! on Ice, Mina Ashido in My Hero Academia, Vivi in One Piece, Evergreen in Fairy Tail, Petra in Attack on Titan, Diancie in Pokémon, and Hannah in Black Butler II, among MANY others! Caitlin also directed Ouran High School Host Club while simultaneously voicing the character of Haruhi Fujioka.

Chris Patton

Chris Patton has voiced a number of memorable characters from various anime over the years. Some of his most notable roles include Eiji in Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale, Greed in Fullmetal Alchemist, Asura in Soul Eater, Oikawa in Haikyuu, as Hajime in Ghost Stories, Moral in Hamatora, Turles in Dragonball Z, Sanpei in Pokemon XY, Fakir in Princess Tutu, Sousuke in Full Metal Panic, Ayato in Diabolik Lovers.

David Matranga

David Matranga is probably best known for playing Shouto Todoroki and Bertholt Hoover in Attack On Titan and Genjo Sanzo in Saiyuki and Saiyuki Reload Blast. He also voiced characters in Appleseed Alpha, Harlock, Starship Troopers: Invasion, Halo Legends, Appleseed, Appleseed Ex Machina, Appleseed The Series, and High School Of The Dead.

Tiffany Grant

Tiffany Grant played Asuka in Evangelion and Marta in Full Metal Alchemist, among many, many others. She has also voiced video games, including Unlimited Saga and Deus Ex II: Invisible War. Additionally, Grant is known for writing dubbing scrips for Parasyte-the-Maxim, Ah! My Goddess 2, Infinite Stratos, The Wallflower, and Den-Noh Coil.
Check out the full guest list on the Triad Anime Con website!

What Is There to Do?

In addition to seeing awesome anime voice actors, Triad Anime Con hosts a wide range of fun events including panels, workshops, games, and even a glow stick dance! You’re also sure to enjoy the dealer room and, or artist alley. Not to mention that there will be opportunities for fun gaming throughout the weekend.

A few of the highlights:

Friday

  • Anime Jeopardy
  • Formal Ball
  • Improv After Dark

Saturday

  • Anime Karaoke
  • Cosplay Masquerade
  • Glowstick Dance

Sunday

  • Otaku Flea Market (you sell/trade your anime gear!)
  • Martial Arts Behind the Bending
  • Women in Voice Acting

Here’s the final schedule for the con. Make sure you check it out! There’s really something for every anime fan. You can find even more information about the event and stay updated on announcements by following Triad Anime Con on Facebook!

If you decide to check it out, I’ll be wandering around in my Attack on Titan cosplay costume. I hope to see you there!

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