Attack On Titan, My Hero Academia events announced for FunimationCon 2020

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Today, more events have been revealed for FunimationCon 2020.

The voice actors behind Attack on Titan will go down memory lane to discuss working on the show’s first three seasons. Bryce Papenbrook (Eren), Trina Nishimura (Mikasa), Josh Grelle (Armin), J Michael Tatum (Erwin), Bryn Apprill (Christa), and Mike McFarland (Jean Kirstein, ADR Director) will be on hand for this event, which will be moderated by Funimation's Josellie Rios.

Toilet-bound Hanako-kun voice actors Justin Briner (Hanako) and Ian Sinclair (Tsuchigomori) will give fans a behind-the-scenes look at recording from home. Other voice actors set to appear include Tia Ballard (Nene), Emily Neves (Aoi), Aaron Dismuke (Natsuhiko), Tyson Rinehart (Kou), and Jād Saxton (ADR Director). Iconic voice actor Megumi Ogata (Hanako and Tsukasa) will engage in a Q&A session.

Listeners voice actors Justin Briner (Echo Rec), Bryn Apprill (Mu), and Lee George (Jimi Stonefree) will join Cris George (ADR Director) and Dai Sato (co-creator, lead writer) to discuss working on the series. Jacki Jing will host the panel.

Funimation have also announced they’re teaming up with Aniplex for the Aniplex Online Fest. Taking place on July 4, the event will feature an additional slew of content, including special appearances and talk shows with the staff and cast from popular anime.

The cast of My Hero Academia will also be on hand for some gaming action thanks to Esports Stadium Arlington. The My Hero One’s Justice 2 eSports Challenge will feature Justin Briner (Deku), Clifford Chapin (Bakugo), Christopher Sabat (All Might), Patrick Seitz (Endeavor), Ricco Fajardo (Mirio) and more going head to head in My Hero One’s Justice 2. Professional wrestler and avid gamer Kenny Omega will host the event. My Hero One’s Justice 2 was released back in March on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows.

Previously announced events for FunimationCon 2020 include panels for Fruits Basket, One Piece, and Fire Force.

Fans can register for FunimationCon 2020 for free here. Fans will be given a code to stream it closer to the event. FunimationCon 2020 will take place on July 3 and July 4.

One Piece, Fruits Basket events announced for FunimationCon 2020

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Funimation will go the virtual route with FunimationCon 2020, and yesterday, they unveiled a slew of panels hitting up the two-day event.

The English voice cast of Fruits Basket will hold a panel to discuss the show’s second season, which premiered back in April. Eric Vale (Yuki), Jerry Jewell (Kyo), Mikaela Krantz (Momiji) and Colleen Clinkenbeard (Akito),  Aaron Dismuke (Kakeru) and Caitlin Glass (Machi, ADR Director) will be on hand to talk about the show and do a live reading.

Some of your favorite voice actors from One Piece will come together to discuss the beloved anime series. Colleen Clinkenbeard (Luffy), Brina Palencia (Tony Tony Chopper), and Mike McFarland (Buggy the Clown) are among those who will join the panel moderated by Funimation’s Josellie Rios.

Fire Force will dive into season two this July, and voice actors Derick Snow (Shinra), Justin Briner (Sho), Eric Vale (Arthur), Christopher Wehkamp (Hinawa) will be on hand to discuss the show. This panel will be moderated by Matt Acevedo (Hyper RPG).

Aside from panels, FunimationCon will feature musical performances from Blue Encount (My Hero Academia), Flow (Naruto Shippuden), and Kana-Boon (Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans) with DJ MarGenal spinning the best in anisong. FunimationCon will also air select musical performances from SACRA MUSIC FES.2019.

FunimationCon 2020, which hits the internet on July 3 and July 4, will be available to watch for free on Funimation’s website. More information about the virtual convention will be announced soon.