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San Japan 6 preview

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Only one week remains before San Japan Sinister 6 brings all things related to manga, anime and Japanese pop culture to the heart of Texas. This year’s convention runs from Friday, August 16th until Sunday, August 18th at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center and Grand Hyatt San Antonio in downtown San Antonio, Texas.

The 2013 line-up has a lot of new faces and event line-up that will keep you busy. Chris Ayres (Dragon Ball Z Kai, Fullmetal Alchemist, Gantz), Johnny Yong Bosch, (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Bleach, Blue Exorcist), Scott Freeman (Hetalia: Axis Powers, One Piece, Initial D), Jerry Jewell (Fruits Basket, BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad, Fullmetal Alchemist), Scott McNeil (Gundam Wing, InuYasha, Dragon Ball Z), Carli Mosier (Halo Legends, Nerima Daikon Brothers, Magikano), Carrie Savage (Strawberry Eggs, Ikki Tousen, Vampire Knight) and Karen Strassman (Bleach, Code Geass, Rozen Maiden). Non-voice actors include Martin Billany aka LittleKuriboh, Max Gilard, Sifu Kisu and Katie Tiedrich.

Don’t forget that there’s also a wide selection of artists, vendors and panels. Also, for the first time ever, San Japan is hosting the qualifier for the World Cosplay Summit.

Even though online registration has closed, you can still purchase badges in-person at the convention centre. A complete schedule is also available for mobile devices through the Guidebook app.

 

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