Mississippi Anime Fest brings hundreds to Trademart

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The Mississippi Trademart had every part to supply for anime, videogame, and T.V. present lovers Saturday, as Anime Fest made its method again to the capital metropolis.

For these within the temper to seek for classic buying and selling playing cards, acquire autographs, or take heed to some fan-favorite voice actors, then Anime Fest was the place to be.

To maintain you firm in your journey, you’ll discover characters that convey again childhood reminiscences.

Simply ask third-time Anime Fest attendee Jameis McCaskell, who shared what motivates him to maintain coming again.

“I’ve had my image taken about 700 occasions at the moment. I had a line fashioned after I was simply strolling by, and all people was like, ‘Do the factor!’ I needed to flip the gun on. It’s the place you meet folks which might be such as you.”

In terms of individuals who could also be on the fence about attending a conference like this, he encourages everybody to take an opportunity.

“You possibly can are available in for an hour and go away,” stated McCaskell. “There’s nothing barring the doorways. They’ve acquired one-day passes, two-day passes, full weekends. You possibly can go to a panel, simply sit down and watch. You by no means have to depart the principle stage on the entrance workplace. Like, simply give it a shot.”

Regardless of all of the flashy memorabilia and other people dressed like videogame heroes, a number of attendees say that’s not what attracts them again to Mississippi Anime Fest 12 months after 12 months.

“Simply seeing some acquainted faces that pop up ever every now and then,” stated attendee Jesse Calandra. “Like a couple of of my previous school associates and seeing new folks. That’s often form of enjoyable to do, you already know.”

Anime Fest runs by Sunday, March 11, from 11 a.m. to five p.m. and can characteristic much more voice actors and enjoyable surprises.

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