London Anime Con

A comic area, computer games zone and cosplay hub come together in this expansive event which also features a programme of anime talks, gigs, special guests, parties and late-night events (until 1am on Saturday and midnight on Sunday). Highlights include Q&As, signings and workshops with voice actors Mike Pollock (Dr Eggman in the Sonic Games) and David Vincent (Grimmjow from Bleach), anime screenings (including 'High School of the Dead' and 'Death Game', gaming exclusives (such as the chance to play Tales of Xillia a week before release), a cosplay masquerade, and J-pop and alt performances by bands including Yama-B, Suffering Silence and Of Fire And Fate.