Anime Iwai 2021 is scheduled
Anime Iwai is an anime convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. And the 2021 event is scheduled for November 12-14 at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott North. Furthermore, the event hours are Friday noon-9 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m.–9 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Anime Iwai tickets are available
Tickets for Friday $27, Saturday $34, Sunday $27, and a three-day pass is $35. Ticket prices do not include 7% tax. More info at https://animeiwai.com/collections/admissions
In addition, event cancellations are updated at the Florida Comic Cons 2021 Calendar.
Guest celebrities include voice actors and stand-up comedians
Bryson Baugus
Bryson Baugus is a voice actor, singer, and stage actor who known for his work in the following:
- Pegasus Seiya in Saint Seiya (2019 & 1986 Netflix dub)
- Shoyo Hinata in Haikyu!!
- Bell Cranel in Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?
- Minato Narumiya in Tsurune
- KaitoKirishima in Waiting in the Summer
- Mitsuru in Darling in the FranXX
- Takumi Aldini in Food Wars
- Kimihito Kurusu in Monster Musume
- Kanade Yuzuriha in Anonymous Noise
Ben Brainard
Ben Brainard is a stand-up comedian who found viral success producing “The Table,” which is a sketch comedy series about current events. His stand-up act is popular on Florida’s east coast.
Jennifer Cihi
Jennifer Cihi is well known for her singing of the iconic Sailor Moon song. Her voice also has been City Hunter and Princess Mononoke. In addition, she appeared in the Nickelodeon TV show “Roundhouse.” During her career, Cihi lived and worked in Japan for two years performing at Tokyo Disney.
Anime Iwai has gaming of two types: Video gaming and table top gaming
Video gaming
Tournaments have previously cost $5 to enter and have included Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, Street Fighter 5 and Samurai Showdown, to mention only a few
Table top gaming
Diamond Dust Gaming is a Dungeons & Dragons 5E table-top game group composed of DMs and nerds who are looking for action, adventure, and magic. Experts and novices are encouraged to participate with a group of players who rescue a town or slay a mighty beast. Merchandise is available to take the vibe home with you.
Host a panel at Anime Iwai
Panel applications are due by September 1.
Coronavirus safety precautions are in place
Safety measures includes temperature screenings upon entry, additional cleaning staff throughout the event and social distancing. In addition, masks are required.
South Florida cosplayers featured in Florida Cosplay Digital Magazine
Florida Cosplay Digital Magazine’s (FCDM) has featured numerous cosplayers from south Florida. FCDM May/June 2020 issue titled “10 Florida cosplayers you need to know about” spotlighted the following.
@snarkyjaycosplay https://the-caruthers-institute.foleon.com/florida-comic-cons/may-june-2020-copy-1-copy-1/snarkyjaycosplay-duplicate/
@codyscosplaycarnival https://the-caruthers-institute.foleon.com/florida-comic-cons/may-june-2020-copy-1-copy-1/codyscosplaycarnival/
Additionally, the Winter 2021 issue called “17 Cosplayers Who Make 2021 Look Brighter” highlighted @AmazonCosplay https://the-caruthers-institute.foleon.com/florida-comic-cons/florida-cosplay-digital-magazine-winter-2021-issue/amazoncosplayer/
