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Bold Matsuri 2021 is scheduled

Bold Matsuri is a comic convention in Jacksonville, Florida.  And the 2021 event is scheduled for July 17-18 at Jax Expo Center. Furthermore, the event hours are Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Bold Matsuri is an annual anime and cosplay festival

Bold Matsuri is an annual anime and cosplay festival that features a wide range of celebrity guests, the latest gaming, and cosplay-focused after-hour events. And attendees are expected from Florida cities to the west like Tallahassee, as well as from the south such as St. Augustine, Daytona Beach and Orlando.

Celebrity guests are being announced, with more to come

Elizabeth Maxwell, voice actor

Elizabeth Maxwell is a voice actor who is well known for Dragon Ball Super, My Hero Academia, and Attack on Titan.

Mehdi Aquichaoui, animator

Mehdi Aquichaoui is an animator known for work on Dragon Ball Super, My Hero Academia, and Jujustsu Kaisen.

David Matranga, voice actor

David Matranga is best known as the voice of Shoto Todoroki from My Hero Academia, Hideki Hinata from Angel Beats, and Bertholdt Hoover from Attack on Titan series.

More guest announcements announcements

Bold Matsuri tickets are available

Tickets for Saturday $20, Sunday $20, and a three-day pass is $30. More info at http://boldmatsuri.com/tickets/  In addition, event cancellations are updated at the Florida Comic Cons 2021 Calendar.

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.

Florida Cosplay Digital Magazine featured Jacksonville cosplayers

Florida Cosplay Digital Magazine’s (FCDM) has featured cosplayers from Jacksonville. For instance, FCDM May/June 2020 issue titled “10 Florida cosplayers you need to know about” spotlighted @summerfirecosplay https://the-caruthers-institute.foleon.com/florida-comic-cons/may-june-2020-copy-1-copy-1/summerfirecosplay/

Additionally, numerous Jacksonville cosplayers appeared in FCDM’s November 2020 issue called “8 Florida cosplayers and one dozen Sailor Moons to cheer you up:” Check out @SailorScoutsJax https://the-caruthers-institute.foleon.com/florida-comic-cons/florida-cosplay-digital-magazine-november-2020-issue/sailorscoutsjax/

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