Get ready, otakus — MCM London Comic Con is back at ExCeL London from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th October, and this year’s lineup is a dream come true for anime lovers and Japanese culture enthusiasts across the UK.
Explore Japanese Culture at Pop Asia
All weekend long, the Pop Asia zone will be buzzing with hands-on workshops celebrating Japanese arts and traditions. Visitors can learn Japanese language basics, try their hand at origami and calligraphy, or even dive into manga drawing tutorials — perfect for fans looking to get creative or explore a new cultural hobby.
YUZU Shamisen Showcase
Kicking off the festivities, Shamisen singer YUZU Natsumi brings a thrilling blend of traditional Japanese sounds and modern pop to Pop Asia on Friday 24th October at 1:00PM. Her high-energy performance is set to deliver a dynamic cross-cultural experience you won’t forget.
Dandadan Director Fuga Yamashiro Takes the Main Stage
Anime fans won’t want to miss Fuga Yamashiro, the director behind the supernatural hit Dandadan, appearing on the Main Stage at 3:45PM on Friday 24th October. Yamashiro will share insights from behind the scenes of the series’ latest season — a wild mix of horror, comedy, and romance — and discuss how his creative inspirations shaped his anime directorial debut.
Itachi’s Genjutsu Gameshow: Naruto Meets Chaos
Step into the world of Naruto with Itachi’s Genjutsu Gameshow, hosted by Anime Social. Taking place on the Live Stage Friday at 3:15PM and Saturday at 2:15PM, this interactive experience brings anime-inspired challenges to life — complete with crowd participation, prizes, and plenty of laughs.
Meet the British Sumo Champions
Discover Japan’s national sport up close as British Sumo Champions take to Pop Asia on Saturday 25th October at 3:45PM for a live demonstration led by Steve Pateman, a Sumo World Championships medalist. Expect an unforgettable mix of athleticism, tradition, and entertainment.
K-Pop Pub Quiz: Test Your Stan Knowledge
Think you’re the ultimate K-pop expert? The K-Pop Pub Quiz hits Pop Asia on Friday 24th October at 5:00PM, challenging fans to prove their knowledge of BTS, BLACKPINK, and more — complete with fun trivia, bops, and maybe even a dance break.
Demon Slayer English Dub Cast Takes Centre Stage
Fans of Demon Slayer can meet the English dub stars Zach Aguilar (Tanjiro), Abby Trott (Nezuko), and Griffin Burns (Tokito), who will appear throughout the weekend for photo ops and signings. The trio will also hit Centre Stage on Sunday 26th October at 12:15PM to talk all things Demon Slayer and their work across major anime franchises.
Don’t Miss Out on the Ultimate Fan Experience
This autumn’s MCM London Comic Con promises an action-packed weekend filled with anime, gaming, comics, and pop culture highlights. With exclusive panels, live performances, and meet-and-greets, there’s something for every kind of fan.
Panel reservations are now open — secure your spot at MCM London Comic Con’s official schedule page.
About MCM Comic Con:
MCM Comic Con London is Europe’s largest fan convention, held at the Excel London twice yearly since 2002, usually on the last weekend in May and October. The show is produced by ReedPop and welcomes tens of thousands of fans every year. At MCM Comic Con, attendees can expect to find everything from celebrity panels and exclusive premiers, to cosplay, comic book writing workshops, independent artists, live action role play. All these features, and more, make MCM Comic Con the ultimate celebration of pop and geek culture.
For more information visit: mcmcomiccon.com
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About ReedPop:
ReedPop is a boutique group within RX – one of the world’s leading event organisers. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events globally and a full-service digital content provider and media company. Delivering once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences curated specifically for localised audiences, ReedPop currently features events in North America, Europe and Asia, including MCM Comic Con, Eurogamer Expo (EGX), New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, and Unplugged, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), Star Wars Celebration, MagicCon, and more. In addition to organising and managing events, ReedPop owns and operates the pop culture news site, Popverse, which is the exclusive home for livestreams from all of ReedPop’s major comic cons. The staff at ReedPop are a fan-based group of professionals uniquely qualified to build and serve the communities with whom they share a common passion. (www.reedpop.com)
