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Motor City Black Age of Comics and Manga Con 2024

MotorCityBlackAge of Comics and Manga Con is a event where a diversity of fans and supporters come together to share their passions and express their ideas with a group of like-minded people. We want you to feel comfortable enough to be yourself in an open and inclusive environment. Our mission is to create an avenue for all People of Color to share their literary gift to the world.
Since 2009, we’ve been a valuable resource for fans of all colors, with important news and updates. We never rest , and are always looking to improve and expand our industry by giving back to the community, stories that reflect us. Black Sci Fi, Manga, Comics, Afrofuturism, CosPlay and more… Come on out June 8th, 2024 and have fun with us.

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Kogan Con 2024

Join us for a day of vendors, artists, special pop culture industry guests, panels, cosplay and everything “nerdy” in between!

Check out MIGeekScene’s Previous Coverage
2019 Gallery
2019 Review

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Anime Park 2024

Anime Park is back for another year! This convention is run by the members of the PCEP Anime Club. Join us for vendors, food, cosplay and events!

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Con Ja Nai XXVIII

Mark your Calendars!!!
Animania is excited to announce Con Ja Nai XXVIII 🥳
Join us on April 6th from Noon to 8PM at the University of Michigan’s Modern Languages Building for a celebration of Animanga and Japanese Culture!
Panels! Anime!! Artists!!! Vendors!!!!! Cosplay Contest!!!!!!
Even a Maid Cafe!!!!!!
We have it all!
Con Ja Nai (CJN) is our annual “not a convention” anime convention. CJN is free and is our way of spreading love for anime and Japanese culture throughout the UofM and greater Ann Arbor community (or even beyond)!
We can’t wait to see you there! We’ll continue to post information about CJN XXVIII as it gets closer so consider following us to stay up to date!

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Black Comix Pop-Up

Greetings and Happy New Year, friends of the Motor City Black Age. For the first time ever, we are starting a black comix pop up. Creators and artists will be live and in person February 17th, 2024, from 12pm- 6pm. If you are a collector of black comix and more this is the place to be February 17th. Come on out and get your superhero on. We strongly encourage you to bring the kids out for this event. There will be roughly 15 vendor creators from the Detroit metropolitan area for you to meet and greet. The creatives will have their self-published Graphic Novels. Comics, Prints, Merchandise and more… There will be live music and an Afrofuturist Art raffle. And one more thing, there is free parking at the Art Block, 1411 Holden Street. Detroit, Michigan 48208
SAVE THE DATE!!!

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JAFAX 2024

Japanese Animation, Film, and Art eXpo is Grand Rapids’ longest running anime con.

Check out MIGeekScene’s previous coverage
2019 Gallery
Review

2022 Gallery

Interviews
Samantha Inoue-Harte
Brittney Karbowski
Tyson Rinehart
David Vincent
J Michael Tatum
Clifford Chapin
Justin Briner
Todd Haberkorn
Steve Blum
Luci Christian
Tyson Rinehart 2022

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AlmaCon 2024

AlmaCon is a volunteer-led anime and gaming convention from which all proceeds go to The Trevor Project for protecting the lives of LGBTQ+ youth.

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JAFAX 2023

Here are my photos from JAFAX 2023. Enjoy.

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Anime Park 2023

Anime Park is back for another year! This convention is run by the members of the PCEP Anime Club. Join us for vendors, food, cosplay and events!

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Glotaku Glo-Lounge

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Join us for an unforgettable night of gaming, anime, and fun at the Glotaku Lounge at The High Dive April 2nd.
Experience the laid-back social atmosphere of Glotaku Lounge, where you can hang out with friends, meet new people, and enjoy the happy hour portions of our Glotaku raves.
Get ready to sing your heart out with our Video game and Anime karaoke! Sing your favorite anime opening, game soundtrack, or J-pop hit. Don’t forget to dress up in cosplay to make the night even more special!
Take part in the free-play tabletop board and card games, Beyblade battles, retro video games, and and cosplay contest!
Be sure to check out the panel, convention-style, presented by the Glotaku family and community, where you can learn more about anime, manga, and gaming. Finally, end the night with a showing of an iconic anime movie (to be voted upon on instrgram the week of the lounge).

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