Anime and gaming convention sums up AlmaCon. This con is organized by the Alma College Otaku and Gamers group. 2015 will mark the 5th year anniversary of this relatively new anime convention. The cost of admission: an expensive sum of $0 if you pre-register. Otherwise, it will be $5 at the door. Various screenings, events and panels to choose from. Mark it on your calendar.
Alma College
614 W. Superior St.
Alma, Michigan 48801
Detroit’s pioneering and only anime convention. It will run 24hrs straight for close to four days. It starts at 8pm on Thursday and ends on Sunday at 6pm. It will be held at the Cobo Center & the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit.
Cobo Center
1 Washington Blvd
Detroit, MI 48226
Renaissance Center
100 Renaissance Center
Detroit, MI 48243
Grand Rapids very own comic book convention. This is the second annual event in the history of the Grand Rapids Comic Con. Already bigger in venue and length, this year the 3 day event will be held at the DeltaPlex arena in Grand Rapids. Numerous guests from media and comics will be there.
DeltaPlex Arena
2500 Turner Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
JAFAX AKA Japanese Animation, Film, and Art eXpo.
JAFAX is a 2 day anime convention held every year at the Grand Valley State University campus in Allendale, Michigan. The best thing about this convention is the admission price. FREE. You read that right. It’s free.
Anime screenings, costume shows, vendors, video game room, table top gaming, panels, artist alley and guests are what to expect at this convention.