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BLUELOCK cast are on their way to MCM Comic Con x EGX this October
Friday 26 July, London: ReedPop have revealed today the cast of popular anime BLUELOCK are shooting their way to MCM Comic Con x EGX at ExCeL London this October for photo opportunities & autographs.
The hit show BLUELOCK, based on Japanese manga written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura, first landed on screens in October 2022 running until March 2023. The show follows Yoichi Isagi and his goals to join the Japan national football team to become the best striker in the world by following the Blue Lock training regimen.
Fans of the anime will be able to meet...
- Ricco Fajardo (Appearing All 3 Days) - Ricco provides the voice to Yoichi Isagi, a second year high school student who is the forward for Ichinan High School’s football team. His main goal is to become the world’s best striker and frequently ranks as a top player in all of his matches. Ricco is also known for his voices in Dr Stone, My Hero Academia, Zombie Land Saga, and Assassination Classroom.
- Matt Shipman (Appearing Saturday & Sunday) - Matt plays Rin Itoshi, a contender of Blue Lock and the centre forward for Paris X Gen in the Neo Egoist League. Similarly to Yoichi, his goal is to become the world’s best striker, ranking top of Blue Lock over all the other players. Matt can also be heard in World War Blue, Gosick, Darling in the Franxx, and Dr Stone.
- Drew Breedlove (Appearing All 3 Days) - Drew is known for portraying Meguru Bachira, another contender of Blue Lock who currently plays as centre forward for FC Barcha in the Neo Egoist League. Initially joining the Blue Lock training regimen to find football rivals who share his trait of having a “monster” inside him, this later switches to becoming the best striker in the world. Drew also voices characters in Wind Breaker, My Tiny Senpai, and Vinland Saga.
MCM Comic Con London and EGX will take place from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th October, and will be the first time both events are under one roof. Attendees can expect many more guest announcements in the coming months.
Keep an eye on the official MCM Comic Con & EGX pages for the latest announcements.
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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 EGX
EGX is the UK’s largest video games consumer, trade and careers event. Produced by ReedPop, EGX features the latest games on both PC and console, stage presentations by well-known games designers and the opportunity to chat with developers on the show floor. Featuring the biggest collection of indie games anywhere in the UK, esports tournaments, cosplay competitions, gaming talent and content creators, the Leftfield Collection, tabletop games, the Career Fair and more, EGX is a huge 3-day celebration of gaming.
For more information visit: egx.net
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About ReedPop
ReedPop is a boutique group within RX – one of the world’s leading event organizers. 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 localized 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 organizing 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)
