Calling all anime fans, gamers, cosplayers, and sci-fi enthusiasts! METROCON 2025 is just around the corner, and this year’s theme—“Yesterday’s Future”—promises a nostalgic yet forward-thinking celebration of anime, gaming, and pop culture.
A Three-Day Extravaganza of Fandom
METROCON is Florida’s premier anime and gaming convention, bringing together fans for an unforgettable weekend packed with:
Anime screenings & discussions
Video game tournaments & panels
Cosplay contests & meetups
Comic book & fantasy artists
Exclusive merchandise in the vendor hall
Held at the Tampa Convention Center, METROCON has been a summer staple for over two decades, blending high-energy entertainment with a welcoming community vibe.
This Year’s Theme: “Yesterday’s Future”
2025 marks a special year—many classic anime and games were set in this “distant future,” imagining flying cars, robot companions, and utopian societies. While we may not have fully realized those dreams, METROCON 2025 invites fans to reclaim that optimistic vision through:
Retro-futuristic cosplay (think Akira, Cowboy Bebop, Ghost in the Shell)
Panels on vintage sci-fi & anime predictions
A celebration of how far fandom has come
“We’re taking inspiration from the hopeful futures imagined in the past,” says the METROCON team. “Let’s create that sense of wonder together!”
Star-Studded Guest Lineup
METROCON 2025 brings an incredible roster of voice actors, cosplayers, and industry guests, including:
🎤 Voice Actors:
Tia Ballard (*Happy in Fairy Tail, Zero Two in Darling in the Franxx)
Brian Beacock (Digimon Tamers, Danganronpa)
Ben Diskin (Kingdom Hearts, Naruto)
Ricco Fajardo (My Hero Academia, Fire Force)
Jessie James Grelle (Attack on Titan, Tokyo Ghoul)
Michelle Rojas (RWBY, Sword Art Online)
Jonah Scott (Beastars, Demon Slayer)
Molly Zhang (Honkai: Star Rail, Genshin Impact)
👗 Cosplay Guests:
Charmanda
Kaye Cosplay
Lady Cels
Indra Rojas
Sarah Spaceman
🎬 Special Appearances:
Emi Lo (Actor & Director)
Future METROCON Dates
Can’t make it this year? Mark your calendars for:
2026: July 31 – August 2
2027: July 23 – 25
Join the METROCON Family!
METROCON is by fans, for fans, and 2025 is shaping up to be its most exciting year yet. Whether you’re a longtime attendee or a first-timer, this is your chance to dive into anime, gaming, and pop culture like never before.
Tickets are on sale now—don’t miss out!
🔗 Official Website: metroconventions.com
📱 Follow on Social Media: @Metrocon
See you in Tampa for METROCON 2025—where the past’s future is now! 🚀🎮✨
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