Okay, so can we talk about how exciting this is? MiraiCon 2025 is finally happening October 17-19 at the Ft. Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel & Convention Center, and South Florida is getting its very own anime and gaming convention!
Three whole days of anime, gaming, cosplay heaven, panels, and the cutest exclusive merchandise you can imagine. The weekend is packed with industry guests, musical performances, fun interactive events, and shopping that’s basically going to drain our bank accounts (but in the best way).
And guess who’s coming? Caitlin Glass! Yes, THE Caitlin Glass, the amazing voice actress and ADR director we all adore. Plus there are other industry pros we’ll get to say hi to all weekend. How cool is that?
Convention hours are pretty generous too. Friday runs from noon to 2 AM (yes, 2 AM!) with exhibitors open 1 PM to 7 PM. Saturday starts at 9:30 AM and goes until 2 AM, with exhibitors from 10 AM to 7 PM. Sunday wraps up at 5 PM, with exhibitors matching those 10 AM to 5 PM hours. So much time to do everything!
The venue keeps everything super convenient. No running around to different buildings or getting hopelessly lost. Just bounce between panels, buying sprees, concerts, and activities without the stress.
Anime obsessed? Gaming addict? Just love pop culture in general? MiraiCon has something for everyone. Exhibitors are stocked with exclusive goodies you literally can’t find anywhere else. Cosplayers get tons of chances to strut their stuff and make new besties. And the panel discussions? They explore all the shows, games, and topics we’re passionate about.
If you want to go all out, the Sapphire VIP Pass is kind of perfect. You get early shopping access (hello, first dibs!), priority seating at events, guaranteed face time with all the North American guests, plus an exclusive swag bag. Totally worth it for the ultimate weekend.
South Florida finally has its own anime and gaming convention, and honestly, it’s about time! October 17-19 at the Ft. Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs. This is going to be amazing!
Sarah Eldraine
Sarah Eldraine, from Miami, is a creative soul, passionate about comic books, gaming, and writing. She weaves narratives in her writing, just as she navigates storylines in her favorite comics and games, embodying the spirit of adventure and storytelling that defines her hobbies.
