Holiday Matsuri 2025 wrapped up its three-day celebration on December 21, leaving thousands of attendees with memories of spectacular cosplay showcases, electrifying performances, and the unique blend of pop culture and holiday spirit that has made it Florida’s premier anime convention.
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Holiday Matsuri returns to Orlando December 19-21 at the Orange County Convention Center, bringing Florida’s largest anime convention with over 50,000 fans expected. Three days of voice actor guests including Steve Blum and Wendee Lee, gaming tournaments, the Winter Cosplay Championship, IdolFest concerts, hundreds of vendor booths, Artist Alley, 100+ hours of programming, and exclusive 18+ nightlife at the connected Hyatt Regency Orlando. Registration and hotel booking available now at holidaymatsuri.com.
Rick Remender and Daniel Acuña’s Escape #1 has sold out at the distributor level once more, and we’re rushing it back to print for a fourth time. The series follows Milton Shaw, a bomber pilot shot down behind enemy lines with only 24 hours to escape before his own side drops a massive bomb on the city he’s trapped in.




