This article is from a previous Anime Frontier and does not reflect current year booked talent or events.
Anime Frontier to host a specialized space for children dubbed Anime Frontier Jr.
Fort Worth, Texas (Oct. 29, 2024) – Anime Frontier presented by Crunchyroll, one of the largest anime conventions in North Texas, is opening its doors to the youngest of the fandom with the inaugural Anime Frontier Jr.. With programming that encourages young convention-goers’ creativity, it will double as a space for parents/guardians to recharge from the main programming.
“We’re so happy to make this event even more accessible for families and young fans. Anime has the unique ability to inspire and unite people of all ages, and by offering free kids’ tickets for Sunday, we’re excited to welcome a new generation of fans to experience the magic of anime together with their families,” said Anime Frontier show director MK Goodwin.
Within this interactive zone on the Show Floor, fans will have access to many fun-filled activities designed to help kids unleash their inner creativity. Event highlights include:
- Meet and Greet with Annie, Anime Frontier’s Mascot: Families have the opportunity for a personal meet and greet with Annie and enjoy a creative coloring activity. Annie will color alongside the littlest cowpokes and talk about her best pal in the whole of Texas, Ruckus. The coloring station will be open during the entirety of Anime Frontier.
- Crafts with the University of North Texas’ MEKA Club: Join the UNT Anime Club, Mu Epsilon Kappa, for an anime-inspired craft session. Families will learn techniques for drawing anime characters and tips and tricks for making their very own origami creations.
- Kawaii Storytime with the McKinney Public Library: Members from the McKinney Public Library staff will host an entertaining storytime featuring some of the most loveable anime protagonists. Then create your very own kawaii character.
- Reading Round-Up and Craft with Marci Peschke: Author Marci Peschke will host a storytime featuring her book, Rodeo Queen, and lead families in making a take-home craft their choice.
- BRIO Train Free Play: The 400 sq ft. section will host an official BRIO train set, encouraging families to enjoy a free play opportunity any time during Anime Frontier.
- Phoenix Flyer, Kamehameha Wave, and Ninja Course with the Fort Worth YMCA: The YMCA booth will be loaded with three different activities for families to take part in. Build a phoenix flyer and learn about the mechanics of gliders. Attendees can then practice their best Kamehameha Wave (Dragon Ball Z). Lastly, kids will be able to get all of their energy out at the YMCA’s ninja agility course.
More events will be announced leading up to Anime Frontier. Visit https://animefrontier.com/anime-frontier-jr/ for all updates.
As part of the Anime Frontier Jr. rollout, the convention is offering free Sunday admission for Kids ages six to ten when accompanied by an adult with a valid Sunday or three-day badge. Kids badges and three-day family badges are available for purchase at https://animefrontier.com/badges.
The deadline for purchasing badges to be mailed to attendees is Oct 30th. Pricing for badges will also increase on Nov 1st.
About Anime Frontier Presented By Crunchyroll
Created by LeftField Media (the creators of the largest anime show on the East Coast: Anime NYC), Anime Frontier is set in Fort Worth, TX, a city that blends cosmopolitan energy and cowboy culture, Anime Frontier, Presented By Crunchyroll brings together the best of the US and Japan for a showcase of what’s next in Japanese entertainment. Featuring some of the biggest guests in anime and manga and leading publishers internationally to Texas, Anime Frontier is three days of exciting exhibits, exclusive premieres, and show-stopping special events. Join us for a convention unlike any other in Texas! For more, visit AnimeFrontier.com.
About Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll is the global anime brand that fuels fans’ love of anime. With the ambition to make anime an even bigger part of pop culture, Crunchyroll offers fans the ultimate anime experience and destination centered around a premium streaming service. Crunchyroll has the largest dedicated anime library, an immersive world of events, exciting theatrical releases, unique games, must-have merchandise, timely news, and more. Anime is for everyone and is accessible to stream across territories through Crunchyroll—whether on the go on mobile, through gaming consoles and big-screen devices at home, or on desktops anywhere.
Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.
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