VIZ Media takes part in Chicago’s premier pop culture and comics convention – Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) – as it announces plans and activities for the annual event. C2E2 takes place April 21-23, 2017 in the South Building at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago.
During the convention, VIZ Media will host a pair of panel discussions as well as fan meet-and-greet, autograph, and photo sessions. C2E2 Guests of Honor Max Mittelman (English voice of Saitama) and Chris Jai Alex (English voice of Boros) from the anime series One-Punch Man, will be available for these sessions in celebration of the upcoming home video release on April 28, 2017.
VIZ Media C2E2 Panels & Special Events Include
April 21, 2017
3:00–4:00 p.m. CDT
VIZ Media Official Panel
Room S403
Join VIZ Media’s Charlene Ingram and Joel Enos to celebrate fan favorite titles such as Naruto, One-Punch Man, and Sailor Moon. There might even be jokes and prizes.
April 22, 2017
12:30–1:30 p.m. CDT
ONE-PUNCH MAN Panel
Room S402
One-Punch Man is one of the biggest properties to debut out of Japan across the anime and manga genres. What’s it like when a hero becomes too strong? Find out. Hosted by VIZ Media’s Charlene Ingram, lucky attendees will get the inside scoop on what’s next for the series. Special guests will include voice actors Max Mittelman and Chris Jai Alex.
Autograph and Meet & Greet Photo Sessions
ONE-PUNCH MAN Voice Cast Autograph Sessions
April 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. CDT, 12:45 p.m. CDT, and 4:15 p.m. CDT
Session to feature Max Mittelman (Table 6) and Chris Jai Alex (Table 7)
ONE-PUNCH MAN Meet & Greet Photo Sessions (Cosplay Central)
April 22, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. CDT, 2:30 p.m. CDT and 4:15 p.m. CDT
We have a special treat for all One-Punch Man fans. Max Mittelman and Chris Jai Alex will make a special appearance in Cosplay Central on the Show Floor to meet fans and take pictures in front of a custom One-Punch Man backdrop. “100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and a 10km run EVERY SINGLE DAY!!!”