What vendors should know.
MAGE is an annual celebration of anime and gaming, featuring a variety of activities, workshops, and panel discussions for enthusiasts and creators.
Crowd
Around ~5,000 attendees across the run.
Venue
MAGE takes place at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis, known for its contemporary setting and world-class facilities.
What's happening.
Vendor Hall
The vendor hall features a diverse marketplace with unique merchandise, fan art, collectibles, and more.
Cosplay
MAGE hosts a cosplay competition where participants can showcase their creativity by dressing as their favorite characters.
Gaming
The event includes gaming tournaments where participants can compete for prizes.
Panels & Workshops
Panels and workshops feature industry experts and creators discussing various topics related to anime and gaming.
Music & Concerts
The convention features late-night dances with professional sound and light presentations.
Theme & Focus
MAGE blends anime, gaming, sci-fi, and elements of Renaissance and Steampunk culture.
Who's showing up.
A confirmed slate of voice actors, mangaka, cosplayers, and industry guests.
Robert L. Mungle
Ghost Stories · One Piece · Excel Saga
Daniel Coglan
The Way of The Samurai
Jillian Coglan
The Way of The Samurai
Oscar Seung
Yuri on Ice! · Attack on Titan · One Piece
Barry Yandell
Black Butler · Fire Force · One Piece
Jay
Baki The Grappler · One Piece · My Hero Academia
Gareth
Haikyu · Food Wars · My Girlfriend Is Shobitch
Mini events & panels.
A working schedule of the panels, screenings, and meetups happening across the run. Subject to change up to doors.
- TBAPanelAnime Character Pairings and Ships
Discussion on popular character pairings and ships within anime fandoms.
- TBAPanelFanfiction Writing Tips
Tips and techniques for writing engaging fanfiction.
- TBAPanelCosplay Construction and Tips
Advice on constructing and improving cosplay outfits.
- TBAPanelVoice Acting and Industry Insights
Insights into the voice acting industry and tips from professionals.
- TBAPanelJapanese Culture and Language
Exploration of Japanese culture and language for fans.
- TBAPanelFandom Meetups and Community Building
Opportunities for fans to meet and build community around shared interests.
- TBAPanelCosplay & Culture Advice Panels
Panels offering advice on cosplay and cultural aspects of fandom.
- TBAPanelFanfiction & Writing Panels
Panels focused on fanfiction writing and related topics.
- TBAPanelDating Advice and Relationship Tip Panels
Panels providing dating and relationship advice within fandom contexts.
- TBAPanelWho's Line is it Anime?
A comedic improv panel with an anime twist.
- TBAPanelLearn and Watch Dances
Interactive sessions to learn popular dances from anime and fandoms.
- TBAPanelShow & Cosplay Q&A Panels
Q&A sessions focused on cosplay and related topics.
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