Anime

Balticon prides itself on a vibrant Anime program. In addition to the Anime room, we will have panels and discussions. Check the online program schedule for the full schedule of anime-related program items and videos.

Some highlights of the Anime program:

Digimon Ghost Game: For the past few years, “Hologram Ghosts” have been the subject of rumors on social media. Those who survive their encounter with these beings claim they look like glitched holograms. Middle school student Hiro Amanokawa doesn’t believe in these urban legends until a fellow classmate is attacked. As Hiro attempts to investigate, he will step into a world unlike anything he dreamed of.
High Guardian Spice: Four fierce girls converge at High Guardian Academy, the one place where they can stumble comically toward becoming the heroes they’ve always admired. As they master the ways of battle and sorcery, the foursome form allegiances, uncover legacies, face betrayals and discover their true identities while preparing to protect the world from an ominous unknown threat.
Fena: Pirate Princess: A decade ago, a tragic shipwreck separated Fena from her childhood friend Yukimaru and took her father’s life. Now, at age 23, she escapes the island that trapped her and makes her way to Goblin Island to reconnect with old friends and new. There she takes up her father’s quest for a mysterious place called “Eden”.
ORIENT: 150 years ago, the people of Hinomoto were “freed” from the rule of samurai by demons and now revere their liberators as gods. But, the miner Musashi knows the grim truth: humanity is enslaved by these otherworldly beings and the samurai are the last bastion fighting for freedom. With his childhood friend Kojirou Kanemaki, Musashi embarks on a journey to become a samurai and form his own clan!
SPY x FAMILY: A spy, an assassin, and an esper come together to form a family; each for their own reasons and following their own agendas. Although these liars and misfits are only playing parts, they soon find that family is about far more than blood relations.
RANKING OF KINGS: A deaf and mute prince, Bojji, is looked down upon by his retainers and the public but his life takes a turn when he meets Kage, the shadow. Their unlikely friendship lays the budding foundations of the prince’s journey to fulfill his desire of becoming the best king he can be.
Love After World Domination: Fudou Aikawa, the leader of the hero team “Gelato 5”, and the combatant leader for the villainous group “Gekko”, Desumi Magahara, have started dating, but no one can know! Watch as Fudou and Desumi strive to make their relationship work while avoiding suspicion from their comrades.
SABIKUI BISCO: A strange wind blows through post-apocalyptic Japan bringing with it a rust that covers everyone and everything. Bisco Akaboshi, a wanted criminal and skilled archer, searches for a legendary mushroom, known as Sabikui, said to devour any and all rust. Joining Bisco on his adventures are a young doctor and a giant crab; will they succeed?
Jujutsu Kaisen: The second half of season one continues with the Kyoto Sister School Exchange Event! How will Yuji Itadori react to meeting new curse users? How will the other students handle finding out that Yuji’s not dead? What will happen when the principal of the Kyoto school who tried to kill Yuji finds out his plans have been foiled? Watch with us to find out!
My Dress-Up Darling: Highschooler Wakana Gojou wants to become a kashirashi–a master craftsman who makes traditional Japanese Hina dolls like his grandfather. While his fellow teenagers busy themselves with pop culture, Gojou finds bliss in sewing clothes for his dolls but hides his hobby for fear of being ridiculed. Enter Marin Kitagawa, a popular girl who seemingly lives in another world from Gojou. Their worlds will collide when she learns of his secret.