Colossalcon starts today

HURON TWP. — The annual anime convention known as ColossalCon returns this week to the Sandusky-area Kalahari Resorts & Conventions. It begins today and runs through Sunday. Over the course of this five-day span, the convention center will be packed with Japanese pop culture in a wide variety of entertainment opportunities for fanatics and con novices alike. Such opportunities include: • Infotainment panels and meet-and-greets with celebrities and industry influencers • Art galleries and interactive visual experiences • Cosplay gatherings, photoshoots and contests • Game shows, arcades and video game rooms • Live music concerts, raves, karaoke and shows • Themed dances and a formal ball • Flea market-style vendors • After-hours access to the acclaimed water park. The meet and greets line-up includes Nicolas Roye, Caitlin Glass, J. Michael Tatum, Elizabeth Maxwell, David Vincent, Suzie Yeung, Brandon McInnis and Bryn Apprill. Returning fan-favorite, signature events are the formal ball, the Itasha Car Showcase, Mega Wrestling and the cosplay contest. For more information — including ticket information, a full schedule of events, a further list of special guests, general facts, questions and answers — visit colossalcon.com.