Anime Frontier Goes Big in Texas in 2026

ANIME FRONTIER GOES BIG IN TEXAS IN 2026 WITH MACKENYU, CRITICAL ROLE, AND AN IRONMOUSE CONCERT

One Piece Live Action's Mackenyu (Roronoa Zoro) Makes His First-Ever Texas Appearance Alongside Steven John Ward, Plus a Special Club Ironmouse Concert, the Entire Main Cast of Critical Role, and the English Dub Casts of Both Witch Hat Atelier and Gachiakuta

Fort Worth, TX – For three days this December, Texas will become THE destination for anime fans from across the country. Anime Frontier, one of the largest anime conventions in the Southwest, returns to the Fort Worth Convention Center December 4-6, 2026. Fans will connect with leading creators and industry heavyweights from the U.S. and Japan for premieres, exclusive reveals, and a first look at some of the most anticipated projects in the anime and manga world.

This year's show will feature the Ironmouse concert; “Club Ironmouse”, hololive, GLITCH, Crunchyroll, Aniplex, Pony Canyon, and more. ITO EN will be presenting our main stage, as well as offering fans a quiet place to relax at the show, courtesy of their returning Tranquili-TEA Lounge. Anime Frontier Jr. has partnered with Fort Worth Public Library and the Japan Society of Dallas-Fort Worth to make sure anime and manga lovers at every age are entertained.

Talent that will be appearing at Anime Frontier 2026 in various capacities include:
*Mackenyu (Roronoa Zoro, One Piece Live Action)
*Steven John Ward (Dracule Mihawk, One Piece Live Action)
*Ironmouse (Vtuber)
*Ashley Johnson (Critical Role, The Legend of Vox Machina)
*Daman Mills (Dragon Ball series, Honkai: Star Rail)
*Laura Bailey (Critical Role, The Legend of Vox Machina)
*Liam O'Brien (Critical Role, The Legend of Vox Machina)
*Marisha Ray (Critical Role, The Legend of Vox Machina)
*Matthew Mercer (Critical Role, The Legend of Vox Machina)
*Sam Riegel (Critical Role, The Legend of Vox Machina)
*Taliesin Jaffe (Critical Role, The Legend of Vox Machina)
*Travis Willingham (Critical Role, The Legend of Vox Machina)
*Branden Loera (Gachiakuta)
*Corey Pettit (Gachiakuta)
*Corey Wilder (Gachiakuta)
*Katie Caruso (Gachiakuta)
*Lee George (Gachiakuta)
*Celeste Perez (Gachiakuta)
*Reagan Murdock (Witch Hat Atelier)
*Sarah Wiedenheft (Witch Hat Atelier)
*Madeleine Morris (Witch Hat Atelier)
*Emily Fajardo (Witch Hat Atelier)
*Erin Lundquist (Witch Hat Atelier)
*Emily Neves (Witch Hat Atelier)
*Ben Phillips (Witch Hat Atelier)
*And more!

Anime Frontier's full talent list can be found here.

“Today's anime fans aren't just watching. They're reading manga, collecting merchandise, and building communities around the stories they love. That energy is what's driving anime's remarkable growth, especially here in Texas, and it's exactly what Anime Frontier celebrates,” commented MK Goodwin, Anime Frontier Event Director. “This year, with Mackenyu's first-ever Texas appearance, an official Demon Slayer panel from Aniplex, the full cast of Critical Role, and a special Club Ironmouse concert, we're giving Texas fans a show that matches their passion.”

Anime NYC highlights include:

Friday (December 4, 2026):
*Spotlight: Live Action Swordsmen, Mackenyu & Steven John Ward
*2:30 PM, Main Stage
*Top Cleaners: Gackiakuta's English Dub Cast & Crew
*4:45 PM, Room 202 B
Club Ironmouse @ Anime Frontier*
*7:45 PM, Main Stage

*This is a separately ticketed event - tickets can be found here

Saturday (December 5, 2026):
*Critical Role and hololive production: Shattered Legends Panel
*10:30 AM, Main Stage
*Demon Slayer: Kimestu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Special Event
*1:00 PM, Main Stage
*Maiden Blood: World Premiere of a Brand-New Dark Fantasy with Director Seiji Kishi
*5:45 PM, Room 202 CD
*Anime Frontier Cosplay Masquerade 2026 (Cosplay Competition)
*5:00 PM, Main Stage

Sunday (December 6, 2026):
*Adventuring with the Cast of Critical Role
*10:30 AM, Main Stage
*Magic that brings Happiness: Witch Hat Atelier's English Dub Cast & Crew
*11:45 AM, Main Stage
Crunchyroll Anime Premieres 1
1:45 PM, Main Stage

For a first look at all of the programming happening at Anime Frontier 2026 click here to download our app. Programming will be posted online here on Friday, November 6.

Anime Frontier tickets are available at https://animefrontier.com/tickets/.

About Anime Frontier

Anime Frontier is one of the largest anime conventions in the Southwest and a premier celebration of Japanese pop culture in the heart of Texas. Set in Dallas-Fort Worth, a city where cosmopolitan energy meets cowboy culture, the three-day festival transforms the Fort Worth Convention Center into a destination for fans, creators, publishers, studios, and industry leaders from across the U.S. and Japan. Anime Frontier delivers exclusive premieres, appearances by some of the biggest names in anime and manga, expansive exhibits, and show-stopping special events that showcase what's next in Japanese entertainment. The next Anime Frontier takes place December 4–6, 2026. Anime Frontier is produced by the award-winning LeftField Media, creators of Anime NYC, the East Coast's leading anime convention. For more information, visit www.AnimeFrontier.com.