April 5-6, 2025
Cape Anime

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Drury Conference Center Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

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Cape Anime is open and vendor room is open.
The Maid Cafe is open and accepting guests!
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Learn about how to get into the voice acting industry and how turn your dreams into a career!
You can now redeem your pro photo ops. Please make your way to the pro photo op area for further instructions!
This is a fun look back at all the crazy experiences we have had at cons. While it is facilitated by John Swasey, it is open to all who wish to share. But beware, what is said at the con may not stay at the con. Open to all but with a disclaimer of “blue” humor.
This bingo style game will use catch phrases from your favorite animated characters! Play to win fun prizes!
Listen to THE J. Michael Tatum as he shares his time working on nearly every anime from our childhoods and more!
Join Colleen as she shares about her time working on Sonic the Hedgehog as Tails as well as her other works!
If you boast approximate knowledge of many things, then this panel is for you! Compete in teams in this Jeopardy style trivia game to prove your worth in front of your peers! Prizes will be awarded to the winners!
Show off your hard work and craftsmanship at this flagship event. Strut your stuff down the cat walk and compete for a chance to win the grand prize as well as a professional cosplay photoshoot with Madd Hatter Photography!
See events for more details!
The pro photo op area is now closed. Prints will still be available for pickup until 7pm.
The Maid Cafe is closed, we hope to see you tomorrow!
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Cape Anime is closed and vendor room is closed.

April 5

Cape Anime is open and vendor room is open.
The Maid Cafe is open and accepting guests!
See events for more details!
You can now redeem your pro photo ops. Please make your way to the pro photo op area for further instructions!
An Idol-Fest is a concert style event where performers show off their love for idols! The spotlight goes to cosplay idol groups and original idol works alike! With no singing, flashy moves, or effects needed, you get to showcase your work on stage. This is not a competition, just a fun idol showcase! Don’t forget your penlights!
See event section for details
Join Brandon as he shares his time working on Demon Slayer as Gyutaro as well as his other works!
Dina Sherman shares her time working on Bleach as Yachiru Kusajishi as well as her other works!
The pro photo op area is now closed. Prints will still be available for pickup until 4pm.
Up to 16 amateur competitors
Sign up at the Maid Cafe by April 6 @ 1pm
Entry Fee: $20
Prize: $200 cash prize
Duration: 10 minutes
Rules:
Most you can eat in time allotted. Must eat with chopsticks. One water bottle and soy sauce will be provided.
Disqualifications:
No Silverware, No finger feeding, No throwing up.
The Maid Cafe is closed, we hope to see you next year!
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Cape Anime is closed and vendor room is closed, we hope to see you at Cape Con in November!

April 6

Meet Our Guests

J. Michael Tatum

You'll most likely recognize J. Michael Tatum as the voice of Sebastian from Black Butler, Erwin from Attack on Titan, Tenya Iida from My Hero Academia, Cid from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and so much more!

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Meet & Greet

Brandon McInnis

Brandon is known for voicing Gyutaro from Demon Slayer, Sir Nighteye from My Hero Academia, Finral from Black Clover, and more!

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Meet & Greet

Colleen O'Shaughnessey

You'll most likely recognize Colleen as the voice of Tails from Sonic The Hedgehog, Sora Takenouchi in Digimon: Digital Monsters, Ino Yamanaka in Naruto, Jazz Fenton from Danny Phantom, and so much more!

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Meet & Greet

John Swasey

John is known for voicing All For One from My Hero Academia, Hohenheim from Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Sir Crocodile from One Piece, Lord Death from Soul Eater, and more!

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Meet & Greet

Dina Sherman

Dina’s known for voicing Yachiru Kusajishi in Bleach, Ayame in Rurouni Kenshin, Diona in Genshin Impact, Betamon in Digimon, and so many more!

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Meet & Greet

Events

Idol-Fest

An Idol-Fest is a concert style event where performers show off their love for idols! The spotlight goes to cosplay idol groups and original idol works alike! With no singing, flashy moves, or effects needed, you get to showcase your work on stage. This is not a competition, just a fun idol showcase! Don’t forget your penlights!
Free to participate or spectate!
Time: 11am
Date: 4/6/25
Location: Panel Room
- TBA

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Cosplay Contest

Show off your hard work and craftsmanship at this flagship event. Strut your stuff down the cat walk and compete for a chance to win the grand prize!
Sign up at Cape Events Booth.
Price: $5
Time: TBA
Date: 4/5/25
Place: Panel Room
The "Children 12 and Under" category has no special requirements
13 and up must be AT LEAST 25% homemade.
Participants not meeting this requirement will not be eligible for prizes!
Cape Anime Con is a family-friendly event.
There will be a cash prize for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for the adult cosplay contest winners.
1st place for the adult cosplay contest winner will also receive a professional photoshoot certificate redeemable over the weekend with Madd Hatter Photography!
There will be goodies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for the children’s cosplay contest winners!
Photoshoot details:
- $800 Value
- Session includes lights, smoke, fire, sfx editing
- Must redeem before end of convention weekend

Maid Cafe

Come let our lovely maids serve you fine drink and pastries! We're bringing this popular anime staple right to the center of Cape Anime!
Prices For Admission:
Single Entry: $5
Day Pass: $8
Hours:
Saturday: 11am-6pm
Sunday: 11am-3pm
Location: Drury Conference Center
Drinks:
- Ceil's Tea (Hot or Iced)
  - Earl Grey Tea being one of Ciel Phantomhive's favorite drinks with a touch of vanilla. Try it with a splash of milk as enjoyed by most London goers!
- Butler's Brew (Iced Only)
  - This unique brew of cold coffee with a touch of Raspberry and topped with cold foam is enjoyed by various first class passengers on the Campania ship.
- Black Butler Latte (Hot or Iced)
  - A rich blend of smooth white chocolate and tangy blackberry, becomes the perfect indulgence for those who enjoy a touch of luxury. Ciel Phantomhive savors the delicate sweetness as Sebastian gracefully serves it, while Alois Trancy, ever the enthusiast, can't resist its bold flavors.

iCon Gaming Tournaments

iCon specializes in Super Smash Brothers tournaments for the Nintendo Switch and has been running Smash tournaments since 2015 and has been hosting games at Cape Comic Con and Cape Anime since 2021.
Players of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate in open play and tournaments. They hope to see you visit their game lounge throughout the weekend and enjoy a warm environment full of fierce competition and friendly game play.
Admission: $5/day
TBA
Location: Drury Conference Center
- 3 Stock
- 8 Minutes
- Best 2 out of 3
- Double Elimination (Losers Bracket)
- No items, Smash Ball, or Smash Meter
- Team Attack ON (Doubles)
- Stage Selection: Coin Toss or Mutual Agreement
- Winner must keep character
- Loser can pick stage and new character to play