Voice actor Mike McFarland is coming back to Florida for the first time in nearly five years with his upcoming appearance at St. Pete Comic Con on January 8-9, 2022 at the Coliseum. The two-day, multi-genre comic convention features comics, anime, science fiction and fantasy talent, along with a guest roster of Florida’s top cosplayers. Tickets are available (single day for $20, weekend pass for $30, VIP for $100).
McFarland is at St. Pete Comic Con both days and is available for photographs and autographs (prices announced at the convention). In addition, he is on the anime voice actor panel with a fan Q&A on Saturday.
McFarland’s best characters
In anticipation of Dismuke’s appearance at St. Pete Comic Con, Florida Comic Cons, a news media website that covers conventions and cosplayers in The Sunshine State, posted a blog that ranks its 6 favorite McFarland characters. Below is a preview of the blog.
Favorite character # 1
Master Roshi in Dragon Ball series
What clothing does Master Roshi wear? It depends. For example, in Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods, Master Roshi can be seen wearing a pink shirt and white shorts with flip flops. And in Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’, Master Roshi wears a white tank top and green flip flops. Below is his most common outfit. Regardless of what he wears, he always recognizable.
Favorite character # 2
Jean Havoc in Fullmetal Alchemist
Jean Havoc is a laid back country boy who always has a cigarette in his mouth. He is known for his common sense, cleverness and sarcasm, which are characteristics that sometimes overshadow his lack of intelligence. Havoc is a hard-working solder, with high combat aptitude, who leads by example.
Favorite character # 3
Buggy the Clown in One Piece
Buggy the Clown is the primary protagonist in One Piece.
Favorite character # 4
Jean Kirstein in Attack on Titans
Jean is known to be blunt, holding no restraint regardless of others’ feelings or the consequences. He is a hot-head who is quick to resort to violence. And he minces no words in his belief that humans have no chance of defeating the Titans. However, he also is a natural born leader who values the lives of those who follow.
Favorite character # 5
Mashirao Ojiro in My Hero Academia
Ojiro’s mutant-class quirk gives him a tail that has bushy, brown hair on it’s end. “His tail helps him with hand-to-hand combat in the many melees his is involved,” McFarland said.
Favorite character # 6
Otabek Altin in Yuri!!! on Ice
Otabek is an introvert, preferring to spend time alone than with other skaters. His skating style is eloquent, which is at times glamorous and expressive. And he is admired for his determination and kindness.
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