Finn-Con@MDC: Anime & Gaming Expo at MDC North

Miami Animation and Gaming International Complex - Shorts Showcase 2025

This screening features original animated shorts produced by students in MDC's MAGIC program. With diverse styles and storytelling approaches, these works reflect the creativity and innovation being cultivated locally through professional-level animation and game development education.

Ranking of Kings (Season 1, Episode 1)

Prince Bojji is born deaf and diminutive in a world that prizes strength and power in its rulers. Despite constant ridicule, he dreams of becoming a great king. With emotional depth and a unique art style, this story explores Bojji’s journey toward courage, friendship, and self-discovery.

Miami Pixel Symphony Quintet (Anime & Video Game Music Performance)  

Join the Miami Pixel Quintet for a live chamber music performance celebrating the emotional depth and whimsical charm of anime and video game soundtracks. Featuring a talented lineup of wind players from the Miami Pixel Symphony, this one-hour set blends nostalgia with artistry through beautifully arranged selections from titles such as Liz and the Blue Bird, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Toradora!, Undertale, and My Neighbor Totoro.

FLCL (Fooly Cooly/Furi Kuri) (Season 1, Episode 1)

Naota’s boring suburban life takes a surreal turn when a guitar-wielding alien girl named Haruko hits him with her Vespa—and a portal to chaotic mayhem opens in his forehead. With robots erupting from his head, a mysterious government agency on his trail, and no clear explanation in sight, FLCL blends coming-of-age angst with absurd sci-fi in a fast-paced, stylish, and unforgettable ride through adolescence.

Recovery of an MMO Junkie (Season 1, Episode 1)

After leaving the corporate world, Moriko becomes a full-time gamer. Online, she plays as a cool male avatar and connects with a charming female player—who may have more in common with her than she realizes. A interesting look at relationships, identity, and second chances in virtual spaces.

Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko (She and Her Cat) (Season 1, Episodes 1 & 2)

This gentle, meditative short anime by Makoto Shinkai is told from the perspective of a cat observing the quiet life of his owner. With subtle emotion and minimalist visuals, the piece reflects themes of loneliness, connection, and the beauty in everyday moments.

Kare Kano (His and Her Circumstances) (Season 1, Episode 1)

Yukino appears to be the model student—smart, attractive, and polite. But it’s all a façade, and when her top-ranked rival Arima finds out, their dynamic shifts into something deeper. A masterful romantic drama from director Hideaki Anno that blends comedy and introspection.

Bleach (Season 1, Episode 1)

Ichigo Kurosaki, a high school student who can see ghosts, unexpectedly gains the powers of a Soul Reaper. As he takes on the duty of guiding souls and battling malevolent spirits, a massive supernatural journey unfolds. A foundational title in modern shonen anime.