ANIME ATTRACTIONS

The voices behind the characters you love are ready to meet you IRL. Grab your pen and practice your pose because they’re ready to sign autographs and take photos with you.

Friday, August 14 from 7-10 PM I Conference Center Lobby
Saturday, August 15 from 7-10 PM I Conference Center Lobby

Two nights. One epic after-hours hangout. Join us Friday and Saturday for DJs, cosplay moments, and voice actors who are coming to the show just to party after dark.

Want to hear all the secrets and stories behind your fave anime? Hear from your faves at our anime panels and get the scoop.

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Fandom shifts into high gear at our Itasha Showcase! Get an up-close look at vehicles transformed into rolling works of art featuring characters from anime, manga, video games, comics, sci-fi, and more. Combining otaku passion with automotive creativity, these eye-catching rides take geek culture out of the garage and put it in the spotlight.

The music is pumping, the penlights are shining, and the spotlight is ready. IdolFest brings kaigai idols and idol groups together for a high-energy celebration packed with dazzling choreography, crowd-pumping performances, and infectious pop idol spirit. Cheer your heart out during the concert, then keep the excitement going at the IdolFest Meet & Greet in Anime HQ.

Take a break from the convention floor and unwind in our Manga Library! Browse a curated collection of more than 200 manga, discover a new series, or revisit an old favorite in a quiet, library-inspired space. Whether you stay for a chapter or settle in for a longer read, it’s the perfect place to relax and recharge during FAN EXPO

It's time to test your knowledge of Japanese animated films and series with awesome prizes. Who knows? That obscure Anime fact you’ve been sitting on for years could earn you free stuff.

Anime HQ is the ultimate destination for nonstop anime fun! Sing your heart out at karaoke, show off your moves during a K-pop Random Play Dance, catch exciting AMV screenings, strike a pose during cosplay meetups, and connect with fellow fans who love anime, manga, and otaku culture as much as you do.

Find your fellow demons, students, and ninjas for the best group shot at one of our Anime Cosplay Meetups. Meetups will be happening all weekend long, so check out the schedule to see when your fave fandom is gathering.