ANIME ATTRACTIONS

Suit up anime fans and get ready; it's time to meet your favorite anime voice actors. The actors that provide the voices of your favorite anime characters will be on hand to sign autographs, pose for photos, and answer your burning questions during our Q&A sessions:

• Believe It! Meet Maile Flanagan
• All About Anya: Spy X Family Q+A With Megan Shipman
• Discussing Deku: Q+A With Justin Briner
• And many more

Step into a slice of anime paradise at our Anime HQ. This is your go-to spot to play games, see performances, join in on meetups, and just chill out to lo-fi beats.

Get ready to dance the night away with fellow anime fans at our Official Anime Rave. Whether you're rocking your favorite cosplay or just want to party, Medusa's is the place to be after the show floor closes on Friday night.

DATE: Friday, April 12
TIME: 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
LOCATION: Medusa Restaurant & Lounge Cleveland - 1437 St Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH 44114
TICKETS: $20 In Advance, $30 at the door/$20 at the door in costume

Listen in and participate in all of our anime sessions. From screenings and debates to quizzes and cosplay workshops, there is something for everyone. Check the daily schedule closer to the show to find out when and where the fun happens.

• Anime Art and Custom Show Design
• Intro to the Anime Society of LOCC
• Pirouettes and Pop Culture: A Dance Performance
• An Introduction to Character Archetypes in Anime and Pop Culture
• Top 10 Anime Openers of All Time

Immerse yourself in the energy and excitement of Japanese idol culture at IdolFest. Whether you're an experienced fan or just looking for some great music, these heart-pounding performances will have you standing, clapping, and waving your light sticks. 

Get ready to unleash your inner fighting dreamer on the dance floor at our All-Ages Anime Dance Party. Whether you're into anime, K-pop, J-pop, or just love to dance, join us on Friday, April 12th for a night where your favorite tunes will have you moving and grooving.

Oh no, Pikachus have taken over FAN EXPO. Think you can catch 'em all? Count all of the Pikachus hidden around the convention center and once you think you've found them all, report the number back to our trainer team to be entered to win a special Poké-prize. You'll have to look carefully though, some are hidden in peculiar places.

Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, and more. FAN EXPO Cleveland will feature anime and manga-themed Cosplay Meetups all weekend long. Meet like-minded fans, celebrate all things anime, and get a picture to remember. Watch for a schedule of specific fandom meetups closer to show time.

It's time to test your knowledge of Japanese animated films and series while giving away prizes. Who knows? That obscure anime fact you’ve been sitting on for years could earn you free stuff. See the schedule closer to show time for details.

The Cleveland Asian Festival is a quickly growing APPI community that highlights Cleveland's Asiatown, diversity, and Asian culture in Northeast Ohio. Head to their booth in the Community Zone to learn more about APPI culture and enjoy performances, see mascots, and more.