November 29 - December 1, 2024

Moscone Center West

FAN EXPO San Francisco

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ANIME ATTRACTIONS

Get ready to POWER UP and see a ton of your fave characters at the show. Sign up to the e-newsletter for Super Saiyan-charged anime updates.

MEET YOUR FAVORITE ANIME VOICE ACTORS

Meet some of the biggest names in anime like Maile Flanagan from Naruto, Justin Briner from My Hero Academia, Ryan Colt Levy and Sarah Wiedenheft from Chainsaw Man and many more. Check out some of their panels below and see the schedule for dates and times.

  • VOICES OF TEYVAT: A GENSHIN IMPACT JOURNEY WITH ALEJANDRO SAAB AND ZACH AGUILAR
  • BELIEVE IT! MEET NARUTO'S MAILE FLANAGAN
  • DISCUSSING DEKU: Q+A WITH MY HERO ACADEMIA’S JUSTIN BRINER
  • BEYOND POKÉMON: THE VOICES OF VERONICA TAYLOR
  • AND MORE!

ANIME HQ

Japan’s anime aesthetic is coming to life at FAN EXPO San Francisco. Stop by Anime HQ where you can hang out and play games, see performances, join meetups, or chill out to lo-fi beats. See some of the programming happening at Anime HQ below and check the schedule for dates and times.

  • CITY POP ANIME MUSIC VIDEOS
  • THE ULTIMATE COSPLAY KARAOKE SESSION
  • OTAKU ONGAKU: NERD MUSIC LIVE PERFORMANCE!
  • SHIKOTTII LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE
  • KIGURUMI KARAOKE

FAN EXPO SAN FRANCISCO IDOLFEST

Saturday, November 30 at 11:30 AM in Theatre #3

FAN EXPO San Francisco welcomes attendees to immerse themselves in the energy and excitement of Japanese Idol culture at our very own IdolFest. Whether you've been a long-time fan or just looking for some great music with positive energy, these performances will have you standing, clapping, and waving your light sticks to the music.

ANIME PANELS

Anime voice actors are on the loose and ready to answer your questions, tell their stories, and more at our Q&A panels. Plus, don’t miss our fan-led anime panels where we’ll dive into the nitty gritty details of your fave shows and debate hot topics. Check out some of these panels below and see the schedule for more panel topics, dates and times.

  • POKEMON FILM REVIEW HOUR
  • ASH CAN'T CATCHUM
  • POKEMON LIVE: DEATH OF THE MUSICAL
  • TOP PERCENT: INTO THE JOEYVERSE
  • AND MORE!

ANIME COSPLAY MEETUPS

Find your fellow demons, students, and ninjas for the best group shot at one of our Anime Cosplay Meetups. Meetups for anime like My Hero Academia, Spy X Family, Chainsaw Man and more will be happening all weekend long, so check out the schedule to see when your fave fandom is gathering.

GAMES & TRIVIA

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. See the schedule for more details

KIGURUMI KARAOKE

Friday, November 29 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Saturday, November 30 at 5:00 PM in Anime HQ (RM 2004)

Get your vocals warmed up and your kigurumi (that’s an adorable, oversized onesie) zipped—karaoke night is back with a twist. Whether you’re channeling your favorite anime character or just here for the fun, the stage is calling. And for those showing up in kigurumis? You’ll get VIP treatment right to the front of the line. It's about to be a night of epic performances and memories to match.

JAPANTOWN PRESENTS: KING KONG VS GODZILLA FILM SCREENING

Saturday, November 30 at 5:00 PM in Theatre #5 (RM 2002)

Get ready for a cinematic showdown of epic proportions. The Japantown Community Benefit District presents King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963), where two of film history’s greatest icons collide in a battle that leaves humanity’s fate in the balance.