Anime Expo 2026

July 2 @ 9:00 am - July 5 @ 5:00 pm PDT

Anime Expo (AX) started in 1991 as “Anime Con” by the members of UC Berkeley’s anime club, Cal Animage Alpha. While AX has grown drastically over the years, the core goal has remained the same: to welcome attendees for a fun and memorable experience. Each year, Anime Expo brings together fans and industry from Japan, the US, and all over the world for the largest celebration of Japanese pop culture in North America. Anime Expo features the best in Japanese entertainment, music, fashion, and video games. Anime Expo is organized by SPJA, a 501c3 non-profit organization with a mission to inspire the world through Japanese animation and culture.

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Details

Start: July 2 @ 9:00 am PDT
End: July 5 @ 5:00 pm PDT
Event Categories: Anime Convention, USA
Event Tags:Anime, Japanese Culture, LA, Los Angeles, Manga
Website: https://www.anime-expo.org/

Venue

Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles,CA90015United States
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