When is the Anime Expo in Los Angeles?
Bringing fans and industry together for an annual celebration of Japanese pop culture. Join us for Anime Expo 2022 on July 1-4 at the Los Angeles Convention Center!
Which is the largest anime convention in the world?
So are we. Anime Expo is the largest anime con around, with over 100,000 fans in attendance. Grab your friends, craft your cosplay, and get ready to experience anime like never before. Get Updates! So much to do you’ll need shadow clones to do everything.
Do you have to pay for artist alley at Anime Expo?
Artist must pay one hundred percent (100%) of the total Anime Expo® 2020 Artist Alley Table Package fee immediately upon applying for Artist Alley on-line. For all Program Guide advertising, Artist must pay one hundred percent (100%) of the total fee upon SPJA’s approval of Artist’s application for space in the Program Guide.
Anime Expo Lite is the digital version of Anime Expo (AX), the largest celebration of Japanese pop culture in North America! Held annually since 1991, AX now takes place every July 4th weekend and has been in Los Angeles since 2008. Anime Expo Lite’s virtual event dates will be July 3-4, 2021.
Who is the CEO of the Anime Expo?
As of March 2009, Chief Executive Officer Trulee Karahashi, who had been a part of Anime Expo and the SPJA in various capacities for 11 years, left the organization. Former Universal Studios executive Michael Lattanzio was hired as the SPJA’s new CEO in September.
What are the attractions of the Anime Expo?
Top attractions include the Masquerade cosplay contest, Anime Music Video (AMV) competition, Battle of the Bands, and Charity Auction. Anime Expo hosts a multitude of industry Guests of Honor (GoH), including notable music artists who often hold large concerts at Anime Expo.
When was the first pre show Night at the Anime Expo?
On June 30, 2017, the first Pre-Show Night was added to the Anime Expo, which included the Neon District, hosting the World Cosplay Summit U.S. Finals, and premieres.