Here are some of the top anime conventions in the US scheduled for 2025:
1. Anime Expo
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Dates: July 3-6, 2025
- Highlights: The largest anime convention in North America, featuring panels, screenings, and special guest appearances from anime creators and voice actors.
2. New York Comic Con
- Location: New York, NY
- Dates: October 9-12, 2025
- Highlights: While it’s a general pop culture convention, NYCC has a significant anime presence with panels, merchandise, and screenings.
3. Otakon
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Dates: July 18-20, 2025
- Highlights: Focuses on anime and Asian pop culture, with a wide range of panels, workshops, and a large vendor hall.
4. Anime Central (ACen)
- Location: Rosemont, IL
- Dates: May 16-18, 2025
- Highlights: One of the largest anime conventions in the Midwest, featuring cosplay contests, panels, and live performances.
5. Katsucon
- Location: National Harbor, MD
- Dates: February 14-16, 2025
- Highlights: Known for its stunning venue and vibrant cosplay community, Katsucon offers panels, workshops, and an impressive artist alley.
6. Sakura-Con
- Location: Seattle, WA
- Dates: April 18-20, 2025
- Highlights: One of the first anime conventions of the year, featuring a diverse range of programming, including anime screenings and cultural events.
7. Anime NYC
- Location: New York, NY
- Dates: November 21-23, 2025
- Highlights: A rapidly growing convention with a focus on anime, manga, and Japanese culture, featuring panels, workshops, and special guests.
8. MomoCon
- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Dates: May 22-25, 2025
- Highlights: A family-friendly convention that includes anime, gaming, and comics, offering a mix of panels and events for all ages.
9. FanimeCon
- Location: San Jose, CA
- Dates: May 23-26, 2025
- Highlights: A fan-driven convention with a focus on anime and Japanese culture, featuring a strong emphasis on cosplay and creative arts.
10. Anime Boston
- Location: Boston, MA
- Dates: March 21-23, 2025
- Highlights: A major East Coast convention celebrating anime, manga, and Japanese culture, with panels, cosplay events, and a bustling exhibit hall.
These conventions offer a fantastic mix of panels, merchandise, and opportunities to meet fellow fans, making them must-attend events for anime lovers in 2025!