Anime Expo 2025
About This Convention
North America's largest celebration of Japanese pop culture, featuring the latest in anime, manga, Japanese music, and more. The event includes panels, screenings, concerts, and a massive exhibit hall with hundreds of vendors and artists. Attendees can participate in cosplay contests, gaming tournaments, and meet their favorite voice actors and industry professionals from Japan and around the world.
Dates
July 2-5, 2025
Location
Los Angeles Convention Center, CA
Hours
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Expected Attendance
150,000+ attendees
Event Highlights
Cosplay Competition
Annual championship with $10,000 in prizes across multiple categories
Artist Alley
Over 500 artists showcasing and selling original artwork and merchandise
Industry Panels
Exclusive announcements and Q&A sessions with major anime studios
Concerts
Live performances from popular Japanese bands and voice actors
Contact Information
Categories
Reviews
Sakura Cosplay
Amazing Experience Despite the Crowds
This was my third year attending Anime Expo and it just keeps getting better! The cosplay competition was absolutely incredible this year with some of the most detailed costumes I've ever seen. The only downside was the long lines for some of the more popular panels, but that's to be expected with an event this size. The staff was super helpful and kept everything running smoothly. Can't wait for next year!
Mike Mech
Great Programming, Crowded Venue
Anime Expo had incredible panels and guests this year, but the venue was extremely crowded and lines were poorly managed. Waited 3 hours for the concert only to be turned away because the room was at capacity. The exhibit hall was amazing though with tons of exclusive merchandise. Artist Alley was the highlight with so many talented creators. Will probably attend again but with better planning.