Anime NYC

Anime NYC is the largest anime convention on the East Coast, in the biggest city in the US! Bringing together 150K fans from around the world for four days of excitement, it showcases the best of Japanese pop culture with unique exhibits, exclusive screenings and experiences, and appearances by top creators from Japan and beyond. Anime NYC returns to New York City from August 20 to August 23, 2026, bringing anime fans, cosplayers, artists, and creators together for four days of nonstop programming. Held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, the event is widely known as the largest and most influential anime convention on the East Coast. Each year, Anime NYC transforms Manhattan into a hub for anime, manga, gaming, cosplay, and Japanese pop culture, welcoming attendees from across the U.S. and around the world. The convention typically offers arcade games, an artist alley, concerts, manga library, masquerade, panels, screenings, vendors, and video and card games. Anime NYC offered 100 hours of programming in 2017, which increased to more than 150 by 2024.