The Anime Expo is eye-catching fun this weekend at LA Convention Center
The Anime Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center is an annual Fourth of July weekend extravaganza for anime enthusiasts that the producers say is the “largest celebration of Japanese pop culture in North America.”
The website also says you won’t be bored. One look at the expo’s schedule and the venue maps for the long weekend and one would have to agree.
A crowd enjoys the performance at the J-Pop Sound Capsule concert as part of Day 1 of Anime Expo in Los Angeles, CA on July 3rd, 2025. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
Cosplayer d3miii.i is dressed up as Juri from the video game series Street Fighter at Day 1 of Anime Expo in Los Angeles, CA on July 3rd, 2025. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
Cosplayer Brian is dressed up as Ban from the anime series Seven Deadly Sins on Day 1 of Anime Expo in Los Angeles, CA on July 3rd, 2025. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
Singer Hiroshi Kitadani performs at the J-Pop Sound Capsule concert as part of Day 1 of Anime Expo in Los Angeles, CA on July 3rd, 2025. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
Cosplayer Sophiesamaaa is dressed as Yoko Littner from the anime series Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann at Day 1 of Anime Expo in Los Angeles, CA on July 3rd, 2025. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
Cosplayer Sheliy Midori is dressed up as Cammy from the video game series Street Fighter at Day 1 of Anime Expo in Los Angeles, CA on July 3rd, 2025. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
A group of cosplayers are dressed as characters from the anime series Fire Force on Day 1 of Anime Expo in Los Angeles, CA on July 3rd, 2025. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
A crowd enjoys the performance at the J-Pop Sound Capsule concert as part of Day 1 of Anime Expo in Los Angeles, CA on July 3rd, 2025. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
Cosplayer Saccharinecos is dressed as Albedo from the anime series Overlord on Day 1 of Anime Expo in Los Angeles, CA on July 3rd, 2025. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
Cosplayer DinoPotato is dressed up as Frieren from the anime series Frieren on Day 1 of Anime Expo in Los Angeles, CA on July 3rd, 2025. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
Nina Iseri of the Japanese all-girl rock band Togenashi Togeari performs at the J-Pop Sound Capsule concert as part of Day 1 of Anime Expo in Los Angeles, CA on July 3rd, 2025. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
Cosplayer Fatimah is dressed up as Esdeath from the anime series Akame Ga Kill on Day 1 of Anime Expo in Los Angeles, CA on July 3rd, 2025. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
Cosplayer Yaminaamane is dressed up as Inosuke from the anime series Demon Slayer on Day 1 of Anime Expo in Los Angeles, CA on July 3rd, 2025. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
Cosplayer Bellawisp is dressed up as Juri from the video game series Street Fighter at Day 1 of Anime Expo in Los Angeles, CA on July 3rd, 2025. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
Cosplayers Axl and Katie are dressed up as Denji and Makima from the anime series Chainsaw Man at Day 1 of Anime Expo in Los Angeles, CA on July 3rd, 2025. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
Cosplayers Tati and Zoey are dressed as characters from the animation movie Ponyo on Day 1 of Anime Expo in Los Angeles, CA on July 3rd, 2025. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
Cosplayer Kylee is dressed up as Jill Valentine from the video game series Resident Evil at Day 1 of Anime Expo in Los Angeles, CA on July 3rd, 2025. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
1 of 17
A crowd enjoys the performance at the J-Pop Sound Capsule concert as part of Day 1 of Anime Expo in Los Angeles, CA on July 3rd, 2025. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
The thousands of fans expected — during the expo’s run from July 3-6 — have cosplay, gaming and interactive exhibits in the convention center’s Entertainment/West Hall. Anime exhibitors (an anime shopping paradise) offer original artwork, fashion and toys in the Exhibit Hall/South Hall.
Fans can also explore and shop in the “Artist Alley” where artwork from amateur and semi-professional artists is for sale, as well as handmade crafts items including clothing and original comics.
The event also offers panel discussions, anime movie premieres, live comedy shows and autograph sessions.
Good to know before you look at the schedule and the admission prices: Some special events at the expo have sold out already. Attending wearing your favorite anime character is fun but not required. Some special events have a minimum age. It could get expensive. For a look at the 2024 Anime Expo: tinyurl.com/4cd8kt43
Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. Details: www.anime-expo.org/
Related Posts:
Things to do: John Cena, ‘Cobra Kai’ at Fan Expo; Cherry Creek Arts Fest News Denver Fan Expo Through Sunday. The biggest annual gathering of celebrities in Colorado is back with Fan Expo Denver, running Thursday, July 3, to Sunday, July 6, at the Colorado Convention Center. The pop-culture party draws tens of thousands downtown each year for comics and anime, gaming, merchandise and artist…
From Shrek raves to disco proms: SoCal’s weirdest and most fun summer music parties News As summer heats up, so does the nightlife in Southern California. This season is serving up some of the most offbeat, nostalgia-filled, and high-energy themed parties around. From goth beach raves and disco prom nights to cyberpunk DJ sets and anime afterparties, there’s no shortage of unique events to dance…
Everyone made fun of Drake for showing off his clearly fake ‘six pack’ abs Entertainment Last year was glorious for rap-beef-lovers. Drake sucks so hard, he brought out the absolute best in Kendrick Lamar. In Kendrick’s “Euphoria,” he rapped: “Yeah, my first one like my last one, it’s a classic, you don’t have one/Let your core audience stomach that, then tell ’em where you get…
“Harry Styles snogged a mystery woman at Glastonbury this weekend” links Entertainment Harry Styles snogged a mystery woman at Glastonbury. [Just Jared] A rave review of M3GAN 2.0. [Pajiba] What in the world is going on with Lorde these days? [Buzzfeed] What’s Chris Hemsworth up to? [Socialite Life] Who will be the next Anna Wintour? [LaineyGossip] Simone Ashley pulls off polka dots.…
Phish’s first Folsom Field concerts this weekend will test fans, the band and the venue News Phish fans in Colorado have for the last decade gotten their jam-band fix in Commerce City, as the Vermont act played an annual quartet of shows over Labor Day weekend at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Not this year. After 42 concerts at Dick’s, Phish has moved its Colorado visit to…
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok
