Hundreds of Japanese animation enthusiasts gathered recently in Redondo Beach to explore and support work by local anime artists.
Anime Alley by the Beach took place Aug. 28 at the Historic Redondo Beach Library, one of the latest events at the newly reopened event venue and community center overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
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Hundreds gather to enjoy the festivities at the Anime Alley by the Beach event at Redondo Beach, CA on August 28th, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) -
Local artist Bellamargu with her vendor booth at the Anime Alley by the Beach event at Redondo Beach, CA on August 28th, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) -
Cosplayer Tommy dressed up as Reze from the anime series Chainsaw Man during the Anime Alley by the Beach event at Redondo Beach, CA on August 28th, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) -
Hundreds gather to enjoy the festivities at the Anime Alley by the Beach event at Redondo Beach, CA on August 28th, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) -
Hundreds gather to enjoy the festivities at the Anime Alley by the Beach event at Redondo Beach, CA on August 28th, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) -
Hundreds gather to enjoy the festivities at the Anime Alley by the Beach event at Redondo Beach, CA on August 28th, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) -
Hundreds gather to enjoy the festivities at the Anime Alley by the Beach event at Redondo Beach, CA on August 28th, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) -
Local artist Fa Yetta with her vendor booth at the Anime Alley by the Beach event at Redondo Beach, CA on August 28th, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) -
Hundreds gather to enjoy the festivities at the Anime Alley by the Beach event at Redondo Beach, CA on August 28th, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) -
Hundreds gather to enjoy the festivities at the Anime Alley by the Beach event at Redondo Beach, CA on August 28th, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) -
Hundreds gather to enjoy the festivities at the Anime Alley by the Beach event at Redondo Beach, CA on August 28th, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) -
Hundreds gather to enjoy the festivities at the Anime Alley by the Beach event at Redondo Beach, CA on August 28th, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) -
Cosplayer Cindy dressed up as Rei Ayanami from the anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion during the Anime Alley by the Beach event at Redondo Beach, CA on August 28th, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) -
Comic book artist and Illustrator A.C. Esguerra with her vendor booth at the Anime Alley by the Beach event at Redondo Beach, CA on August 28th, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) -
Hundreds gather to enjoy the festivities at the Anime Alley by the Beach event at Redondo Beach, CA on August 28th, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) -
Hundreds gather to enjoy the festivities at the Anime Alley by the Beach event at Redondo Beach, CA on August 28th, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) -
Hundreds gather to enjoy the festivities at the Anime Alley by the Beach event at Redondo Beach, CA on August 28th, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) -
Hundreds gather to enjoy the festivities at the Anime Alley by the Beach event at Redondo Beach, CA on August 28th, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
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Hundreds gather to enjoy the festivities at the Anime Alley by the Beach event at Redondo Beach, CA on August 28th, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
At the Anime Alley, hosted by the historic library with SoCal Anime Events, attendees bought artwork from 30 anime illustrators and artists throughout Southern California, and met other members of the regional anime community.