ANIME PASADENA

Anime Pasadena is Southern California's largest anime, manga, and Japanese pop-culture convention, held annually at the Pasadena Convention Center. The 2026 edition returns November 6-8, 2026 for its 8th year, featuring 400+ artists and vendors, 60+ celebrity guests, cosplay contests, a free-to-play arcade and gaming tournaments, live music, a maid cafe, industry and fan panels, photo rooms, and giveaways. Centrally located in downtown Pasadena at 300 E Green Street, the event welcomes fans of all ages for a weekend of cosplay, shopping, screenings, and community celebration, with kids 12 and under admitted free.