Anime St. Louis

Anime St. Louis (AnimeSTL) is the St. Louis region's largest anime and manga focused, comic-con style convention. For almost two decades it has brought together fun industry guests, a wide variety of exhibitors, creative cosplays, and interactive programming.

Thousands of fellow fans fill the venue each year with panels, vendors, and events. The 2027 edition runs April 23-25, 2027 at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles, Missouri, with Thursday evening badge pickup available for pre-registered attendees.

Highlights include:

• Dealers Room & Artist Alley in an expanded exhibit hall with anime merchandise, manga, collectibles, art and hand-crafted pieces
• Cosplay Contest, Cosplay Marketplace & Garage Sale, and Maid Cafe
• Industry guest panels and autographs
• Gaming, Onkai Idol Stage, Fanfiction Festival, and special attractions
• Panel and programming sessions offering interactive entertainment

Key details:

• Dates: Friday April 23 - Sunday April 25, 2027 (registration/pre-badge pickup Thursday evening)
• Venue: St. Charles Convention Center, St. Charles, Missouri
• Badges: Weekend pre-reg Period One $60; Period Two $65; at-door Weekend $70 (Friday $50, Saturday $60, Sunday $45); Child 7-12 $35; 6 & under free; Chaperone $35
• Registration: pre-registration via Eventbrite through animestl.net; contact [email protected]

Plan ahead and pre-register to save on admission for another fun year.