Anime NYC

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LeSean Thomas, creator of the upcoming animated series Bass X Machina, is coming to NYC! Meet him and see Bass X Machina on the big screen as part of three free events on Nov 3-5! RSVP for Free Here https://loom.ly/xaF1maE

🎃 Halloween is here!! Join Anime Nexus for a spooky night to meet new friends, party all night, enjoy some activities, and participate in a costume contest!! 🗓️ Saturday, Oct 24 ⏰ 8:00 PM - 3:00 AM 📍5th & Mad, 7 E 36th St, NYC 🎟️ TheAnimeNexus.com

🏯 IN THEATERS NOW—see Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away for the 25th Anniversary on the big screen, courtesy of Fathom Entertainment and GKIDS! From Studio Ghibli, this wondrous fantasy adventure is a dazzling masterpiece. 🎟 GET TICKETS: https://hubs.la/Q04sJbB80

@AstoriaAnimeFest is a brand-new, free anime & comic event coming to Astoria, Queens! Join us on November 1st from 1–5 PM on the 31st Ave Open Streets. Come hang out, shop local artists and creators, and celebrate the anime community right here in Astoria! Cosplay is highly encouraged!!

🎶 Japanese Metal Idol @isiliel_jp makes her long-awaited return to the East Coast! As the only NY/NJ stop on her Moonbow Legion World Tour, Lunar Nightmare Distortion blends Isiliel’s hauntingly beautiful symphonic metal with Eternal HOSHI’s dark, aggressive anisong. 🎟️ https://loom.ly/0lDQhX8

🏯 Coming October 17 - 23—see Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away for the 25th Anniversary on the big screen, courtesy of Fathom Entertainment and GKIDS! 🎟 GET TICKETS: https://hubs.la/Q04sJbB80

Join us on Discord! Have community year around on our server; join today! 👾 https://discord.gg/UsErA2b3z8

Check out the world of Art toys, Collectibles, Trinkets, Graffiti, and much more from local & international artists at Industry City this October 17 from our friends at CollectedCon! 🎟️ More info on @collectedcon

🎥 Very limited tickets left to the US Premiere of GROTESQQQUE featuring Atsushi Nishigori in person! See it first TOMORROW, October 8 at @japansociety! 🎟️ Get tickets at japansociety.org/film

‼️ Grab tickets now for Chrono Trigger Orchestra Concert: Melodies Across Time THIS Saturday night at InfoSys Theater at Madison Square Garden—led by world-renowned conductor Nicholas Buc. 🎫 Get tickets today at https://loom.ly/1HV-rmE

🥷When Jubei saves a young ninja woman from the unthinkable, he assumes that’s the end of it. To his surprise, it’s only just the beginning. Together, the two investigate the mysterious deaths of an entire village which uncovers a conspiracy of demonic proportions! 🎟️ https://loom.ly/ENcStzg

🎨 LAST DAY TO SHOP! Support artists using our Virtual Artist Alley today! 🖼️ SHOP NOW: https://loom.ly/iThIvpg

We're getting into the spooky spirit

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Be the first to see Aniplex and CloverWorks' upcoming GROTESQQQUE at its US Premiere on Oct 8 at Japan Society! Featuring a special in-person appearance from Director Atsushi Nishigori! 🎟️ https://loom.ly/AepZf2g

🐺 IN THEATERS NOW—see Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke on the big screen courtesy of Fathom Entertainment and GKIDS! 🎟 GET TICKETS: https://hubs.ly/Q04d4JPf0

🥂 Attend the second Anime Gala hosted by AnimeSocialNexus in the heart of Times Square, NYC! Look forward to a night where anime, elegance, and nightlife come together for an exclusive, unforgettable experience. 🎟️ TICKETS ON THEIR PLATFORM TODAY!

🎶 Join If The Shoe Fits for another installment of their Japanese City Pop Party series! Sing along to your favorite City Pop gems, and discover new songs you never knew existed! 🎟️ SNAG A TICKET HERE: https://loom.ly/W_nnbtw

💕 Today is the season three finale of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You! 💕 Watch now on Crunchyroll and let us know your thoughts about the season and the panel in the comments!

🎨 Missing Artlist Alley? You can still shop online! Support artists using our Virtual Artist Alley today! TWO WEEKS LEFT TO SUPPORT OUR VAA! 🖼️ SHOP NOW: https://loom.ly/iThIvpg

Tickets are on sale now for KPEX: The Korean Pop Culture Expo! Join the makers of Anime NYC for a celebration of Korean Culture and Entertainment – launching May 29-31, 2027 in the Javits! Grab tickets now at kpexevents.com!

K-Pop, K-Comics, and K-Dramas come to NYC! Tickets launch tomorrow for Anime NYC’s sister show, KPEX: The Korean Pop Culture Expo! Be the first to grab your tickets on Friday at 12 Noon Eastern at kpexevents.com! And follow @kpexevents to learn about guests, concerts, and more!

👀 Check out this brief clip featuring academic and author Roland Kelts about Tezuka! God of Manga, a new documentary featuring interviews with Katsuhiro Otomo, Riyoko Ikeda, Naoki Urasawa, Go Nagai, Yoshiyuki Tomino, Masao Maruyama, & more! Support it on Kickstarter! 💚 🎥 https://loom.ly/3OV-JY8

🎮 New York Games Week is New York City's annual week of games: a city-wide gathering of developers, publishers, investors, students, players, and press that activates venues across all five boroughs every October. 🕹️ LEARN MORE: www.nygamesweek.com

🥷When Jubei saves a young ninja woman from the unthinkable, he assumes that’s the end of it. To his surprise, it’s only just the beginning. Together, the two investigate the mysterious deaths of an entire village which uncovers a conspiracy of demonic proportions! 🎟️ https://loom.ly/ENcStzg

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the incredible director and actor, Mike McFarland. His acting work on Dragon Ball Z, One Piece, My Hero Academia, and his directing on Chainsaw Man, Hell's Paradise, and more will be remembered and beloved by generations of anime fans.

Relive our Big Apple 🍎 Idol Fest! Watch the full show on our YouTube! 🎥 WATCH HERE: https://loom.ly/yR2Pr6s

Relive our cosplay masquerade! 🎭 Watch the full show on our YouTube! 🎥 WATCH HERE: https://loom.ly/lPZQkco

🎥 2026 Anime NYC AMV Contest was such a movie, so time to hit replay! Watch the finalists and winners on our website! 🎞️ WATCH HERE: https://loom.ly/twwpuKc

🎨 Missing Artlist Alley? You can still shop online! Support artists using our Virtual Artist Alley today! 🖼️ SHOP NOW: https://loom.ly/iThIvpg

Anime NYC has come and gone in the blink of an eye. So many friendships reunited, and new ones made! Let's get to know each other! Give us your post-con introduction!

Based on the manga by Machiko Kyo, cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood is the debut feature from Yukimitsu Ina and animation studio SASAYURI, founded by former Studio Ghibli animator Hitomi Tateno. 🎟️: https://loom.ly/hUIcT48

🎌 Attention anime fans in NJ & NYC! If you enjoyed our Japanese Food Court presented by @dreamasiafoodfest, you're not going to want to miss their next event 🍜✨ 🎟️ Tickets are selling fast! Grab yours @ https://loom.ly/qCy4Nt0 #DreamAsiaFestival #AnimeNYC #Anime #AsianFoodFestival

🗣️ LAST CHANCE to give us feedback from this year! At the end of the survey, you will have a chance to win a pair of 4-Day tickets to Anime NYC 2027! The survey closes TONIGHT @ 11:59pm ET! ✏️ FILL OUT SURVEY HERE: https://loom.ly/gfV4fUc

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KPEX is a comic con and celebration of K‑Pop, K‑Comics, K‑Dramas, and more in the heart of New York City! Join us for an exciting weekend filled with concerts, premieres, autographs, exclusives, and unique experiences featuring what’s next in Korean culture and entertainment. kpexevents.com.

From director Baku Kinoshita and writer Kazuya Konomoto, creators of ODDTAXI, and award-winning Studio CLAP (Pompo the Cinephile), THE LAST BLOSSOM is a thrillingly original work from animation’s most inventive new talent. Only in Theatres August 30 & 31st. 🎟️: https://loom.ly/KeGx32U

🗣️ We want your feedback, so share your thoughts on how to make it even more awesome next year! At the end of the survey, you will have a chance to win a pair of 4-Day badges to Anime NYC 2027! Survey closes Monday, August 31st @ 11:59pm ET! ✏️ FILL OUT SURVEY HERE: https://loom.ly/gfV4fUc

🎨 Missing Artlist Alley? You can still shop online! Support artists using our Virtual Artist Alley today! 🖼️ SHOP NOW: https://loom.ly/iThIvpg

🕹️ Already missing PLAY.nyc? Forgot the name of that excellent game you played in the gaming hall? We partnered with PLAY.nyc on a Steam event so you can see all the demos and deals from this weekend! SALE ENDS TONIGHT! DON'T MISS OUT! 🖥️ https://loom.ly/iYpiolc

The final day of Anime NYC 2026 has come and gone, but the core memories we made will be forever. Thank you to our sponsors, publishers, partners, and of course, the fans. We felt your love and support across these four days and we can’t wait to replay it again next year.

🗽This event is made by fans, for fans, with lots of help from your feedback, so share your thoughts on how to make it even more awesome next year! At the end of the survey, you will have a chance to win a pair of 4-Day tickets to Anime NYC 2027! ✏️ FILL OUT SURVEY HERE: https://loom.ly/gfV4fUc

🪩 SUNDAY WRAP PARTY 🪩 The party isn't over! End your con weekend with us at our Official Sunday Wrap Party hosted by Moonies Club! Enjoy magical girl themed activities, music, food, drinks, and toast to a wonderful weekend-had this summer!

✨ ANIME NYC 2027 | AUG 26-29 2027 ✨ It's a celebration! Thank you. To our publishers, partners, and most importantly: our fans. Anime NYC would not be what is it today without you. We can't wait to celebrate our 10th anniversary with you all next year in the summer!

Join fellow Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint fans for a cosplay meetup at Hudson Yards @ 3:00pm before embarking on the next scenario. Take group photos, meet other ORV readers, and travel together to the next station - System Sync (238 E 6th Street) - where you’ll receive an exclusive gift!

👨‍👨‍👦‍👦 FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! 👨‍👨‍👦‍👦 Our Family Zone Presented by Scholastic is designed for children ages 12 and younger, the Family Zone will include workshops and crafts, movement-based programming, a cozy manga reading corner, and much more! 🧸 Head to Room 1C01-05 to experience!

✨Experience the feel of a Taiban (対バン) in Japan, right here in NYC! BAIF is a concert-style showcase of idols from all over! Idols of all levels of experience will be welcome. You don’t want to miss it TODAY!

🪡 ANIME NYC 2026 COSPLAY MASQUERADE WINNERS 🪡 We're still reeling from Saturday from our cosplay masquerade! Thank you again to all contestants, judges, and sponsors for an amazing shows!

📍DO YOU KNOW YOUR ENTRANCE PLAN? 📍 Please follow the guide to help plan your entrance to our show as smooth as possible! LEARN MORE: https://loom.ly/ISiAqKc