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) Show Caption1 of 17A 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) ExpandThe 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
The expo’s schedule: www.anime-expo.org/ax/schedule-2025/
Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. Details: www.anime-expo.org/
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