2026 Anime Expo draws thousands, boosts cosplay, panels and big industry announcements
Tue, July 7, 2026 at 9:54 AM
UpdatedTue, July 7, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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Los Angeles Convention Center exterior. (Photo: KBAK/KBFX)
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) —Thousands of fans of Japanese pop culture packed the Los Angeles Convention Center and surrounding venues for the 35th annual Anime Expo, turning the venue into a hub of costumes, panels, and major announcements
The largest anime and manga convention in North America started on July 2 and ended on July 5
Los Angeles Convention Center exterior. (Photo: KBAK/FOX58)
Many attendees came dressed as their favorite anime or manga characters and took part in panels hosted by industry professionals or voice actors
”Steal Ball Run: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure” panel in the Crypto.com arena. (Photo: KBAK/FOX58)
The convention also gave media companies, including Bandai Namco, Crunchyroll and Sega, a platform to announce upcoming projects, hold screenings, and offer attendees event-exclusive items for purchase
Augmented reality demonstration “Dear Van Gogh”. (Photo: KBAK/FOX58)
The event expanded into the surrounding areas such as Crypto.com Arena, The Novo, JW Marriott, L.A. LIVE, and Peacock Place
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To learn more about next year’s convention, click here
