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Miffy Pop-Up is coming to Kinokuniya New York all September long! Shop adorable miffy merchandise and receive a keychain with a qualifying purchase, while supplies last!

Moomin Pop-Up Shop is coming to the LA area! Get ready to shop an adorable selection of Moomin merchandise, including Kinokuniya exclusive tote bags, and more!

For one month only, Beard Papa's celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Persona™ with an exclusive collaboration featuring limited-time cream puffs, collectible gift sets, original merchandise, and immersive in-store experiences inspired by one of gaming's most iconic RPG series.

The exhibition explores the evolution of K-Comics, from Korea’s 100-year history of comics to webtoon, a distinctive storytelling format that has emerged in the digital and mobile era. Visitors will encounter iconic characters and scenes from popular Korean webtoons and experience their worlds through interactive kiosks, offering an immersive, offline experience of the diverse appeal and unique characteristics of Korean webtoons. The exhibition will feature three globally popular Korean webtoons: All of Us Are Dead, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, and Solo Leveling. Through immersive spatial installations featuring characters and key scenes from each work, visitors will feel as through they have stepped directly into the worlds of webtoons. The exhibition also provides an opportunity to experience webtoons in a physical setting, offering a new way to engage with stories that audiences have traditionally encountered primarily through digital screens. Admission is free. Exhibition hours are Monday through Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM, and Saturday, 9 AM – 1 PM.

Celebrate 10 years of My Hero Academia with the official live concert tour. A 15-piece live band performs composer Yuki Hayashi's iconic score alongside striking visuals from all eight seasons on the big screen.

2029: A female cybernetic government agent, Major Motoko Kusanagi, and the Internal Bureau of Investigations are hot on the trail of "The Puppet Master," a mysterious and threatening computer virus capable of infiltrating human hosts. Together with her fellow agents from Section 9, Kusanagi embarks on a high-tech race against time to capture the omnipresent entity. Director Mamoru Oshii's award-winning cyber-tech thriller, based on the comic book by Masamune Shirow, has established itself as one of the leading Japanese animation films of all time.

We are excited to announce that the Kinokuniya Pop-Up Shop is now open on Market St. in downtown San Francisco though late December! Come visit us and explore a great selection of manga, artbooks, collectibles, and more. This location is highly accessible via Bart and multiple Muni routes, and it's just a 4-minute walk from Montgomery St. station, making it easy to drop by! We look forward to seeing you there!

Celebrate 35 years of one of the most iconic video game franchises of all time: Sonic the Hedgehog. This new in concert experience brings together, live on stage, the most iconic music and incredible moments of the beloved Sonic video games. A live ensemble, rock musicians, electronics, and vocalists will perform an array of the incredible and defining songs from throughout the games as well as instrumental renditions of fan favourites from the Genesis era to now as they accompany the most exciting moments from across the games. From Green Hill Zone to “Undefeatable,” there’s no better way to celebrate Sonic’s rich history.

Meet Moomin and take a photo with him at 1 PM & 3 PM on the dates and at the locations listed below! The Shops at Santa Anita: 9/4, 9/5, 9/6, 9/18, 9/19, 9/20, 10/3, 10/4 The Bloc: 9/11, 9/12, 9/13, 9/25, 9/26, 9/27, 10/2 Please note that the schedule is subject to change.

Ancient City Con is Northeast Florida's longest-running pop-culture and anime convention in St. Augustine, bringing together fans for celebrity guests, cosplay contests, gaming tournaments, and an expansive vendor floor.

Join us for Anime Fargo! Featuring voice actors, special guests, artists, vendors, tabletop games, Japanese arcade games, and more! September 25 through September 27, 2026.

OtonadakeCon is an adult only anime and pop culture convention located in Huntsville, AL.

Official Sanrio mobile pop-up cafe touring nationwide across East, Central, and West US regions. Featuring exclusive Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary merchandise, limited-edition plushies, apparel, and specialty treats.

Official Toei Animation 25th Anniversary orchestral world tour featuring Kohei Tanaka compositions performed by a 50-piece orchestra synced to the greatest moments of Luffy and the Straw Hats.

Celebrating anime and the cosplay it inspires with big-name voice actors, main stage entertainment, talented guest cosplayers, and more!

Where icons collide, fandoms unite, and pop culture reigns supreme!

Lore Con is a fan convention for anime, gaming, comics, and creator culture in Durham, NC. Find your people. Tell your story.

The Magical Girls Festival is the largest fan-organized event for magical girls in the United States.

Part of Studio Ghibli Fest 2026. Special theatrical screening presented by Fathom Events.

RisuCon is Montgomery County's Comic Con. RisuCon is the annual meeting of the Montgomery County Comic & Cosplay Club. RisuCon features vendors, seminars, games, trivia, anime screenings, and a cosplay contest. Make plans to join us Saturday and Sunday August 17 & 18, 2024. Come dressed as your favorite anime, comic, or superhero character!

Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award®-winning animated feature film comes to life in this first-ever stage adaptation, full of dazzling sets, captivating musical numbers, and wondrous puppets of beloved characters. Adapted and directed by Tony Award®-winner John Caird (Les Misérables), two unique casts and performances were filmed during the show’s acclaimed 2022 run at Tokyo’s historic Imperial Theatre, featuring Kanna Hashimoto and Mone Kamishiraishi as Chihiro. GKIDS and Fathom Entertainment will release two separate filmed performances of the production, starring Kanna Hashimoto (October 1) and Mone Kamishiraishi (October 8), double-cast as the lead heroine Chihiro. Character actor Mari Natsuki, who voiced the sorceress Yubaba and her twin sister Zeniba in the original motion picture, returns to her original role, accompanied by voice actor Romi Park. They are accompanied by a star-studded cast of Japan’s finest actors.

Animate! Philadelphia is a 3-day celebration dedicated to anime, animation, cosplay, and manga at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA, featuring animation voice stars, cosplay contests, and artist alley.

Richmond's largest Anime Arts Festival. 600+ artists, illustrators, cosplay, vendors, and live tattooing all weekend.

Anime Town Huntsville takes place October 2-4, 2026 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Southern Utah’s St. George anime convention featuring cosplay, panels and events, contests, gaming, artists, and vendors.

The ultimate prop playground—haunts, anime, cosplay, oddities & more.

Conductor Ian Weinberger leads Orchestra of St. Luke's in a performance that brings to life the music of the animated series Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. Composer Evan Call, known for his work on Violet Evergarden, appears in person to share insights into the creative process behind Frieren’s deeply emotional music.

Yoshiaki Kawajiri’s legendary feudal anime classic returns to North American theaters in a brand-new 4K scan of the original 35mm negative, presented by Iconic Events Releasing and HIDIVE.

Preview Screening followed by a Q&A with Producer Junichi Katsutani and Composer Kaori Sawada. Hirayasumi is an award-winning manga by Keigo Shinzo. Published in Japan by Shogakukan since 2021 and still ongoing, it tells the story of carefree 29-year-old Hiroto Ikuta. Hiroto doesn’t have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future—and he couldn’t be happier. His breezy attitude isn’t easy for everyone to understand, though. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, Hiroto and the people who surround him are all just doing their best to figure out this thing called life. A warm hug of a story, Hirayasumi is a rare wholesome reflection on life, friendship, and family.

Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award®-winning animated feature film comes to life in this first-ever stage adaptation, full of dazzling sets, captivating musical numbers, and wondrous puppets of beloved characters. Adapted and directed by Tony Award®-winner John Caird (Les Misérables), two unique casts and performances were filmed during the show’s acclaimed 2022 run at Tokyo’s historic Imperial Theatre, featuring Kanna Hashimoto and Mone Kamishiraishi as Chihiro. GKIDS and Fathom Entertainment will release two separate filmed performances of the production, starring Kanna Hashimoto (October 1) and Mone Kamishiraishi (October 8), double-cast as the lead heroine Chihiro. Character actor Mari Natsuki, who voiced the sorceress Yubaba and her twin sister Zeniba in the original motion picture, returns to her original role, accompanied by voice actor Romi Park. They are accompanied by a star-studded cast of Japan’s finest actors.

Anime Oklahoma is Oklahoma City’s premier Japanese animation and pop culture convention, featuring anime industry guests, cosplay contest, maid cafe, and video game tournaments.

Kodansha House returns to New York this October with ten days in Hudson Yards, two blocks from the Javits Center. Free and open to the public, Kodansha House will begin just in time for the New York Comic Con weekend, and will continue for a full week after it ends. Expect creator appearances, immersive manga spaces, special programming, and more — all free to explore.

Join us for Sekaicon, Central Ohio's newest anime and pop culture convention! Sekaicon 2026 is your chance to dive into a world of vibrant fandoms, incredible panels, and unforgettable experiences. Don’t miss out on this amazing event—get your tickets now!

WV's premiere Anime, Gaming, and Cosplay Convention hosted in Charleston, WV.

WasabiCon is Northeast Florida’s largest event for fans of cosplay, anime, tabletop, and video games.

Join the North Shore Horror Fest for thrilling horror films and upcoming events. Subscribe for updates and never miss a scare!

ANIMATION IS FILM is a major animation festival produced by GKIDS in collaboration with Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Variety. The event takes place every October at the historic TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood. ANIMATION IS FILM fills a gap in the market by launching a world class animation festival in the US, with its home in the world capital of filmmaking. The Festival embraces the highest aspirations of animation as a cinematic art form on par with live action, and is a vocal advocate for filmmakers who push the boundaries of their work to the fullest range of expression that the medium is capable of.

Anime NebrasKon is sponsored by the non-profit organization Nebraska Japanese Animation Society (NJAS) and is dedicated to connecting people and communities through Japanese animation and pop culture. Our mission is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all attendees, while promoting the cultural, artistic, and educational aspects of Japanese animation and pop culture.

Join MiraiCon Oct 16-18, 2026 in Coral Springs for a weekend of anime, gaming, cosplayers, panels, and exclusive merchandise at the Ft. Lauderdale Marriott, October 17-19.

Experience Tsukicon, Dayton Ohio’s premier anime convention inspired by Tsukimi. Celebrate anime, cosplay, music, and community under a moonlit sky!