Anime Los Angeles
Date: January 7th – 10th
Located: Long Beach City
Pricing: $55-$105 (4 Days)
Known as the most laid-back convention in SoCal, this fan-run event draws attendees from across the US. Highlights include a massive array of vendors and exhibitors, community panels, a masquerade, an AMV contest, and a swap meet—plus official 18+ events and an after-party.
Anime Impulse LA
Date: January 16th – 17th
Located: Los Angeles County
Pricing: $35-$55 (2 Days)
This two-day convention collaborates with major regional events to unite the worlds of trading card games, K-Pop, and Asian night markets. Attendees can explore official booths from major gaming studios and gacha titles, a massive artist alley, live performances, and diverse vendor offerings.
Anime Riverside
Date: Around May
Located: Riverside County
Pricing: $30-$60 (2 Days)
Anime Riverside is an Inland Empire staple convention. It features a spacious venue that is half indoors and half outdoors. It is popular for its activities, such as wrestling, outdoor performances, and an Itasha section. Here, you can find many fan panels, voice actor signings, an artist alley, and an official afterparty nearby.
Anime Expo
Date: Beginning of July
Located: Los Angeles County
Pricing: $100-$200 (4 Days)
Anime Expo is one of the largest conventions in the world. Here, you will find every type of entertainment and media related to the industry, alongside many official brands and companies. Expect plenty of freebies, early sneak peeks, high-profile guests, and much more! However, beware: the convention is extremely popular, so it is common to encounter massive crowds, with wait times ranging from reasonable to very long.
Anime Impulse OC
Date: End of August
Located: Orange County
Pricing: $40-$50 (2 Days)
This convention is usually a mix of multiple industries, which can change from year to year. Typically, these include TCG (Trading Card Games), K-Pop, and gaming. Here, you can find entertainment from idols and local performers, a gaming section, small curated panels, an artist alley, and gacha industry guests
Anime Expo Chibi
Date: October Period
Located: San Bernardino County
Pricing: $30-$40 (3 Days)
Anime Expo Chibi is a smaller-scale version of Anime Expo. This convention offers a mix of industry and community experiences. Here, you can find a range of activities, such as butler cafés, gaming tournaments, panels, 18+ sections, an artist alley, and an exhibit hall. Overall, the convention has a very relaxed, laid-back vibe and features on-site afterparties.
San Diego Anime Con
Date: November Period
Located: San Diego County
Pricing: $50-$60 (3 Days)
San Diego Anime Con is a vibrant, community-focused convention that celebrates anime, cosplay, and pop culture. It features an exciting mix of industry guests, interactive panels, voice actor signings, and a bustling artist alley and exhibit hall. With gaming tournaments, cosplay contests, and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
Please note: All conventions listed here have a long-standing history of consistently hosting events each year in their respective counties according to their regular schedules. Information listed here may vary if a convention is canceled or experiences scheduling changes. Please check our events list to stay up to date with the latest anime convention schedule!