There are numerous anime conventions held throughout North America on a yearly basis and, fortunately, I have the opportunity to attend a handful. Despite the wide selection, I do try and check out a few, with some being my favourites (location, location, location). Below is a list of upcoming events along with recaps and photo galleries from previous years.

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Upcoming Conventions

Sakura-Con
Seattle Convention Center
Seattle, WA
March 29-31, 2024

Previous Conventions

1. AniRevo Summer
   Vancouver Convention Centre
   Vancouver, BC
   August 18-20, 2023
2. Sakura-Con
   Seattle Convention Center
   Seattle, WA
   April 7-9, 2023
3. Anime NYC
   Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
   New York, NY
   November 18-20, 2022
4. AniRevo Summer
   Vancouver Convention Centre
   Vancouver, BC
   July 29-31, 2022
5. Sakura-Con
   Washington State Convention Center
   Seattle, WA
   April 15-17, 2022
6. San Japan [recap | photos]
   Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center
   San Antonio, TX
   August 30-September 1, 2019
7. AniRevo Summer [recap | photos]
   Vancouver Convention Centre
   Vancouver, BC
   August 9-11, 2019
8. Sakura-Con [recap | photos]
   Washington State Convention Center
   Seattle, WA
   April 19-21, 2019
9. AniRevo Summer [recap | photos]
   Vancouver Convention Centre
   Vancouver, BC
   August 3-5, 2018
10. Sakura-Con [recap | photos]
    Washington State Convention Center
    Seattle, WA
    March 30-April 1, 2018
11. AnimeFest [recap | photos]
    Sheraton Dallas Hotel
    Dallas, TX
    August 17-20, 2017
12. Anime Revolution [recap | photos]
    Vancouver Convention Centre
    Vancouver, BC
    August 4-6, 2017
13. Sakura-Con [recap | photos]
    Washington State Convention Center
    Seattle, WA
    April 14-16, 2017
14. Anime Revolution [recap | photos]
    Vancouver Convention Centre/Canada Place
    Vancouver, BC
    August 5-7, 2016
15. Sakura-Con [recap | photos]
    Washington State Convention Center
    Seattle, WA
    March 25-27, 2016
16. Anime Revolution
    Vancouver Convention Centre/Canada Place
    Vancouver, BC
    August 14-16, 2015
17. San Japan 8-Bit
    Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
    San Antonio, TX
    July 31-August 2, 2015
18. Anime Central [recap | photos]
    Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
    Rosemont, IL
    May 15-17, 2015
19. Sakura-Con [recap | photos]
    Washington State Convention Center
    Seattle, WA
    April 3-5, 2015
20. Anime Revolution [recap | photos]
    Vancouver Convention Centre
    Vancouver, BC
    August 22-24, 2014
21. Northwest Fan Fest [recap | photos]
    University of British Columbia
    Vancouver, BC
    June 27-29, 2014
22. Sakura-Con [recap | photos]
    Washington State Convention and Trade Center
    Seattle, WA
    April 18-20, 2014
23. San Japan [recap | photos]
    Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center & Grand Hyatt Hotel
    San Antonio, TX
    August 16-18, 2013
24. Anime Evolution [recap | photos]
    University of British Columbia
    Vancouver, BC
    June 28-30, 2013
25. Anime Central [recap | photos]
    Hyatt Regency O’Hare
    Rosemont, IL
    May 17-19, 2013
26. Fan Expo Vancouver [recap | photos]
    Vancouver Convention Centre
    Vancouver, BC
    April 20-21, 2013
27. Sakura-Con [recap | photos]
    Washington State Convention and Trade Center
    Seattle, WA
    March 29-31, 2013
28. Anime Evolution: Akimatsuri [recap | photos]
    Simon Fraser University
    Burnaby, BC
    November 3-4, 2012
29. Anime Revolution [recap | photos]
    Vancouver Convention Centre
    Vancouver, BC
    August 17-19, 2012
30. San Japan [recap | photos]
    Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center & Grand Hyatt Hotel
    San Antonio, TX
    August 10-12, 2012
31. Fan Expo Vancouver [recap | photos]
    Vancouver Convention Centre
    Vancouver, BC
    April 21-22, 2012
32. Sakura-Con [recap | photos]
    Washington State Convention and Trade Center
    Seattle, WA
    April 6-8, 2012
33. San Japan [recap | photos]
    Marriott Rivercenter
    San Antonio, TX
    August 5-7, 2011
34. Anime Central [recap | photos]
    Hyatt Regency O’Hare
    Rosemont, IL
    May 20-22, 2011
35. Sakura-Con [recap | photos]
    Washington State Convention and Trade Center
    Seattle, WA
    April 22-24, 2011
36. Realms Con [recap | photos]
    American Bank Center
    Corpus Christi, TX
    October 1-3, 2010
37. Anime Evolution [recap | photos]
    University of British Columbia
    Vancouver, BC
    August 13-15, 2010
38. Anime Central [recap | photos]
    Hyatt Regency O’Hare
    Rosemont, IL
    May 14-16, 2010
39. Sakura-Con [recap | photos]
    Washington State Convention and Trade Center
    Seattle, WA
    April 2-4, 2010
40. San Japan [recap | photos]
    Municipal Auditorium, El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel
    San Antonio, TX
    August 14-16, 2009
41. Anime Evolution [recap | photos]
    Vancouver Convention Centre
    Vancouver, BC
    June 12-14, 2009
42. Anime Central [recap | photos]
    Hyatt Regency O’Hare
    Rosemont, IL
    May 8-10, 2009
43. Sakura-Con [recap | photos]
    Washington State Convention and Trade Center
    Seattle, WA
    April 10-12, 2009
44. Kumoricon [recap | photos]
    Doubletree Hotel Portland
    Portland, OR
    August 30 – September 1, 2008
45. Anime Evolution [recap | photos]
    University of British Columbia
    Vancouver, BC
    August 22-24, 2008
46. Anime Central [recap | photos]
    Hyatt Regency O’Hare
    Rosemont, IL
    May 16-18, 2008
47. Sakura-Con [recap | photos]
    Washington State Convention and Trade Center
    Seattle, WA
    March 28-30, 2008
48. Reactor [recap | photos]
    Westin Chicago North Shore
    Wheeling, IL
    November 2-4, 2007
49. Anime Evolution [recap | photos]
    Simon Fraser University
    Burnaby, BC
    August 17-19, 2007