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