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Attendees
Anime NYC is a massive annual convention celebrating Japanese pop culture, bringing anime, manga, gaming, and cosplay fans together with major publishers, retail exhibitors, artists, and Japanese industry guests at the Jacob Javits Center in New York.
Exhibitor mix: The main Javits Center exhibit floor features over 200 exhibitors across dedicated zones including a main Exhibitor Area, Artist Alley, Japanese Food Hall, Gaming Hall, and Autographing zones.
Anime NYC is held annually. This page tracks the next confirmed edition — Anime NYC 2027 dates will be added here once announced.
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Venue
Jacob K. Javits Convention CenterConvention centre · 78,967 m² · 1 halls
A major convention center in New York City, located in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. Following a 2021 expansion, it offers over 850,000 sq ft of total exhibition space, including a large exhibition hall, rooftop pavilion, and meeting rooms, hosting major B2B trade shows and events.
📍 429 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001, US
Operated by New York Convention Center Operating Corporation
Organizer
LeftField MediaSubsidiary · Norwalk, United States · Founded 2014
LeftField Media is a boutique event production company that develops experiential consumer conventions rooted in contemporary culture.
Exhibitor list
60 companies are exhibiting at Anime NYC. A sample of 12 is shown below — unlock the full list to see all 60.
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Why people attend
Attendees shop for exclusive convention merchandise, purchase licensed apparel and figures, commission custom artwork, test new video games, and connect with major global pop-culture brands.
Who attends
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Speakers
75 speakers at Anime NYC
Vice President, Consumer Products · VIZ Media
"Opening Keynote – Anime Won. How Japanese Pop Culture Became Mainstream Commerce"
Kids Content Creator
"The Asian Entertainment Boom: Where the Next Billion-Dollar Licensing Opportunities Are Emerging"
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Kodansha
"The Asian Entertainment Boom: Where the Next Billion-Dollar Licensing Opportunities Are Emerging"
DFSB Kollective
"The Asian Entertainment Boom: Where the Next Billion-Dollar Licensing Opportunities Are Emerging"
Yen Press / Kadokawa
"From Page to Purchase: How Manga Creates Fans, Franchises & Retail Demand"
Manga Spot
"From Page to Purchase: How Manga Creates Fans, Franchises & Retail Demand"
"The Anime Hitmakers: How Japan’s Leading Content Companies Create the Next Global Franchises"
CyberAgent
"The Anime Hitmakers: How Japan’s Leading Content Companies Create the Next Global Franchises"
Octane5
"Beyond the Screen: How Gaming & Anime Are Creating the Next Generation of Licensing"
SEGA
"Beyond the Screen: How Gaming & Anime Are Creating the Next Generation of Licensing"
TOKYOPOP
"From Barbie to Manga: Why Global Brands Are Turning to Japanese Storytelling"
BoxLunch
"From Fan to Fashion: How Anime Became One of Licensing’s Hottest Apparel Categories"
Bioworld
"From Fan to Fashion: How Anime Became One of Licensing’s Hottest Apparel Categories"
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