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Anime NYC 2026 Exhibitor List

B2B & B2CLarge-scaleIn-personNational draw
📅 20 August 2026 – 23 August 🏛️ Jacob K. Javits Convention Center 📍 New York, US ↗ 🏢 LeftField Media 🔁 annual

150,000

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.

Media EntertainmentArts CultureGaming EsportsPublishing Print animemangacosplayjapanese pop cultureconventionfandomgaming

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 Center

Convention 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

85 events tracked at this venue → Venue website ↗

Organizer

LeftField Media

Subsidiary · Norwalk, United States · Founded 2014

LeftField Media is a boutique event production company that develops experiential consumer conventions rooted in contemporary culture.

Runs 3 events → LinkedIn ↗

Exhibitor list

Anime NYC exhibitor list

60 companies are exhibiting at Anime NYC. A sample of 12 is shown below — unlock the full list to see all 60.

48 more exhibitors at Anime NYC.

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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

Animemangaand gaming fanscosplayersartistsconsumer brand representativesand Japanese pop culture publishers.

Exhibitor categories

Anime & Manga PublishersCollectibles & ToysApparel & FashionGaming & VTuber AgenciesArtist Alley CreatorsJapanese Food Vendors

Speakers

75 speakers at Anime NYC

I

"Ironmouse x Anime NYC"

VTuber concert
Y

"Yama @ Anime NYC"

Also speaking at New-Tech Exhibition

H

"Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage!"

Q&Amusical performances
L

Laura Takaragawa

Vice President, Consumer Products · VIZ Media

"Opening Keynote – Anime Won. How Japanese Pop Culture Became Mainstream Commerce"

anime licensingJapanese pop culturemainstream commerce
Y

Young Park

Kids Content Creator

"The Asian Entertainment Boom: Where the Next Billion-Dollar Licensing Opportunities Are Emerging"

climate changekids mediastorytelling

Also speaking at Aspen Ideas Festival

J

Jessica Poce

Kodansha

"The Asian Entertainment Boom: Where the Next Billion-Dollar Licensing Opportunities Are Emerging"

Asian entertainmentlicensing opportunitiesbillion-dollar
B

Bernie Cho

DFSB Kollective

"The Asian Entertainment Boom: Where the Next Billion-Dollar Licensing Opportunities Are Emerging"

Asian entertainmentlicensing opportunitiesbillion-dollar
K

Kurt Hassler

Yen Press / Kadokawa

"From Page to Purchase: How Manga Creates Fans, Franchises & Retail Demand"

mangafansretail demand
J

Jim Killen

Manga Spot

"From Page to Purchase: How Manga Creates Fans, Franchises & Retail Demand"

mangafansretail demand
T

"The Anime Hitmakers: How Japan’s Leading Content Companies Create the Next Global Franchises"

animeglobal franchisesJapanese content
M

Messia Hasegawa

CyberAgent

"The Anime Hitmakers: How Japan’s Leading Content Companies Create the Next Global Franchises"

animeglobal franchisesJapanese content
T

Ted Larkins

Octane5

"Beyond the Screen: How Gaming & Anime Are Creating the Next Generation of Licensing"

gaminganimelicensing
K

"Beyond the Screen: How Gaming & Anime Are Creating the Next Generation of Licensing"

gaminganimelicensing
S

Stu Levy

TOKYOPOP

"From Barbie to Manga: Why Global Brands Are Turning to Japanese Storytelling"

global brandsJapanese storytellingmanga
R

Rick Vargas

BoxLunch

"From Fan to Fashion: How Anime Became One of Licensing’s Hottest Apparel Categories"

animefashionapparel licensing
N

Nicole Gaibrois

Bioworld

"From Fan to Fashion: How Anime Became One of Licensing’s Hottest Apparel Categories"

animefashionapparel licensing

+ 59 more speakers at this event.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Anime NYC?+
Anime NYC takes place on 20 August 2026 to 23 August 2026.
Where is Anime NYC held?+
Anime NYC is held at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, US.
Who organises Anime NYC?+
Anime NYC is organised by LeftField Media.
How often is Anime NYC held?+
Anime NYC is held annual.

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