Conventions are a chance for us to unite with our fellow fans and immerse ourselves in the worlds of our favorite manga, anime, and Japanese culture.
Check out a selection of the upcoming events in PA and NJ this winter and spring and if you are a vendor, don’t forget to take advantage of Winter Bundles to get deals on swag and merch for your tables!
*preview photo from Fan Expo Philadelphia 2024
March 8
Erie Anime-Fest is an anime convention located in the beautiful City of Erie, Pennsylvania. Striving to be Pennyslvania’s best and truest anime convention featuring fandoms of multiple genres.
March 20 – 23
Zenkaikon is an annual volunteer-run convention that serves as a melting pot for fans of anime, manga, gaming, sci-fi, fantasy, and more.
April 6
NJIT Minicon is an annual student run anime convention located on NJIT’s campus in Newark, New Jersey. Get ready for a day of fun fueled by the love of anime.
April 26 – 27
The Castle Point Anime Convention, or CPAC, is a 2-Day anime convention organized and operated by the Anime Critics United, Inc.
May 3
Kogaracon is a family friendly anime convention held every spring. Anime and manga fans alike, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun!
May 16 – 18
FAN EXPO Philadelphia is the ultimate go-to event for sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event in Center City Philadelphia that attracts hundreds of thousands of people to the Philadelphia Convention Center.
May 23 – 25
Thy Geekdom Con is a pop culture, anime, and comic convention which is celebrating it’s 10 year anniversary on May 23-25, 2025 at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA.
