Anime Expo 🔥

Anime Expo is bringing anime fans back to Los Angeles, and this is one of those events every anime fan should experience at least once 👀

AX is one of the biggest anime conventions in North America, bringing together fans, cosplayers, artists, voice actors, studios, vendors, collectors, and creators for a full weekend of anime culture.

The cosplay is serious. The merch halls are packed. Artist Alley is massive. Panels can turn into major anime announcements. And there’s always more going on than you can realistically fit into one weekend.

It’s crowded. It’s loud. It can be a lot.

But that’s also what makes it special.

Anime Expo feels like one of the few events where the anime industry and anime fandom really meet in the same place. Whether you’re there for the premieres, the guests, the shopping, the cosplay, or just to be around thousands of fans who get it, AX is the kind of weekend that sticks with you.

And if you’re into anime tattoos, it’s one of the best places to show them off. People at Anime Expo notice the details, and your favorite character, symbol, or scene can turn into a conversation fast.

What Is Anime Expo?

Anime Expo, also known as AX, is a major anime convention held in Los Angeles, California.

The event celebrates anime, manga, cosplay, gaming, music, Japanese pop culture, Artist Alley, vendors, panels, premieres, concerts, and special events all in one place.

You might catch a major anime reveal, discover a new artist, find exclusive merch, meet guests, see insane cosplay, or end up at a panel people are talking about all weekend.

For anime tattoo fans, AX is a perfect place to feel at home. Your tattoo is not just part of your look. It can be part of the conversation.

Why Come Through? ✨

• One of the biggest anime conventions in North America

• Anime, manga, cosplay, gaming, music, and Japanese pop culture all in one place

• Panels, premieres, concerts, vendors, Artist Alley, and special events

• Massive cosplay presence and packed vendor halls

• A perfect place to show off your anime tattoos

• A full weekend surrounded by fans who actually get it 😭

Event Details

Dates: July 2 to July 5, 2026
Location: Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California
Why you should come: Anime. Cosplay. Merch. Panels. Artist Alley. AX energy.

Ticket Info 🎟️

Tickets are available through the official Anime Expo registration page.

• Child Wristband, Ages 5 and Under: Free

• Child Credential, Ages 6 to 13: $40

• General Attendee Badges: Available through the official Anime Expo registration page

Prices and availability may change, so check the official Anime Expo registration page before grabbing your badge.