Fansplaining published a September 17 analysis based on the author's convention attendance since 2012, vending since 2018 and interviews with U.S. artists. The author reports that an Anime NYC table rose from US$245 in 2019 to US$400 in 2024 and had to be split three ways. Artist and event organizer Faiell says tables once expected at US$100–300 can now reach US$600–700 while acceptance has become exceptionally competitive. These are named examples and testimony, not a comprehensive national price series.
Read this story →The 21st Gumiparty runs October 2–4 at Palacio de Congresos Roberto Iniesta in Plasencia, Cáceres, Spain. Extremadura's youth institute said its direct sponsorship has risen to €10,000 and will fund an employment-and-training stand plus technical workshops. The city says arcade machines and pinball join a program that also includes Japan Foundation workshops, voice actors, kaiju drawing, a Jedi academy, Studio Ghibli talks, One Piece activities and cosplay. Day tickets cost €7 and a three-day pass €18; giveaway dates and a final timed schedule remain pending.
Read this story →At Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Estepona in Estepona, Málaga province, Spain, online cosplay applications close today at 11:59 p.m.; the page does not state a time zone. The accepted list is due September 18 and an unspecified number of places is held for onsite registration. The rules provide ten individual and ten group places, require at least five entries per category and allow unused capacity to move between categories. Reserve-list cosplayers may still exhibit and replace withdrawals in registration order. The individual contest is September 19 at 6 p.m.; groups compete September 20 at 5 p.m.
Read this story →The campaign began September 17 at 1 p.m. JST and runs through October 18 at participating Karaoke Manekineko locations across Japan. Stores offer three non-alcoholic character drinks with random coasters and merchandise using idol costumes and rehearsal outfits; drink and goods purchases in stores require a karaoke visit. A separate online preorder window for selected collaboration goods runs through October 25, while participation and stock can vary by location.
Read this story →For its November 13–15 convention at Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, United States, Kumoricon announced Colleen Cosplay as a Cosplay Guest of Honor on September 16. The organizer describes the disabled Pacific Northwest YouTuber as a creator with more than ten years of experience in adaptive costume design, mobility-aid decoration and adaptive dance, as well as cosplay craftsmanship and performance awards. Appearance days, panels, judging work and signing details have not yet been published.
Read this story →The fair runs October 17 from 1 to 5 p.m. Central at Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, Illinois, United States. Applicants must be at least 18, need no previous experience and can have their hotel parking ticket validated. Anime Central advertises complimentary convention badges, space in a staff hotel room and access to a staff suite with food and snacks, but attending the fair does not guarantee placement, a particular role or hotel space.
Read this story →TORICO announced a free-admission Ice Castle pop-up at Manga Exhibition Tennoji in Osaka, Japan, from September 18 through October 4, followed by Manga Exhibition Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan, from October 21 through November 3. The venues will sell original goods and display illustration panels, posters and scene stills recalling the anime's first season. The announcement also links online sales for the goods, but gives no additional touring city or international event plan.
Read this story →RisuCon runs September 26 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut Street, Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States; attendees should enter at 33 Dalamar Street and free parking is advertised. The published program includes more than 125 artists and vendors, a Cosplay Barn, contest and guests, panels, workshops, all-day anime, onsite photo printing and a US$5 cosplay studio. Game Kastle plans more than 100 games, demonstrations and tournaments. Attendance, vendor presence and game availability are not guaranteed live counts.
Read this story →For its July 23–25, 2027 convention at Crowne Plaza in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, Imaginarium added content creator, filmmaker and podcaster Chris Flanigan to its spotlighted roster on September 16. Imaginarium says he founded TN2M Shows in 2015 and now works across podcasts, YouTube, live events, short videos and feature-length productions; its stated audience figures of listeners in 41 countries and more than 192,000 YouTube subscribers are promotional and unaudited. No panel, signing or appearance schedule has been announced.
Read this story →The organizer says actor James Saito withdrew after accepting a new role and gaming guest Eric Francis withdrew because of a family commitment. No replacements are named, and the event page says guest cancellations do not trigger refunds.
Read this story →The app-only preorder opens September 16 at noon Eastern, while stock lasts. Orders are not shipped and must be collected at Booth 4600 by October 11 at 1 p.m.; unclaimed purchases will not be shipped or refunded.
Read this story →Free applications close September 16 for the September 27, 3 p.m. contest; no exact cutoff hour is stated. Categories cover children through 12, professional performance from 13 and an open 13-plus class accepting reinterpretations and original characters. Professional prizes reach R$1,500.
Read this story →Email applications close September 16 for the September 26 walk at FORUM Kino. The start time remains unannounced; participants must be at least 16, groups may include five people and the format has no jury or scoring.
Read this story →The MAPPA Expo opened September 16 and runs through December 7 with production materials and original drawings from works including Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan The Final Season and Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc. The exhibition uses timed-entry tickets and divides its run into early and late periods, with some display changes between them. No touring venue, digital edition or overseas presentation has been announced.
Read this story →AireCon founder Mark Cooke is joining UK Games Expo as Operations Director. Cooke will continue overseeing AireCon through its final event before moving full-time to UK Games Expo, while Richard Denning and Tony Hyams remain involved during a phased transition. UK Games Expo 2027 is scheduled for June 4 to 6 at the NEC and Hilton, with five halls listed. The announcement describes a leadership transition but does not quantify attendance targets, commercial terms or operational changes for exhibitors and visitors. The specialist page's September 16 publication is corroboration, not a separate appointment.
Read this story →Taiyou Con announced her for February 19–21, 2027 at Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Arizona, United States. Appearance days, panels, autograph availability and fees remain unposted.
Read this story →Anime USA lists her for November 20–22 at Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles in Chantilly, Virginia, United States. Appearance days, panels, autograph availability, fees and general show hours remain unannounced.
Read this story →Kyomaf announced that voice actor Sumire Uesaka will no longer appear at four scheduled stage programs across September 19 and 20. Each affected program remains on the timetable with its other announced participants, and the organizer says tickets will not be refunded because of the cast change. The official notice attributes the withdrawal to a request from her agency but does not state the underlying cause, so no motive should be inferred from it.
Read this story →Anime USA announced the group for November 20–22 at Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles in Chantilly, Virginia, United States. Panel titles, dates, times, rooms and member attendance are not yet posted.
Read this story →The Dragon Ball owner site announced on September 14 that episode one of Dragon Ball Super: Beerus will receive its world-debut advance screening during a panel at noon local time on October 8 at New York Comic Con. The convention runs October 8–11 at the Javits Center in New York City, United States, and the panel requires advance registration. The notice does not alter the established fall Japanese television plan or name an international streaming service.
Read this story →Kumoricon opened cosplay contest submissions September 13 and will close them September 27 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific, with no on-site entries. Individual and group entries of up to nine people may choose craftsmanship, performance or dual judging; applications require reference and work-in-progress photos showing at least 50% completion. The 2026 rules redistribute 48 non-youth places among skill divisions, change performance limits and awards, and replace the Friday pre-meeting with optional office hours.
Read this story →The production opened an English information page on September 14 and will launch a ticket site usable outside Japan at 10 a.m. JST on October 4, accepting credit cards and holding purchases at theatre will call. Performances run November 14–23 at Shibuya LOVEZ in Tokyo and November 28–29 at Sky Theater MBS in Osaka, Japan. The show is performed in Japanese and provides no subtitles; the English route changes purchasing access, not the language of the production.
Read this story →The festival's cosplay, comics and manga, novel, tabletop or role-playing game, and video-game calls close September 15 at 11:59 p.m.; each is capped at 50 entries and may close earlier if full. Adult categories advertise €300 for first and €100 for second place plus recognition and 2027 passes, and participants also need a valid festival ticket. The October 10 cosplay contest accepts solo, duo and group entries, while the other four calls prohibit generative or assisted AI throughout creation.
Read this story →Antequera City Council announced that the event will run September 19 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Hotel Silken Antequera Hills with free admission. The new zone expands the program across Japanese, Chinese and Korean culture, alongside Pokémon activities, a One Piece photo set, a Beyblade tournament, workshops and an artist-and-merchandise area. Guests include writer Custodio Pérez and Antonio Esquivias, the Spanish voice of Sideshow Bob in The Simpsons; cosplay and K-pop contest places are already full.
Read this story →The Big Autumn Warhammer Preview streams September 18 at 7 p.m. UK time, or 2 p.m. Toronto. Games Workshop teases the all-new Khazalites Holds faction, the next Warhammer 40,000 codex, a Kill Team reveal and updates for The Old World, Blood Bowl, Horus Heresy, Necromunda, Warhammer+ and Warhammer Quest.
Read this story →MasterMerch entries close September 15 and are limited to Color Fiesta Artist Alley exhibitors. Each artist may email up to three products or sets with a finished-product photo and a sample-page image. The organizer advertises VND 10 million in sponsor printing packages plus gifts; voting ends September 17, 11 finalists are due September 20 and the final is October 3. AI-generated products can disqualify an artist from both the contest and Artist Alley.
Read this story →The partners announced original content with Royal Ballet principal dancer Fumi Kaneko, a limited collection launching online September 18 and in the Royal Ballet and Opera Shop on October 23, and a Royal Opera House pop-up October 28–31. Free ticketed storytelling activities and screenings will be offered, with booking details to follow. A new Barbie Nutcracker special reaches Netflix in November, and the Royal Ballet performs The Nutcracker December 3, 2026–January 13, 2027; the Netflix day remains unannounced.
Read this story →The organizer says the previously demand-dependent shuttle will operate between Figi, Hotel Oud London and Van der Valk Biltsche Hoek. Tickets close September 15 at 11:59 p.m., although the page does not state a time zone. Published service windows are Friday 5 p.m.–midnight, Saturday 8 a.m.–2 a.m. Sunday and Sunday 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; riders need a ticket valid for the weekend.
Read this story →WOAY reports organizers saying Tsubasacon will use a larger gaming area at Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, with arcade games, console tournaments and tabletop play. The program also advertises cosplay, voice-actor panels and live music by Spirit Bomb. Tsubasacon's own site corroborates the dates, venue and categories and currently lists a US$60 weekend door price, but it does not quantify the expansion or establish live ticket inventory.
Read this story →The current organizer page lists cosplay parades and meetups, a manga café, geek market, Artist Alley, Moroccan and Asian street food, voice acting and Japanese board games. Its specifically scheduled Shotaku Cosplay Parade takes place September 19 at 3:30 p.m. at Arribat Center and requires free registration. The broader event page does not publish daily opening hours, so visitors should not infer all-day access from the five-day date range.
Read this story →The official schedule lists individual cosplay September 19 at 6 p.m., wig styling that night at 8 p.m., a children's contest September 20 at 2 p.m. and the group contest at 5 p.m. The individual category advertises €180 in Paxitickets. Pax Cultural also said on September 8 that its Artist Alley, Artist Alley plus crafts, artist-and-artisan and shop spaces were full and using waitlists. Other schedule fragments conflict, so only these stable listings are used.
Read this story →Taiwan games outlet GNN reports that Sparkz won Best in Show and Epic FX on September 12 with a World of Warcraft: Dragonflight-inspired Ritualist's Raiment and Sunflower Staff. It names Zalkegeroth and Faltation for Dynamic Duo, Oshley for Master Crafter and Shannon Noelle for Armories & Artifacts; Blizzard confirms the categories and advertised cash and future-pass prizes, but has not published a first-party results page.
Read this story →CGE says dedicated pickup preorders begin September 14 for SPIEL Essen in Essen, Germany. A pickup preorder guarantees a copy at the publisher's booth; walk-up sales are planned but limited. The separate second direct-preorder wave remains stock-limited, with Canadian delivery planned for the first quarter of 2027 and regular retail supply not expected to be sufficient before the second quarter.
Read this story →The Uoto 10th Anniversary Exhibition UO10. was announced September 14 for Yurakucho Museum in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, from December 19 through February 23, 2027. It covers 100 Meters, Orb: On the Movements of the Earth and Welcome to FACT through original art, storyboards and creative-process material. A replica of Uoto's workroom will also function as a real workspace: Uoto plans to create an unnamed new serialization there, with completed work added to the exhibition in stages. No publisher, serialization venue or additional city has been announced.
Read this story →Cospop opens applications September 14 at 8 p.m. and closes them September 27 at 11:59 p.m., with priority during the first week. The October 3 qualifier is solo and judged entirely on a handmade costume; selected competitors receive free weekend admission, while separate solo, group and free-performance registration opens September 21.
Read this story →The official page sets September 14 as the application deadline and lists Best Cosplay, Best Group, Best Male Costume, Best Female Costume and Best Performance categories. It says a selected pair will represent Italy at a future World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya, but owner-page variants conflict on the edition year, so no year is asserted here.
Read this story →Cosplay.ph's exhibitor portal sets September 14 as the deadline for extra exhibitor ID orders and promotion submissions. It lists event entry at 10 a.m. for Titanium cardholders, 10:15 for VIP passholders and 10:30 for the general public, with an advertised 8 p.m. close; this is not a public ticket deadline.
Read this story →Mesa de Guerra says registered attendees will receive a September 14 email linking to the mobile app for scheduling games and demonstrations. The 125-person event requires table bookings through its activity area and warns that unreserved tables are not guaranteed; contradictory September 13 and 15 registration deadlines are omitted.
Read this story →The organizer schedules its Facebook Q&A for September 14 at 7 p.m. and accepts advance questions through Messenger. Its page labels the time as EST even though New Hampshire normally observes daylight time in September, so this story preserves the posted wording and does not independently convert it.
Read this story →The tentative September 14 program opens the showcase and exhibition to the public at 9:30 a.m. with animation VR, drawing, colouring, keychain and face-painting activities, an academic forum and a 3:30 p.m. networking session. September 15 adds the Eco Cosplay Challenge and noon judging; only the showcase and exhibition are expressly labelled public.
Read this story →A Super High School Level Drag Show starts September 14 at 8 p.m. at Wonderville, 1186 Broadway, Brooklyn, New York, United States. Mx. Sour and Maude Addams host Queen X Cringe, Poison Clover and Angel the Only Angel; general admission is listed as free and cosplay is encouraged.
Read this story →Players will use a forthcoming official communications platform to recruit teammates from any rating zone. Every team chooses a captain responsible for the final roster and tournament procedures; Japan's top four and named Asia-Pacific playoff champions enter recruitment as designated captains. Organizers say they will help qualified players left without teams. Qualification, match format, roster deadlines, selection rules and eligible Pokémon remain forthcoming.
Read this story →TCG CON runs today, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Centro Estadual de Inovação, Avenida Manuel Bandeira 360, São Paulo. The official schedule lists voice actors Matheus and Renan at 1 p.m., PokeBeach's Jon at 2:30, Pokémon card illustrator Yuka Morii at 4 and the cosplay contest at 5; more than 20 Artist Alley exhibitors and a R$3,000 prize pool are advertised.
Read this story →Crunchyroll's slate includes the U.S. premiere of Shangri-La Frontier season three episodes one and two, the first Dengeki Daisy episode, early Firefly Wedding and Here U Are screenings, an Apothecary Diaries cast panel and a Black Clover season two screening with live dubbing. The company also plans a general showcase, while some titles and surprise announcements remain undisclosed. Session admission rules may differ from convention entry.
Read this story →Omelete reported the CCXP announcement on September 11: ONE PIECE Grand Showcase will occupy 500 square metres and feature three Luffy balloons as tall as seven metres, presenting Gear 2, Gear 4 and Gear 5 together as an in-person experience. The convention also plans a franchise panel and a screening connected to the WIT Studio anime remake THE ONE PIECE, although guests and screening-access rules remain unannounced.
Read this story →The event runs September 13 from noon to 7 p.m. at Tijuca Tênis Clube, Rua Conde de Bonfim 451, Rio de Janeiro. It advertises voice actor Pádua Moreira, Orquestra Geek RJ, Conselho Jedi RJ, an interactive exhibition, Artist's Alley and a cosplay contest, parade and meetup; the contest is an official Copa Cosplay All Stars qualifier. Event-day prices are R$50 plus one kilogram of food for the social ticket or R$100 full price under the listed terms.
Read this story →Variety reported that Malkovich withdrew from the April 13, 2027 performance in Tel Aviv after saying he neither made nor approved quotations used in the local press release. The Israeli producer apologized and corrected the release; the report does not establish a replacement performer or cancellation of the full event.
Read this story →Dengeki Bunko Autumn Festival Online 2026 will stream through ABEMA on October 3 from 4 p.m. Japan time. The timetable promises advance footage from the January 2027 anime Himekishi-sama no Himo, a discussion of Spice and Wolf's second season, Sword Art Online game news, a look at the October Rascal Does Not Dream film and a final Dengeki Bunko block for new media-mix reveals. The notice does not guarantee announcements beyond those named categories.
Read this story →The play moves between eighteen-year-old Akira Matsumoto's night train to Tokyo and an imagined Galaxy Express 999 journey in which he becomes Tetsuro. Fuku Suzuki plays Matsumoto and Tetsuro, while dancer and actor Koharu Sugawara plays the traveler and Maetel. The Tokyo run is March 31-April 11, 2027 at Kinokuniya Hall in Shinjuku. Tickets and any additional venues remain unannounced.
Read this story →The program opened September 9 and runs through November 29 across Nihonbashi and Yaesu in Tokyo, Japan. The operator lists more than 100 Pokémon displays and nineteen legendary-Pokémon statue installations; its paid research kit supports an approximately two-hour puzzle route. Event-themed PokéStops and Gyms also appear in Pokémon GO. No touring edition or worldwide digital event is announced.
Read this story →The September 10 program release adds Aya Cash, Charles Martinet, comics artists Kenny Ruiz and Jordi Lafebre, and miniature painter Ángel Giráldez. Fans with an active Portal del Fan profile can begin reserving seats September 25 at 11 a.m.; the October 3 cosplay contest starts at 7:30 p.m. with Kamui Cosplay, Ayuru, Sabaku and Like Linda judging.
Read this story →Creation Entertainment now places the event at the Hanover Marriott Hotel in Whippany, New Jersey, United States. Customers who cannot attend must request refunds by October 2; those who keep their purchases retain their seats and are due replacement confirmations for admission, photo opportunities and autographs.
Read this story →Public hours are 3–11 p.m. Friday and noon–11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with Friday VIP entry at 2 p.m. Saturday's agenda places kids cosplay at 6 p.m., performance at 7 p.m., craftsmanship at 8:15 p.m. and the World Cosplay Summit UAE preliminary at 9:30 p.m., followed by awards at 10:15 p.m.
Read this story →An accessible mirror of New York Comic Con's September 10 post advertises Cox for October 9 and Ritter for October 8–9 at the Javits Center in New York City, United States. Photo opportunities and selected autographs are described as on sale, but commenters reported Ritter appearing as Friday-only in the live retailer listing.
Read this story →Lera Abova, who plays Nico Robin in Netflix's live-action One Piece, is scheduled September 11 for a behind-the-scenes session followed by a meet-and-greet, photos and autographs. SD Gundam artist Gen Sato is advertised for live drawing and an exclusive-print signing, while the main cosplay contest takes place Sunday.
Read this story →Kurona Alighieri and Le Bord'iel are listed for both days, with Ruby Lafayette at their stand. Their schedule includes a Saturday drag open stage from 3:30–4:30 p.m., then a Sunday makeup demonstration at 10:30–11:30 a.m. and drag show at 4:30–5:30 p.m. The open stage requires advance registration or a remaining place at the artists' stand.
Read this story →Saturday hours are 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sunday hours are 9 a.m.–5 p.m. The current roster includes Colin Baker, Eve Myles, Kai Owen, Craig Charles, Julian Glover and Brian Blessed, plus comics creators Simon Wyatt and Dylan Teague and cosplay guests Charis and Ace.
Read this story →Saturday includes a Box of Heroes cosplay show and parade at 1 p.m., David Krüger Q&A and live dubbing at 2 p.m., and Starlight Team K-pop at 3:15 p.m. Sunday's cosplay contest and open stage run 1:30–3 p.m. Entry is €8 for one day, €14 online for two days or €24 for a family package.
Read this story →The organizer advertises 71 exhibitors, including 27 creators, alongside cosplay, retro gaming and laser-sabre choreography. Hours are 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday; standard entry is €5, a two-day pass is €8, and admission is free for children under 10 and people with reduced mobility.
Read this story →Founders Ian Bentley and Luis Trujillo are due to sign on Saturday, September 12, with four retailer-exclusive covers at Knight of Comics and Comics Elite booths. A Whatnot stream with double-signed issue 2 blind bags is planned Sunday around 11 a.m. Central. FAN EXPO Dallas itself runs September 11–13 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, United States.
Read this story →Panel reservations open September 10 at noon ET on a first-come basis for holders of an assigned valid ticket. A new ranked random-selection system for Funko and private autographs opens September 14 at noon and closes September 16 at noon, with results due September 30–October 2.
Read this story →The official landing page places Sold out labels beside active purchase links, but the linked Tix123 checkout currently lists selectable three-day and single-day products with prices. Cohere Centre is a May 2026 rebrand of the same venue, not a relocation.
Read this story →VIZ Media says Studio Pierrot executive producer Yoshihiko Tominaga and a Bandai representative will join the panel. The program is expected to include an animated-film announcement and worldwide-premiere news plus the first Naruto Card Game promotional video, but no film has yet been announced.
Read this story →Players will use a forthcoming official communications platform to recruit teammates from any rating zone. Every team chooses a captain responsible for the final roster and tournament procedures; Japan's top four and named Asia-Pacific playoff champions enter recruitment as designated captains. Organizers say they will help qualified players left without teams. Qualification, match format, roster deadlines, selection rules and eligible Pokémon remain forthcoming.
Read this story →Convention hours are noon–3 a.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.–3 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday. Cosplay information and repair runs 2–6 p.m. today, while Artist Alley opens Friday at 1 p.m.
Read this story →Anime After Dark runs Saturday from 7–10 p.m. in Lower Lobby C and is included with Saturday, three-day, Ultimate or VIP admission. A maid café costs $16. Sunday adds a Dandadan episodes 1–3 screening at 12:30 p.m. and an anime orchestra at 11:15 a.m.
Read this story →The play moves between eighteen-year-old Akira Matsumoto's night train to Tokyo and an imagined Galaxy Express 999 journey in which he becomes Tetsuro. Fuku Suzuki plays Matsumoto and Tetsuro, while dancer and actor Koharu Sugawara plays the traveler and Maetel. The Tokyo run is March 31-April 11, 2027 at Kinokuniya Hall in Shinjuku. Tickets and any additional venues remain unannounced.
Read this story →Shueisha announced September 8 that part one will run in January-February 2027 and part two in July-August 2027, with both visiting Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan. Exact dates, venues, cast, ticketing and any filmed or streamed access remain pending.
Read this story →The registration page now shows $43 in both its headline and price table through December 8, with $70 struck out. On September 9, the same page's headline said $40 while its table said $43.
Read this story →The convention announced voice actor Keith Silverstein, known as Zhongli in Genshin Impact, Torbjörn in Overwatch 2, Hisoka in Hunter × Hunter and Hawk Moth in Miraculous. Appearance details and autograph pricing were not posted.
Read this story →Cygames became the first Japanese premium partner of the race weekend, held October 3-4 at ParisLongchamp in Paris, France. Life-size figures based on Orfevre and Gold Ship will appear onsite, and Cygames branding will be printed in programs and displayed trackside. The agreement does not announce new game content, a broadcast segment or a permanent installation.
Read this story →Cosplayer and costume maker Elizabeth Rage will appear at booths 108–112 in Hall B and judge Sunday's 3–4:30 p.m. masquerade with Leon Chiro, Manic Crafts and Captain Ghostly. The parade and awards follow from 5:30–6:15 p.m.
Read this story →Streamer Ampeter headlines a roster including aXoZer, Noni, Dess, Imantado, SuzyRoxx and Rotren. Saturday has cosplay, with K-pop, Fortnite, Valorant, Tekken 8, tabletop and trading-card activities across the weekend, plus 40 Canary artists and five shops.
Read this story →D&D Fan Expo London is rescheduled to September 4-5, 2027. Existing tickets remain valid for the new dates, and refunds are available. The official event page says more details will be announced. This is an explicit late discovery, not a new September 9 announcement. The sources confirm the dates and ticket options but not a venue, guests or program.
Read this story →Crunchyroll schedules a showcase October 8 and an Apothecary Diaries session October 9 with Japanese voice actors Aoi Yuki and Takeo Otsuka. Its slate also includes the U.S. premiere of Shangri-La Frontier season three episodes one and two, the first Dengeki Daisy episode, early Firefly Wedding and Here U Are screenings, a Black Clover season two screening with live dubbing, BLACK TORCH material and activity at booths 1653 and 1643. Individual screening capacity, signing terms and all booth times are not specified.
Read this story →La Hora reports Mario Castañeda, Laura Torres, Ben Hardy, Natalia Tena, Idzi Dutkiewicz, Beto Castillo and One Piece actor Steve John Ward. Listed admission is Q135 for adults, Q30 for children or seniors and Q260 for a family package. The report does not establish each guest's day, autograph fees or appearance conditions.
Read this story →The organizer will screen applications before a lottery. The nonrefundable $550 package provides an eight-by-six-foot space, six-foot table, two chairs and two badges; accepted artists need a California seller's permit. No application closing date is posted, so creators should not infer one.
Read this story →Applications close September 9, with decisions due September 30 and payment due October 15. Listed space prices are $60 for a half table, $90 for one table, $205 for two and $350 for three, plus required memberships. The organizer gives no exact cutoff hour or time zone.
Read this story →SPIEL Essen made its 2026 hall plans and exhibitor list available online for the October 22-25 convention. The announcement says visitors can browse exhibitor locations and plan routes before the show's novelties list and app arrive later in September. The live exhibitor list and hall assignments can change; the announcement does not establish individual exhibitor programming or final booth inventories.
Read this story →A promotional release describes an immersive photo opportunity for anime fans, cosplayers and creators, with hands-on interaction with Canon imaging products. It does not publish operating hours, reservation rules, capacity or any giveaway, so attendance should not be inferred to guarantee access.
Read this story →Paizo will attend PAX Unplugged in Philadelphia from December 4-6 and says its primary offering will be the upcoming rules-light horror RPG 13 Omens. The publisher is recruiting game masters for 13 Omens, Pathfinder Society and Starfinder Society, plus headquarters volunteers. Rewards scale by blocks run and can include a badge, hardcover, in-game reward, voucher and parking reimbursement. Applications are reviewed by the convention committee and do not guarantee acceptance, a requested system, a badge or a particular reward tier.
Read this story →The program opened September 9 and runs through November 29 across Nihonbashi and Yaesu in Tokyo, Japan. The operator lists more than 100 Pokémon displays and nineteen legendary-Pokémon statue installations; its paid research kit supports an approximately two-hour puzzle route. Event-themed PokéStops and Gyms also appear in Pokémon GO. No touring edition or worldwide digital event is announced.
Read this story →The Ottawa Senators announced a season-long partnership with Asmodee to bring CATAN activations to Canadian Tire Centre. A dedicated CATAN Night is scheduled for the November 23 home game against Calgary. The program includes concourse activations, signage, contests, giveaways and ticket packages. The announcement does not yet specify giveaway quantities, package prices, contest eligibility or whether activations extend beyond named home-game programming.
Read this story →The organizer names Bram Stoker Award-winning author, filmmaker and musician John Palisano as a spotlighted guest and author, musician and paranormal-tour guide David Simms as an official panelist. Panel titles, appearance days, signing access and fees are not yet posted.
Read this story →Prospective professionals must apply and provide verification by September 25. Approval is discretionary and capacity-limited, and no on-site professional registration is offered. This is separate from the September 8 child-to-junior validation deadline previously covered and does not guarantee a badge.
Read this story →The organizer says credentials will go on sale in early 2027. It has not announced the exact on-sale date, prices, purchase limits or hotel-block terms, so the current notice supports date planning rather than a buying deadline.
Read this story →CaveCon is scheduled for November 7-8 at Ye Olde Salutation Inn in Nottingham, including play space in the venue's caves. The report lists Dungeons & Dragons, Call of Cthulhu, Rivers of London and Vaesen among the offered systems. Chaosium-connected creators are billed for games and appearances. The organizer ticket page was unavailable to the research tool, so current ticket inventory, final guest attendance and the completed session grid require refresh before publication.
Read this story →Registration is open for Furnace XXI at the Garrison Hotel in Sheffield on October 10-11. The convention schedules five roleplaying slots across the weekend. Game submissions are open for tabletop RPGs, with prospective GMs able to submit up to two games. The current pages establish registration and submission status, not final attendance, the completed timetable or continuing capacity in each slot.
Read this story →Sega announced September 8 that the anniversary project will run from October 1, 2026 through 2028. Book Circus pop-ups are planned for Tokyo and Osaka in October, followed by Fukuoka and Sapporo in November, all in Japan, with a Lawson collaboration and anniversary merchandise also scheduled. The first notice does not announce a restored film edition, new animation, exact pop-up venues or international stops.
Read this story →The One Piece franchise announced September 8 that its booth will operate throughout RED LAND 2026 at Fuxing Island's A-23 area in Yangpu District. Activities and novelty-item distribution are planned, but the owner has not published a timetable, capacity, precise admission conditions or a detailed program.
Read this story →Tokyo City View opened entries September 9 for visitor photos taken around the exhibition and observation deck. Entrants must follow the event's official X account and quote-post the contest notice with an image by October 26 at 11:59 p.m. Japan time. Seven prizes include posters signed by Maomao voice actor Aoi Yuki or Jinshi voice actor Takeo Otsuka. Tripods are prohibited, and winners will be contacted from November 2.
Read this story →General reservations opened September 8 at 6 p.m. Japan time. The café runs October 1-November 8 at Lumine EST Shinjuku in Tokyo and Global Gate in Nagoya, then October 8-November 8 at KITTE Osaka in Umeda, all in Japan. The operator provides city-specific booking pages and says same-day seating depends on availability; no overseas edition is announced.
Read this story →Games Workshop and SPIEL will run roughly 30-minute, 12-versus-12 matches in a purpose-built arena in the Europa hall from October 22 to 25. A mission costs €25 per person, requires a timed add-on in the SPIEL ticket shop plus convention admission, uses bolter-shaped equipment and is limited to ages 13 and up; remaining slots can change.
Read this story →The organizer lists 14 main categories eligible for the Slayer Sword, plus Youngbloods for ages 12 to 15 and an Open category. Entrants need both visitor admission and a Golden Demon ticket, must be present in person and must register by noon local time on October 24; the awards ceremony runs October 25 from 16:00 to 17:00.
Read this story →Two four-player qualifiers will air September 8 and 10, followed by a September 11 championship, each at 3 p.m. Pacific on eBay Live, Twitch, YouTube and Beacon. Alexander Ward, Zachary Renauldo, Jarvis Johnson and Becca Scott form the first bracket; decks and accessories will be auctioned through eBay Live for the Critical Role Foundation, with lots, prices, winners and the final amount still unknown.
Read this story →Anime Corner reported September 8 that the event completed a lineup including Liella!, voice actor Katsuyuki Konishi, singers May'n and Machico, composer Shōji Meguro, game writer nyalra, band bôa, writers Chiaki J. Konaka and Yoshitoshi ABe, and manga artist Usamaru Furuya. The organizer's current page corroborates those names, the September 26–27 dates and the venue at Avenida de Luis Aragonés 4, but not each guest's appearance day or signing terms.
Read this story →A child who attended Comic-Con 2026 on a free child badge but is now 13 must create a unique Junior Member ID and validate the 2026 badge number by September 8 to become eligible for Returning Registration on October 17. Validation also permits participation in Open Registration on November 14, but it is not a badge sale and does not guarantee a purchase; the organizer gives no exact cutoff hour.
Read this story →Blizzard tells pass holders to complete any permanent transfer to the final recipient before September 8; each pass or add-on can be transferred only once, and no exact cutoff hour or time zone is stated. Digital ordering for on-site merchandise pickup also opens September 8. The current guide schedules Community Night on Saturday from 4:45 to 7 p.m. Pacific, a 3 p.m. cosplay group photo and Sunday's Murloc March gathering at 11:45 a.m.
Read this story →A September 7 regional guide says Artist Alley will host more than 200 artists and crafters, while the Cosplay Championships winner receives an expenses-paid trip to compete in the United Kingdom in 2027. Announced guests include God of War voice actor Christopher Judge, X-Men '97 voice actor Alison Sealy-Smith, Rick and Morty performers and live-action One Piece cast members, with Q&As, paid autographs and photos. The cited 70,000 attendance remains an expectation, not a result.
Read this story →Bandai Namco Music Live announced after Liella!'s September 6 Tokyo performance that the Our Song, Our Dreams tour will visit Ariake Arena in Tokyo on March 6-7, Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall B on April 24-25 and Port Messe Nagoya in Aichi on May 8-9, 2027. A November 18 mini-album contains four new songs plus four off-vocal tracks and lottery codes for each city's first day. A November 27 fan-disc Blu-ray contains separate codes for each second day; overseas dates and general ticket-sale timing are not announced.
Read this story →Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on September 7 that the Gundam X wa Itsumo Soko ni Aru campaign will place a scene from each of the anime's 39 episodes at locations across Japan beginning September 14. A separate fan-photo campaign runs through September 30 and awards one of three A5 poster designs to 30 residents of Japan. The page also sets January 26, 2027 for the A.W. 30th Chronicle record book and March 26 for a limited reissue of the 2018 memorial Blu-ray box; it does not announce new animation or an overseas activation.
Read this story →Zub said September 7 that he will attend Ottawa Comiccon as a special guest with Comic Sketch Art at table 2819. The convention runs September 11–13 at the Cohere Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and advertises more than 300 exhibitor booths; neither Zub's daily table hours nor a separate panel has been confirmed.
Read this story →DerpyCon announced September 7 that AniSong Party—DJ APPARE, DJ SignalΔ and DJ YUUKI—will appear at its October 30–November 1 event at Hyatt Regency New Brunswick. The collective draws from anime themes, tokusatsu, games, VTubers, idols, Vocaloid, Touhou and J-pop, but the organizer has not posted a performance day, time, room or capacity.
Read this story →Qatar Living's September 7 guide distinguishes Friday VIP entry at 1 p.m. from standard entry at 3 p.m., and Saturday VIP entry at 11 a.m. from standard entry at noon. Current information also lists more than 70 vendors and a 50% admission discount for wheelchair users and people with physical disabilities who contact organizers in advance. Ticket inventory and any on-site grading partner remain unsettled.
Read this story →The platform says it passed 700 million cumulative claps about seven years and three months after launch, then opened a commemorative virtual event from September 7–13. Entry and voting are unlimited, with no nationality, age or regional restriction; prizes are JPY 10,000 for first, JPY 5,000 for second and a JPY 5,000 random award. The milestone is owner-reported and does not represent unique users.
Read this story →Dragon Con keeps Monday badge pickup open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Courtland Grand. The Walk of Fame, Vendor Hall, Comic and Pop Artist Alley and Art Show operate from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Blue, green and purple shuttles run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., while the paid Dragon Con TV stream ends at 4 p.m.
Read this story →PAX West runs Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the Expo Hall open over the same hours and badge pickup at the Arch Building available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Its Cosplay Village includes the Pacific Northwest Guild of Cosplayers’ Cospitality Lounge, where staff advertise sewing, gluing, patching and reinforcement for damaged armor, seams, props and costumes.
Read this story →ConFuzzled opens attendee registration, its residential hotel lottery and Dealers’ Den applications on September 7 at 8 p.m. UK time. Residential and dealer applications close September 21 at 8 p.m.; lottery decisions are targeted for early October, and approved residential applicants must pay by November 2. The official hotel lineup comprises the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn.
Read this story →Japan Aurea opens advance registration for its cosplay contest, open-performance cosplay parade and Amazing K-Pop Contest selection on September 7 at 8 p.m. The window closes September 20 at 11:59 p.m.; on-site cosplay entry remains possible only if space is available. The K-pop selection accepts groups of two to seven and sends its winner to the Japan Expo 2027 national final. Municipal admission is €3 per day.
Read this story →After Macklemore used his September 4–5 opening sets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States, to call for a free Palestine and perform Hind’s Hall against images from Gaza and the West Bank, the Israeli-American Council circulated a petition asking Sheeran, venues and tour stakeholders to remove him from future dates. It also asked whether the content had advance approval. The petition shows no public signature count, and no response or lineup change was confirmed.
Read this story →Cinecon said a sudden illness prevented Eden from appearing at the Landmark Nuart Theatre in Los Angeles, California, United States. On September 6, Eden said she was not ill but experienced unpleasant side effects from a new medication and stayed home on her doctor’s advice. Pat Boone accepted the award and signed autographs after All Hands on Deck. Eden’s medical explanation is self-reported, and no return date was announced.
Read this story →C4 official partner Cosulagi updated its page into an event archive on September 7, recording twelve COSCOMP teams and 49 Coswalk entrants alongside 54 cosplay creators, 35 Artist Alley exhibitors, 22 communities and 15 photographers. It lists COSCOMP awards of IDR 1,000,000, 600,000 and 400,000, plus two Best Costume and two Best Action awards of IDR 250,000 and five Best Coswalk awards of IDR 200,000.
Read this story →Nijigen no Mori announced on September 7 that Naruto will appear at the Hokage Rock plaza at noon on October 10, 11 and 12, followed by a rock-paper-scissors contest at 2 p.m. Individual photos are limited to 15 groups per day through first-come numbered tickets distributed when the attraction opens. On Naruto's October 10 birthday, participants will also form the Konoha symbol for a commemorative group picture.
Read this story →Organizer Aniera announced on September 7 that the festival will run noon-8 p.m. on September 19 and 20, with food and drink vendors spanning Nagano specialties, ramen, curry, sweets and craft beer. The two-day ¥25,000 pass is sold out, but ¥13,000 single-day tickets remain on general sale. The release also identifies the event's sponsors and points attendees to a food-area map.
Read this story →Saboten Con’s current official badge page says full-event and day badges remain available and that only a few premium OtakuPass badges are left. The organizer’s program schedules the Kids Art, Open Theme and Mascot Theme contest results for Monday at 11 a.m.; winners must be present to collect prizes. The site directs attendees to its live schedule rather than publishing one fixed set of final-day hall hours.
Read this story →ORICON reported on September 7 that the campaign begins October 1 at 16 Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA bathhouse locations in Japan. Five bath treatments will use colors and themes associated with the film's characters, while participating venues also sell collaboration menus and merchandise. The announcement does not establish any venue outside Japan or a change to the movie's theatrical distribution.
Read this story →LeerCon accepts cosplay competition applications only through September 7, without publishing a cutoff hour. A jury will choose ten performance finalists for the September 19 final from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Kinosaal 1. The broader September 19 convention runs from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is free except for the anime film.
Read this story →Anime! Anime! reported on September 6 that Chugai Grace Cafe will run the collaboration October 1-25 at Shibuya Modi in Tokyo and a takeout-only Namba Marui location in Osaka, Japan. Character-inspired food and drinks include random coaster bonuses, with another coaster for advance web reservations. New black-suit artwork appears on ten acrylic figures and other merchandise; Tokyo lottery reservations close September 9 before first-come booking opens September 11.
Read this story →Sunday exhibit hours are 10 a.m.–5 p.m., with registration closing at 4:30 p.m. Walter Jones and Karan Ashley lead a Power Rangers Q&A at 12:30 p.m.; Billy West and Phil LaMarr discuss Futurama at 1:30 p.m.; the official costume contest starts at 3:30 p.m. Other sessions cover Star Wars costume clubs and cosplay shopping. The schedule remains subject to change.
Read this story →The current guide lists Peach Momoko, Stanley ‘Artgerm’ Lau, Mike Zeck, C.B. Cebulski and more than 100 Filipino creators. Ticket holders can join signings without a separate pass, though artist fees vary; the paid Level 5 hall closes at 7 p.m., while the free Level 2 concourse stays open until 9 p.m. A Resident Evil film activation and collectibles are also present, but live stock is not guaranteed.
Read this story →The live event page marks all five two-day public tiers sold out. Barkada’s rules provide no one-day or on-site sales, so someone without an advance ticket cannot enter on Sunday; scannable PVC badges control access, and attendees under 18 must complete the published parental-consent process. The sold-out notice does not establish final attendance or room occupancy.
Read this story →The organizer lists Samantha Kelly, voice of Princess Peach and Toad, and Kenny James, voice of Bowser. Silent Hill performers Michael Guinn, Guy Cihi and Thessaly Lerner join Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski and Power Rangers actor Steve Cardenas, with autographs and photos promoted on the floor. Individual appearance windows and prices are not published on the roster page.
Read this story →The organizer combines streamed performances, fan activities, vendors, cosplay and meet-and-greets in one physical venue. General floor entry, the main broadcast and VTuber Spotlight sessions are free, but paid meet-and-greets require advance tickets and do not accept walk-ins. The page does not establish attendance or confirm that every remote performance occurred as scheduled.
Read this story →Applications opened September 5 and close October 17, 2026 JST. Entries must use an original new design and be unreleased or first shown on or after January 12, 2026; judging covers design, craftsmanship, construction technique and innovation, with the finished suit due in early December. The exact competition time remains unannounced.
Read this story →The organizing committee announced on September 5 that Detective Conan Art Fireworks 2026 opens at 1 p.m. and begins at 5 p.m. on November 21 at Yamashita Pier in Yokohama, Japan. Character voice appearances are planned, and the first ticket lottery is open; individual songs, voices and any streamed edition remain unannounced.
Read this story →Official partner Cosulagi lists programming from 11 a.m. to 8:40 p.m. WIB and an interactive map spanning Artist Alley, cosplay creators, photographers, communities and guest booths. COSCOMP begins at 2:15 p.m. with twelve finalist teams, the free-registration Coswalk is scheduled for 4 p.m., and re-entry is allowed with an intact wristband. No ticket price or winners were posted when checked.
Read this story →MoN Takanawa announced on September 5 that Wandance on STAGE will run March 19-28, 2027 for sixteen performances in its Box1000 theatre in Tokyo, Japan. TAKI of THE JET BOY BANGERZ makes his stage and leading-role debut as Kabo, with Imato Ito writing and directing. Additional cast and general ticket sales remain unannounced; ensemble-dancer applications close September 17.
Read this story →Sunday hours are 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m., with photography ending at 5:30 p.m. and same-day ticket sales stopping at 4:30 p.m. The final-day grid includes workshops, parent-and-child cosplay and a cleanup walk; ticket types already sold out online are not restored at the door. The guide does not report live crowd levels or remaining stock by ticket type.
Read this story →The event runs from noon to 9 p.m. with free admission and a published 1,500-person capacity. Eight activity areas cover cosplay, K-pop, karaoke, games, Artist Alley and prize drawings; a separate Cosplay Alley highlights prints, props, wigs, accessories and work by costume makers. The page does not provide live capacity information after doors open.
Read this story →General entry runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; advance adult admission is £10, with separate youth, family and late-entry prices. Visitors with additional needs can arrange a quieter 9:30 a.m. entry, while the venue lists retro gaming, board and card games, movie cars, costumes and exhibitors. On-the-day tickets are subject to availability.
Read this story →The official venue lists Sunday hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and continues to offer ticket sales; children under 12 enter free with an adult. More than 330 vendor tables cover sports cards, Pokémon and other trading-card games, non-sports cards, memorabilia and autograph guests, with security screening before entry. The page does not verify individual collectible authenticity or live inventory.
Read this story →ANYCOLOR announced on September 5 that the six-track Stella Note arrives November 25 and that Hoshikuzu Shining Day: Kimi to Tsumugu Hoshi no Kiseki will take place February 7, 2027 at Kanadevia Hall in Tokyo, Japan. First-run album editions include a serial for the concert-ticket lottery; no global live stream or overseas physical release is confirmed.
Read this story →VATER lists the event for 11 a.m.–6 p.m. with admission at 400 baht and a strict 18-or-older limit. Guests Jasper Z, Onnies and Cocopie are named alongside Artist Alley and adult fan-work programming. The listing identifies X10 Event as organizer but is not the organizer’s complete ticketing or conduct policy.
Read this story →ORICON reported on September 5 that DJ Daisakusen at Ginza Base will run at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on December 5 at CLUB PLUM in Tokyo, Japan. Bando appears while RISA TANIGUCHI and MON/KU perform DJ sets drawn from the first two seasons as anime footage is projected. The first ticket lottery runs September 25 through October 12; no stream is confirmed.
Read this story →The production announced on September 3 that Jaadugar will join ANIMO Festival 2026 at AIC Steppe Arena in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. A September 12 panel features producer Kazuki Endo, Mongolian guests, a comment video from director Abel Góngora and making-of footage with Mongolian subtitles; acts one through three screen September 13 at 10 a.m. local time. No online stream or wider Mongolian distribution is confirmed.
Read this story →Marvelous announced that the four performers will appear on the official Precure YouTube channel at 7 p.m. JST on September 13 to revisit the series, answer submitted questions and preview the October 3 LIVE2026 program and merchandise. Questions close September 10 at 3 p.m. JST, and an archive is planned; its duration and subtitle options are not stated.
Read this story →The organizer’s September 4 roster now marks Janeshia Adams-Ginyard, Jimmy Gownley, Patrick Warburton, Parker Posey, Shelly Swann, Tom Skerritt and Vincent D’Onofrio as cancelled. The page does not identify when each withdrawal occurred or publish refund instructions, and it separately notes that admission badges do not include autographs or photo opportunities.
Read this story →The published schedule includes David Booher, Gail Simone, Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, Brian Michael Bendis, Eric Powell and other creators, plus a Saturday Hellboy Universe group signing and three panels. Wristbands for selected signings are distributed only after the hall opens on that day; Minor Threats sessions prohibit posed photography and witnessed signatures and limit eligible items.
Read this story →The organizer added Back to the Future actor Christopher Lloyd, New Girl actor Lamorne Morris, Breaking Bad actor Giancarlo Esposito, Outlander actor Duncan Lacroix and KPop Demon Hunters singer samUIL Lee on September 4. Early-bird prices for one-day, weekend and Premiere VIP passes now remain available through Monday, September 7; appearance days and signing terms for the five additions are not stated in this post.
Read this story →The final installment runs from 1:30 to 8 p.m. with eight DJ sets. There are no advance tickets: walk-up admission costs ¥3,000 including one drink, photo identification is required and cosplay is allowed, with only a simple women’s changing area and restroom changing for men.
Read this story →NARUTO: What's Next? is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on October 10 on New York Comic Con's Empire Stage at the Javits Center in New York City, United States. Takeuchi and Sugiyama will appear for updates on the anime, the Naruto Card Game, other new projects and a future franchise roadmap. The listing does not identify any individual announcement or release date in advance.
Read this story →September social giveaways will award access to sessions at Essen City Hall on October 21, the Zollverein complex on October 22 and a White Fleet boat on October 23. The program also lists eleven convention-ticket benefit partners, but giveaway rules and eligibility are still pending.
Read this story →The Complete Manga Memorial Exhibition opened September 5 and runs daily through October 4 at Space 634 on the fifth floor of Tokyo Solamachi in Tokyo, Japan. Original manuscript pages, scene artwork and installations retrace the brothers' paths to the Moon. Admission is 1,969 yen, with same-day tickets available; timed entry or numbered tickets may be imposed when crowded.
Read this story →Y/CON set Cosplay Chaud for Saturday, November 7 from noon to 1 p.m. and its Catwalk for Sunday, November 8 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., both on Main Stage Fever. Solo, duo and group entries are split between all-ages and mature-audience categories; the organizer warns that rules changed from last year and says on-site registration is possible only if spaces remain.
Read this story →TOHO Cinemas Ikebukuro in Tokyo, Japan, will host 3:00 p.m. and 6:20 p.m. screenings on September 27. Episodes 1, 14, 29 and 39 plus the short Boy and Gundam will screen, with director Shinji Takamatsu, character designer Seiho Nishimura and mechanical designer Junya Ishigaki joining talks moderated by Garrod voice actor Wataru Takagi. Tickets cost 3,800 yen; lottery entry runs through September 17.
Read this story →The September 5 program includes a Chilean qualifier selecting a representative for the 2027 Yamato Cosplay Cup final, judged by Skei, Natosa and Aldarion. Mexican guests Lorraine Cosplay and Skei also have meet-and-greet or workshop activities, alongside Cosplay Alley and live performances. The specialist listing’s displayed time is inconsistent, so no start time is asserted here.
Read this story →The September 4–6 program includes tournaments, seminars, playtesting and open play at the Royal Highland Centre. A specialist guide reports online and door sales during the event plus free admission for under-16s and carers; live ticket and session capacity can change.
Read this story →The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with admission at €8 and free entry for accompanied children age ten or younger. Its first live voice-actor program features Gabrielle Pietermann, Ben Küch and Jan Küch; comics guests Eckart Breitschuh and Jens Natter join more than 100 exhibitors, artists and cosplayers, plus a creative corner and group cosplay photo.
Read this story →Anime Tokyo Station scheduled free sessions from 1:30–3 p.m. and 4:30–6 p.m. on its 14th floor, each limited to 30 advance-lottery winners. Registration is closed, there is no walk-up access, all recording is prohibited and Goto will sign only the venue’s supplied autograph cards rather than personal items.
Read this story →Cadena SER reports 20 free activities across comics, illustration, games and live performance, including textile-comics, giant-comics and dinosaur-drawing workshops, tabletop play and storytelling. Booths open Saturday from 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 5–8:30 p.m., then Sunday from 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; activities require advance registration, with on-site spaces offered only when capacity remains.
Read this story →The September 4–5 floor advertises sports cards, Pokémon TCG, vintage cards, sealed boxes, memorabilia and buy-sell-trade tables. A ticket to the September 5 AV Alta FC match earns a show-admission discount and on-site parking is advertised without a separate charge. The promoter still labels show hours and admission price as TBC, and its site contains unfinished template text.
Read this story →The organizer announced September 3 that Klementieff can no longer attend because her United States work schedule begins Monday, September 28. Customers who pre-booked her photo or autograph do not need to apply for a refund: Fan Frontier says it will return those purchases automatically within three working days.
Read this story →The inaugural event opens in halls E–H of the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California, United States. Its program includes karaoke, free video and arcade gaming, several panel zones, a trading-card arena, an adult cosplay contest Saturday at 6 p.m. and a children's contest Sunday at 5 p.m. Tickets are sold online and at the door; online prices rise at Friday midnight.
Read this story →The free festival needs no general registration and runs September 5–6, preceded by a September 4 panel with creators Amy Chu, Jeremy Whitley and Rye Hickman. More than 100 exhibitors are listed. Saturday's Junior Ballroom schedule has a youth contest at 11:30 a.m., parade at 12:30 p.m., adult contest at 1:30 p.m. and teen contest at 3:30 p.m.; online cosplay registration closes September 4, with onsite entries also accepted.
Read this story →Dragon Con added Kevin Maguire to its announcement-dated guest roster on September 3, the convention's opening day. The organizer identifies him as the artist, writer and creator best known for the 1987 Justice League International series and credits later DC and Marvel work; it does not yet list his appearance days, panels or signing terms.
Read this story →Kumoricon named Haas a Voice Actor Guest of Honor on September 3 for the anime convention running November 13–15 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, United States. The notice also credits his roles as Diego Brando in Steel Ball Run and Shez in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, but gives no panel, autograph or appearance times.
Read this story →The official badge page opened Friday sales at 6 p.m. on September 3 for $40, schedules Saturday sales for 6 p.m. on September 4 at $50 and Sunday sales for 6 p.m. on September 5 at $45, with online purchase and onsite pickup. The advance $60 weekend sale has closed; a current three-day badge is $70, while the $160 benefactor tier is sold out. Inventory and final fees should be checked during purchase.
Read this story →Fantasy & Magic Con announced Smith on September 3 for its August 6–8, 2027 convention in Warsaw, Poland. The owner also highlights his work in Avengers Assemble and Batman: Arkham Shadow. Warsaw is confirmed, but the venue, appearance days, signing terms and ticketed activities are not yet published.
Read this story →Robo Toy Fest announced both performers September 3 for its one-day show on Sunday, September 13 at the Burbank Marriott Convention Center, 2500 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, California, United States. Ross's credits also span Transformers and Voltron. The organizer has not published signing times, prices or how long either guest will appear.
Read this story →The popup opened September 4 on the sixth floor of Seibu Shibuya's Movida building in Tokyo, Japan, and runs through October 4 with free admission. It includes large displays assembled from the Stories Visuals, character photo areas, original goods and a purchase-linked photo booth. The first three days require entry tickets, and later crowd controls remain possible. A second free stop runs November 28 to December 13 at Shinsaibashi PARCO in Osaka, Japan.
Read this story →Online contest registration is open for costumes inspired by He-Man or She-Ra animation, films, toys and collectibles. Six trophy categories include creativity, household materials, action-figure likeness, cartoon likeness, performance and an under-13 award, plus four honorable mentions. Entrants check in by 3:30 p.m. Eastern on September 12 before the 4:30 p.m. contest.
Read this story →Tampa Bay Comic Convention runs September 4–6 at Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida, United States. Sailor Geek is scheduled to host the cosplay competition Saturday at 7 p.m., introducing its judges and contestants after prejudging earlier that day. Photos and autographs are separate purchases, while the live competition schedule and accepted entrants may still change.
Read this story →Culturamanía reports that the festival opened September 2 at Centro Comercial Alisios in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. Its first day included a showcase of Canary Islands independent games, cosplay, K-pop, the opening of the Free Fire Atlantic Cup and concerts, with free programming continuing through Sunday.
Read this story →Aniplex announced on September 1 that the free stream begins September 12 at 18:00 JST on its YouTube channel in all available regions except some countries and territories. Nobunaga Shimazaki and Chiwa Saito host a lineup spanning 18 named projects, including Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising, Witch on the Holy Night and Expelled from Paradise: Resonance of the Heart; surprise guests and each title's exact reveal remain unannounced.
Read this story →A September 1 San Antonio Express-News preview reports more than 300 Artist Alley creators, over 65,000 square feet of gaming, an Itasha car show and youth, novice, journeyman and master cosplay classes. Guests include Sonic voice actor Roger Craig Smith, Princess Zelda performer Patricia Summersett, voice actor Cristina Vee, Evangelion singer Yoko Takahashi and virtual entertainer Ironmouse. Admission was reported from $38.34; the organizer's 32,000-attendee figure for last year was not independently audited.
Read this story →Masquerade applications opened September 1 and close September 14 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific for novice, journeyman and master divisions. Twelve novice places will be drawn by lottery, while the page anticipates about 20 juried entries in each higher division. Entrants must craft at least 70% of each costume, and generative-AI-created elements are prohibited; acceptance and final stage times remain unconfirmed.
Read this story →Hindustan Times documented cosplay activity, panels, workshops and fan zones spanning Demon Slayer, Naruto, Jujutsu Kaisen, Doraemon and Pokémon. Guests included Naruto director Hayato Date and Sakamoto Days producer Ryota Hasegawa, alongside music performers ASCA, Luna Gaomi, Yura Akari and Mofmofmo. Attendees described travelling from several Indian regions, but the report supplies no audited attendance total or demographic measure.
Read this story →Dragon Con added Georgie Leahy to its announcement-dated guest roster on September 2. The organizer identifies Leahy as the voice of Stella in the animated series Helluva Boss; it also placed comic publisher, writer and artist Benny Powell among the September 1 additions, but the roster page does not give their appearance days, session times or signing terms.
Read this story →The anime's official site announced on September 1 that selected second-season episodes will screen September 26 at 12:10 in Tokyo, Yokohama, Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima and Fukuoka, Japan. Atsumi Tanezaki, Kana Ichinose, Chiaki Kobayashi, Tarusuke Shingaki and Reina Ueda appear at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya in Tokyo from 14:30, with the stage greeting relayed live to the other eight cinemas.
Read this story →Naka-Kon opened VIP badge sales September 1 and says it will add no passes after inventory reaches zero. The $177 tier includes weekend admission, express pickup, a gift bag, priority seating for certain events, opportunities to bypass autograph queues, 30-minute-early Exhibit Hall access and advance access or discounts for selected ticketed events; individual guest participation and add-on inventory are not guaranteed.
Read this story →The official franchise site announced that the ninth-anniversary engagement starts September 2 at 32 cinemas across Japan. Attendees receive one of eight random clear cards featuring new Today artwork by character designer Kazui while supplies last; each cinema controls its own run length and availability.
Read this story →Pin trading begins at 2 p.m. each event day at the official merchandise booth in Pre-Function A. A starter set contains three cryptid pins; Mothman requires at least $75 in merchandise, while Ghost comes from trading with staff. The organizer lists participating vendor and Artist Alley locations, and permits only one-for-one exchanges of official 2026 pins; inventory and completion of a set are not guaranteed.
Read this story →The Kids Program Cover Art Contest opened August 31 for entrants age 12 and under and closes September 28 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. A parent or guardian must submit one original portrait-format work; AI-generated, copied, traced and copyrighted recreations are excluded. Three finalists move to an October 5–11 public vote, and the expected October 12 winner receives the guide cover plus family passes to the convention and Emagine Theatres.
Read this story →The official schedule now places D&D with Queen City Improv from 7–8 p.m. Saturday, September 19 at the DoubleTree by Hilton. That hour resolves the practical gap carried in the September 1 scouting handoff, although the live program still needs to supply a room and any separate access terms.
Read this story →The official anime and event pages announced on September 1 that the principal run will operate September 16 through November 18 at seven baseyard tokyo stores: Harajuku and Shinjuku in Tokyo, Kyoto, two Osaka locations including Abeno, Hiroshima and Sapporo, Japan. Purchase-benefit art-card waves begin September 16 and October 2; additional satellite popups are advertised separately.
Read this story →The event runs September 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Dodger Stadium's Uniqlo Field, 1000 Vin Scully Avenue, Los Angeles, California, United States; VIP entry begins at 9 a.m. Beckett will accept grading, encapsulation and autograph-authentication submissions on site, and the first 500 general-admission entrants are promised a limited card while supplies last.
Read this story →Organizer Philter announced on September 1 that the tour will run on staggered dates from September 5 through December 14 at Loft stores in Kichijoji in Tokyo, Hiroshima, Namba in Osaka, Sakae in Nagoya, Kyoto and Sendai, Japan. Each stop advertises newly drawn art panels, anime scene panels, advance-sale merchandise and random mini photo cards with qualifying purchases.
Read this story →Game Developer reported August 31 that laptops and Steam Decks were stolen from Gamescom's business area and Indie Arena during the completed 2026 show. Mimic developer Ryan Laley, iam8bit and Tessera Studios described losses; Tessera said two laptops and a Steam Deck contained personal, company and critical information. CD Projekt Red and Games From Spain offered replacement hardware or operating help. Gamescom said uniformed guards cover general security, individual stand security can be booked separately and exhibitors should insure equipment.
Read this story →LAcon V's August 31 final newsletter says 2,492 final ballots—2,490 electronic and two paper—were counted for the 2026 Hugo, Lodestar and Astounding Awards. The now-complete official report links version-two administrative and full-statistics files after the winners were published August 30. The ceremony remains on the convention portal through the end of 2026 and on LAcon V's public YouTube channel for the foreseeable future.
Read this story →Comic Con Panama runs September 4–6 at Panama Convention Center in Panama City, Panama. Its August 31 lineup names Zach Roerig, Katie Cassidy, Michael Cudlitz, One Piece actor Lera Abova and voice actors Carlos Segundo and Patricia Acevedo for stage appearances and separately ticketed meetings. A new Trading Cards Zone joins Artist Alley, cosplay and gaming; admission is B/.15 Friday, B/.25 Saturday or Sunday, or B/.40 for three days before tax and service fees.
Read this story →Cyprus Comic Con announced August 31 that Panos Tsaparas, who performed the Greek-language version of Dragon Ball's original opening theme, will sing it with Katerina Xanthou at the October 2–4 convention in Nicosia, Cyprus. Tsaparas is also due to share the stage with Hiroki Takahashi, singer of the original Japanese theme, although exact appearance times have not been published.
Read this story →Public-relations and organizing-committee representative Luvianka Gil told UnoTV on August 31 that La Mole's long-term ambition is to stage editions in Queretaro, Monterrey and Guadalajara so fans need not always travel to Mexico City. This is a stated goal, not an approved schedule: no venues, dates or financing are committed. AniMole 4 itself runs September 12–13 at Filadelfia 40 in Mexico City, Mexico, with more than 80 guests plus workshops, concerts and cosplay and K-dance competitions.
Read this story →Rodrigo said from the festival stage August 29 that Daisy Chain Fields raised $10 million, after which Melinda French Gates and Pivotal committed a matching $10 million. The announced $20 million is to be divided equally among ten organizations supporting women and girls. Variety carries direct statements from Rodrigo and Gates, but no audited receipts, completed-transfer records, administrative costs or future festival dates.
Read this story →Toei Animation announced September 1 that Aqua City Odaiba and its Tokyo Ramen Kokugikan Mai restaurant zone in Tokyo, Japan, will host a Digimon collaboration from September 12 through October 11. It includes themed ramen and purchase bonuses; a pop-up shop runs September 19–27, with an Agumon appearance on the final day.
Read this story →A local August 31 report says San Marino Comics drew about 50,000 presences from August 28–30, with more than 200 appointments, more than 60 guests and participating groups, and eight themed areas. Tourism secretary Federico Pedini Amati repeated those figures after the festival, which included Star Trek, Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings communities; neither the organizer nor the government supplied an independent audit or a unique-visitor count.
Read this story →Cyprus Comic Con announced August 31 that Captain Ghostly will meet attendees at Cosplay Village booths 108–112 during the October 2–4 event at Cyprus State Fair in Nicosia, Cyprus. He will teach a practical cosplay workshop Saturday, October 3 from 2–3 p.m. at Hall B booth 123 and judge the Sunday main-stage masquerade; exact meet-and-greet hours remain pending.
Read this story →Sunburst's live owner page now confirms that the September 25–27 convention will take place at Embassy Suites Hotel at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida, United States, and says registration is open. The programme includes three parties, workshops, seminars, live performances, a streamed red carpet, photography and awards; the page does not establish the previously reported hotel rate or current room inventory.
Read this story →Bronco Billy announced September 1 that the manga reached its 100th serialized chapter that day. Its Kita-Ayase restaurant in Tokyo, Japan, becomes the in-story Bronco Bobby through November 30, while all 148 Japanese locations offer a visitor novelty and a new side story tied to the campaign is scheduled for September 8.
Read this story →The event starts September 16 at 1 p.m. Toronto time in Renton, Washington, United States, with streams on Magic's Twitch and Instagram and TCGplayer's YouTube. An eBay Live auction includes Tyler Jacobson's unique original artwork used for Ajani Resolute and Ajani Unrelenting in Reality Fracture. Wizards and TCGplayer each pledge $25,000; auction proceeds are split between MagiKids and Extra Life.
Read this story →DerpyCon announced August 31 that Cosplay Dance Company, a troupe combining character costumes with choreographed fandom performances, will join its community guests. The convention runs October 30–November 1 at Hyatt Regency New Brunswick in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States; a performance day, time and room have not yet been posted.
Read this story →Collector Park is scheduled for September 3 from noon to 8 p.m. at Seward Park on Manhattan's Lower East Side in New York City, United States. The Toy Book reports vendor booths, trading spaces, live streams, giveaways, art, games, food and merchandise spanning trading cards, designer toys, fashion and digital collectibles. Attendance, exact inventory and drop quantities remain unconfirmed.
Read this story →At LAcon V in Anaheim, California, United States, on August 30, the completed official results named Alix E. Harrow's The Everlasting best novel and Amal El-Mohtar's The River Has Roots best novella. Sinners won long-form dramatic presentation, Murderbot episode “All Systems Red” won short form and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won game or interactive work. The results page also names “Never Eaten Vegetables” by H.H. Pak best novelette, “In My Country” by Thomas Ha best short story, Old Man's War best series and Fred Fordham's A Wizard of Earthsea best graphic story or comic. LAcon V runs August 27–31 at the Anaheim Convention Center and Hilton Anaheim.
Read this story →After the August 24–30 event in Cologne, organizers reported 368,000 visitors from 131 countries—11,000 more than in 2025 but below the 2019 record—and 1,743 exhibitors from 66 countries. More than 36,000 trade visitors attended, while show programming had passed 624 million digital views by Saturday evening, including 78 million for Opening Night Live. The report's headline, summary and official figures say 368,000 although one body sentence says 386,000. Gamescom set its next week for August 23–29, 2027, with the public show opening August 26.
Read this story →The official Jujutsu Kaisen site announced on August 30 that the tour's final presentation will run at Triangle Plaza in the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building, Tokyo, Japan, from December 25, 2026 through January 25, 2027, closing on January 1. The time-slot ticketed exhibition adds material about the manga's final stretch that earlier venues did not show and uses a new key visual drawn by Akutami.
Read this story →CometCon 26 runs September 4–6 at Recinto Ferial Luis Adaro in Gijón, Asturias, Spain: noon–10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon–8 p.m. Sunday. The August 30 programme report names streamer Mr. Jagger and cosplay judges Sai Westwood, HIYArtist and Kujalice alongside creator, performance and community programming. Official advance admission is €8.50 per day or €26 for three days; references to free activities describe programming, not free entry. The promised Dance Arena finalist roster remains absent.
Read this story →LAcon V's August 30 newsletter published the results of the August 29 Magical Masquerade. Samantha Olszowka received the young-fan honour for “The Mermaid”; Gigi Coulson took novice presentation and workmanship best in class for an 18th-century Outlander gown; Sue Renhard won journeyman presentation and workmanship honours; and Janine Wardale and Tina Riggs received the open presentation judges' choice for “Take Me Outside.” Additional awards recognize interpretation, reproduction, headwear, elegance and technical work.
Read this story →An August 28 analysis measured more than 237 million hours watched across 25 tournaments and qualifiers, up 29.5% from 2025, with an average live audience of 145,100, up 36.9%. French-language hours rose 124% as French co-streamers increased from 122 to 200, while Hindi hours rose 300%. YouTube supplied 42% of measured hours and Twitch 30.2%; the 2.89-million peak remained 6% below the previous record. The source does not state the series' exact start and end dates and does not equate hours with unique viewers or revenue.
Read this story →BurgQuest will run September 25–27 at its new Greater Williamsburg Sports & Event Center home: 7 p.m.–midnight Friday, noon–midnight Saturday and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sunday. On August 31, adult weekend badges rise from US$30 to $40 and ages 6–12 from $15 to $20; children five and under remain free, and no Friday single-day badge is offered. The programme includes Ify Nwadiwe, Ross Bryant, board games, music and Chiara Scuro-led cosplay workshops and a contest with more than $1,000 in cash and prizes.
Read this story →A local onsite report from the August 29–30 Comic Con Ecuador at Centro de Convenciones in Guayaquil, Ecuador, documents Bower meeting fans and cosplayers, families jointly constructing costumes and displays including superhero armour and vehicles. The final day ran 10 a.m.–8 p.m. with base admission of US$15 plus tax. The report describes lived participation during the tenth edition but provides no organizer-wide attendance or financial total.
Read this story →The convention announced August 30 that Queen City Improv will appear Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19 on the DoubleTree main stage. Granite State Comicon's public convention dates are September 19–20 at the DoubleTree and SNHU Arena, so the first improv date falls the evening before that listed weekend. Exact show times and the admission conditions for Friday have not been published.
Read this story →A local report dated August 31 describes a recent noon–7 p.m. edition at Colegio San José in the Balvanera neighbourhood of Buenos Aires with free admission, hundreds of attendees and more than 150 art, stationery, accessory, makeup and food stands. Interviewed participants say the fair grew from one occupied floor to as many as three; the programme included costume and cosplay contests, karaoke and raffles. The article's claim that the next edition will be May 4 is chronologically stale and is excluded.
Read this story →Fans gathered in the rain on August 29 for the installation's final ceremony at DiverCity's Festival Plaza. Composer Hiroyuki Sawano and singer SennaRin performed, and the statue joined a special WALL-G projection presentation; the official schedule still ends the public exhibition on August 31 after eight years and eleven months, with no removal timetable or replacement announced.
Read this story →Organizers say Airemageddon will be the final AireCon, running March 11–14, 2027. The wider family is also closing: ACNW has no more dates and October 2026 will be ACWest's last event; tickets and press applications for the Harrogate finale are scheduled to open September 11 at 5 p.m.
Read this story →Cartoon Brew updated its August 25 report on August 29 with a statement from a Crunchyroll representative confirming that del Toro is no longer joining the event. The summit remains scheduled for October 7 at the Javits Center in New York City, United States, with James Gunn, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse directors Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson and Japanese animation executives among the published participants; Crunchyroll says a final full lineup will follow closer to the event.
Read this story →ORICON reported on August 29 that the fifth festival will run for six days across Niigata's Furumachi and Bandai districts in Japan. International competition submissions are due to open August 31 through FilmFreeway without an entry fee; selected films, guests, complete venues and the public program have not yet been announced.
Read this story →Kumoricon opened applications August 29 for attendees to perform as costumed pieces in two Cosplay Chess matches. The application requires a costume image and closes October 23 at 11:59 p.m.; people may apply to both matches with separate cosplay entries. Selection and match times have not been announced.
Read this story →Dragon Con's dated roster added Derek Hunter and Stephanie Williams on August 29. Hunter is an animation designer known for DuckTales and Adventure Time who also makes comics; Williams has written Wonder Woman, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur and Street Sharks and received a 2026 Eisner nomination. Their panel, signing and appearance times are not yet identified on the announcement page.
Read this story →Auditions opened August 30 and close October 25 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific. Applicants must submit a costume image and a single-take 90-second full-body dance video; selected acts prepare a three-to-five-minute singing, dancing or combined performance. Participants must attend Kumoricon, and final festival, rehearsal and check-in times await the convention schedule.
Read this story →The convention runs August 30 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Baku time. Solo cosplay is scheduled from 12:30–1:30 p.m., team cosplay from 2–2:35 p.m. and a catwalk from 5:10–5:40 p.m. Dean-Charles Chapman, known as Tommen Baratheon in Game of Thrones, joins Vsevolod Kuznetsov and Mikro Rayon actors for autographs from 3:15–5 p.m. All ticket types include autograph and selfie access without a separate voucher. At FanBriefer's 6 a.m. Toronto publication threshold, it is 2 p.m. in Baku, so the solo block has ended while the autograph session and catwalk remain ahead.
Read this story →The live Daily Dragon events guide now consistently identifies contest, charity, registration, programming and area-hour information as 2026. Multiple 2025 labels documented during FanBriefer's August 27–29 checks are gone from the event copy; only navigation links to the 2025 archive remain. This check does not establish that the separate convention app is error-free or that later schedule changes will not occur.
Read this story →Judge Hiew Chok Sien says 113 people registered and 65 submitted a two-minute video plus rulebook. Close scores led the panel to select nine finalists instead of eight; physical prototypes are now being sent for a judging day, with final results due on Malaysia Day, September 16.
Read this story →ORICON reported that Conan Edogawa will guide parts of Yomiuri TV and Nippon TV's national broadcast on September 2 at 7 p.m. JST. Newly produced animation connects the detective character to the 48th human-powered-flight competition, recorded July 25–26 at the Matsubara shore of Lake Biwa in Hikone, Shiga, Japan; the segment's length and international availability were not announced.
Read this story →Usan Fest: Chapter 2 takes place August 30 at Colegio San José in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Organizer FanCon Producciones lists screenings, vendor stands, karaoke, cosplay and outfit contests and says only a small number of tickets remain on the live page. The accessible listing does not publish exact hours or remaining inventory.
Read this story →The event runs August 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Museo de los Niños in San José, Costa Rica. General admission is ₡2,000. The organizer foregrounds Costa Rican artists and small businesses alongside cosplay and themed photo areas, games, K-pop and content creators; the page does not publish capacity or individual guest times.
Read this story →GemCon: Stellar Shine runs August 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hilton Altamonte Springs, 350 Northlake Boulevard, in Altamonte Springs, Florida, United States. One floor combines independent art and handmade goods, collectibles and trading-card vendors, organized tournaments, open gaming, cosplay contests, raffles and hourly mini-games.
Read this story →Round-one applications are open through September 6 at 11:59 p.m. JST, with results on September 15, for entry to Makuhari Messe Halls 1-3 in Chiba, Japan. Adult tickets cost 5,000 yen and child tickets 3,000 yen under timed entry; the January 9-11 program now includes Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO stages, game and card events, model-kit programming, attendee benefits, creator-illustration sales linked to autographs and a JTB tour package, while separate numbered-stage-ticket rules remain pending.
Read this story →Bandai scheduled tutorials, national finals, side events and merchandise at ExCeL London Hall 1–11 from January 15 through 17. Tournament play requires advance registration and a tournament ticket; final schedules, capacity and commemorative-item details are not yet published.
Read this story →The expo runs August 29 from 10 a.m.–7 p.m. at Iron Peak Sports & Events in Hillsborough Township, New Jersey, United States. Ticket holders can receive free professional cosplay portraits from 10 a.m.; at 1 p.m., a paid photo brings together nine Mallrats cast members, including Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Jason Lee and Joey Lauren Adams.
Read this story →The third edition runs September 26–27 from 10 a.m.–8 p.m. at Espaço Inter, Avenida João Cavalari 83, Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil. Its expanded Artist Alley will include illustrators, comics artists, sculptors, craftspeople and designers, while a new medieval-fantasy area joins the program. Voice guests include Wendel Bezerra, known in Brazil as Goku and SpongeBob, and Felipe Grinnan, the Brazilian voice of Resident Evil's Leon S. Kennedy.
Read this story →Celsys announced on August 28 that it is sponsoring a one-page manga competition themed The Path of an Idol during Animaga Melbourne on August 29 and 30. An anime-and-manga industry panel will judge the entries at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in Melbourne, Australia; winners receive Clip Studio Paint licences and every applicant receives a short-term licence, though the sponsor page does not state entry deadlines or prize values.
Read this story →Kumoricon named Khek a Musical Guest of Honor on August 28 for the anime convention running November 13–15 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, United States. The organizer has not yet published his performance, panel, signing or other appearance times.
Read this story →A program presented August 28 sets the third RiojaCómic for October 15–18 in Logroño, La Rioja, Spain, mainly at the Instituto Riojano de la Juventud, with additional activity at ESDIR and the Biblioteca de La Rioja. More than 25 activities add board-game, video-game and K-pop spaces alongside manga, cosplay and LEGO, with creators Flavita Banana, Adri Torres, Quan Zhou, Cristina Durán and Miguel Ángel Giner Bou announced.
Read this story →The expo runs August 28–30 in Ballroom 254 of the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. An emailed three-day general ticket is free; Saturday and Sunday hours are noon–6 p.m., with optional paid early access. Jay Goede, the original Mewtwo voice in Pokémon: The First Movie, and Erik Kimerer, voice of Obanai in Demon Slayer, are listed for signings, with cosplay contests Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
Read this story →The free festival runs August 28–30 across the historic centre of the City of San Marino, Republic of San Marino. Its official guide lists the opening for August 28 at 9 p.m. on the Campo Bruno Reffi main stage, daily exhibit and activity hours, maps and routes, and the cosplay contest for August 30 at 3:40 p.m. on the same stage.
Read this story →The organizer-announced program runs August 30 from 2–8 p.m. in the university's covered courtyard and Ernesto Livacic auditorium in Punta Arenas, Magallanes, Chile. Admission is free; the cosplay runway and contests begin at 4 p.m., anime and game music follows at 5 p.m., and the day includes free Pokémon TCG and Mario Kart World tournaments, collector displays and retro or current consoles.
Read this story →Anime Corner reported from an organizer release that Animezing North: Kaiju No. 8 runs free from August 25 through September 9 at The Annex Atrium in SM North EDSA, Quezon City, Philippines. Billed as the anime's first official activation in the country, it provides interactive Defense Force zones, life-size photo installations and licensed merchandise; attendance, inventory and any future tour remain unverified.
Read this story →The publisher invited players on August 28 to email questions for a live Space Marines question-and-answer session scheduled Friday, September 4. The invitation does not contain new rules, guarantee selection of any submission or identify the topics that will be answered.
Read this story →The event runs August 29 from 2–8 p.m. in the food court at North Shopping Jóquei, Avenida Lineu Machado 419, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Admission is free, Just Dance starts the program at 2 p.m., and the cosplay contest is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Read this story →The organizers launched KPEX on August 27 for May 29–31, 2027 at the Javits Center in New York City, New York, United States. They plan concerts, premieres, autographs and exclusives across K-pop, K-comics, K-dramas, K-games, food and beauty; the live page's conflicting ticket wording does not yet support a firm availability claim.
Read this story →Kumoricon announced on August 27 that Cho will be a Voice Actor Guest of Honor when the anime convention runs November 13–15 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, United States. The announcement also notes his script-adaptation and voice-direction work, but the convention has not published his panel, signing, autograph or appearance times.
Read this story →The organizer's main page and linked ticketing schedule now support the August 28–30 dates and list Friday-through-Sunday panels and photo opportunities, including Spaceballs, The Warriors, CHiPs and Kiss drummer Peter Criss. A footer still says September 26–28, so readers should rely on the dated event header and live schedule rather than the stale promotional sentence.
Read this story →Granite State Comicon announced on August 27 that Clash and Saito will offer autographs and photo opportunities on Saturday and Sunday during the September 19–20 convention at SNHU Arena and the DoubleTree by Hilton in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. A 'Turtle Power' discussion with both performers is scheduled September 19 from noon to 12:45 p.m. at the DoubleTree.
Read this story →The convention runs August 28–30 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California, United States. The owner schedules runway and adults-only After Dark contests Friday, a Saturday craftsmanship competition with more than US$2,500 in prizes, and a Sunday masquerade with more than US$1,000 in prizes. First-floor lobby lockers operate 2 p.m.–midnight Friday, 10 a.m.–midnight Saturday and 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Sunday, with listed daily prices of US$15–US$35.
Read this story →The Masquerade begins August 29 at 8 p.m. in the Anaheim Convention Center Arena in Anaheim, California, United States. Online performance entry closed August 26, with onsite entry only if space remains; photographer registration closes August 28 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific. A virtual 'Traveling with Costumes' panel with Christine Doyle, Gigi Coulson, Jean Martin and Kevin Roche is scheduled Friday at 3 p.m. Pacific.
Read this story →The City of Messina presented the September 4–6 program on August 27 for Villa Dante in Messina, Sicily, Italy. Hours are 11 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with guests Luca Enoch, Lorenzo Scattorin, Marco Merrino and Ciccio Merrino joining comics, games, music, cosplay, K-pop and local-creator activities.
Read this story →LECT announced on August 27 that volume 8 will run September 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2-1-45 Ogi, Nishi Ward, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The expanded event moves into the first-floor CAINZ-front space and outdoor flat parking lot, with voice-impression creator Walters, cosplayers and a parade, an itasha display, a cosplay-photo exhibition, a maid café and food trucks.
Read this story →The convention runs August 29–30 at Coliseo Marcelo Trujillo Panisse in Humacao, Puerto Rico, United States, with Alejandro Saab, Hayden Daviau, Ironmouse, Johnny Yong Bosch and Michelle Ruff listed on the current owner page. Passes are listed at US$25 for one day, US$45 for the weekend and US$100 for the XL tier; the XL pass includes escorted express access for one autograph or photo-op line and an entry in a meet-and-greet lottery, not a guaranteed meeting.
Read this story →A local report carrying the municipal program says the free event begins at 11 a.m. on August 29 on BLOQUE's second floor in Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico, with registration through the App Ciudad QRO. Fortnite, Super Smash Bros. and Rocket League competitions join virtual reality, Minecraft Education, Pokémon cards, K-pop dance, a cosplay class, a geek bazaar and talks.
Read this story →Granite State Comicon announced on August 27 that original Spoof Troop cards will go to every VIP badgeholder and the first 300 general-admission attendees during the September 19–20 convention in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. The organizer also says extra copies will be hidden at one or two undisclosed spots, without establishing final quantities beyond the named allocations.
Read this story →The opening-day guide places Anime HQ, Voice Actor College, anime meetups, screenings and free imported Japanese arcade games in Room 803. The novice costume contest starts Friday, August 28 at 4 p.m., with registration at 1 p.m. and judging at 2 p.m.; the Masters of Cosplay Maple Leaf Qualifier follows Saturday at 5 p.m. on the Main Stage. Convention admission and live schedule checks still apply.
Read this story →The official international guide was updated August 26 for Comic Market 109, running December 29–31 at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, Japan. It is available in English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Korean and Thai, but current admission details, the map and daily genre lists remain unpublished. The page links Comic Market 108 ticket and cosplay rules only as reference, not as confirmed C109 policy.
Read this story →The production opened August 26 at Nippon Seinenkan Hall in Tokyo, Japan, where it runs through September 3, before moving to Sky Theater MBS in Osaka, Japan, from September 11 to 13. Ayaka Murayama plays Momo, Reimu Ninomiya plays Okarun, Hiroki Hyakuna performs Okarun's transformed form, and Mayumi Tanaka returns from the anime to voice Turbo Granny.
Read this story →The official production site published character visuals and a February-March 2027 performance calendar on August 25, with tickets now on sale for those shows at Minamiza in Kyoto, Japan. The overall engagement still runs from February through June 2027; schedules and ticket access for April through June have not yet been posted.
Read this story →Comic Con Revolution listed Romita and Hanna on August 26 as the first guests for its tenth-anniversary edition, running May 22–23, 2027 at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, California, United States. Limited Saturday and Sunday packages bundle sketches, signatures, a photo and individual time; ordinary onsite autographs are also promised unless noted otherwise.
Read this story →The convention runs August 28–30 at the Mines International Exhibition & Convention Centre in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia. Its final guide names Aya Hirano, illustrator Hidetaka Tenjin, KOTOKO, STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION and Genshin Impact voice actor Jacob Takanashi among the lineup. A one-day ticket costs RM55 and includes that night's concert; international online buyers must collect tickets onsite because delivery is limited to Malaysian addresses.
Read this story →LAcon V, the 84th World Science Fiction Convention, runs August 27–31 at the Anaheim Convention Center and adjacent hotels in Anaheim, California, United States. Kingfisher hosts the opening ceremony Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Pacific in the convention-center arena. The closing ceremony is Monday at 3 p.m. at Hilton Anaheim and includes the formal handoff to Montreal 2027.
Read this story →Kumoricon announced on August 26 that AlpacaAsh will be its Cosplay Guest of Honor when the anime convention runs November 13–15 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, United States. The convention cites her tutorial work, panels and contest judging, but has not yet published her panel, signing, judging or appearance times.
Read this story →Power Morphicon added Stone on August 26, three days before the Power Rangers convention runs August 28–30 at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California, United States. Memberships remain on sale, but Stone's exact appearance days, panel, autograph and photo-op times have not been posted.
Read this story →The exhibition opened August 27 at Tokyo Anime Center in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, and runs through September 27. Displays include original art for 50 collected-volume covers, published four-panel manuscripts, anime character and collaboration materials, recording scripts and a new large Shibuya illustration; Igarashi also said he has never paused the serialization during its forty years.
Read this story →Regional reporting says Bernal Comics runs August 29–30 from noon to 7 p.m. at Área Costanera Quilmes, Cervantes 1353, in Quilmes, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, with free admission. The program names Lestani, a medieval Japanese area and a sensory-regulation and calm space for visitors who need a break from crowds, music and other stimulation.
Read this story →A dated local report and the current organizer program place Mundo Otaku on September 19–20 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Pazo dos Deportes in Arteixo, Galicia, Spain. Admission is free but capacity may restrict entry; minors need authorization for contests. Saturday has a dance-cover contest, Sunday has cosplay, and both days include arcade play and lightsaber workshops.
Read this story →Advance pickup opened August 26 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Centro de Atividades Sesc Palmas in Palmas, Tocantins, Brazil. One kilogram of non-perishable food is required for each day attended; tickets can also be collected during the August 28–30 event. The program includes Pokémon TCG and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments, cosplay, K-pop and voice actors Úrsula Bezerra and Vyni Takahashi.
Read this story →Magma Books in Toranomon, Tokyo, Japan, will sell Yumei no Kishi from midnight to 1 a.m. JST on September 17. The store asks buyers to arrive around 11:40 p.m., will accept cashless payment only and separately offers a reservation-only lounge plan through 5 a.m.; this is a local print-launch event, distinct from the book's later digital-release schedule.
Read this story →The fifth Geektopia ran August 22–23 at Clube Verde in Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil. In an August 26 local report, organizer Ariadene Caillot said it drew about 2,000 people and exceeded expectations; the report also describes more stands, a larger space and a wider activity mix. The attendance and comparison were not independently audited.
Read this story →Toronto Prop Expo runs August 27–30 inside FAN EXPO Canada at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its live schedule includes Zelda and Honkai: Star Rail armor, a Kingdom Hearts keyblade, a Borderlands axe, screen-style helmets, Thunderbirds marionettes, a flamethrower prop, Portal's GLaDOS potato and a costume session with Yovska. Access requires convention admission, and sessions may change.
Read this story →GDC 2027 runs March 1–5 at Moscone Center in San Francisco, California, United States. Its official update introduces a meeting-focused Business Hall at Moscone West and new Business Hall Only, Festival Hall Only and one-day Career passes. Indie and Start-Up eligibility are separated; the Festival Hall moves to Tuesday–Thursday, GDC Nights to Monday–Wednesday and Friday gains a Career Faire and career sessions. Exact prices and many booking details remain pending.
Read this story →The exhibition runs January 8-February 7, 2027, at Tokyo Tatemono Pia Conference in Tokyo and March 5-28 at ATC Gallery in Osaka, Japan. Its announced content includes visuals, original drawings, three-dimensional displays, video and photo spots; additional cities have not been announced.
Read this story →Anime NYC 2027 runs August 26–29 at the Javits Center in New York City, New York, United States. Its ticket page, updated August 24, now lists Anime NYC+, four-day and individual Thursday-through-Sunday badges. Kids Sunday returns for ages 6–12 with access to a family zone; children five and under remain free. Prices, sale timing and inventory are still forthcoming.
Read this story →The autumn campaign pairs One Piece with Jurassic Park, Detective Conan with Back to the Future and Junji Ito's Tomie with Halloween Horror Nights. Each receives newly created art; the park's online store says One Piece x Jurassic Park goods go on sale September 9, sometimes requiring park-visit registration and while limited stock lasts.
Read this story →The Osaka stop runs October 18, 2026, through January 11, 2027, at Hirakata Park's Event Hall in Hirakata, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The announced display includes setting materials, animation cels, other production artwork and excerpts from the voice cast's audition audio; the park says the event can be entered without general park admission.
Read this story →CCXP 2026 runs December 3–6 at São Paulo Expo in São Paulo, Brazil. Brazilian pop-culture reporting said on August 25 that Bendis will make his first CCXP appearance in Artists' Valley through a partnership with Baú das HQs. The announcement confirms his placement for the festival but does not yet give panel, signing, sales or meet-and-greet times.
Read this story →LAcon V runs August 27–31 at the Anaheim Convention Center and host hotels in Anaheim, California, United States. Its official rules set the online Masquerade entry deadline for Wednesday, August 26 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time. Onsite registration may continue only until 4:59 p.m. Thursday and remains capacity-dependent; the show is Saturday, August 29 at 8 p.m. in the arena.
Read this story →FEMANCA runs September 4–6 at Colegio San Felipe Neri in Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. The City of Cádiz announced on August 25 that the 2026 edition adds a 20-position craft tent, eight independent and self-publishing stands and a hidden-role tabletop zone. The cosplay program names Dédalo, Dereia, Ellysios, Naomi and Ryu Cosmaker and includes costume and special-effects workshops. General entry and activities are free, subject to capacity and any activity-specific registration.
Read this story →LAcon V runs August 27–31 at the Anaheim Convention Center and host hotels in Anaheim, California, United States. Its August 25 update lists seven Artist Alley participants with specific daily blocks and an art-show inventory current through that date. It also promises a Jacqui Freas-led tour of works by her father, science-fiction artist Frank Kelly Freas, including pieces described as never displayed or unseen for decades.
Read this story →Kumoricon runs November 13–15 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, United States. The convention announced on August 25 that its live-action Cosplay Chess event will return with two rounds, in which costumed participants act as pieces and perform battles when captured. Signups are promised soon, but the opening date, rules, round times and roster have not been published.
Read this story →The film screens at 7 p.m. JST on August 29 and 30 at Tokyo Metropolitan Meiji Park in Tokyo, Japan, with the lawn opening at 6 p.m. Admission is free, a basketball fair begins at noon, and rain or severe weather can cancel the screenings.
Read this story →Yoshiyuki Tomino's Origins: From Odawara to Space runs November 6-December 6, 2026, at Odawara Castle in Odawara, Japan; a second section at Sannomaru Hall runs November 23-December 6. Planned materials cover Tomino's local years and animation work, with themes including technology, justice and G-Reco; paid-ticket details remain unannounced.
Read this story →A regional report published August 24 says online cosplay registration remains open through August 30 at 11:59 p.m. local time. Up to 70 entrants will be selected for the September 4 final, scheduled from 7–11 p.m. in the shopping centre's food court, across child, youth and adult categories. Studio Ludco's official page currently links the rules and application form; selection is not guaranteed by submitting the form.
Read this story →Portal N10 reported on August 25 that the first Focus Con runs Saturday, August 29 from 2–6 p.m. at Focus Clube in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Its announced program includes card- and board-game competitions, beginner instructors, action-figure and comics displays and cosplay. Admission is free but limited, with advance tickets distributed through Outgo.
Read this story →Metrópoles Game Festival ran August 21–23 at Arena BRB Mané Garrincha in Brasília, Federal District, Brazil. A promotional outcome report published August 25 attributes more than 20,000 attendees, more than 500 competitors and over 25 competition formats to the festival. Its cosplay contest also served as a regional qualifier for WCS Brazil 2027; the figures were supplied by organizers or promoters rather than independently audited.
Read this story →Guia Taubaté reported on August 25 that EXP Geek runs August 28–30 at Taubaté Shopping in Taubaté, São Paulo, Brazil, from 4–8 p.m. Friday and 2–8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The free program includes K-pop, artist displays, drawing and dubbing activities and a Sunday cosplay contest; only the cosplay contest requires advance registration.
Read this story →The official scheduling application now lists events across animation, anime and manga, author signings, comics and pop art, costuming, group cosplay photo shoots, Star Wars, tabletop and video games. Rooms, guests and events can still change before and during September 3–7.
Read this story →TorontoToday reported that the Star Wars actor is scheduled for a panel at 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 29. Limited VIP packages were sold out when the report appeared, but that does not mean all convention admission is sold out.
Read this story →Wizards announced on July 17 that MagicCon will visit Detroit, United States, February 26-28; Tokyo, Japan, May 14-16; Las Vegas, United States, August 27-29; and Amsterdam, Netherlands, December 3-5, 2027. Detroit, Tokyo and Las Vegas host Pro Tours, Amsterdam hosts Magic World Championship 33, and the Magic Limited Championship runs June 18-20 in Minneapolis, United States; badges and venues remain unannounced.
Read this story →HQPOP reports that online qualifying will select 60 cosplayers for live heats from Thursday through Saturday and 12 Sunday finalists. Palco Universe expands into games, creators and music; Palco Omni adds community guilds, and Magic Market adds daily tabletop role-playing sessions and medieval battles.
Read this story →The owner page now lists show-floor hours of 1–8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sunday. Panels continue until 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; tickets, guests and detailed programming are not yet announced.
Read this story →Eight Mitsui Shopping Park facilities across Japan will host pop-up shopping, photo spots, purchase bonuses and a social campaign. A separate free-space program runs October 12 from 1 to 2 p.m. at LAZONA Kawasaki Plaza's second-floor Roofa Square in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan, with voice actors Koki Osuzu and Chikahiro Kobayashi plus singer Ai Higuchi.
Read this story →The anime production announced new character artwork in clothing by fashion brand niko and ..., an anniversary pop-up store, original goods and facility-specific programs. The multi-site event runs September 29 through October 14; participating-facility and purchase-condition details are due September 10 and may vary by location.
Read this story →The convention's official guest page listed Martha Plimpton among its cancelled guests on August 24. It gives no reason and does not state universal refund terms for affected autograph, photo or package purchases.
Read this story →Cablenoticias reports that 465 exhibitors are confirmed for programming shaped around fan identity and participating communities. Announced areas span cosplay, games, illustration, manga and anime, fantasy literature, collectibles, tabletop play, science, art and technology.
Read this story →A regional report attributes to Tuxtla's municipal arts institute a 5–9 p.m. program on Thursday, August 27 at the Parque Bicentenario esplanade in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico. Entry and anime-drawing workshops are free; K-pop dance, manga exchange, local vendors and cosplay prizes are planned.
Read this story →elDiario.es reports an organizer-supplied total of 2,500 attendees, about 30 cosplay-runway participants, an Artist Alley and a new retro area. Organizers also plan another Canarias Summer-Con on Gran Canaria, but have not announced dates.
Read this story →The event begins at 1 p.m. Sunday, August 30 at Casa del Bicentenario in San José, Entre Ríos, Argentina. The announced program includes Orenji from Concordia, host Akira Kaneto from Buenos Aires, child and adult drawing and cosplay contests, games, a vendor fair and dance performance.
Read this story →Bandai Namco began the Tokyo final on August 23 at 10 a.m. JST — August 22 at 9 p.m. EDT. The official global YouTube broadcast has ended after nearly eight hours and remains available as a complete archive. Nautilus, Boyfriends, LATENT and RamGoat competed in a double-elimination bracket; the organizer pages had not yet published a champion during review.
Read this story →Sunday runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with autograph sessions at 12:30 and 3:30 p.m., a Jujutsu Kaisen-themed show at 2:30 p.m. and cosplay at 4:30 p.m. Spanish-language Nezuko voice actor Annie Rojas appears for a dubbing talk and autographs; box-office tickets are subject to availability.
Read this story →The 10 a.m.–9 p.m. programme lists Toei Animation screening blocks at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., creator and art panels, all-day karaoke and a 4 p.m. cosplay competition. The vendor directory includes Bill Masuku Art’s original Zimbabwean comics; the organizer has not named the screening titles.
Read this story →Cosplayers can report beside the stage at 11:15 a.m. for the 11:30 catwalk without preregistration. A 2:45 p.m. panel with German voice actors Jill Böttcher and Konrad Bösherz is followed by autographs, voice messages and photos; Sunday admission is listed at €10 online or €11 at the door.
Read this story →About 30 authors sign from 10 a.m., a 2–4 p.m. workshop builds a complete pirate-themed comics page, and the cosplay parade accepts same-day registration. The programme also displays original art and 97 comics pages made by regional secondary-school students; live attendance and workshop capacity can change.
Read this story →The first OTKJ Animesong Contest final holds performance blocks at 5:30 and 6 p.m., with results scheduled for 8:35 p.m. The programme also includes a Japanese-culture village, creator stands, quizzes, karaoke and a live concert; standard seated access costs 3,000 FCFA and VIP lounge access 5,000 FCFA.
Read this story →The August 22 premiere eve separates merchandise access from 1–3 p.m. JST, exhibition access from 3–6 p.m. and the stage from 6:15–7:45 p.m. Admission applications are closed, and the timed shopping ticket does not guarantee stock; the event continues August 23.
Read this story →The organizer lists 9 a.m. early entry, 11 a.m. standard entry and a 6 p.m. close for August 22–23. ExCeL London says drivers must reach the car park by Royal Victoria Dock Road or the A112 because Sandstone Lane and Seagull Lane are closed; guest appearances remain subject to change.
Read this story →VIZ Media says the BLEACH collaboration runs at every Round1 USA location from September 10 through December 10. It includes collectible club cards, shirts, themed drinks and purchase gifts, following a Japanese Round1 campaign in August; product stock is not guaranteed.
Read this story →The specialist programme lists 36 creators, free admission, Saturday signings from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and a manga workshop from 10 a.m.–noon. It also schedules a creator panel and a 9:30 p.m. stage adaptation of Jean-Louis Tripp’s graphic novel Extases; live attendance can change.
Read this story →The three events run August 22–23 from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. The organizer’s manual marks the indoor floor plan as updated August 20 and separates Anime Impulse Artist Alley, vendor and Collectors Expo spaces, with participant load-in beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday.
Read this story →The organizing association closes registration for its performance cosplay contest at midnight on August 22. Accepted contestants must check in at the association stand before noon on August 29 at Avenue de la Maison Neuve, and minors must bring parental authorization.
Read this story →The August 22 programme invites costumed attendees to join Athena and Seiya, take photos with themed props such as Athena’s shield and the Pegasus box, and receive a Kana gift while supplies last. The page does not guarantee queue capacity or continuous prop availability.
Read this story →The organizer says D&D Fan Expo London has moved to September 4–5, 2027. Existing tickets remain valid for the new dates and ticketholders may request refunds; the announcement does not name a replacement 2026 program.
Read this story →Colorado Springs Comic Con runs August 21–23 with Hellaverse and Regular Show cast reunions among its program highlights. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman appears as part of his announced farewell tour; attendance and signing availability can change.
Read this story →Gnosia: The Live Playing Theater runs at Hikosen Theater in Taito, Tokyo, Japan from August 21 to September 6. Its 6:30 p.m. JST opening performance—5:30 a.m. in Toronto—will stream free in full on Aniplex’s YouTube channel; post-live archive availability is not confirmed.
Read this story →VIZ’s Friday program includes an industry panel from 11 a.m. to noon and a Bleach panel from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Guests listed across the sessions include Wendee Lee, Doug Erholtz, Tsuyoshi Takaki and Shihei Lin; room capacity and last-minute changes still apply.
Read this story →Kameha Con opens Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., followed by after-hours programming from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The weekend centers on Dragon Ball voice actors and fan programming; individual guest appearances remain subject to change.
Read this story →COMIGA runs August 21–23 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with free admission. Its floor brings together publishers, licensed collectibles, original creators, board games and card games; specific stock and creator attendance can vary by day.
Read this story →Colossal Clinic runs from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. and is restricted to attendees aged 18 or older with a convention badge. Official ticketing and venue information resolve the location as Round Rock, despite contradictory wording on one event page.
Read this story →A Naruto stage is scheduled for October 10 with Naruto voice actor Junko Takeuchi and Sasuke voice actor Noriaki Sugiyama as special guests. The announcement promises a new project update but does not say whether it concerns anime, manga, film, games or another format.
Read this story →Thursday registration runs 11 a.m.–8 p.m., the exhibit hall and Artist Alley run 1–8 p.m., programming runs 4–10 p.m. and autographing runs 4–8 p.m. The organizer says all hours remain subject to change.
Read this story →The official Naruto site announced on July 1 that the new stage work will run at Kyoto’s Minamiza from February through June 2027. Exact performance dates, cast, tickets and the way the story will be adapted without dialogue remain unannounced.
Read this story →August 20 is the final day for six first-phase clear admission cards and twelve first-phase purchase cards. From August 21, visitors instead receive one of ten Tanabata-style bookmarks, while qualifying merchandise purchases shift to twelve The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya cards, subject to stock and random selection.
Read this story →JPEX runs August 20–23 at Dubai World Trade Centre, with the official Dubai calendar listing a 4 p.m. opening and tickets from AED 85. The schedule confirms access and advertised categories, not live guest availability or completion of every programme item.
Read this story →Brigitte Lecordier is scheduled in the comics area from 5–7 p.m. on August 20 to present and sign La réalité est énorme, her autobiographical comic. The French actor is known for voicing young Goku, young Gohan, Goten, Trunks and Android 18; live capacity is not stated.
Read this story →ASOBIEXPO takes place August 18 at Toyota Arena Tokyo in Koto City, Tokyo, Japan. The free area opens at 2 p.m., paid arena doors at 4 p.m. and the show at 5:30 p.m.; the organizer lists 86 acts, including Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, ATARASHII GAKKO!! and Kizuna AI, but cannot guarantee that every appearance will proceed unchanged.
Read this story →The first nominees were announced August 18 across physical bookstores, ebook stores or apps, and manga-related events, with Animate, LINE Manga and Jump Festa among them. Voting is planned for August and September before winners are announced at IMART 2026 on November 20; nomination is not a quality ranking or a win.
Read this story →A community report attributes a September 11 date at Gimenez Gallery in UP Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, to the organizer’s August 16 announcement. The event had been scheduled for August 14 before southwest-monsoon weather prompted a postponement; the accessible report does not reproduce a full programme or ticket policy.
Read this story →The tour visits Le Pavé du Canal bookstore in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, Île-de-France, France, on August 18 and 19 with free admission. Advertised rewards include Frieren postcards, Ichi the Witch stickers and badges, The Apothecary Diaries labels and a tour badge, subject to remaining stock.
Read this story →The first session runs August 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, United States. The US$75 series continues August 25 and September 1, and finished pieces may appear at the Forest of Fae Renaissance Festival in November; remaining capacity is not confirmed.
Read this story →MANTANWEB’s August 15 on-site report estimates about 130,000 first-day visitors at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, Japan, despite intermittent rain and long queues. The event continues through August 16, so this is neither an organizer-issued figure nor the final two-day attendance.
Read this story →The production announced on August 15 that episodes 1 and 2 will screen September 27 at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills in Tokyo, Japan, with Aoi Yuki, Takeo Otsuka, Tatsumaru Tachibana and Natsumi Fujiwara at a stage greeting. Ten other Japanese cinemas will relay it live, with ticket windows beginning August 31 or September 20 by venue.
Read this story →New details published August 16 schedule Conan Day for September 6 at Yanmar Hanazono Stadium in Osaka and September 19 at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Osaka includes greetings, a puzzle and music performances; Tokyo adds an on-site culprit hunt and Conan-voiced stadium announcements.
Read this story →The central programme concludes August 16 in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain, after bringing together more than 70 creators, 24 exhibitions, about 40 exhibitors and over 100 activities. A Gundam display begins a Spanish tour there, while many exhibitions remain open through September 27.
Read this story →The festival closes August 16 at the Complejo Cultural Universitario in Puebla, Puebla, Mexico. Sunday’s programme includes voice actor Cristina Hernández, a signing, comics talks, a webcomics workshop, portfolio reviews and a K-pop final; the university says the edition includes 88 authors and 53 exhibitors.
Read this story →AFA Indonesia runs through August 16 in Halls 1 and 2 of Indonesia Convention Exhibition at BSD City, Banten, Indonesia. Sunday includes Togenashi Togeari’s Rinne no Kotowari Jakarta concert, while festival access covers exhibitions, the Next Stage, creators, cosplay, community activity and a newly dedicated trading-card zone.
Read this story →The event runs through August 16 at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. Its programme includes Australian indie games, arcade and free play, tabletop and trading cards, panels, workshops, Artist Alley, VTubers and cosplay championships; single-day general admission is listed at A$45.
Read this story →The August market runs August 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Royal National Hotel in London, England, United Kingdom. The official page advertises more than 120 trader stalls; admission drops from £5 before noon to £1 until 2 p.m. and is free from 2 to 4 p.m.
Read this story →The event runs through August 16 in Cologne, Germany, with trading-card and sports-card sellers, collector tables and content creators. Sunday admission is €10 for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the live ticket page says dealer and collector tables are sold out, although it does not clearly name the street venue.
Read this story →The organizer’s indexed page lists August 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel at Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers, Florida, United States. Voice actors Adam Gibbs and Brian Mathis join vendors, manga artists, games, trivia and cosplay; admission is US$20, but the site refused a direct final connection.
Read this story →An organizer-attributed listing schedules the event for August 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Halle au Blé in Bourges, Centre-Val de Loire, France. It advertises retro-game tournaments, a Pokémon and trading-card exchange, vintage toys, creators and a cosplay contest; admission is €3.
Read this story →The two-day event opened August 15 at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, Japan. New opening-day reporting adds approximately 23,000 circle spaces across both days and a record 121 corporate exhibitors; yesterday’s briefing already covered dates and access rules.
Read this story →Scramble Kabuki Cells at Work! is reported for April 2027, with Kataoka Ainosuke as White Blood Cell. Sekiguchi Mandy and Ishikawa Ryoga are set to make their kabuki debuts; a venue and exact dates were not reported.
Read this story →The convention runs August 15–16 at the Trumbull Marriott Shelton in Trumbull, Connecticut, United States, with voice actors, the creator of Monster High, artists, authors, cosplay contests, tabletop role-playing, panels and live performance.
Read this story →The event runs August 15–16 at Encore Event Center in San Diego, California, United States. General admission opens at 10 a.m. Saturday, with a 7 p.m. concert plus creators, influencers, cosplay and published consent and prop rules.
Read this story →The event runs August 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wingate by Wyndham Marietta Conference Center in Marietta, Ohio, United States. A ticket-included Jennifer Cihi Sailor Moon concert follows from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Read this story →The free event runs August 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sensplex Kanata in Stittsville, Ontario, Canada. Its listing advertises more than 100 comics, games, cards and toy exhibitors, free parking, cosplay and optional cat-rescue donations.
Read this story →The city schedules the event for August 15 from 1 to 6 p.m. at City Hall Campus, 101 North D Street, Perris, California, United States, with performances, a video-game tournament, cosplay contests and vendors.
Read this story →The event runs August 15 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center in Oxnard, California, United States, with gaming competitions, anime programming, cosplay and panels.
Read this story →The free event runs August 15–16 at Salle Colas Breugnon in Clamecy, Nièvre, France. Saturday pairs comics games with a Marvel vs. Capcom 2 tournament; Sunday focuses on anime, manga, Japanese games and cosplay.
Read this story →The event runs August 14–16 at Vejlby-Risskov Hallen in Aarhus, Denmark. Saturday hours are 10 a.m.–10 p.m., with cosplay, role-playing, video and board games, comics, film and television programming.
Read this story →The organizer lists August 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Quality Inn Hotel in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. The US$20 event advertises comics, manga, games, cosplay, local art, panels and trivia; the site was access-limited during final verification.
Read this story →Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro will screen Mugen Train in BESTIA with Dolby Atmos and Infinity Castle Chapter One in its expanded 1.43:1 IMAX version once daily from August 21–27. Online sales begin three days before each showing for eligible members and two days before for the general public.
Read this story →Open-to-all play runs August 13 and 14 from 5 to 11 p.m. at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Anaheim, California, United States, without requiring a D23 badge. D23 attendees can also buy a Shuri promo with its playmat and receive a Command Tower promo after a $100 booth purchase while supplies last.
Read this story →C108 runs August 15–16 at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, Japan. Every attendee needs a ticket or wristband, early-entry tickets are sold out, and only afternoon wristbands are planned for limited on-site sale after 12:30; genres and circles change completely between the two days.
Read this story →Marunouchi Piccadilly in Tokyo, Japan, will host Dark Era on September 5, Fifteen on October 18, and the Armed Detective Agency’s founding story on November 21, each with announced voice-actor guests. A ticket lottery runs August 14–30 before general sales begin September 1.
Read this story →The event runs August 14–16 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California, United States, with nightly M COUNTDOWN shows at Crypto.com Arena. Festival Grounds operate from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with performances, activations, and a Dance Stage that includes artist and Sanrio programming.
Read this story →Aeon Cinema Itabashi in Tokyo, Japan, will screen episodes one and two on September 6 at 2:30 p.m., followed by a cast talk with Arata Nagai, Saki Miyashita, Ayana Taketatsu, Kanon Takao, and Saho Shirasu. The ticket lottery runs August 14–31.
Read this story →Anime NYC’s official roster now directly lists Green for Thursday during the August 20–23 convention at the Javits Center in New York City, New York, United States. It does not yet identify a panel, signing, or paid-access schedule.
Read this story →Direct ticketing and Unisinos confirm the event for August 15 and 16 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Unisinos Campus Porto Alegre in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Named voice actors include Nizo Neto, Nelson Machado, and Analu Pimenta.
Read this story →The convention runs August 14–16 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. Its programme includes panels, workshops, a masquerade, karaoke, games, and more than 100 artists and vendors.
Read this story →The event runs August 15 and 16 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States. Its current roster lists Xander Mobus, Tony Oliver, David Kaye, Keith Silverstein, and Melissa Fahn.
Read this story →The event runs August 14–16 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, United States. It lists panels, Q&As, video and tabletop gaming, costume contests, and cosplay wrestling, with Friday and Saturday programming extending to 1 a.m.
Read this story →The event runs August 15 and 16 at Midland Horseshoe Arena in Midland, Texas, United States. Official hours are 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Read this story →The event runs August 15–16 at SPACE at One Ayala in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines. Admission includes stage programming and an art market, while free VTuber meetings use first-come, first-served lines capped at 20 slots per guest with limited VIP priority places.
Read this story →It runs August 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at HAPO Center in Pasco, Washington, United States. The current roster includes Sean Gunn, Scott Patterson, Reb Brown, and Kelli Maroney, although Gunn’s appearance remains subject to filming and travel.
Read this story →The event runs August 15–16 at FAPCOM in São Paulo, São Paulo state, Brazil. Its artist area reserves 60 tables for original work, alongside portfolio reviews, a comics-business pitch round, master classes, animation screenings, and an exhibition honoring artist Ely Barbosa.
Read this story →The festival runs August 15–16 at the National Arena in Kingston, Jamaica, with cosplay competitions and meetups, the TAVIA animation awards, a live digital-art battle, K-pop, game-development activities, panels, and esports.
Read this story →The event runs August 15 and 16 at IFA in Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain. Its official page lists trading and sports cards, diecast models, figures, dolls, manga, and Western comics, with visitor and seller tickets available.
Read this story →The one-day event takes place August 15 at Gloucester Leisure Centre in Gloucester, England, United Kingdom. Featured guests include Jim Zub, Sabine Rich, Peter Hogan, and Lew Stringer, alongside 100 exhibitor tables.
Read this story →The event runs August 14–16 at the University of Warwick in Coventry, England, United Kingdom. Advance ticket sales are closed, and the organizer has published official daily cosplay-planning templates for attendees.
Read this story →The fifth edition runs August 15–16 at MZA Teuchelweiher in Winterthur, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland. Its live page links the 2026 programme booklet and keeps family workshops and creator accreditation available.
Read this story →A regional culture report places the free festival on August 15 and 16 at CCEI in Ibiúna, São Paulo state, Brazil, with free parking. Advertised hours are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Read this story →The convention runs August 15–16 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Its official site provides live ticketing, a full schedule, guest listings, floor plans, and dedicated cosplay and K-pop competitions.
Read this story →The convention runs August 15–16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Long Island in Hauppauge, New York, United States. Its programme includes an Artist Alley and a cosplay championship with handmade-costume requirements.
Read this story →The August 14–16 event uses the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center in Anaheim, California, United States, with daily headline showcases, the Disney Legends ceremony, Mousequerade and anniversary panels for Kingdom Hearts and Spider-Man; Honda Center shows require eligible passes.
Read this story →At Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, United States, all guests with valid August 13 admission and reservations can access themed activities, a 1:30 p.m. Disney Legends Cavalcade and limited giveaways; the evening Princess concert requires a virtual queue and wristband.
Read this story →The event runs August 14–16 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, United States; official pages promote reunions for The Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, The Boys and Halloween, while the live ticket page shows several premium, family and youth options sold out.
Read this story →It opens August 13 on the eighth floor of Matsuya Ginza in Tokyo, Japan, and runs through September 2 with original artwork, displays and exclusive merchandise before touring other cities.
Read this story →The free event runs inside Anique Museum on VRChat from August 28 at noon through September 27 at 11:59 p.m. Japan time, recreating U.A. High and other spaces with interactive exhibits accessible by VR headset, Windows, smartphone or tablet.
Read this story →The event runs August 15–16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Exhibition Park in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, with cosplay competitions and parades, Artist Alley, comics, tabletop and video gaming, community programming and live performance.
Read this story →The event runs August 15–16 at Cintermex in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, with Artist Alley, cosplay contests and runway events, voice actors, exhibitors, tattoo artists and workshops; accepted identification is required.
Read this story →Garcia and Picolo appear August 13 at Barnes & Noble Colonial Plaza Market Center in Orlando, Florida, United States, as part of the book’s launch tour.
Read this story →The event runs August 14–16 in Riga, Latvia, with competitions, artist and vendor areas, gaming activities and international guests.
Read this story →The August 14–16 event in Concord, North Carolina, United States, lists live workshops, gaming sign-ups, a cosplay craftsmanship competition and guests including Elsie Lovelock and Jonah Scott.
Read this story →At the Delta Hotel in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, the August edition begins with Day Zero gaming on August 13 before the main August 14–16 programme of open play, organized events, a games library and Bring & Buy.
Read this story →The free event runs August 13 from 8 p.m. to midnight on Avenida Capitán Ontañón in Algeciras, Cádiz, Spain, with merchandise stands, local artists and illustrators, plus manga, anime, video-game and music activities.
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