Anime NYC returned to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center for another massive weekend celebrating anime, manga, cosplay, Japanese culture, and fandom. This year’s convention saw over 172,000 attendees, a major increase from approximately 148,000 attendees in 2025. There was certainly no shortage of things to do throughout the weekend. From concerts and anime premieres to cosplay meetups, panels, games, and shopping, Anime NYC 2026 had something happening around every corner.
I attended Anime NYC for three days this year and, as always, had a packed schedule. Between cosplaying, attending meetups, interviewing yama, hunting for Daiya no Ace art, and ending the weekend with a fun after-party, there was definitely a lot to experience.
Con Report: Choosin’ New York