We are proud to partner with four outstanding teams this year to present FOUR Official ANYC After Parties!
THURSDAY – PROJECT NUTYPE
Join Project Nutype for our official kick-off party on Thursday Night, August 20th!
Opening day of our favorite convention shouldn’t end early. That’s why Project NuType and AnimeNYC invite you to our kick-off party!
Step up with us into dance battles against several evil exes. Sing your hearts out to your favorite anime openings or video game soundtrack hits, provided by our final boss DJs.
Venue activations include pool tables, bowling, arc
ade games, table games, foosball, and ping pong!
Plus travel from floor to floor via a venue slide! They will also provide competitive console multiplayer games with monitors.
Location: Slate NYC – 54 W 21st St, New York, NY 10010
Date & Time:
Thursday, August 20th, 2026
8:00 PM to 2:00 AM
After party ticket is required to attend this event. An Anime NYC badge is not required to attend.
Cosplay encouraged, never required!
Must be 21+.
SPECIAL GUESTS
TO BE ANNOUNCED!
FRIDAY – PLUS ULTRA ENTERTAINMENT
Don’t miss out on Plus Ultra’s Friday night official afterparty!
VIP will receive:
- Special VIP Entry Line
- 1 complimentary drink
- 1 Plus Ultra Swag Item
- Access to a private, seated VIP area
- Free donut bar (while supplies last)
Location: HK Hall – 605 W 48th St New York, NY 10036
Date & Time:
Friday, August 21st 2026
8:30 PM to 2:30 AM
After party ticket is required to attend this event. An Anime NYC badge is not required to attend.
Cosplay encouraged, never required!
Must be 21+.
SATURDAY – SENPAI SQUAD
Don’t miss out on Senpai Squad’s Saturday night official afterparty!
- Gaming consoles throughout the venue to play all night
- Live visuals
- Best ani-song DJs
VIP tickets include premium viewing with balcony access, balcony access will have games and other activations, a limited edition Senpai Squad collectible merch, and an additional Senpai Squad freebie item.
Location: HK Hall – 605 W 48th St New York, NY 10036
Date & Time:
Saturday, August 22nd 2026
Doors Open @ 8:30PM
Show Starts 9:00PM | Show Ends 2:00AM
After party ticket is required to attend this event. An Anime NYC badge is not required to attend.
Cosplay encouraged, never required!
Must be 21+.
SPECIAL GUESTS
DJs: AIKA, biiiiiiiiiiiii, FIND THE RABBIT, YX2
SUNDAY – MOONIES CLUB
Don’t miss out on our annual official Wrap Party, with our partner Moonie Club!
Location: Hotel Chantelle
92 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002
Date & Time:
Sunday, August 23rd 2026
6:00 PM to 1:00 AM
After party ticket is required to attend this event. An Anime NYC badge is not required to attend.
Cosplay encouraged, never required!
Must be 21+.
SPECIAL GUESTS
STAY TUNED!
Want to hit up all the After Parties?
New this year! Attend all four afterparties with our GA After Party bundle for $130! Save money, and party all weekend this summer!
Limited tickets available, so grab yours now before they’re gone!
Anime NYC, Moonie Club, Plus Ultra Entertainment, Senpai Squad, and Project Nutype aim to provide a fun and safe environment for all our fans. Please note that NO PROP WEAPONS WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE AFTERPARTY, regardless of construction, so please leave props at home.
Our events are inclusive for all attendees, and if you see any incidents of harassment, please let staff know. We reserve the right to refuse entry or re-entry to, or to remove from, the venue any attendees due to misconduct. Please read our policies before attending our afterparty events.