PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS
Anime NYC programming will have you laughing, crying and asking for more! Covering a wide range of anime-focused fandoms, there is something for everyone at Anime NYC. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it!
Join Momosuzu Nene, Kureiji Ollie, Mori Calliope, IRyS, Nerissa Ravencroft, and special guests Akai Haato and Natsuiro Matsuri!
Join Yoko Takahashi in a special concert and signing celebrating 30 Years EVANGELION!
Join the Seven demons from the popular “Obey Me!” app series, Lucifer, Mammon, Leviathan, Satan, Asmodeus, Beelzebub, and Belphegor at Anime NYC!
Join us for an unforgettable experience featuring the legendary JAM Project!
Bang Zoom! x Anime NYC
The folks behind some of your favorite English dubs (such as Demon Slayer, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventures, Sakamoto Days, Dan Da Dan, and more) are bringing their knowledge to Anime NYC 2025!
Get behind-the-scenes insights from the award-winning, full-service audio/video/post and creative production company with over 30 years experience in the industry. Bang Zoom! will bring you panel discussions on the latest projects with industry, insight from professionals and share voiceover advice from Casting Director Mami Okada, CSA. Known for creating top quality English dubs, Bang Zoom! is bringing their voice over magic to New York!
AMV Contest
Showcase your AMV editor skills! Whether you love seeing classic visuals in Naruto edits, insane colors in DanDaDan mashups, or sweeping emotional moments in Fruits Basket, there’s a space for everyone in our Anime NYC AMV Contest! We have seven categories to show your creative brilliance: Trailers, Action, Drama, Romance/Sentimental, Upbeat, Comedy/Parody. Not sure if you have a certain genre in mind? Submit anyway! We have our Judge’s Choice awards as well.
Movement Room
New for 2025! Join us for programming in the Movement Room: Cosplay Yoga, Random Dance Play, Improv Games, J-Pop & K-Pop Tutorials, and more! Check out some sneak peaks below:
Friday
- MemeOut Dance Workout Party
- Videogame Dance Workshop
Saturday
- Dynamic Improv: Anime Edition
- K-Planet Dance Competition
- Cosplay Lip Sync Battle
Sunday
- Cosplay Yoga
- J-Pop & K-Pop Random Dance Play
Swap Meets & Community Room
Swap Meets return for 2025! Bring your merch and prepare to exchange some goodies! Not looking to add to your swag collection? Join us for a chill session of crafting or board games instead! Check out a sneak peak of what’s to come below:
Saturday
- Swag Swap
- Create Your Own Magical Girl Wand
Sunday
- Swap Central
- Board Game Social
Industry Mixers
New for 2025! Got your Pro Badge? Ready to network, or perhaps shoot some content for your page? Check out a sneak peak of some of our sessions below:
Friday
- Instagram Creator Mixer
- Educator Mixer
Saturday
- Anime Industry Mixer
- TikTok Creator Mixer
- Voice Over Mixer
Sunday
- Twitch Creator Mixer
- Content Creator Mixer
Yen Press Industry Panel
For over a decade, Yen Press has been one of the biggest publishers of manga, releasing the likes of Black Butler, Fruits Basket and Toilet-bound Hanako-kun. Now it’s your chance to tap into their experience and knowledge, and ask professionals from Yen Press about what a day in the life a designer is like. Manga covers, digital ads, promotional giveaways, and even the graphics seen at the Yen Press booth! Find out the depth of design that’s required in the manga industry and ask any questions you may have during our Q&A featuring members of the Yen Press design team.
I Got Isekai’d into an Anime Comedy Show! (18+)
Play NYC presents: How to Design a Fighting Game
Join the team from Play NYC for their panel How to Design a Fighting Game. These games have a reputation for being one of the hardest genres to design– Each small decision can have cascading effects on balance and game feel. In this panel, we explore the building blocks behind a fighting game engine, how to establish good design patterns, and why balance can be so tricky.
Black Representation In Anime: Hip Hop Heard Around The World
Join NYC-based Nerdcore and Hip Hop collective If The Shoe Fits for the celebration & discussion of Black representation in Anime at Anime NYC 2025!
Panel discussion with special performances moderated by If The Shoe Fits exploring the Black community’s relationship with and contributions to Anime, its growing popularity, and its historic ties to Hip Hop. Past panelists have included Rena Tyner (Sony Music Japan), Greg Apollon (LAN Party), and Justin Roblero (Shades of Otaku & Almighty Zeus Remix). Check out more of their work here!
REMOW Industry Panel
REMOW brings Japanese entertainments to audiences worldwide! From action-packed Shonen titles to Yuri comedy at its best, REMOW has it all! Join this panel to find out exactly who they are and to hear the new title announcements! Giveaway guaranteed for all attendees, so be sure to swing by.
Finding Your Story: Manga Recommendations for Queer Readers
Looking for manga that truly reflects your experiences and resonates with your identity? Join Geeks OUT for “Finding Your Story: Manga Recommendations for Queer Readers”! This panel will explore a variety of genres and storytelling styles within queer YA and New Adult manga, from sweet and tender romances to insightful explorations of identity and community. Whether you’re a seasoned manga reader or just starting out, we’ll guide you to titles that offer compelling characters and narratives that speak to the queer experience. Join Sara Munson (moderator) in discussion with Princess Weekes, Whitney Leopard, Tiff Ferentini, Erica Freidman, Lisa De La Cruz, and Morgan Perry.
Swap Meets Return at ANYC 25!
Swap Meets return at Anime NYC 2025! Bring your gently used or created items and get ready to swap to your hearts delight. Attendees can trade & exchange with no pre-registration required. Keep an eye out for more details about this year’s date, time, and location- Coming soon!
Seven Seas Publishing - Industry Panel
All aboard for the official Seven Seas Entertainment industry panel! Anime NYC is excited to have Seven Seas return in 2025, and with a full slate of exciting titles to talk about.
Join one of North America’s biggest manga, light novel, webtoon, and danmei publishers for brand-new license announcements, giveaways, and more. We’ll see you there!
MangaGamer Industry Panel (18+): The Future of Visual Novels
Join MangaGamer, the largest localizer of Visual Novels, at Anime NYC as they discuss the newest games they’re bringing to fans worldwide and showcase the steamy appeal of this growing medium. MangaGamer staff will also be presenting their newest license announcements, and if time permits, answering all kinds of questions from the audience about the visual novel industry and what it’s like to work on such adult titles.
Taiko Spirit Across America (Takumi Kato – Japanese Taiko Drummer)
Join performer Takumi Kato (cultural ambassador from Gifu, Japan) for a Taiko performance at Anime NYC! He has performed over 450 times in the U.S. with his family. He combines traditional taiko with personal stories to create a unique and moving musical experience.
