Anime NYC is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing conventions in the United States. This year’s show is looking to welcome over 150,000 attendees to New York’s famed Javits Center. Anime NYC will take place August 20 – 23, 2026 and will bring together both passionate fans and leading creators from around the world to highlight and celebrate the newest and most exciting projects to come out of the Japanese entertainment world.

Offering fans one of the most unique immersive cultural experience of any convention, Anime NYC will host a sold-out exhibit hall featuring hundreds of exhibitors, a curated fan-favorite Artist Alley, the newly-created Family Zone presented by Scholastic, an entire area devoted to Cosplay dubbed Destination Cosplay, the ever-popular Japanese Food Hall. Numerous talent-filled panels will include premieres from Netflix, Cyber Agent, and more, as well as, several unique and popular concerts – including performances by J-Pop star: yama, hololive EN talent, Ginger Root, Ironmouse, and others. Participating companies include Aniplex, Bandai Namco Filmworks, Crunchyroll, Shueisha, Netflix, Warner Bros Japan, GKIDS, HIDIVE, Kodansha, VIZ Media, Yen Press, Penguin Random House, Scholastic, and more.

Talent that will be appearing at Anime NYC 2026 in various capacities include:

• Mackenyu (Roronoa Zoro, “One Piece” (Netflix Live Action Adaptation)
• Taz Skylar (Sanji, “One Piece” (Netflix Live Action Adaptation)
• Junko Takeuchi (Naruto Uzumaki, “Naruto”)
• Yuki Kaji (Eren Jaeger, “Attack on Titan”)
• Masaya Fukunishi (Kafka Hibino, “Kaiju No.8”)
• Tomori Kusunoki (Makima, “Chainsaw Man”)
• Rui Tanabe (Mafuyu Asahina, “Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage!”)
• yama
• Ironmouse
• Johnny Yong Bosch (Ichigo Kurosaki, “Bleach”)
• Maile Flanagan (Naruto Uzumaki, “Naruto”)
• And more!

Anime NYC’s full talent list can be found here.

“Anime NYC has always been a celebration of the global anime community, and this year we’re proud to deliver our largest event ever,” commented MK Goodwin, Anime NYC Event Director. “Anime is one of the fastest growing entertainment markets in the world, and this year’s lineup truly reflects it. We’re debuting the Family Zone with Scholastic and the Anime NYC x X Tracks Licensing Summit, marking our third annual American Manga Awards, and continuing our partnership with Play NYC to bridge the worlds of anime and gaming. Add vendors from around the globe, exclusive concerts, and incredible cosplayers who pour their hearts into bringing their favorite characters to life and these four days will be packed with everything an anime fan could dream of.”

Back again this year will be the partner Play NYC, NYC’s premier independent developer gaming convention, offering fans an opportunity to play and preview some of the most exciting and upcoming independent games, the Japanese Food Hall presented by Dream Asia, and the Ani Mode cosplay walk. Additionally, the third annual American Manga Awards will be held Thursday night (August 20) in conjunction with their partner Japan Society (to be hosted at the Japan Society).

Anime NYC highlights include:

Thursday (August 20, 2026):

• Netflix Presents: Join Netflix for exclusive debuts, sneak peeks, and fun surprises as Netflix celebrates “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2,” “Sakamoto Days season 2,” “Lego One Piece” and many more! – Main Stage – 6:45PM
• Club Ironmouse: Join Ironmouse and kick off Anime NYC with a night of concert fun on Thursday, August 20 at 8:30pm on our Main Stage. Please note that the program will contain mature themes and language. – Main Stage – 8:30PM
  *This is a separately ticketed event – tickets can be found here

Friday (August 21, 2026):

• Spotlight: Mackenyu & Taz Skylar: Hear from international stars Mackenyu (“Kamen Rider,” “Rurouni Kenshin,” Netflix’s “One Piece”) and Taz Skylar (“Warheads,” “Gassed Up,” Netflix’s “One Piece”) as they discuss their journey in the worlds of stage, game, and screen. – Main Stage – 11AM
• “Kaiju No. 8” Special Panel Hosted by TOHO animation : Join Masaya Fukunishi (the voice of Kafka Hibino / “Kaiju No. 8”), composer and musician Yuta Bandoh, and producer Shunsuke Yanagisawa to look back on Season 2 and experience a thrilling live-dubbing performance by Masaya Fukunishi. Don’t miss the world premiere of the first episode of the “Kaiju No. 8” Original Short Anime “Narumi’s Week at Work”, which packs all of Narumi’s charm into 3 minutes! – Main Stage – 12:30PM
• yama in Concert: This will be their first east coast appearance so don’t miss out! yama is a solo singer known for a clear, ethereal voice, emotionally nuanced performances that capture feelings of loneliness and inner conflict, and a mysterious low-profile presence that resonates with young listeners in Japan and overseas. After a striking debut in April 2020 with the original song “Haru wo Tsugeru,” yama has released a series of hit tracks, including “Magical Syndrome,” featured in the Magical Chiikawa special music video, and “Shikisai (color),” the ending theme for the TV anime “SPY×FAMILY.” In 2025, yama held the Asia tour “Koshitantan 2025,” performing in Seoul, Taipei, Kaohsiung, Singapore, and Hong Kong, drawing a total audience of around 7,000 fans. In March 2026, yama will release the concept EP “C.U.T” and kick off a nationwide tour titled “Uka”. – Main Stage -5:15PM
  *This is a separately ticketed event – tickets can be found here

Saturday (August 22, 2026):

• “Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour – Premiere Screening at Anime NYC: Weekly Shonen Jump’s “Kagurabachi” is getting a TV anime adaptation! Join us for the New York premiere screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1. – Main Stage – 3:30PM
• “HAIKYU!!” Panel: The Next Match Hosted by TOHO Animation: Following the unforgettable showdown of “The Dumpster Battle,” the journey of “HAIKYU!!” continues. Join TOHO animation and Kaji Yuki (Kenma Kozume) for a special celebration of the series, featuring behind-the-scenes stories, fan questions, and a look toward the future of “HAIKYU!!.” Guests Yuki Kaji and Producer Hibiki Saito will be answering fan-submitted questions. – Main Stage – 12:15PM
• “HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE!” Fan Meeting at Anime NYC 2026: The hit rhythm game “HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE!” comes to AnimeNYC for a special fan meeting! Featuring Tomori Kusunoki (voice of Kanade Yoisaki) and Rui Tanabe (voice of Mafuyu Asahina). Enjoy talk shows, music, and more. – Main Stage – 1:45PM

Sunday (August 23, 2026):

• Big Apple Idol Fest: It’s time to sparkle, shine, and celebrate J-Idol culture at Anime NYC’s BIG APPLE 🍎 IDOL FEST, debuting in 2026! Experience the feel of a Taiban (対バン) in Japan, right here in NYC! BAIF is a concert-style showcase of idols from all over! Idols of all levels of experience will be welcome. All of our idols will all be bringing their best performances to the stage at Anime NYC, radiating with passion – Sakura Stage – 1:45PM
• Voice Actor Spotlight: Deadly Duo Bryce Papenbrook & Cristina Vee: Celebrated voice actors Bryce Papenbrook and Cristina “Vee” Venezuela are a winning pair: You’ve heard them as the English Voices of HAWK & MELIODAS (“Seven Deadly Sins”), LADYBUG & CAT NOIR (“Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir”), KIRITO & ALICIA (“Sword Art Online”), and more! They’ll discuss their careers in animation & video games across genres and iconic titles. – Sakura Stage – 10:45AM

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About Anime NYC
Anime NYC is the East Coast’s leading anime convention and one of North America’s most influential celebrations of Japanese pop culture. Rapidly growing in scale and global reach, the four-day festival transforms New York City’s Javits Center into a premier destination for fans, creators, publishers, studios, and industry leaders from around the world. Recognized with the Consul General Award from the Japanese Ambassador for advancing cultural exchange, Anime NYC delivers exclusive premieres, headline-making appearances by top creators from Japan and all over the world, expansive exhibits, and immersive programming that rivals the largest anime events in the world. The next Anime NYC takes place August 20–23, 2026. For more information, visit www.AnimeNYC.com