Animé Los Angeles 20 Early Bird Registration is now LIVE!
📖 Animé Los Angeles 20 Early Bird Registration is now LIVE! ⚜ Our registration for #AnimeLA20 is now live! You can purchase a full weekend (4-day) badge today for $70! Head to our registration page by clicking here, and purchase your badge...
Animé LA 19 Begins with Opening Ceremonies!
OPENING CEREMONIES DAY 1, THURSDAY JANUARY 4th at 5:30pm MAIN EVENTS Come kick off Animé Los Angeles with your Toastmaster Ezra Weisz! Get a chance to see some of your favorite Guests of Honor all in one place and soak in the sounds of our featured performers. You...
Guide is now live
🕹 Time to bust out your Guidebook, gamers! 🎮 The #AnimeLA19 Program Guide is now live via Guidebook! Use the link below or scan the QR code, and view the convention schedule! Get the guidebook online here: http://bit.ly/ALA19Guidebook Be sure to register for Animé LA...
It’s your time to SHINE!
🕹 It’s your time to SHINE! 🎮 Signs-ups for the Children’s Cosplay Contest at #AnimeLA19 are now open! We love to see young fans join us and showcase their favorite characters on our stage! Everyone here is a winner!~ You can read more about the...
Get ready to Sashay on the Runway!!!
🕹 Get ready to Sashay on the Runway!!! 🎮 Join the Cosplay Catwalk Halftime Show at Animé LA and show off your favorite cosplay outfits! You can sign up for the Catwalk, and read more about the Fashion Show, by clicking here:...
CHECKMATE! Cosplay Chess sign ups are live!
🕹 CHECK MATE! 🎮 One of Animé LA’s Premiere interactive events is back! Cosplay Chess sign ups are now open! Applications will be accepted through December 22nd! Head to https://animelosangeles.org/project/cosplay-chess/ for more details! Be sure to...
FIND THE (not so hidden) HIDDEN SIGNS!
Several Animé Los Angeles ads have been spotted in SoCal! If you find one, safely snap a photo and post it to Twitter/X or Instagram (or both for increased odds!) for a chance to win a free badge* to Animé LA 19! All you have to do to enter: – Post a photo of...
Cyber Monday sale
🕹 BONUS DISCOUNT 2! ENGAGE! 🎮 Missed out on Black Friday? Well here’s another discount deal for you! Register for the full event for $80! That’s only $20 a day! The sale runs all day long on Monday, November 27th! Discount will be applied during checkout...
Black Friday sale
🕹 DISCOUNT BONUS ACTIVATED! 🎮 Our Black Friday sale has come back around this year! Register for the full event for $79! That’s less than $20 a day! The sale will be running all day long on Friday, November 24th! Head to https://animelosangeles.org/ to learn...
Only want one?
Animé Los Angeles 19 registration now open
Get your badges now at the all-time low price of $65 for all four days! That’s less than $18 per day!
Buy your badge at the door
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I know this family is just for appearances. But I’ll do my best with what I’ve got.
Behind the scenes con running panel series
Our behind the scenes panel series returns for Animé Los Angeles 18! (full schedules and times can be found here <click>)
Want to know “Where are you going?”
Check out our helpful Map page: Maps (Orguss reference brought to you by old fan is...
ALA 18 Mobile App
Plan your days accordingly with the ALA Mobile App! Download the guidebook app to your mobile device and stay up to date all weekend during #AnimeLA18! Head to https://guidebook.com/g/ala2023 and download it today!
bmw_the_shinobi
A third-year student at Hebijo Clandestine Girls’ Academy. As a child, Miyabi witnessed her mother’s horrific death at the hands of a yōma, a demonic creature from beyond the veil of sanity. Under her father’s tutelage, she devoted her life to...
Hiroshi Nagahama – update
Unfortunately Hiroshi Nagahama will not be able to join us next month. Please see his letter and video message here: Hiroshi Nagahama – Guest of...
Scion FRS – Nezuko
Audi R8 Ironmouse
Make sure your cosplay lineup is on point!
🌊 Make sure your cosplay lineup is on point! 🌴 Looking to share your cosplay lineups? Then use our official ALA 18 layouts and tell your friends what your cosplay plans are!~ Don’t forget to share it with #AnimeLA18 so we can see your awesome cosplay plans! Grab...
Share your schedule with your friends & followers
🌊 Share your schedule with your friends & followers! 🌴 Hosting a panel? Participating in a gathering or meetup? Feel free to use our open frame to share your #AnimeLA18 plans with everyone! Download the template here: https://bit.ly/ALA18ScheduleTemplate...
Long Beach Transit info including Passport shuttle
LBT’s Passport will resume service for the holidays, beginning Friday, December 16, 2022 through Monday, January 16, 2023, operating Friday – Sunday only. (Click here for schedules and additional information)
Anime + Music = A lively evening!
Calling all AMV Creators! We are taking AMV submissions! The deadline to submit your entry to this year’s contest is Dec 3, at 11:59pm PST! Head to https://animelosangeles.org/project/amv-contest/ for rules & details
The Twilight Gala Awaits!
The Animé Los Angeles Formal Dance returns as “The Twilight Gala” Join us on Day 1, Jan 5th, at the Seaside Ballroom for a night of elegance and grace with your favorite tunes and costumes! The gala runs from 7:00PM – 11:00PM You can head to...
Share your Cosplay & Make new friends!
Cosplay Gathering Submissions are officially live! You can submit your gathering here: https://forms.gle/MTQbpUbTZhfomriP6 Accepted gatherings will be listed here: https://tinyurl.com/ALA18Gatherings
Arcane Maid Cafe
Welcome to Arcane Maid Cafe! Our Maid Cafe is inspired by the moe-moe cute maid cafes from Akiba Japan, and we’re here to celebrate Animé Los Angeles with you at the entertainment lounge with a free and fun stage show! Come visit our show at 10:00 PM on Friday,...
Candy Bomber
Southern California based Anisong and J-Rock cover band: Candy Bomber will rock your socks off with their eccentric humor and high energy performance! Get your Wota-gei moves ready and show us your final form!
DJ Maid Nagi
Maid Nagi is an American music producer and DJ from Los Angeles, CA. Outside of the music world, Maid Nagi is Twitch Partner, an avid cosplayer, and the Head Maid of Arcane Maid Cafe, an Akihabara-inspired maid cafe based in Los Angeles.
DJ Neko
DJ NeKo is a House/Trance Music DJ based in Los Angeles. Life with music start at age of 4 when start learning classical piano. Singing was the best hobby since Junior High School. Favorite singers were Namie Amuro and BoA. DJ career began 3 years ago when I was...
NABI
Hello! My name is NABI and I create song covers on YouTube. I mostly sing covers in English, Japanese, & Korean, but I like to change things up once in a while. Feel free to subscribe and follow my music journey! ♡
Cosmic Idols
Cosmic Idols is cosplay group that loves to meme and dance! Our dances are generally Love Live Muse and Aquors-based. However, we are slowly adding other fandoms to our page ranging from Ensemble Stars, Project Sekai, Vocaloid, and more! Originated and based in...
Phoebe Chan
Get ready to sing, dance, and smile with 2.5D fairytale idol, Phoebe! Phoebe (also known by her screen name “Feebeechanchibi”) is a California-based singer, voice actress, and VTuber dedicated to making people smile and enchanting them on stage with her...
TaikoMotion
TaiKomotion is an open taiko group based in Orange County. Taiko is the art of Japanese drumming. Kumi daiko, the type of taiko most common in North America, combines aspects of dance and music to make an invigorating experience! As an open group, anyone who wishes to...
DEMPOP
Join local idols DEMPOP for a celebration of idol culture with a variety of cover performances of idol stages from underground Japanese idols to anime idols! Bring your glowsticks to participate wotagei (japanese idol cheering moves + phrases to engage in during idol...
Aqu♡rius
Aquarius is going on a Carnival Field Trip! Have fun with Aquarius Encore Project and their 2nd live
Origami Flagship
Origami Flagship is an anime cover band who likes to play some of your favorite openings and endings! They’ll be featuring Songs from Demon Slayer, Tokyo Ghoul, and many more! If you love anime and music, come enjoy the show!
Double Shot Chuhai
We are Double Shot Chuhai, a SoCal-based anisong/J-Rock band! Our aim is to bring the sounds of new and nostalgic J-Rock and anime songs to you in a live setting. Get ready to rock out to tunes from anime such as Naruto, Bleach, FLCL, Hitman Reborn, Beck, and...
EV133
“EV133 formed in February of 2020 with our inaugural performance of “”Fuyu no Hanashi”” from “”Given””. Since then, the multi-instrumentalist band has recorded and performed numerous covers from anime and artists...
SOYSOX
“SOYSOX is the first all female pop group from The Corps Dance Crew. Led by Tiffany Rae Mallari (Broadway’s “”Wicked””, Cirque du Soleil), along with Kayla Mallari and Trini Diaz. SOYSOX brings a new dynamic to The Corps with...
Maguma
It’s time for some Jackbox gaming, Anime Con style! Play some classic Jackbox games like Quiplash, talking points, and more with some Anime Flair!
Takeriya Samurai Mikarin & Hagi
Mikarin has been cosplaying and singing in costumes since when she fell in love with anime in 2004. Even before she started cosplaying, she was a musician, so when she picked up cosplay, naturally, she wanted to connect her love of singing to her love of performing in...
Super Tonic
San Diego based anime and videogame cover band formed in 2019.
S4X
Saxophone quartet that plays Anime and Video game music. We specialize in covering selections that have appeared in various Japanese and American pop culture.
Crepe Queens
Crepe Queens emphasizes on the electronic and pop sounds of modern Japanese music to make their own unique sound. Using inspirations from artists such as RADWIMPS, Sekai no Owari, ONE OK ROCK, Yorushika, and Porter Robinson, Crepe Queens aim to create and perform...
Edelweiss
“We are Edelweiss, a SoCal based idol group. Our name is inspired by the flowers that bloom in high up and cold Alps, even in the harshest of times. The songs we perform range from idol groups to Jpop, and sometimes a wild card to keep you awake. The place where...
Hamu Cotton
I will be doing dance covers as well as original choreography to anime and J-pop songs. Come see me perform in cosplay at the Entertainment Lounge!
Isekai Stage
Isekai Stage: That Time I got Reincarnated As An Anime Cover Band. Join a group of friends who combined their musical talents together to express their deep passion for contemporary Japanese music. Come see us perform renditions of your favorite anime and video game...
Grant Uchida
Cosplay themed original songs written and performed by Grant Uchida. A collection of experiences at conventions put to music.
SystemLIVE
Join SystemLIVE for their next live performance! Featuring songs from Idolm@ster, vocaloid, and more, get your penlights ready as Ren, Aika, and Akira take the stage to make you sing and smile!
8-Bit Jazz Heroes
“8-Bit Jazz Heroes is a band that performs jazz arrangements of video game music. We are a four-piece group with guitar, bass, drums and vocals and have been performing around Los Angeles for a number of years, including past performances at ALA, Anime Expo,...
Midnight Agenda
We are the Midknight Agenda here to bring your desires to life. We are a group of performers and our goal is to bring more drag shows to conventions. Also leave every con better than we arrived.
Maid Academy Cafe
Maid Academy is a Maid Cafe that is all about bringing a community, of all ages, together. We serve, we dance, we perform! Bringing you performers/cosplayers of all shapes and sizes!
Zeta Flare
Happy Sunny Morning! I am Zeta Flare, a pianist and composer from San Diego whose works are deeply inspired by 2D idols from anime and games. Come join me as I perform piano covers of as well as some of my original music inspired by 2D (i.e. Love Live and iDOLM@STER)...
ALA x AniFest Box Truck
The Animé Los Angeles x AniFest box truck makes another appearance at ALA 18! This time packing more turbo diesel power, and bigger and bad upgrades, the AniFest box truck will be open for people to climb in to have fun and take pictures! AniFest is an annual Anime...
Bimyou Workshop
☁️ Dream Until It’s Your Reality! Los Angeles, CA
Senpai Squad
A brand that caters to the anime, gaming and car community.
Are you interested in being part of the team? Well, we’re recruiting!
If you would like to join our staff team, we have several departments currently looking for new recruits: – Registration – Cosplay Gatherings – Costume Repair Station – Publications – Logistics – and more! If any of these feels like...
ALA photo submissions now open!
It’s time to send in your ALA photos to decorate the walls of Anime Los Angeles 18! Let’s transform the walls of Long Beach with your awesome photos. Remember, we like to see photos of con events and activities, as well as cosplay! Submit your photos to:...
Artist Alley booths available now!
Artist Alley registration is open now! For additional information and registration link, head over to: Artist...
Artist Alley Booth sales open Sunday Sept 11th at 10 AM
Artist Alley Booth sales will be going live on Sunday, Sept 11th, at 10 AM PST! We will be posting the **direct link** for Booth Purchases to our social media, similar to our hotel block release. Please turn on notifications if possible for when the link drops! For...
Panels/Workshops submissions now open!
Interested in hosting a panel or workshop for Animé Los Angeles 18? Our submissions forms are open now. Check out our Live Programming page for more information and links to the forms!
Flying to ALA?
Flying to Animé Los Angeles? Consider Long Beach Airport!
Exhibit spaces available now
Interesting in being an exhibitor (dealer) at Animé Los Angeles 18? Please contact us at ‘[email protected]’ for more information.
Official ALA hotel block opens August 15th
We know you’ve been waiting! Get yourselves ready for Hotel Blocks to go live!!! Please remember, hotel block links will be posted directly to all our social media pages!
Registration Rate Increase
REMINDER Full weekend registration rates will be going up on August 1st, so get your badges before they do! Head to https://animelosangeles.org/regist…/attendee-registration/ for details and more!
Sponsorship Opportunities Available Now
Are you interested in being a sponsor at Animé Los Angeles? Looking to promote your brand during our event? Visit our sponsorship page, https://animelosangeles.org/sponsorships/ for details & contact information!
Buy your badge at the door!!
ALA Mobile App is now live!
Plan out your weekend within the palm of your hand! Download the ALA Mobile App via Guidebook and get up to date details for the convention!
Guest Update
Regrettably the following guests will not be able to join us for Animé Los Angeles 17. We look forward to the possibility of having them join us in the future. Dorah Fine Tony Oliver Adventures in Voice Acting Corps Dance Crew Imperial Knights...
Cosplay Catwalk
Applications for the Cosplay Catwalk are now live! Join @BLACKROS3band for the Cosplay Catwalk at the #AnimeLA17 Fashion Show! click the form link for details and apply today!
On site COVID testing available with modMD
Animé Los Angeles has partnered with @modmdla to provide on site COVID testing at the Long Beach Convention Center from January 6-9th, starting at 8am. With the rapidly-spreading Omicron variant, we encourage all attendees, both vaccinated and unvaccinated, to take a...
Animé Los Angeles 17 Mask Enforcement Policy
Please be sure to read our Mask Enforcement Policy for #AnimeLA17 You can find more info regarding covid-19 orders and mandates for the city below:...
Shuttle service information – Routes and Schedules
Shuttle service information – Routes and Schedules The (free) Long Beach Transit Passport shuttle will be up and running for Animé Los Angeles 17! Please see the link below for routes and schedules. Please note the City is working on confirming Thursday service for...
Do you wanna be a star?
Is your place in the lime light? Do you wanna show the world what you’re made of? Then, maybe you have what it takes to be ALA’s Next Top Star!!! We’re looking for all types of talent! Dancing, singing, comedy, voice acting – anything! Winner will be...
Cosplay Chess applications are now live
Step onto the stage of glory in the ultimate cosplay crossover event, Cosplay Chess! Sign ups are now live through Jan 1st~ head to https://animelosangeles.org/project/cosplay-chess/ for more details. If you haven’t yet, purchase your tickets today!...
Animé Los Angeles COVID-19 vaccination and mask requirements:
Animé Los Angeles is a volunteer run event. Recently our volunteer staff have received threats, aggressive emails, and attempted doxing by a number of individuals. While it will always be our goal to provide a safe and enjoyable event for all our attendees, we have...
LATEST ANIMÉ LOS ANGELES NEWS
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ANIMÉ LOS ANGELES 17 ANNOUNCES DATE AND LOCATION CHANGE
We are thrilled to announce that Animé Los Angeles 17 will now be held January 6 – 9, 2022 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California!! Tickets for Animé Los Angeles 17 will remain on sale through November 30th, 2020 and will reopen again in early...
ANIMÉ LOS ANGELES 17 NOVEMBER UPDATE
Is Animé Los Angeles 17 going to happen? Yes. While we had hoped to hold Animé Los Angeles 17 as originally planned in January of 2021, it is obvious that will not be doable due to the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic. Please see the announcement below for information...
ANIMÉ LOS ANGELES 17 COVID-19 POLICY
Is Animé Los Angeles 17 going to happen? Yes. Animé Los Angeles 17 is currently scheduled for January 7-10, 2021. In the event this date is changed, we will update everyone as soon as possible. We are carefully monitoring each day’s new developments in relation to the...
Welcome to Animé Los Angeles 18!
We are thrilled to announce that Animé Los Angeles 18 will be held January 5 – 8, 2023 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California!! Official Hotel block information coming later in the summer. Be sure to follow our social media pages as well as our...
