Anime USA 2026

Anime USA is a volunteer-run anime convention in the Washington, DC / Northern Virginia area, held since 1999 and produced by a 501(c)(3) non-profit that promotes Japanese animation, art and pop culture. "Of Otaku. For Otaku. By Otaku."

The 2026 edition, Anime USA XXVI: The RPG (November 20–22), moves to a new home at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles in Chantilly, Virginia, with free parking. Guests include voice actors Carrie Savage, Anastasia Muñoz and Natalie Van Sistine, VTuber Ironmouse, YouTuber Saberspark and Japanese rock band Neo Atomic Motor. Expect fan and industry panels and workshops, video and tabletop gaming, the Masquerade and Cosplay Craftsmanship Competition, the Idol*USA showcase, a host club and maid café, an Artists' Alley and a Dealers' Room.