Cleveland Anime-Fest 2026

Cleveland Anime-Fest is a small, one-day, all-ages anime convention in Westlake, just west of Cleveland, Ohio, from the promoter behind the Anime-Fest shows (OurCons). Exhibitors cover anime and manga, toys, video games, anime candy, magazines, apparel and jewelry, cosplay and local manga artwork, alongside meet-and-greets with anime industry guests.

The fall 2026 show is Saturday, October 3 (10am–5pm) at the Wyndham Garden Westlake, with voice actors Gary Littman (Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon, One Piece), Tiffany Grant (Asuka Langley Soryu in Neon Genesis Evangelion, Nojiko in One Piece) and Bob Carter (Balrog in Street Fighter, Bojack in Dragon Ball, Fullmetal Alchemist), plus an anime opening/ending showcase, anime trivia, AMVs, a lip sync battle, Pokémon vendors, local cosplayers and manga artists, and a cosplay contest at 4pm. General admission is $20, one child 11 and under gets in free with each paid adult (additional children $10), and parking is free.