Norfolk Anime-Fest 2026

Norfolk Anime-Fest is a small, one-day, all-ages anime convention in Norfolk, Virginia, from the promoter behind the Anime-Fest shows (OurCons), held more than once a year at the DoubleTree hotel by Norfolk International Airport. Exhibitors cover anime and manga, toys, video games, anime candy, magazines, apparel and jewelry, cosplay and artwork, alongside meet-and-greets with anime voice actors.

The fall 2026 show is Sunday, October 11 (10am–5pm) at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Norfolk Airport, with voice actors Brian Beacock (Dragon Ball Z, Bleach, Naruto, Digimon) and Alice Himora (Pokémon, Fire Emblem Heroes, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Genshin Impact), 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.