Signature Events

Welcome & Closing Ceremonies

Our hosts reunite with attendees to introduce guests, present exclusive music performances, and give a taste of the interactive experiences you can only get at Anime Expo.

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AX Masquerade & World Cosplay Summit USA Finals

The Masquerade is a cosplay and performance competition, with one of the largest cash prizes in the country.

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Maid Café

Maid Cafe is a show and interactive experience with an array of entertainment, including dances, musical performances, photo ops, and more.

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Fashion Show

Presenting the latest trends and designs in Japanese streetwear.

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AMV Competition

If you’re asking ''What’s an AMV?'' then you’ve got to come see what you’ve been missing! AMV stands for Anime Music Videos and they’re astonishingly creative anime-to-music mash ups made by fans!

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