Anime Expo (AX) started in 1991 as “Anime Con” by the members of UC Berkeley’s anime club, Cal Animage Alpha. While AX has grown drastically over the years, the core goal has remained the same: to welcome attendees for a fun and memorable experience. Each year, Anime Expo brings together fans and industry from Japan, the US, and all over the world for the largest celebration of Japanese pop culture in North America. Anime Expo features the best in Japanese entertainment, music, fashion, and video games. Anime Expo is organized by SPJA, a 501c3 non-profit organization with a mission to inspire the world through Japanese animation and culture.
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Anime ExpoJuly 3-6, 2025 Los Angeles Convention Center
About AX
AX Throughout the Years
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AnimeCon 1991
Inaugural event takes place at Red Lion Inn in San Jose, CA
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1992
Anime Expo is incorporated
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1994
AX moves to Southern California
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2001
First year in a convention center; attendance exceeds 10,000
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2001-2002
Long Beach Convention Center
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2003-2006
Anaheim Convention Center
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2004
Attendance exceeds 25,000
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2007
Gackt, Yoshiki(X-Japan), Miyavi, and Sugizo(lunaSea) com together as S.K.I.N for first and only performance
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2008
AX moves to Los Angeles Convention Center
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2011
Hatsune Miku debut US performance at Microsoft Theater
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2012
Attendance exceeds 50,000
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2016
Attendance exceeds 100,000
AX hosts the world premiere of Your Name
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