Held annually in Los Angeles, Anime Expo is North America's largest anime and manga event. Anime Expo gives fans the rare opportunity to meet and hear from some of the most famous anime, manga and musical artists from Japan and get into the action through everything from costume play, karaoke and video competitions to exclusive screenings, non-stop video gaming competitions and the wildly popular Masquerade, in which fans transform themselves into their favorite characters through creative costuming, accessories and make-up and put on their own show before an audience of thousands.

• Attendence

  47,000 warm bodies (estimated)

• Advance Rates:

  $45 through Jul 31, 2010

  $50 through Nov 30, 2010

  $55 through Jan 31, 2011

  $65 through Apr 30, 2011

  $75 through Jun 30, 2011

• At-Door Rates:

  All 4 days: $75

  Fri: $45

  Sat: $45

  Sun: $45

  Mon: $45