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Akira Tanaka confirmed for Friday panel
Lead voice of Tales of Neo York joins the Stage A lineup at 2 PM Friday.
Celebrating Japanese culture · 25 years of anime
ANIMEFESTIVALNEW YORK 2026
Your living festival companion. Collect stamps, follow the live feed, plan your weekend, and unlock the adventure of Tales of Neo York.
June 19 — 21, 2026Jacob K. Javits Convention Center · New York, NY
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FESTIVAL BEGINS IN
Gates open Friday, June 19, 2026 — 10:00 AM EST
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Live Festival Feed
LATEST FROM AFNY
Guest reveals, schedule changes, tournament updates and venue alerts — refreshed all weekend.
Tournament12m
Fighting Game Royale brackets posted
64 player bracket live now — check-in opens Friday 5 PM at the Gaming Hall.
Vendor1h
10 new vendors added to the Marketplace
Including limited drops from Sakura Studio, Neon Mecha Works, and Kawaii Imports.
Schedule3h
Cosplay Master Finals moved to 7 PM Saturday
Earlier slot reallocated to the Composer Q&A. Update your plan in the Passport.
Cosplay5h
Group Performance registration closes Sunday
Final entries accepted at the cosplay desk in the lobby.
Parking1d
Javits Center valet operating all weekend
Self-park lot opens 8 AM daily. Overflow lot at lot D after capacity.
Food2d
Festival Food Court vendor list revealed
Ramen Bar, Taiyaki Cart, Onigiri Express, and a Bubble Tea Lab.
Festival Quest System
TALES OF
NEO YORK
The exclusive AFNY adventure. Explore the venue, complete quests, and earn legendary stamps in your Festival Passport.
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Meet Your Guides
FESTIVAL AMBASSADORS
Original AFNY mascots will guide you through every adventure on the floor.
Tales of Neo York
Cosplay Champion
Gaming Captain
Artist Alley
Collectibles
Event Highlights
EXPLORE THE FESTIVAL
Eleven worlds. One unforgettable weekend.
Voice Actors & Guests
Meet your favorite anime voice actors, directors, and special celebrity guests.
Cosplay Competitions
Showcase craftsmanship and stage presence. Compete for legendary prizes.
Gaming Tournaments
Arcade halls, console tournaments, and competitive ladders all weekend.
Artist Alley
Discover original art, prints, illustrations and commissions from rising creators.
Vendor Marketplace
Anime merch, collectibles, apparel and rare imports from independent vendors.
Tales of Neo York
Our exclusive interactive RPG adventure — only at AFNY 2026.
Panels & Workshops
Industry talks, fan panels, and hands-on workshops across three stages.
Crafting Activities
Origami, calligraphy, sewing and traditional Japanese craft sessions.
Live Entertainment
J-pop performances, idol showcases, DJ sets and the main-stage finale.
Trading Card Games
Drafts, tournaments, casual play and meetups across every major TCG.
Family Activities
Safe, welcoming spaces and family-friendly programming all weekend.
Voice Actors & Special Guests
MEET THE LEGENDS
Featured industry guests, voice talent, and creators headline AFNY 2026 across panels, signings, and photo ops all weekend long.
Voice Actor Panels
Intimate Q&As, behind-the-mic stories, and audience questions with featured industry voices throughout the weekend.
Autograph Sessions
Dedicated signing windows each day at the Guest Hall. Bring your favorite art, posters, or merch to be signed.
Photo Opportunities
Professionally lit photo ops with featured guests — keepsake prints available on the spot.
Industry Spotlights
Directors, composers, and creators share craft talks and previews from the studios shaping anime today.
Friday
Opening panels & evening autograph window
Saturday
Headline panels, signings & photo ops
Sunday
Farewell Q&As & final autograph round
Cosplay Competitions
TAKE THE STAGE
Six categories. Three days. One legendary lineup.
Competition Categories
- Master Craftsmanship
- Group Performance
- Newcomer
- Original Design
- Mech & Armor
- Best in Show
$5,000
Grand Prize
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Register Your Cosplay
Live Entertainment
LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM YOUR FAVORITE ANIME ARTISTS
A weekend of mainstage moments, concert sets, and showcase performances celebrating the music and culture of anime.
Mainstage · All Weekend
June 19 – 21 · Javits Center
Concerts, showcases, and stage moments all weekend long.
Three days of live music, idol showcases and stage events woven through the festival floor — from afternoon openers to late-night sets.
Gaming Zone
ENTER THE ARENA
Arcade halls, console tournaments, and tabletop adventures.
Tournament Schedule
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Fighting Game Royale
Fri 6PM · 64 players
$2,000
Prize Pool
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Battle Royale Showdown
Sat 2PM · 100 players
$3,000
Prize Pool
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Rhythm Game Finals
Sat 8PM · 32 players
$1,500
Prize Pool
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Indie Tournament
Sun 11AM · 48 players
$1,000
Prize Pool
Console Tournaments
PS5, Switch, Xbox setups available all weekend.
Tabletop & TCG
Drafts, demos, open play for every popular system.
Tales of Neo York
Exclusive interactive RPG only at AFNY.
Artist Alley
ARTIST ALLEY
An open-floor marketplace of independent illustrators, makers, and creators. Featured artist lineup announced by the organizer closer to the festival.
Artist Alley Experience
Original art, prints & commissions
Discover original illustrations, manga, prints, stickers, charms, and limited-run pieces from creators on the show floor.
For Creators
Apply to exhibit
Artist Alley applications are reviewed by the AFNY team. Submit your portfolio and the organizer will follow up with table availability and details.
- • Original art, prints, and handmade goods
- • Commissions encouraged
- • Featured artist lineup announced soon
Vendor Marketplace
THE MARKETPLACE
Independent vendors fill the marketplace floor with anime merch, collectibles, apparel and imports. Browse the categories you'll find on-site.
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Anime Merch
Posters, plush, pins and exclusive convention drops.
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Collectibles
Resin figures, mecha kits and limited statues.
ResinFigures
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Imports
Japanese snacks, stationery and import oddities.
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Cosplay Supplies
Foam, wigs, contacts and craft materials for builders.
FoamWigs
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Trading Cards
Singles, sealed product, sleeves and play-mats.
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Apparel
Anime-inspired tees, hoodies and streetwear.
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Handmade
Paper craft, charms and original handmade goods.
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Gaming Gear
Arcade sticks, controller mods and gaming accessories.
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Panels & Workshops
FULL SCHEDULE
Save events to build your personal convention plan.
10:00
Gates Open · Opening Ceremony
Main Stage
Live
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Featured Voice Actor Panel
Panel Stage A
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Cosplay Newcomer Showcase
Cosplay Stage
Cosplay
18:00
Fighting Game Tournament
Gaming Hall
Gaming
21:00
Friday Night DJ Set
Main Stage
Live
Venue Map
NAVIGATE THE VENUE
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center · 429 11th Avenue · New York, NY 10001
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Sponsorship
POWERED BY PARTNERS
Brand partners help make the festival possible. Three tiers of sponsorship are open for AFNY 2026 — inquire to claim a slot.
Diamond Tier
Marquee Partner
Headline naming on the mainstage, marquee placement across the festival floor, and prime experiential activation footprint.
- Mainstage naming
- Featured activation
- Premium signage
Platinum Tier
Festival Partner
Prominent floor presence, high-traffic activation space, and integration into festival programming.
- Premium booth
- Stage mentions
- Floor signage
Gold Tier
Supporting Partner
Branded presence on the marketplace floor with vendor placement and program acknowledgment.
- Vendor placement
- Program listing
- Onsite branding
Festival Gallery
MOMENTS FROM THE FLOOR
A glimpse at what the festival floor feels like — cosplay mainstage, concerts, esports, Artist Alley and the vendor marketplace.
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Attendee Registration
RESERVE YOUR BADGE
Lock in your spot for June 19–21, 2026. Pick a pass, fill out the form, and we'll email your confirmation.
Your details
Pass: Weekend Pass
By registering you agree to the festival code of conduct. Payment is collected at the door or via your confirmation email.
Vendor Opportunity
JOIN THE MARKETPLACE
Connect with thousands of anime fans, gamers, cosplayers and collectors from across Florida and beyond.
Get In Touch
CONTACT
Questions about tickets, accessibility, press, or partnerships? Send a note.
Knowledge Base
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Your in-app companion. Save events, guest experiences and vendor categories to build your personal plan, complete Tales of Neo York quests, and unlock achievement badges as you explore.