Cosplayers, Anime Pasadena opens this weekend

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Anime Pasadena
Nov. 2 and 3, 2024
Pasadena Convention Center
$41.64 one-day pass; $58.20 weekend pass

The 2023 version of Anime Pasadena, the pop culture convention's fifth outing, was seriously huge: Thousands of guests, many wearing incredible cosplay ensembles, visited the Pasadena Convention Center over two event-packed days.

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It's now time to return to the Crown City for the 2024 expo, which will take place Nov. 2 and 3.

Take a look back at earlier gatherings now and learn more about the popular event, which will again welcome major anime actors, artists, and fans.

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Anime Pasadena 2024 will unfurl at the Pasadena Convention Center over the first weekend of November.

Shopping is always a major component at Anime Pasadena; Hanami Hobby Shop, Samurai West, and Anime Creations are all on the lengthy 2024 vendor list.

Meeting favorite artists and writers is a fan favorite.

Fun photo opportunities of abound inside the convention halls and beyond the doors, too.

The adult Cosplay Contest is scheduled for Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. while the Cosplay Contest for kids will happen Nov. 3 at 5 o'clock.

A one-day pass is $41.64; purchase yours through the Anime Pasadena site now.

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Thousands of cosplayers will alight in the Crown City for ‘Anime Pasadena'

The huge expo will feature panels, shopping, and a pair of cosplay contests.

By Alysia Gray Painter • Published October 31, 2024 • Updated on October 31, 2024 at 5:35 pm

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