2024 San Diego Anime Convention (Anime & Japanese Pop Culture Celebration w/Cosplay, Panels, Workshops, Cultural Showcases, Gaming & Concerts (3 Days)NEW

San Diego Anime Con returns for its third annual celebration with three days of anime, manga, cosplay, Japanese culture, gaming, and fandom fun at the Handlery Hotel in Mission Valley.

Date
November 21-23, 2025

Details
• Anime screenings & creator panels
• Cosplay all weekend + contest
• Vendor Hall & Artist Alley with exclusives and commissions
• Workshops: manga drawing, calligraphy, origami, and more
• Cultural showcases: taiko, dance, and traditional arts
• Gaming zone: arcade, tabletop, and video game tournaments
• Evening events: concerts, DJ parties, and themed screenings
• Special guests: voice actors, animators, and creators (announcements coming soon)

Location
Handlery Hotel - Mission Valley, 950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108

Convention Hours
• Friday: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• Saturday: 10:00 am - 12:00 midnight
• Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Vendor & Artist Hall Hours
• Friday: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Programming Hours
• Friday: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• Saturday: 11:00 am - 12:00 midnight
• Sunday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Organizer
Presented by Silk Road Productions (creators of Fangaea Con, Scream Diego, AnimeLand, AniPop, and more).

Parking
Details coming soon (check venue for on-site parking and rates).

Social Media Tags
#SanDiegoAnimeCon #SDAC2025 #Anime #Cosplay #ArtistAlley #Manga #Taiko

URLs
• Website: sdanimecon.com
• Facebook: Facebook
• Instagram: Instagram
• X (Twitter): twitter.com/sdanimecon

Tickets
Ticketing and full program schedule to be announced.