Anime Pasadena

Anime Pasadena is an annual two-day anime convention held during November at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.

Programming

The convention typically offers an arcade, artist alley, cosplay contest, fashion show, gaming tournaments, karaoke, kids cosplay competition, live music, Maid Cafe, and vendors.

History

Anime Pasadena's 2020 event in April was postponed to November, and later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Anime Pasadena's 2021 event was the first time the convention was two days. The events's 2021 COVID-19 policies required masks and vaccination or tests. Anime Pasadena used the whole convention center for the first time in 2023.