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AMVs
Do you want internet fame? Are you collecting our cool prizes? Or maybe you just want to see your video on a big screen in front of hundreds of fans? Either Way, we NEED your videos to pull it off….
Artist Alley
The Artist Alley is the perfect place to sell your handmade crafts and creations to thousands of fans!
Car Show
We’re back showcasing vehicles inspired by the Japanese car culture, Itasha, Drift cars, race cars, street cars, and replica vehicles inspired by anime and video games.
Charity Auction
We have an annual charity auction where the proceeds go to causes that our Community & Staff hold close to their hearts. It’s important to give back and support actionable causes.
Cosplay Masquerade
From musical acts, to dance skits, to dramatic recreations, to hilarious comedic sketches; the Masquerade has it all. Entrants compete to wow the judges and entertain the attendees in order to win this premier stage cosplay competition!
Dealers Room
The Dealers Room is the perfect place to sell your merchandise and creations to thousands of fans!
Game Shows
The AnimeNEXT Game Shows Team puts an anime-themed spin on a number of classic TV shows. Featuring versions of Match Game, Family Feud, The Dating Game, Cosplay Chess, and more! Our Game Shows provide more than your recommended daily dose of laughs!
Hall Cosplay
Want to see how your costume or creations stack up against other cosplayers? Join the AnimeNEXT Hall Cosplay Contest! Entrants are grouped with others of similar experience, aka skill divisions, so it doesn’t matter if you’ve done this dozens of times before or if this is your first time, you’ll be among peers.
Panels
If you have content that doesn’t require audience participation to enrich the experience, Panels & Workshops is the right place for you! We’ve created guides on how to record your slides and webcam, as well as a set of standards to ensure all pre-recorded content is of consistent video/audio quality.
Tabletop Gaming
Board games, trading card games, tile-based games—any kind of game you’d want to play on a table, you’ll probably find here! Come by with your friends and get a game going, compete in a tournament, or you can pull up a chair and join another group.
Tournaments
View listings, sign-ups, and rules of all contests and tournaments in one place. Don’t see something that catches your eye right now? Check back later we update our listings throughout the year and even have contests outside of the convention weekend.
Video Games
Consoles, Cabinets, and Tournaments; Oh My! Both old and new games will be available for free play throughout the weekend for all badge-holding attendees. Or if you’re up for the challenge check out our tournament listings. Will you be the NEXT King?