Anime NYC

Name

Anime NYC

Legal name

Anime NYC

Website

https://animenyc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Anime Convention Events

NAICS

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Beauty, Fashion & Pop-Culture Conventions (MPAGAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Awards Ceremonies & Recognition Events (MPAGAHAF)

Keywords

• Anime convention events
• Pop culture exhibitions
• Fan convention tickets
• Cosplay community events
• Japanese entertainment shows

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Badge/Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling convention badges in multiple tiers (ANYC+, 4-Day, Single Day, Kids Sunday) with prices ranging from $15 to $475, plus 8.875% New York sales tax. Also includes special event tickets for concerts, workshops, and meet & greets.
2. Merchandise Sales: Official convention merchandise including apparel, accessories, pins, and vintage items sold through the official show store, both at-event and for vintage items via pre-order shipping.
3. Exhibitor/Vendor Booth Fees: Revenue from exhibitor booth rentals in the exhibit hall and Artist Alley table fees for artists and creators.
4. Afterparty Tickets: Ticketed afterparty events including Thursday kick-off, Friday, Saturday night events, and Sunday wrap party, with VIP and general admission tiers.
5. Workshop Fees: Bang Zoom! Studios voice actor workshops with Participant tickets at $250 and Observer tickets at $100 per person.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Anime NYC is a four-day anime convention held at the Javits Center in New York City that sells tiered badges and tickets granting access to exhibit halls, Artist Alley, panel programming, special concerts, workshops, autograph and photo sessions, VTuber meet and greets, official afterparties, and on-site merchandise. The event is operated by LeftField Media and targets anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture fans with both consumer and industry programming.

Product overview

Anime NYC is the East Coast's largest anime convention held at the Javits Center in New York City (August 20-23, 2026), attracting 150K fans over four days. The event operates a tiered badge system (ANYC+, 4-Day, single-day, Kids Sunday) as its core product, supplemented by ticketed special events (Club Ironmouse concert, hololive Meet SUPER KARAOKE PARTY, yama concert, Big Apple Idol Fest, Maid Craft Cafe, four official afterparties) and add-on experiences (autograph sessions, VTuber meet & greets, Bang Zoom! workshops). The exhibition floor features the main Exhibit Hall with publishers and vendors, Artist Alley for independent creators, Gaming & Community Hall, Destination Cosplay area, Japanese Food Court, and the new Family Zone presented by Scholastic. Programming spans 150+ hours of panels, screenings, and special events with voice actor and creator guests. Accessibility services include ASL interpretation, quiet rooms, and mobility accommodations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Convention Badges

Quantifiable outcome

• 150,000 fans attend annually from around the world
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• X Tracks Licensing SummitsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026Partnership to create the Anime NYC & X Tracks Licensing Summit - the first executive forum devoted to anime, manga, gaming, and Asian pop culture licensing. Focused on the business side of the industry.
• Japan SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial non-profit partner of Anime NYC. Founded in NYC in 1907, Japan Society focuses on bringing Japan and New York closer together through art, culture, education, and anime. Japan Society offers discounted memberships, tickets, and complimentary tickets for select events to Anime NYC attendees. The partnership supports year-round anime and Japanese culture programming at the Society's location at 333 East 47th Street.
• LeftField MediacoreOthersParent event company and creator of Anime NYC. LeftField Media is a boutique event company made up of dedicated fans and experienced convention organizers. The company also produces Anime Frontier, Awesome Con, Rose City Comic Con, and Romancing Portland. Part of the Clarion Events family.
• hololive ProductionflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese VTuber agency hosting multiple events at Anime NYC 2026 including SUPER KARAOKE PARTY: SUMMER♡WAVE @ NYC concert, live streams at booth #1710, and Petit Greetings meet & greets with talents including Ninomae Ina'nis, Cecilia Immergreen, and others. Major draw for VTuber fan demographic.
• Bang Zoom! StudioscoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading audio post-production studio specializing in anime, animation, and video game localization. Partnering with Anime NYC to provide Voice Actor Art of Auditioning Workshops taught by Casting Director Mami Okada, CSA. Workshops held during convention on Thursday and Friday, August 20-21.
• CrunchyrollflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor anime streaming platform and sponsor of Anime NYC. Listed as a prominent sponsor with logo placement on the website.
• ScholasticflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerFamily Zone presented by Scholastic - New for 2026, a dedicated space designed for children ages 0-12 with interactive experiences, hands-on activities, and giveaways. Scholastic branding on the family-friendly programming.
• Connections HousingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial hotel booking partner for Anime NYC. Manages hotel block with guaranteed lowest rates, hotel loyalty rewards points eligibility, no hidden fees, and no contract required. Provides attendees with accommodations near the Javits Center.
• SpotHerominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial parking reservations partner for Anime NYC. Provides convenient and affordable parking reservations near the Javits Center through their app and website.
• Project NutypeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Thursday kick-off afterparty partner for Anime NYC 2026. Event at Slate NYC on August 20, 8PM-2AM featuring DJs and entertainment.
• Plus Ultra EntertainmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Friday afterparty partner for Anime NYC 2026. Event at HK Hall on August 21, 8:30PM-2:30AM with VIP amenities including complimentary drink, swag item, and donut bar.
• Senpai SquadminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Saturday afterparty partner for Anime NYC 2026. Event featuring gaming consoles, live visuals, and DJ performances. VIP includes balcony access and exclusive merch.
• Moonies ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Sunday wrap party partner for Anime NYC 2026. Annual closing event at Hotel Chantelle on August 23, 6PM-1AM.
• Wota Sans FrontieresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent production organization serving as champion for Big Apple Idol Fest. Founded in 2025, dedicated to running quality Japanese idol-culture centric events throughout North America.
• Ito EnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Ito En Tranquili-TEA Lounge at Anime NYC. Located in Room 1C04-05, providing a dedicated quiet space for fans to recharge away from the convention floor.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Anime Expo: The largest anime convention in North America, held annually in Los Angeles. Direct peer to Anime NYC in format, audience (anime/J-pop fans), and exhibitor base (Crunchyroll, Aniplex, VIZ Media, Kodansha, etc.).
• Anime Frontier: Anime convention in Chicago produced by the same parent company, LeftField Media. Sister event that replicates Anime NYC's programming model in another US geography.
• Otakon: Long-running East Coast anime convention (originally in DC, now in Maryland) targeting the same anime/Japanese pop-culture fan base with comparable panels, exhibitors, and ticketed special events.
• Anime Boston: Annual anime convention held in Boston. Direct competitor for Northeast US anime fans with overlapping exhibitor/publisher participation and tiered badge model.
• Awesome Con: Pop-culture convention in Washington DC produced by the same parent (LeftField Media / Clarion Events). Sibling event with shared operational infrastructure and overlapping fan base.
• Crunchyroll Expo: Anime-focused convention operated by Crunchyroll (a flagship sponsor of Anime NYC). Comparable tiered badge model, publisher-driven exhibitor floor, and anime fan audience.

Broad incumbents

• New York Comic Con (NYCC): The flagship US pop-culture convention held annually at Javits Center (same venue as Anime NYC). Broader scope (comics, film, TV, gaming) but competes for the same NY-based pop-culture attendees and exhibitor dollars.
• MCM London Comic Con: Major multi-genre pop-culture convention series in the UK with growing anime/Japanese content presence. Comparable large-scale fan convention model with tiered ticketing.

Regional players

• Sakura-Con: Anime convention held annually in Seattle by the Anime Northwest community. Comparable format and audience but serves the Pacific Northwest rather than the East Coast.
• AnimeJapan: Japan's largest dedicated anime trade and consumer event held at Tokyo Big Sight. Comparable format and exhibitor base (Japanese publishers, studios, VTuber agencies), but serves the Japanese domestic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/animenyc
• Facebookfacebook.com/animenyc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leftfield-media
• Instagraminstagram.com/animenyc
• TikToktiktok.com/@animenycofficial

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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