Anime fans in Pennsylvania are in for a treat this year with a diverse range of anime conventions to attend. From Altoona to Philadelphia, anime conventions will be popping up all over the state throughout the year, offering fans the opportunity to indulge in their passion for Japanese pop culture.
Get ready for an exciting journey through the world of anime and manga in Pennsylvania. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of these amazing events and meet fellow fans from all over the state!
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2023 Anime Cons in Pennsylvania
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| Convention | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Setsucon 2023 | January 13-15, 2023 | Blair County Convention Center Altoona, PA |
| ScottyCon 2023 | March 18, 2023 | Jared L. Cohon University Center Pittsburgh, PA |
| Zenkaikon 2023 | March 24-26, 2023 | Lancaster County Convention Center Lancaster, PA |
| Hazard Con 2023 | May 12-14, 2023 | Ambassador Center Erie, PA |
| Thy Geekdom Con 2023 | May 26-28, 2023 | The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Oaks, PA |
| Fan Expo Philadelphia 2023 | June 2-4, 2023 | Philadelphia Convention Center Philadelphia, PA |
| Tekko 2023 | July 20-23, 2023 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA |
| Natsukashii Con 2023 | August 18-20, 2023 | Eisenhower Hotel & Conference Center Gettysburg, PA |
| ShikkariCon 2023 | August 19-20, 2023 | DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia West Plymouth Meeting, PA |
| PuchiCon PA 2023 | October 21-22, 2023 | Camelback Mountain Resort Tannersville, PA |
More About Anime Cons in PA
Kicking off the year in style is Setsucon, held at the Blair County Convention Center. This three-day event is the perfect way to start off the year and immerse yourself in all things anime.
But that’s just the beginning. In March, Zenkaikon will be taking over the Lancaster County Convention Center, while ScottyCon will be held at the Jared L. Cohon University Center in Pittsburgh.
May is packed with events, with Hazard Con at the Ambassador Center in Erie and Thy Geekdom Con at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. But wait, there’s more! The summer months also offer plenty of anime fun with Tekko at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Natsukashii Con at the Eisenhower Hotel & Conference Center in Gettysburg, and ShikkariCon at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia West in Plymouth Meeting.
Finally, rounding out the year is PuchiCon PA at the Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville. This intimate convention is the perfect way to end the year and meet fellow anime enthusiasts in a cozy setting.