Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes anime conventions. From the sprawling metropolises to small towns across the state, there are numerous opportunities for anime fans to indulge in their passion for Japanese pop culture.
A-Kon, the longest-running anime convention in the state, is held in Dallas. Capital City Comic Con, which includes a range of anime-themed events, is hosted in Austin, while San Antonio hosts the popular San Japan anime convention, which attracts thousands of attendees from across Texas and beyond.
No matter where you are in the Lone Star State, from Allen to Abile, you’re sure to find an anime convention that suits you. Whether you’re excited to don your favorite cosplay, meet industry insiders and other fans, or simply soak up all the anime and manga you can handle, Texas has got you covered.
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2023 Anime Cons in Texas
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| Convention | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Ikkicon 2023 | January 20-22, 2023 | Kalahari Resorts and Conventions Round Rock, TX |
| My Hero Convention: Texas Smash 2023 | February 3-5, 2023 | Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas Irving, TX |
| Anime STX 2023 | February 18-19, 2023 | Rolling Oaks Mall San Antonio, TX |
| Fanime Expo 2023 | February 25-26, 2023 | Campbell Hall Pasadena, TX |
| Kawacon 2023 | February 25-26, 2023 | Henry B. González Convention Center San Antonio, TX |
| AggieCon 2023 | March 3-5, 2023 | Texas A&M University Memorial Student Center College Station, TX |
| All-Con 2023 | March 16-19, 2023 | Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre Dallas, TX |
| WeebCon 2023 | April 7-9, 2023 | Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center Grapevine, TX |
| Riverwalk Anime 2023 | April 15-16, 2023 | Henry B. González Convention Center San Antonio, TX |
| Mini-Mini Con 2023 | April 29, 2023 | Wonderland of the Americas San Antonio, TX |
| Collect-A-Con Dallas 2023 | May 6-7, 2023 | Forth Worth Convention Center Fort Worth, TX |
| A-Kon 2023 | June 2-4, 2023 | Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas / Toyota Music Factory Irving, TX |
| Fan Expo Dallas 2023 | June 9-11, 2023 | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Dallas, TX |
| Anime Sekai 2023 | June 23-25, 2023 | Abilene Convention Center Abilene, TX |
| Delta H Con 2023 | June 30 – July 2, 2023 | Houston Marriott Westchase Houston, TX |
| Ba-Con 2023 | July 1-2, 2023 | Pasadena Convention Center Pasadena, TX |
| 8-Bit Block Party 2023 | July 15-16, 2023 | New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center New Braunfels, TX |
| AnimeFest 2023 | July 28-31, 2023 | Sheraton Dallas Hotel Dallas, TX |
| Otaku Tattoo Expo: Midland 2023 | August 11-13, 2023 | Bush Convention Center Midland, TX |
| San Japan 2023 | September 1-3, 2023 | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio, TX |
| Otaku Tattoo Expo: Dallas 2023 | October 18-20, 2023 | Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center Allen, TX |
| Dallas Fan Festival 2023 | October 20-22, 2023 | Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas Irving, TX |
| Collect-A-Con Houston 2023 | November 4-5, 2023 | George R. Brown Convention Center Houston, TX |
| Anime Frontier 2023 | December 8-10, 2023 | Fort Worth Convention Center Fort Worth, TX |