Anime NYC convention draws 150,000 fans to New York

Anime NYC, the largest Japanese pop culture event on the East Coast of the United States, is currently being held at the Javits Center in New York. The four-day convention, which began on the 20th and runs through the 23rd, is expected to attract approximately 150,000 attendees from across the country.

The event features a wide array of activities, including the sale of anime merchandise and concerts by Japanese artists. Attendees have gathered to celebrate popular series such as ‘One Piece’ and ‘Dragon Ball’, with many participating in cosplay. Fans expressed the significance of the community and the long-term influence of Japanese animation on their lives.