Cosplay Gatherings List

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Updated Map for 2026:

Gathering Legend

G2: Host Check-ins (SJCC)
G3: Panels Wood Stairs (SJCC)
G4: Photographer Alley
G5: The Art Tree
G6: Fallout Zone
G7: The Slab
G8: Hilton Walkway Stairs
G8.5: Hilton Walkway Planters
G9: Snake Statue (Off-site)
G10: Marriott Side Mural
G23: South Hall

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Special Gatherings Events

Hyakki Yagyo Cosplay Walk

Day 0, Thursday
8:00 pm
G5

Inviting all ghosts, ghouls, and cosplayers! Join us on Day 0 at 8:00 pm outside by the Idea Tree for a lantern light parade to show off your designs!

Zenless Zone Zero

Day 3, Sunday
2:00 pm
SOUTH HALL

Dear proxy friends, it’s Nicole speaking!! I’m here to alert you all about this year’s ZZZ COSPLAY GATHERING BUT with some special help from our lovely new proxy friends DREAMSCAPE!! Come join us as we’ll have an exclusive gathering backdrop for all our pictures and two matching ZZZ itashas cars, courtesy of the FanimeCon Car Show!! 
SO mark those calendars! This gathering is a first-of-its-kind, and you won’t wanna miss it. 
ALRIGHT, NICOLE OUT~

Erina Joestar Dreamscape_CC

Special Gathering Events

Hyakki Yagyo Cosplay Walk

Thursday, 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: G5

Inviting all ghosts, ghouls, and cosplayers! Join us on Day 0 at 8:00 pm outside by the Idea Tree for a lantern light parade to show off your designs!

Zenless Zone Zero

Sunday, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: South Hall

Dear proxy friends, it's Nicole speaking!! I’m here to alert you all about this year's ZZZ COSPLAY GATHERING BUT with some special help from our lovely new proxy friends DREAMSCAPE!! Come join us as we’ll have an exclusive gathering backdrop for all our pictures and two matching ZZZ itashas cars, courtesy of the FanimeCon Car Show!!
SO mark those calendars! This gathering is a first-of-its-kind, and you won’t wanna miss it.
ALRIGHT, NICOLE OUT~

Host(s): Erina Joestar, Dreamscape_CC

Series

18TRIP

Saturday, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: G5
Host(s): Coela, 18trip_sleeves

Pack your bags, don't forget your ticket, and HAMA NICE TRIP! Come celebrate 18TRIP's second anniversary with us, this year at FanimeCon.

Ace Attorney/Mystery Games

Sunday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: G4
Host(s): Zozl

A special Day 4, Monday gathering. All mystery games are welcome!

Alien Stage

Sunday, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: G6
Host(s): Audreytheworld / Odd, honeyychoba

Come one and all Alien Stagers to the second official FanimeCon Alien Stage gathering! Whether you just want to meet other fans, take pictures, or listen to good music and have fun, stop on by!

Animal Crossing

Sunday, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: G5
Host(s): Olivine, olivinecosplay

This gathering is open to all fans and cosplayers of Animal Crossing!

Apothecary Diaries

Saturday, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: G4
Host(s): Olivine, olivinecosplay

This gathering is open to all fans and cosplayers of Apothecary Diaries!

Arknights & Arknights Endfield

Saturday, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: G6
Host(s): regretsilence, TexasandPals

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Atlus (Persona/Shin Megami Tensei)

Sunday, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: G7
Host(s): Roxas_no.xiii, Roxas

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Azure Lane

Friday, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: G7
Host(s): Ivan

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Baldur's Gate 3

Friday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: G10
Host(s): evilNikki, evil_nikki

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Black Butler

Friday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: G5
Host(s): Owl_takizawa, Owl_takizawa

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Bleach

Sunday, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: G9

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Blue Archive

Saturday, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: G7
Host(s): DeltaSierra4, DeltaSierra4

"How to stop the closure of our school? Simple. We take over Site 7." -Sunaookami Shiroko

Blue Lock

Friday, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: G10
Host(s): hakaru_chan, Trisha Angelique

Live only for your dreams and always seek to be stronger!

Capcom

Thursday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: G3
Host(s): Julian Dupuis

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Chainsaw Man

Friday, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: G6
Host(s): Tsukasa_cos, Cosplayer_96

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Chiikawa

Saturday, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: G8.5
Host(s): Bobi

Fellow Chiikawa fans, please come by and trade some stickers, bring and share your plushies and other Chiikawa-related art and crafts. Bobi will host this event after his panel. For those who miss the panel, this would be a synopsis and summary with any other questions you have for him and others to celebrate the Chiikawa fandom and join the Chiikawa Armada! Please remember this is a family-friendly event! See you then!

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Friday, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: G7
Host(s): metamorphmeg, Meg

For those who come after. Please join us in celebrating Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. This gathering is open to all fans and cosplayers.

Critical Role

Saturday, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: G7
Host(s): evilNikki, evil_nikki

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Sunday, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: G6
Host(s): blitzblaster4um, Restart803

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Dr. Stone

Sunday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: G5
Host(s): kokirigato

Calling all those who love the Kingdom of Science! Come and meet your fellow Dr. Stone fans and get some pictures taken in celebration of the final season airing this year!

Dragon Age

Sunday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: G10
Host(s): evilNikki, evil_nikki

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Dragon Ball

Friday, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: G6
Host(s): blitzblaster4um

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Ensemble Stars

Friday, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: G5
Host(s): clarity, clarity

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Fallout RING-A-DING-DING Gathering

Saturday, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: G6
Host(s): Nick Shelton (Facebook)

Howdy folks, it’s ya old pal Mr. New Vegas here, excited to tell YOU that it’s time for the 4th annual Fallout RING-A-DING-DING gathering at FanimeCon 2026! Come crawl out through the fallout with us and bring ya thirst cause they’ll be handing out more Sunset Sarsaparillas from GoodSprings to give ya a taste of the Mojave. We’ll give y’all info on the 2026 Mojave Mayhem event held later this year in November to celebrate the games, TV show, tabletop games, and more at the Pioneer Saloon!

Fate Series

Saturday, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: G9
Host(s): Olingamer, olingamer

Whether you're a cosplayer, a photographer, or just a casual fan, please stop by.

Final Fantasy

Sunday, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: G6
Host(s): Kite

When prayers turn to promises, not even fate can stand in their way. Even in this fantasy, where you face off against the end, it will not be your final stand. Come join the gathering of some of the greatest warriors in gaming.

Fire Emblem

Saturday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: G10
Host(s): Mtjcosplay

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Five Nights at Freddy’s

Sunday, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: G4
Host(s): Snoweatermikhail

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GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE

Saturday, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: G10
Host(s): Ivan

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Gachiakuta - Saturday

Saturday, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: G6
Host(s): escape_cos, escape_cos

Hey everyone! Calling all Gachiakuta cosplayers and fans, come and join our meetup on Saturday at 4:00 pm located at G6! Whether you’re a Cleaner, Raider, Spherite, or from Ground, you are welcome here. We’ll be doing group photos, hanging out, and I’ve got ribbons to give out!

Gachiakuta - Sunday

Sunday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: G4
Host(s): a4yssa, Alyssa (@a4yssa)

Welcome, cleaners!! Please join us to take photos, trade merch/art, and make friends at our Sunday Gachiakuta cosplay gathering! Cleaners, Raiders, and everyone in between are welcome, in any shape, form, or AU. Hope to see you all on the Ground!

Genshin Impact

Friday, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: G6
Host(s): Erina Joestar, _Poinsettia.Cos_

Hello, my fellow travelers. I would love to take you guys on a journey with me as we travel through the land of Teyvat, as we make our way through the nations and make new friends and memories. Can’t wait to see you guys there. And don’t forget to bring your emergency food!!!

Gintama

Sunday, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: G4
Host(s): Kamenridertajador, Rat 1

When fleeing their landlord, Yorozuya Gin-Chan has taken a stop at… FanimeCon 2026? Join us for our Gintama gathering! Yes, other Gintama fans still exist! Even if you aren’t cosplaying, please still stop by. We’d love to meet more fans! Freebies will be present…

Glitch Productions

Saturday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: G8, G8.5
Host(s): SuperNintendude64, Dante R.

Are you a fan of The Amazing Digital Circus? How about Murder Drones, Knights of Guinevere, The Gaslight District? What about upcoming shows like Gameoverse and Lackadaisy? or even older shows like Meta Runner and Sunset Paradise? If so, you should come to the Glitch Productions gathering! Come join us and have an amazing time! Cosplaying from one of the shows or just a fan of Glitch in general, feel free to come!

Granblue Fantasy (+versus/relink/cygames)

Sunday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: G9
Host(s): dragon8blade, Tempest

*Check out this gathering in person at FanimeCon!

Hades

Saturday, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: G8
Host(s): jlycosplay

To all Hades game cosplayers!!! ??️??
With the release of Hades 2, this gathering is the perfect place for fellow fans to hang out, chat, and of course, take some great cosplay pics!
Cosplays from both Hades and Hades 2 are very welcome!!

Hazbin Hotel

Saturday, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: G7
Host(s): NetBelleAnie, NetBelleAnie

Come join us for one "helluva" great time at the Hazbin Hotel, where sinners try to earn their redemption into heaven by one crown princess of hell, Charlie Morningstar, and her chaotic staff including her ex-exorcist angel girlfriend Vaggi, radio demon Alastor, bartender Husk, maid Nifty and patrons like everyone's favorite sexy spider Angel Dust, and heaven's first redeemed sinner, Sir Pentious!

Helluva Boss

Friday, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: G7

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Hermitcraft/Life series

Friday, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: G5
Host(s): Zeebeebs, ZeeAfterAll

Come join other fans who love Hermitcraft, Life Series, PowCreations, and other Minecraft YouTube!

Homestuck

Saturday, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: G9
Host(s): Owl_takizawa, Bat.bones.cos

We're so back. Welcome to the 2026 Homestuck gathering. Bring your sopor and your strife specibus for tons of fun and silliness!

Honkai Impact 3rd

Friday, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: G8.5
Host(s): SnowEaterMikhail

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Honkai Star-Rail

Saturday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: G6
Host(s): Erina Joestar, _Poinsettia.Cos_

Why, yellow trailblazer, I would like for you to hop onto the astral express with our lovely conductor PomPom as we travel through these galaxies and create some memories and meet fellow new companions join us at the Honkai Star-Rail gathering. We’ll be waiting for you!!

IDOLiSH7

Sunday, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: G4
Host(s): silentserpent, ness

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ITA-BAG MEETUP-!

Saturday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: G3
Host(s): kokirigato

Do you have a character you can't stop talking about? Do you have a bag full of your favorite blorbo that you want the world to see? Come to the ita-bag meetup! I'll be there with several of my own ita-bags! Meet like-minded collectors and spread the love of fandom! Also, get your hard work photographed with other ita-bag lovers!

Identity V

Sunday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: G7
Host(s): ghoulpixels, ghoulpixels

Welcome all survivors and hunters to the 2026 Identity V gathering. Bring your best skin and get ready to reunite with your fellow friends or foes.

Inazuma Eleven

Saturday, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: G9
Host(s): kivat_iii, Kivat III

Whether you're an old fan of the anime or got introduced to magic anime soccer with the Victory Road video game, come meet other fans at the Inazuma Eleven gathering!

Isekai Gathering

Saturday, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: G7
Host(s): Kite

For all otherworldly adventurers where swords and magic reign supreme. Come join our gathering and I promise you, you don't need to be hit by truck-kun to enjoy it.

Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure

Sunday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: G6
Host(s): apples4ryuk, Nina San Nicolas

Yeehaw! Come celebrate the release of Steel Ball Run anime at FanimeCon by giving us your best poses at the Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure gathering!

Jujutsu Kaisen

Sunday, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: G6
Host(s): Northernomen, Northernomen

Attention all Jujutsu Sorcerers, welcome as a never before seen Culling Game unfolds during FanimeCon. Join us as we celebrate the new season of Jujutsu Kaisen!

KPop Demon Hunters

Saturday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: G5
Host(s): Kite

Calling all K-Pop fans and demon hunters. Grab your outfits, channel your inner voice, and join our KPop Demon Hunters gathering. Come ready to pose up with the squad and energize the Honmoon!
Happy fans, happy Honmoon!

Katamari Damacy

Friday, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: G3
Host(s): tmpope, Devising Delight

Come roll up a good time and take some pictures! There will be several Katamaris of various sizes to pose with!

Kingdom Hearts

Sunday, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: G8.5

Grab your Keyblades and hop on the Gummi Ship for this year’s FanimeCon Kingdom Hearts cosplay gathering.
As always, Disney and Final Fantasy characters are welcome to join (this is, after all, Nomura’s officially published crossover).

League of Legends

Saturday, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: G6
Host(s): Titanic Thresh Top, yahboijubs

"ATTENTION SUMMONERS AND CHAMPS!!!! IT IS TIME TO QUEUE UP FOR THE LEAGUE OF LEGENDS GATHERING!!!!!!!!! (Riot, please give Kayn a Candy Kayn skin. It's been 10 years.)"

Link Click

Sunday, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: G5
Host(s): raylinkcoser, Ray

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Love Live!

Sunday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: G7
Host(s): pastelcashews, pastelcashews

From μ’s to Hasunosora, come cosplay and celebrate all of the school idols in the Love Live! franchise! Random dance play after photos end!

Love and Deepspace

Saturday, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: G10
Host(s): honeyychoba, honeyychoba (Instagram)

Hello Bay Area hunters and love interests!
Honeyychoba here, once again, to host a wholesome gathering at FanimeCon! Come for photography, making friends, exchanging freebies, and I will be handing out freebies!!

MCYT (Minecraft YouTube)

Saturday, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: G8.5
Host(s): bettythefandomfreak

This gathering will be available for all fans from any Minecraft YouTube series who want to enjoy it! You are welcome to hang out, talk, and take pictures with other MCYT cosplayers and fans.

MILGRAM

Friday, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: G8
Host(s): tsukasa.starz, Hona

Good morning, Wardens~! Let’s take a break from thinking about Trial 3 and meet with other fans! Anyone is welcome—even if you aren't in cosplay :)

MXTX/Danmei

Saturday, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: G8, G8.5
Host(s): dreamingofcosplay, Dreaming of Cosplay

This meetup is for everyone who loves the works of MXTX, Meatbun, Priest, and all other danmei authors! Everyone is welcome.

Marvel Rivals

Friday, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: G8
Host(s): Erina Joestar, _Poinsettia.Cos_

HELLO, MY HEROES AND VILLAINS!! I would like for all of us to mark those calendars and make your teams and meet each other at the capture point for this year’s Marvel Rivals gathering!!! So better be quick to beat the first team to show up and secure the point!!

Monster Hunter

Saturday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: G4
Host(s): keiko, KeikoPinCosplay

BY THE ORDER OF THE GUILD: come hunt with us at FanimeCon! Show off your armor (or your monster) with fellow hunters, debate main weapon usage, and prance with us to show love for this 20+ year old franchise.

My Fandom Doesn't Have a Gathering Gathering

Saturday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: G9
Host(s): cjandcosplays, CJ George

Did you work really hard on a cosplay with no gathering to show it off at? Are you into a super niche fandom that nobody has heard of? Maybe your fandom used to be popular but has quieted down quite a bit? "My Fandom Doesn't Have a Gathering" gathering (MFDHAGG) is here for all of you and more. This multi-fandom setup is an experiment, so please join, and let's gather everyone who thought they wouldn't gather this year.

My Hero Academia

Saturday, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: G6
Host(s): CiciNettle, CiciNettle

Go beyond this FanimeCon - join us for a My Hero Academia cosplay meetup of PLUS ULTRA proportions to celebrate all your faves! Heroes, villains, sidekicks, and civilians are all welcome!

NITRO CHiRAL

Saturday, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: G5

Are you a fan of Nitro + CHiRAL BL visual novels like DRAMAtical Murder, Slow Damage, Togainu no Chi, Sweet Pool, and Lamento: Into the Void? This is the gathering for you!

NU: Carnival

Saturday, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: G3
Host(s): Gavincolecosplay, Gavincolecosplay

The Dead Zone is spreading, and the Klein Continent needs its Masters! Join fellow fans of isekai and BL for the Nu: Carnival gathering. All cosplayers, from full builds to casual, are welcome to join us for photos and community fun. Note: while the game is 18+, this gathering is PG13. Attendees must follow FanimeCon’s decency policies; no nudity permitted. Consent is mandatory and must be respected at all times. Let’s stabilize the elements together by taking photos! See you there!

Naruto + Boruto

Sunday, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: G10
Host(s): sfcphoto, Sam

Hello Naruto and Boruto fans, come join us! Hidden Leaf Village shinobi, Akatsuki/villains, genin, Kage, toads, dogs, and more are all welcome!

Needy Streamer Overload

Saturday, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: G4
Host(s): @cannichansonline, cannichansonline

Hey cuties! It's the internet angel Canni-chan! (@cannichansonline) I'm bringing you the first Needy Streamer Overload/Needy Girl Overdose FanimeCon gathering! It’s time to stop streaming and meet IRL in your best KAngel or Ame cosplay! P-chans are welcome to admire us! If you have any ita bags, please join as well!

Old MMOs

Sunday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: G8.5
Host(s): Abso

Do you yearn for simpler times? Together, we'll remember the olden days of social MMOs. Bring your old guildmates, gather your party, and let's get along! Maple, Gaia, Flyff, Malbonogi,Tera, etc.

Old School (Pre-2001)

Friday, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: G3
Host(s): InsaneDavid, Mokkori Cosplay

Come celebrate the rich history of Japanese entertainment culture and the fandoms that created anime conventions!
This is an open gathering for those who cosplay as characters from the previous century. If your cosplay character appears in anime, manga, video games or live actions that began PRIOR to 2001, then this is the gathering for you! Although there is a decidedly Japanese lean to this gathering, it is not completely exclusive.

Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint

Sunday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: G8
Host(s): Mykokoroisbrokoro, Mykokoroisbrokoro

Hello readers! If you are a fan of Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, please feel free to visit the gathering!
It is not necessary to be in cosplay to join; if you'd like to simply meet other fans, please join us! Let's all talk about our favorite novel!
We hope to see you there!

One Piece - Friday

Friday, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: G9

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One Piece - Saturday

Saturday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: G6
Host(s): blitzblaster4um, Restart803

*Check out this gathering in person at FanimeCon!

Overwatch

Friday, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: G4
Host(s): star, star

Welcome to Overwatch! 2026 marks Overwatch's 10-year anniversary, the team-based action shooter where heroes battle around the globe. We invite cosplayers from every era of the game to gather. From classic Overwatch 1 designs to Overwatch 2 redesigns and the 2026 relaunch, all versions are welcome. Celebrate the heroes of Overwatch, or villains if Talon is your style. Join fellow cosplayers and fans for a fun gathering and honor a decade of iconic characters, unforgettable plays, and memories.

Pokémon

Saturday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: G7
Host(s): Luluuxduplica1223

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Project Moon

Saturday, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: G10
Host(s): MSN06S Sinanju, Frederick/Rat 2

Calling all managers and librarians! Come join us for the third annual FanimeCon Project Moon cosplay gathering on Day 2 (Saturday)!

Project Sekai

Saturday, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: G7
Host(s): tsukasa.starz, Hona

Wonderhoy~! Welcome to the Project Sekai gathering! Meet with other fans of the game, take photos with cosplayers and more! VOCALOID cosplayers are welcome as well!

Promise of Wizard (Mahoyaku)

Friday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: G8
Host(s): jemi, jemii.chan

Master sages and wizards alike!! Come start your convention and join us at the Promise of Wizard (Mahoutsukai no Yakusoku) gathering! Anyone is welcome, whether you’re a hardcore fan or completely new to the series and want to know more!

Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Saturday, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: G5
Host(s): weeaboowarrior, Liz

*Check out this gathering in person at FanimeCon!

Rainbow Six Siege

Saturday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: G8, G8.5
Host(s): Callsign Trespasser on discord

We are an R6 cosplay group around the Sacramento area, and we hope to expand it and express our love for the video game and tactical gear and shooters as a whole!

Ranma 1/2

Friday, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: G9
Host(s): Ranmasan

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Resident Evil

Friday, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: G7
Host(s): Lightlytoasted

*Check out this gathering in person at FanimeCon!

Rumiko Takahashi

Friday, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: G4
Host(s): Olivine, olivinecosplay

This gathering is open to all fans and cosplayers of Rumiko Takahashi's works, such as Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku, Mermaid Saga, Ranma 1/2, One-pound Gospel, Inuyasha, Rin-ne, and Mao!

Seraph of the End

Friday, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: G8.5
Host(s): SubterraneanRose

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Shonen Jump

Friday, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: G6
Host(s): hakaru_chan, Trisha Angelique

We are Jump heroes! Since August 1, 1968, Shueisha has been bringing you the best anime in the world! Let's celebrate by showing everyone that we ARE the BEST IN THE WORLD!

Silent Hill

Friday, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: G7
Host(s): Vasyenka, Shini Vasyenk

The world has gone mad: the hills are silent, and so blurs the line between reality and insanity. Join us in the fog and stay after the siren cries!

Spike Chunsoft/Too Kyo Games

Saturday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: G5
Host(s): Darkfujin

This is a gathering for all games published by Spike Chunsoft and Too Kyo Games! All cosplayers from these games are welcome. Iiiiit’s gathering tiiiiime!!

Splatoon

Saturday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: G9
Host(s): Lightlytoasted

*Check out this gathering in person at FanimeCon!

Sports Anime / Wrestling

Sunday, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: G10
Host(s): hakaru_chan, Trisha Angelique

Sports fans and wrestling marks unite! Time to PLAY THE GAME and join us in celebration of all sports games, entertainment and camaraderie!

Super Smash Bros

Saturday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: G7
Host(s): SkylerKarashi, Arron Rowan

Are you cosplaying a character that's been in Smash Bros.? Whether it's a main fighter, an assist trophy, or even simply a spirit from Ultimate, head our way for gathering fun!

THE iDOLM@STER

Saturday, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: G8.5
Host(s): Abso

Hello, Producers and Idols! You have a meeting coming up, and your presence is mandatory!

Team Fortress 2

Sunday, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: G9
Host(s): owlpaca, owlpaca (Maddy)

Calling all mercs! Whether you're RED, BLU, or purple, all characters from the hit influential 2007 FPS videogame Team Fortress 2, its comics and fan works are encouraged to attend! Come show off your taunts and cosmetics, character impressions, or simply come as your favorite class. Cosplays from other Valve titles are welcome as well!

The Legend of Zelda

Sunday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: G4

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The Locked Tomb

Friday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: G9
Host(s): boneconstruct, boneconstruct

Come do bones with us to celebrate The Locked Tomb/Gideon the Ninth series by Tamsyn Muir!

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

Saturday, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: G8

*Check out this gathering in person at FanimeCon!

Tokusatsu

Saturday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: G4
Host(s): ThatBlueDinosaurGuy

Welcome once again, all tokusatsu heroes. Whether you're from Ultraman, Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Project R.E.D., or any other tokusatsu show, feel free to make your heroic spirit burn brightly!

Touhou Project

Sunday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: G8.5
Host(s): Kotuea, PDactyl

Hello, Touhou Project fans!
You like Touhou?! Join us at the Touhou Project gathering to share the love of girls’ with accessories, hats, and Fumos (yes, fumos). We also have a post gathering dinner that same day to hang out with other fellow Touhou fans. See you there!"

Trigun

Sunday, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: G7
Host(s): spacemoonblues, Spacemoonblues

Calling all bounty hunters and gunslingers! All Trigun fans (Trimax, 98, Tristamp, and Stargaze) are welcome to join us for photos, mingling, gift exchanges, and have an overall good time!

Twisted Wonderland

Sunday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: G6
Host(s): clarity, clarity

*Check out this gathering in person at FanimeCon!

Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Friday

Friday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: G6
Host(s): Gears_creates

Calling all Umamusume, come join me for a gathering of Umas, trainers, and more Umas!

Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Saturday

Saturday, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: G10
Host(s): pastelcashews, pastelcashews

Don’t stop, no don’t stop ‘til finish! Come join the Umamusume cosplay gathering, whether you’re an Uma, trainer, or fan!

Undertale & Deltarune Fandom

Sunday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: G8
Host(s): Basil/Sage

Are you filled with determination? Enthused for the next Deltarune chapter? This is the place for you! Come along to meet like-minded Toby Fox fans and cosplayers :)

VALORANT

Friday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: G6
Host(s): Kiyokocchi, Kiyokocchi

VALORANT Protocol vs. VALORANT Legion? Buckle up, agents! The VALORANT cosplay gathering is going to be held at FanimeCon 2026 and is hosted by yours truly, Kiyo, and my trusted teammate, Kimi!
VALORANT is a 5v5 tactical shooter game by Riot Games featuring agents with unique abilities! Be part of Alpha Earth’s Protocol or Omega Earth’s Legion? Either way, we would love to see you there! It’s time to lock in for this mission! Hope to see you guys there!

Vocaloid/UTAU

Saturday, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: G7
Host(s): PrinceClover.cos

*Check out this gathering in person at FanimeCon!

Witch Hat Atelier

Saturday, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: G9
Host(s): silentserpent, Ness

Witches, apprentices, and brimmed caps alike, gather ‘round for a magical meetup! Whether you've been following the manga for years or you're a brand new anime viewer, everyone's welcome here. Bring along your brush buddies and join in on the fun!

Wuthering Waves

Friday, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: G6
Host(s): Roxas_no.xiii, Roxas

*Check out this gathering in person at FanimeCon!

Yu-Gi-Oh!

Saturday, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: G8
Host(s): cjandcosplays, CJ George

It's time to d-d-d-d-d-d-d-d-d-d-duel! Every Yu-Gi-Oh! series: Season 0, Duel Monsters, GX, Capsule Monsters, 5Ds, Zexal, Arc-V, VRAINS, Sevens, Go Rush, and Card Game The Chronicles. Please join!