Opening Ceremonies

Welcome friends, ghouls, yokai, newcomers, and returnees. It is time to officially kick off the long-awaited return of FanimeCon! Let’s get spooky and raise our spirits high at Stage Zero before the rest of FanimeCon opens!

Let us delight you with special performances and pre-con entertainment, including visits from our amazing Guests of Honor. Get to know them and learn about what they’ll be up to at con!

Next, our Chair Team will show you how we’re making it spooky with our “Obakeyashiki” Japanese Haunted House theme this year. And you’ll be the first to hear about any special announcements or collaborations.

Join us as we celebrate another exciting weekend at FanimeCon!

Location and Times

San Jose Convention Center – Stage Zero
Friday: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Closing Ceremonies

Another FanimeCon has come to a close. Like any great anime recap episode, let’s wrap up the con together!

Join our Chair Team to discuss both our great successes and sincere hopes for the future of FanimeCon. Laugh with us as we montage our way through the weekend with photos taken along the way, and hear words from our esteemed Guests of Honor as they bid us farewell!

Be the first to learn next year’s theme as it’s announced live at Closing Ceremonies, and take a moment to be a part of the conversation in our open Q&A session.

We couldn’t have put on such a fun convention without YOU! Thank you for joining us for FanimeCon 2026!

Location and Times

San Jose Convention Center – Panels 1
Monday: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm