List of anime conventions
This is a list of noteworthy anime conventions from around the world, as distinct from comic book conventions, furry conventions, gaming conventions, horror conventions, multigenre conventions, and science fiction conventions. This list is sectioned by location, and included with the list is the year the convention was established, as well as the months or dates which the convention are typically held within. Multi-genre, comic book, furry, gaming, and science fiction conventions are not listed here.
North America
South America
Asia-Pacific
Europe
Defunct and on-hiatus conventions
These are notable conventions that have at one time existed, but have either gone on hiatus for more than one year, were merged into other conventions, or have finished operating entirely. The category conventions fall under are determined by the amount of communication given by convention officials.- Merged - An official announcement of a merger between two conventions has been made.
- Defunct - An official or reliable announcement is made saying that the convention has ceased operations. If there is no communication then another criteria can be considered, such as an official website appearing to be dead or the website has been changed to another individual with no relation.
- Inactive - Any convention that has been on Hiatus for more than 3 years, but has a working website.
- On Hiatus - Any convention that has had an official announcement of hiatus of 3 years or less.
| Convention | City | Country | First held | Last Held | Status |
| AM² | Anaheim | United States | 2011 | 2012 | Defunct |
| Ani-Jam | Fresno | United States | 2003 | 2014 | Defunct |
| AnimeCon | San Jose | United States | 1991 | 1991 | Defunct |
| Aniwave | Wilmington | United States | 2007 | 2015 | Defunct |
| Anime Contents Expo | Chiba | Japan | 2012 | 2013 | Merged |
| Anime Mid-Atlantic | Chesapeake | United States | 2001 | 2018 | On Hiatus |
| Anime Punch! | Columbus | United States | 2005 | 2017 | Defunct |
| Anime Salt Lake | Taylorsville | United States | 2012 | 2014 | Defunct |
| Anime South | Pensacola Beach | United States | 2005 | 2013 | Defunct |
| Anime Vegas | Las Vegas | United States | 2004 | 2013 | Defunct |
| Animania | Multi-city | Australia | 2002 | 2014 | Defunct |
| AniZona | Mesa | United States | 2005 | 2009 | Defunct |
| AUKcon | London | United Kingdom | 1994 | 1994 | Defunct |
| Aurora-Con | Anchorage | United States | 2006 | 2008 | Defunct |
| Big Apple Anime Fest | New York City | United States | 2001 | 2003 | Defunct |
| D-Con | Dundee | United Kingdom | 2009 | 2011 | Defunct |
| Ikasucon | Fort Wayne | United States | 2003 | 2017 | Defunct |
| Japan Expo USA | San Mateo | United States | 2013 | 2014 | Inactive |
| KotoriCon | Sewell | United States | 2010 | 2020 | Defunct |
| Kunicon | Multi-city | United States | 2004 | 2005 | Defunct |
| MangaNEXT | East Rutherford | United States | 2006 | 2012 | Defunct |
| Manifest | Melbourne | Australia | 2001 | 2013 | Defunct |
| New York Anime Festival | New York City | United States | 2007 | 2011 | Merged |
| Otakon Vegas | Las Vegas | United States | 2014 | 2018 | On Hiatus |
| PersaCon | Huntsville | United States | 2003 | 2011 | Defunct |
| Providence Anime Conference | Providence | United States | 2008 | 2008 | Defunct |
| Quinni-Con | Hamden | United States | 2012 | 2014 | Defunct |
| Shinboku-con | Huron | United States | 2007 | 2014 | Defunct |
| Shoujocon | Multi-city | United States | 2000 | 2003 | Defunct |
| Shuto Con | Lansing | United States | 2011 | 2019 | Defunct |
| SoDak Con | Rapid City | United States | 2009 | 2018 | Defunct |
| Sogen Con | Sioux Falls | United States | 2005 | 2013 | Defunct |
| SugoiCon | Sharonville | United States | 2000 | 2013 | Defunct |
| Tokyo International Anime Fair | Tokyo | Japan | 2002 | 2013 | Merged |
| Tomo-Dachi | Derry | United Kingdom | 2005 | 2007 | Defunct |
| UppCon | Multi-city | Sweden | 2001 | 2012 | Defunct |
| Wai-Con | Perth | Australia | 2004 | 2014 | Defunct |
| Yaoi-Con | Santa Clara | United States | 2001 | 2017 | Defunct |
| Yuricon | Newark | United States | 2003 | 2007 | Defunct |