LETS GO ANIFEST 2023!

Your Beloved Anime Festival!
April 8th, 2023
Torrance Cultural Arts Center

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April 8th, 2023

Torrance Cultural Arts Center 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance, CA 90503

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AniFest Stage Schedule

Please note: Schedule may change without notice.

Grand Theater

10:00 AM

Technical Check

11:00 AM

nyTme

12:00 PM
Edelweiss
01:00 PM
SuperNovA
02:00 PM
Candy Bomber
03:00 PM
Mews Dance Ft. Blooberry
04:00 PM
Cosmic Idols
05:00 PM
Arcane Maid Cafe Idol Live
06:00 PM
Grand Cosplay Showcase
07:00 PM
Closing Ceremonies

Maid Cafe Stage

10:00 AM

Technical Check

11:00 AM

Moe moe kyun Contest, Jankenpon Game

12:00 PM
Maid Cafe Idol Live
01:00 PM
Kahoot Challenge
02:00 PM
Moe moe kyun Contest, Jankenpon Game
03:00 PM
Kahoot Challenge
04:00 PM
Maid Performance
05:00 PM
Cafe Karaoke
06:00 PM
Cafe Karaoke
07:00 PM
Closed

Torino Outdoor Stage

10:00 AM
Jodaiko Taiko
11:00 AM
Senyru Taiko
12:00 PM
8-bit Jazz Heroes
01:00 PM
BlooberryTrain Solo
02:00 PM
Nabi Solo
03:00 PM
Tomo.Cheese
04:00 PM
Isekai Stage
05:00 PM
TBA
06:00 PM
TBA
07:00 PM

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AniFest Activities

Discover your Anime Adventure at AniFest!

Anime Vendor Hall

Anime Vendor Hall

Grab your shopping bags and head over to the AniFest Vendor Hall! The anime vendor hall hosts dozens of selected anime...

Artist Alley

Artist Alley

Talented artists from all over, come to AniFest to display their latest and greatest creations at our outdoor tents,...

Anisong Idol Performances

Anisong Idol Performances

It wouldn't be an Anime Festival without Anisong performers from all over the world! AniFest boasts one of the largest...

Street Style Apparel Hall

Street Style Apparel Hall

AniFest brings back the street style apparel hall, where vendors come with their best doujin stickers, apparel,...

Arcane Maid Café

Arcane Maid Café

AniFest hosts the wildly popular and attractive maid café- Arcane Maid Café! Arcane Maid Café is a Southern...

AniFest Rockin’ Outdoor Stage

AniFest Rockin’ Outdoor Stage

Experience traditional cultural performances and modern AniSong bands, as we invite all of the best local and national...

AniFest Grand Theater

AniFest Grand Theater

Our 2023 year will be a hallmark year! Our main events theater will boast a 100'ft stage and 510 seating for our...

Cosplay Showcase

Cosplay Showcase

AniFest hosts the "Cosplay Showcase" for several events throughout California. We host our largest and most impressive...

AniFest Japanese Garden

AniFest Japanese Garden

Stroll through the beautiful Japanese garden at AniFest, where you fill find wonderful pine trees, flowers in full...

AniFest 2023 Layout

The AniFest layout is a work in progress and is subject to change.

About AniFest Anime Festival!

AniFest is an annual Anime Festival held in Torrance, CA during the spring time. The event hosts over a hundred vendors, and has two stages for a variety of traditional and modern performances. Come and explore everything Japanese culture and Anime during this one-day festival of family fun!

AniFest Guests

Meet and greet your favorite guests!

Uno

Uno

Uno is a idol maid performer at Arcane Maid Cafe. She has been an idol for several years, even performing in Japan and New York!

Jackie Lastra

Jackie Lastra

I am an LA based voice actor known for my work in Genshin Impact, Demon Slayer, Rising of the Shield Hero, and many more.

Krystal Kitsune

Krystal Kitsune

I’m Content creator, & Anime Journalist, publishing my content on my very own news outlet, The Kitsune Network! I’m also a part-time VA (W.I.P.).

AnjouPear Cosplay

AnjouPear Cosplay

A cosplayer and YouTuber who loves to connect with others and geek out about her faves, she has been creating cosplays and props since 2011.

Jodaiko

Jodaiko

Jodaiko is a collegiate Taiko group based on the main campus of the University of California, Irvine.

nTyme

nTyme

The North Torrance Youth Musicians Ensemble, or nTyme (pronounced “in-time”) exists to create a positive music educational experience for our youth.

D-Piddy

D-Piddy

Cosplay guy. Anime, comic book & video game aficionado.
I travel the world and I shoot random videos of people in costumes.

Chris Niosi

Chris Niosi

I am a voice actor, content creator and artist local to California! I’m very interested to make an appearance at Anifest this year! 🙂

Nabi

Nabi

Hello! My name is NABI and I create song covers on YouTube. I mostly sing covers in English, Japanese, & Korean!

Derek Stephen Prince

Derek Stephen Prince

Derek Stephen Prince is a voice actor whose career spans 30 years. He is excited to be here at AniFest and is looking forward to meeting you all!

Candy Bomber

Candy Bomber

Candy Bomber is a J-rock and Anisong cover band formed by six musicians of various backgrounds, with the fiery Shounen spirit!

SuperNovA

SuperNovA

SuperNovA is a Southern California based cosplay dance cover group. They focus on Jpop and Kpop covers.

Mighty Rumble

Mighty Rumble

Hi there! I’m Mighty Rumble and I’m a local cosplayer in the South Bay! I’m honored to be a guest again at Anifest and I’m stoked to see yall there!

Isekai Stage

Isekai Stage

Isekai Stage: That Time I Got Reincarnated As An Anime Cover Band. Come see us perform your favorite Anime/VG music live!

Edelweiss

Edelweiss

We are Edelweiss! A Socal idol group that performs songs from Ensemble Stars primarily and other anisongs as well. Enjoy our show!

BlooberryTrain

BlooberryTrain

My name is Berry, and I’m an idol and cosplayer! I am a member of both original idol group SORB3T and the Love Live cover group Epcotica.

Meow Mythical

Meow Mythical

My name is Meow Mythical, and I’ve been a cosplayer and content creator for 9 years based in California!

Nagi.cos

Nagi.cos

maidnagi is an American Twitch streamer, technologist, music composer, DJ, and electronic music producer.

AniFest Vendors & Exhibitors

Support your local vendors at AniFest!

FIGHTBOI

FIGHTBOI

Stop by our booth to pick up our latest release of anime streetwear, accessories, and shoes! Be sure to ask about our Anifest exclusive deals!

Bimyou Workshop

Bimyou Workshop

We specialize in vehicle anime designs, anime-inspired apparel, vinyl related products, and general anime-related lifestyle merchandise!

JAPADOG

JAPADOG

We serve Japanese-style special hotdogs and side menus. Please check our booth out!!

Senpai Squad

Senpai Squad

A bunch of Audi enthusiasts based in Houston formed a group together called Senpai Squad. It has now evolved from a group of friends to a brand that r

Tokyo Style Food Truck

Tokyo Style Food Truck

Voted for one of THE BEST FOOD TRUCKS IN LA on CBS’s Best of LA series, Tokyo Style been serving Japanese fusion comfort for So cal foodies since 2013

Toy Attack

Toy Attack

Our company will be selling Funko Pops, Anime Figures, Collectible Keychains, Anime Stickers

RedKilo Collectibles

RedKilo Collectibles

My company is just me, selling my collection of unopened anime toys and collectibles I have amassed over the years.

Aninomads

Aninomads

Our company will be selling anime gym apparel, gym gear, stickers and pins

AnimeClothing.com

AnimeClothing.com

Animeclothing.com will be selling anime shirts, hats, hoodies, and sweaters designed by anime artists from Japan.

Aleja x Anime

Aleja x Anime

We specialize in anime inspired street wear, from tshirts, hoodies, and hats. As well as a small variety of stickers and pins

Stay Weird Gaming

Stay Weird Gaming

Stay Weird Gaming is a Konami top performing OTS store. We specialize in officially licensed Yu-Gi-Oh and Pokemon TCG items.

animeZUNO

animeZUNO

We import all of the products from Japan.
Most of them are made in Japan as well.

Kiv Bui

Kiv Bui

At Kiv Bui, we create original artwork and product design that are based on our original story and concept.

GS4U

GS4U

Our company will be selling Anime Collectible, sticker, pin and more

Chicken King Foodtruckers

Chicken King Foodtruckers

Southern Fried Chicken with a California Kick. Try our delicious fried chicken, sides and honey butter biscuits and you will be coming back for more.

Animebooks.com

Animebooks.com

ANIMEBOOKS.COM is a huge fan of Japanese Anime! Our goal is to make shopping for variety of great products a painless experience!

Himawarii

Himawarii

HIMAWARII is a Anime/Gaming Apparel, Decals & Accessories brand. Bringing you Clothing, Posters, Pins, Stickers & more.

Pop Umai

Pop Umai

Pop Umai specializes in anime themed cookies. They have over +70 cookie designs and in addition they also host their own anime themed events.

FM Anime Shop

FM Anime Shop

Our booth will have anime collectibles, plushies, stickers, pins, funko pops indoor mats and more anime related items.

Mightymike

Mightymike

a video game store We buy, sell and trade retro to modern video games, Pokemon and Yugioh TCG. Along with that we also sell k-pop albums/photocards

ANIMECOAST.com

ANIMECOAST.com

Specializing in rare, out-of-print anime art books, anime figures and collectibles. Retro and current video games and accessories. We buy/sell/trade

concon

concon

Our booth will be selling lots of rhythm game, video game and anime merch! There will be jerseys, prints, charms, buttons and lanyards!

Anime Topia

Anime Topia

100% licensed anime products such as figures, plushies, pins, keychains, and Ichibankuji imported from Japan.

MTSugarr

MTSugarr

Simplicity with a hint of happiness.

Guaranteed the best quality stickers, cutest designs, and brightest of smiles!

AniFest Artists

Support your local artists at AniFest!

Boboeun

Boboeun

I’m an artist who has anime prints, postcards, buttons, and charms! I have cute heart buttons with anime couples and some fun googly-eyed buttons!

Pinky and Haru

Pinky and Haru

We are socal local artists who love cute art & have merch from any of our current fandoms! Come check us out °˖✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧˖°

Honey Hamstore

Honey Hamstore

Our store will be selling doodle stickers, meme designs, and art illustrations. We hope to spread some fun.

aprincewei

aprincewei

Hi, I’m @aprincewei! I will be selling fanart of Genshin Impact, Card Captor Sakura, and Bluelock on prints, postcards, and keychains!

Calenthee

Calenthee

I will be selling acrylic charms, notebooks, prints, wall scrolls and enamel pins!

Kakinohaa

Kakinohaa

I like to sell stickers, prints, and shirts of my original art and fan art!

BRITTANYJIN

BRITTANYJIN

BRITTANYJIN is a sole-run shop specializing in cute art and goods that celebrates femininity.

Gut Riders

Gut Riders

Our company will be selling anime merchandise such as car peekers, stickers, bumpers stickers, enamel pins, and clothing.

Misakissu

Misakissu

I sell handmade goodies like stickers, charms, photocards, and plushies!

Ohlola Pins

Ohlola Pins

Our booth will be selling mostly enamel pins inspired from anime shows! Along with air fresheners and stickers!

cielle_amour

cielle_amour

Amour | Artist | Twitch Streamer | Farmer Vtuber | Loves Pokemon, Genshin Impact, Persona/SMT

Demi Chen Art

Demi Chen Art

Illustrator Demi Chen will be debuting exclusive artwork prints and original paintings at Anifest. Come visit her in the artist hall!

Morning In Tokyo

Morning In Tokyo

We sell merch for a multitude of games, anime and shows. We love anime and love anime fans. Please stop by to take a look or have a chat!

Melancholy Merriment

Melancholy Merriment

We sell cute anime and game themed charms, buttons, stickers, prints crochet plushies and other items!

artsyury

artsyury

Artsyury is an artist who loves to draw anime fanart, original art, cats, and generally cute and pink things! Come by and check us out ♥

kinokovi

kinokovi

Our booth sells anime and video game-related stickers, prints, keychains, tote bags, and pins! Come stop by Artist Alley and say hi!

Essukaa

Essukaa

I am a local artist that has been heavily influenced by anime from a young age. I create prints and posters of my anime illustrations!

AnimusPsd

AnimusPsd

Hey everyone! I’m an illustrator based in San Diego selling some prints of my work.

WhySoCilious

WhySoCilious

We handcraft custom Pokémon and Anime terrariums!

Nyoot

Nyoot

We at Nyoot illustrate and design all of our products, and create fun stickers, cool pins, and beautiful, minimal prints for you to enjoy!

pakeji

pakeji

Original and Fan made illustrations and goods ranging from art prints, acrylic keychains, lanyards, plush pillows, and stickers.

KYUPLS

KYUPLS

A potato that loves to draw, sleep, and eat. I sell fanart goods such as prints, car decals, keychains, playmats, and standees!

Fifth Element Pins

Fifth Element Pins

I mainly specialize in making pop culture/anime enamel pins but also sell stickers, keychains, cute apparel, and illustrated prints!

Superlens

Superlens

Your One-Stop Shop to Super Merch at Anifest 2022 Artist Alley! We sell anime/gaming merch such as enamel pins, charms, stickers, prints, and more!

x3Dustco

x3Dustco

Hello, I’m x3Dustco~! I’m known to make colorful degenerate chibi art~!

joapplesauce

joapplesauce

joapplesauce creates anime, memes, and gaming inspired merch. This includes stickers/car decals, Simp Cards, air fresheners, and much more!

Rirumato

Rirumato

My name is Riru, a Vtuber illustrator and rigger! I love to sell Vtuber and anime/game waifus!

Ashokanspring

Ashokanspring

Ashokanspring is a digital illustrator who will selling prints, stickers, keychains, bookmarks and more!

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