We’re excited to have Cupid @cupid0604 at AniFest! About Cupid: Cupid is a solo kaigai idol coming from Illinois to bring you big smiles and high-energy vibes! She loves singing and dancing to anime and idol favorites with fun choreography and bright stage presence. Please bring your penlights and let’s make it extra kirakira! She’s […]
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We’re excited to have Yurina Kuma @yurina.kuma at AniFest! About Yurina Kuma: “With flowers ready to bloom, here is YurinaKuma!” Based in SoCal, Yurina is a kaigai idol and cosplayer! From singing online to now performing live, her elegant sweet vocals will share heart and emotion through music. #animeevent #animecon #anime #cosplayevent
Our AniFest team recently had the pleasure of presenting to the USC anime club @usc.tac, and it was an absolute blast! Sharing our passion for anime with fellow enthusiasts was a fantastic experience. Enjoy all the free goodies & we look forward to seeing y’all at AniFest 2026 on June 6! #AniFest2026 #AnimeCommunity #USCAnime
We’re excited to have Jellie @jellie_mita at AniFest! About Jellie: Jellie is an odorite, a J-pop dance coverist, with a passion for spreading the love of J-pop through dynamic dance! She has been active on YouTube since 2022 and posts an odottemita video (dance cover) at least once per month. Set your penlights to blue […]
A big thank you to UCI Tomo No Kai @tomonokai.uci for hosting our team today! We loved chatting about anime and AniFest, and it was a delight to meet the anime club members. Enjoy the free gifts, and we look forward to seeing you at our event. Interested in having our outreach program visit your […]
We’re excited to have CodeZ @kodzu_.ken at AniFest! About CodeZ: This is Mall, known by the stage name CodeZ they are a passionate performer who loves singing anime intros and fan-made songs based on both games and shows! #animeevent #animecon #anime #cosplayevent
Exciting news for all AniFest fans! AniFest is extending its early bird sales for the next few weeks. This is your chance to secure tickets at a special rate and join us for an unforgettable experience. Get ready to have fun in all things at AniFest 2026! #AniFest #AnimeCulture #AnimeFans
Hi festival friends! This year we have a great initiative to help spread the word about our event! We are shipping out promotional brochures to groups, organizers, and store owners are interested in a flyer trade. There is no charge for the brochures and we will ship a pack of 100 of them at no…
Performer applications are now available! We are planning THREE stages at this year’s AniFest and we would love you to come to perform and shine! 🌟 Whether you like to rock it out as a band, dance your heart out to J-pop, or part of a fashion showcase, we want you to apply and see…
Ahoy! Calling all Artist Alley and Exhibitor vendors! Our applications for vendor spaces are now open and ready to accept applications. Spaces are going out very quickly, so make sure to get your application in! If you’ve already submitted an application, don’t fret! Our team is currently processing them in order.
Surprise! AniFest is on June 6th, 2026 at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. Tickets are on super early bird sale at $10.00, which is the same as our 2018 price 🤯 But… it won’t last forever- prices will go up incrementally every month. So make sure you get one for yourself (and a friend). We…











