FT-Lauderdale Anime-Fest is an anime collectors’ convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, featuring a variety of exhibitors and guests from the anime industry.
General admission tickets are priced at $20, with free admission for children 11 and under with an accompanied adult.
Around ~5,000 attendees across the run.
The convention takes place at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Fort Lauderdale.
The cosplay contest allows for both store-bought and homemade costumes, with prizes awarded in various categories. Registration occurs on the day of the convention, and all contestants must have purchased a ticket to enter.
General admission tickets are priced at $20, with free admission for children 11 and under with an accompanied adult.
Attendance to panels and contests is included with admission, and no prior sign-up is required.
The convention focuses on anime and pop culture, catering to a wide range of fandoms.
A confirmed slate of voice actors, mangaka, cosplayers, and industry guests.
Demon Slayer · My Hero Academia · Spy×Family
Attack on Titan · One Piece · Naruto
My Hero Academia · One Punch Man · Tokyo Ghoul
Sword Art Online · Re:Zero · Fate/Stay Night
Best in Show Winner 2022 · Anime Expo 2023
Comic-Con 2022 · Fan Expo 2023
Fullmetal Alchemist · Cowboy Bebop · Bleach
Dragon Ball Z · Yu Yu Hakusho · Digimon
Fairy Tail · One Punch Man · Black Clover
Naruto · Sword Art Online · Demon Slayer
Your Name · Weathering with You · Spirited Away
Attack on Titan · My Hero Academia · Jujutsu Kaisen
Tokyo Ghoul · Death Note · One Piece
Bleach · Fairy Tail · Black Clover
Naruto · One Punch Man · Demon Slayer
My Hero Academia · Sword Art Online · Re:Zero
Dragon Ball Z · Yu Yu Hakusho · Digimon
Fullmetal Alchemist · Cowboy Bebop · Bleach
Fairy Tail · One Punch Man · Black Clover
Naruto · Sword Art Online · Demon Slayer
Your Name · Weathering with You · Spirited Away
Attack on Titan · My Hero Academia · Jujutsu Kaisen
Tokyo Ghoul · Death Note · One Piece
Bleach · Fairy Tail · Black Clover
A working schedule of the panels, screenings, and meetups happening across the run. Subject to change up to doors.
The contest features categories such as Best in Show, Best Craftsmanship, and more. Registration is free and takes place on the day of the convention.
Participants can register at the Video Game Area during the show. Entry requires a hand stamp from show admission.
Panels featuring guest speakers are included with admission. No additional cost to attend.
Registration for the Cosplay Contest occurs at the Cosplay Registration Desk. Spaces are limited and first-come, first-served.
Add the dates to your Eventloot schedule so fans know exactly which booth to find you at — and what you'll be bringing.