What vendors should know.
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.
Crowd
Around ~5,000 attendees across the run.
Venue
The convention takes place at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Fort Lauderdale.
What's happening.
Cosplay
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.
Tickets
General admission tickets are priced at $20, with free admission for children 11 and under with an accompanied adult.
Panels & Workshops
Attendance to panels and contests is included with admission, and no prior sign-up is required.
Theme & Focus
The convention focuses on anime and pop culture, catering to a wide range of fandoms.
Who's showing up.
A confirmed slate of voice actors, mangaka, cosplayers, and industry guests.
Voice Actor 1
Demon Slayer · My Hero Academia · Spy×Family
Voice Actor 2
Attack on Titan · One Piece · Naruto
Artist 1
My Hero Academia · One Punch Man · Tokyo Ghoul
Artist 2
Sword Art Online · Re:Zero · Fate/Stay Night
Cosplayer 1
Best in Show Winner 2022 · Anime Expo 2023
Cosplayer 2
Comic-Con 2022 · Fan Expo 2023
Voice Actor 3
Fullmetal Alchemist · Cowboy Bebop · Bleach
Voice Actor 4
Dragon Ball Z · Yu Yu Hakusho · Digimon
Voice Actor 5
Fairy Tail · One Punch Man · Black Clover
Voice Actor 6
Naruto · Sword Art Online · Demon Slayer
Voice Actor 7
Your Name · Weathering with You · Spirited Away
Voice Actor 8
Attack on Titan · My Hero Academia · Jujutsu Kaisen
Voice Actor 9
Tokyo Ghoul · Death Note · One Piece
Voice Actor 10
Bleach · Fairy Tail · Black Clover
Voice Actor 11
Naruto · One Punch Man · Demon Slayer
Voice Actor 12
My Hero Academia · Sword Art Online · Re:Zero
Voice Actor 13
Dragon Ball Z · Yu Yu Hakusho · Digimon
Voice Actor 14
Fullmetal Alchemist · Cowboy Bebop · Bleach
Voice Actor 15
Fairy Tail · One Punch Man · Black Clover
Voice Actor 16
Naruto · Sword Art Online · Demon Slayer
Voice Actor 17
Your Name · Weathering with You · Spirited Away
Voice Actor 18
Attack on Titan · My Hero Academia · Jujutsu Kaisen
Voice Actor 19
Tokyo Ghoul · Death Note · One Piece
Voice Actor 20
Bleach · Fairy Tail · Black Clover
Mini events & panels.
A working schedule of the panels, screenings, and meetups happening across the run. Subject to change up to doors.
- 4:00 PMContestCosplay Contest
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.
Cosplay Registration DeskUntil 5:00 PM - During show hoursContestVideo Game Tournament
Participants can register at the Video Game Area during the show. Entry requires a hand stamp from show admission.
Video Game AreaAll day - During show hoursPanelGuest Q&A Panels
Panels featuring guest speakers are included with admission. No additional cost to attend.
VariousAll day - 10:30 AM - 3:00 PMEventCosplay Registration
Registration for the Cosplay Contest occurs at the Cosplay Registration Desk. Spaces are limited and first-come, first-served.
Cosplay Registration DeskUntil 3:00 PM
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