Are you ready to start 2025 with a BANG? Originally established in 2005, Animé Los Angeles celebrates its 20th year as a fan-friendly convention and member-volunteer-run event. Set to host exciting live entertainment, concerts, industry panels, and more, Animé Los Angeles 20 is a four-day annual event that will take place January 9-12, 2025 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Tickets are available online for pre-purchase until January 6, 2025. Tickets are also available for in-person purchase upon entry. Please note that badges can only be picked up on the day they are valid.
For twenty years, Animé Los Angeles has brought fans together to celebrate all things anime. This year, ALA 20 offers an array of activities for its attendees, including ribbon races, karaoke, gaming, and more. Using the Guidebook App, ALA 20 attendees can more easily navigate the convention center, plan for panels, and collect ribbons. ALA 20 staff offer several free and paid services to enhance your ALA ribbon experience. For example, attendees have the opportunity to obtain and purchase exclusive ribbons via donations and activities. Attendees can also drop off a ribbon to get a completely random ribbon in return at the Ribbon Station. Bring your ribbons!
If you love to support local artists and independent creators, locate Artist Alley. This year, ALA 20 has over 200 artists registered to sell their wares in the Artist Alley section of the Exhibit Hall. For the complete list of Artist Alley participants, click here! For the complete list of vendors and dealers, click here! Prepare your wallets!
If you love chess, then you might be interested in the ALA 20 “Cosplay Chess” event. As the name implies, attendees can participate in a life-sized chess match dressed as their favorite characters. The match will take place from 1 PM-2:30 PM on Day 2, January 10. Unfortunately, it is too late to sign up for participation, but attendees are welcome to watch the match unfold from the sidelines and root for their favorite characters in an unconventional game of chess.
If you have a knack for fashion, then you might be interested in the ALA 20 Fashion Show, presented by First Stop Cosplay, which will take place at 4:30 PM on Day 2, January 10! The featured designers include Wa-Miyabi, Girl With One Eye Fashion, Miss Alphabet, RONOVA, and more. Whether or not you’re a die-hard fashion fan, this one-of-a-kind show will take your breath away and transport you to a world where anime, video games, manga, comic books, and Japanese culture collide beautifully!
To see the best and brightest within the convention community, consider attending the Animé Los Angeles’s Next Top Star, where participants showcase their skills in singing, comedy, voice acting, dancing, and much more! Join in as a member of the audience at 12 PM, on Day 3, January 11. The winner will receive the chance to perform at the ALA 20 Masquerade Opening Ceremony, which will take place at 7 PM, on Day 3, January 11. Please note that tickets for the Masquerade are free for all ALA 20 attendees! Pick up your tickets at the Attendee Services Station and get ready to see some magic!
If you are still on the fence about attending, click here for a quick recap of my ALA 19 experience in 2024!
Will we see you at Animé Los Angeles 20? Tell us in the comments.
