{"id":87046,"date":"2025-12-17T19:37:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T19:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/87046\/"},"modified":"2025-12-17T19:37:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T19:37:11","slug":"holiday-matsuri-takes-over-the-convention-center-this-weekend-with-festive-and-not-cosplay-to-spare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/87046\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Matsuri takes over the Convention Center this weekend with festive (and not) cosplay to spare"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Season\u2019s greetings to all Orlando anime fans: Holiday Matsuri 2025 is here! As Florida\u2019s largest anime convention, nothing says holiday cheer like a three-day gathering featuring all things anime, manga, cosplay and gaming.<\/p>\n

Happening at Orange County Convention Center, Holiday Matsuri weekend consists of cosplay contests, anime panels, voice actor meet-and-greets, vendors, gaming tournaments and themed dances. <\/p>\n

The copious nighttime activities \u2014 perhaps the true reason for this particular season \u2014 are just as lively, with 18+ programming and late-night events taking place at the adjoining Hyatt Regency Orlando. <\/p>\n

Friday-Sunday, Dec. 19-21, Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, holidaymatsuri.com<\/a>, $55-$1,800. <\/p>\n

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