{"id":324365,"date":"2026-08-18T21:32:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T21:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/324365\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T21:32:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T21:32:26","slug":"heading-to-anime-nyc-see-timing-map-and-transit-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/324365\/","title":{"rendered":"Heading to Anime NYC? See timing, map and transit options"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — Get ready to power up at New York City’s largest anime convention this weekend.<\/p>\n

Anime NYC returns to the Jacob Javits Center from Thursday through Sunday, bringing a weekend of all things Japanese pop culture, including performers, actors, manga creators and more.<\/p>\n

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Below is everything to know for this weekend.<\/p>\n

Timing for Anime NYC<\/p>\n

Thursday – 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., panels run until 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

Friday – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., panels run until 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

Saturday – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., panels run until 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

Sunday – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

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To learn more about how to enter the convention and to see more of the floor plan, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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How to get there<\/p>\n

The easiest way to get to the Javits Convention Center is by taking the Manhattan-bound No. 7 train to the last stop, 34 St-Hudson Yards.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, the M34-SBS bus also stops just steps away from the convention hall.<\/p>\n

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Other things to know<\/p>\n

A full list of panel programming as well as a virtual artist alley can be found online<\/a> and on the Anime NYC mobile app.<\/p>\n

Those planning to attend some of the weekend’s biggest panels, including those for Haikyu!!, Kaiju No, 8, Re:ZERO and the cast of the One Piece live-action are advised to line up at least an hour before the panel begins, even if you have a reservation.<\/p>\n

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Attendees can bring any bag of their choosing to the convention however, all bags will be subject to security search.<\/p>\n

Badges to attend are still available online and at select retailers<\/a> around New York City. If you’ve lost a badge you purchased, you will have to buy a new one ahead of the convention.<\/p>\n

Items not allowed in the convention<\/p>\n

Cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and vape pens\u00a0<\/p>\n

Items encouraged for the convention<\/p>\n

QR codes for any pre-ordered autographs, selfies, lotteries or panel reservations<\/p>\n

Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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