{"id":326884,"date":"2026-08-21T19:36:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T19:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/326884\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T19:36:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T19:36:11","slug":"anime-nyc-2026-takes-over-manhattans-javits-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/326884\/","title":{"rendered":"Anime NYC 2026 takes over Manhattan&#8217;s Javits Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Anime NYC 2026, the largest anime convention on the East Coast, brings together 150K fans from around the world for four days of excitement. Showcasing the best of Japanese pop culture with unique exhibits, exclusive screenings and experiences, and appearances by top creators from Japan and beyond. Check out some of the participants at this year&#8217;s New York City Anime Con.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People enjoy Anime NYC 2026 at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in New York City. (Barry Williams\/ New York Daily News)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TNY-Anime-Williams-1195.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"9196922\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Barry Williams\/ New York Daily News<\/p>\n<p>People enjoy Anime NYC 2026 at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in New York City. (Barry Williams\/ New York Daily News)<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People enjoy Anime NYC 2026 at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in New York City. (Barry Williams\/ New York Daily News)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TNY-Anime-Williams-1158.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"9196920\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Barry Williams\/ New York Daily News<\/p>\n<p>People enjoy Anime NYC 2026 at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in New York City. (Barry Williams\/ New York Daily News)<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People enjoy Anime NYC 2026 at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in New York City. (Barry Williams\/ New York Daily News)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TNY-Anime-Williams-1088.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"9196927\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Barry Williams\/ New York Daily News<\/p>\n<p>People enjoy Anime NYC 2026 at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in New York City. (Barry Williams\/ New York Daily News)<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People enjoy Anime NYC 2026 at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in New York City. (Barry Williams\/ New York Daily News)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TNY-Anime-Williams-9857.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"9196930\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Barry Williams\/ New York Daily News<\/p>\n<p>People enjoy Anime NYC 2026 at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in New York City. (Barry Williams\/ New York Daily News)<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"People enjoy Anime NYC 2026 at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in New York City. (Barry Williams\/ New York Daily News)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TNY-Anime-Williams-9868.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"9196932\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Barry Williams\/ New York Daily News<\/p>\n<p>People enjoy Anime NYC 2026 at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in New York City. 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