Major Anime Music Festivals and Conventions Engage Fans Across Americas, Asia

Comic-Con 2025 and the associated Crunchyroll Anime FanFest in San Diego showcased a vibrant celebration of anime and pop culture, featuring musical acts like the Japanese band SPYAIR, known for anime theme songs including Haikyu!!. The Crunchyroll Anime FanFest offered a family-friendly outdoor venue with photo ops, merchandise, and performances from artists such as SPYAIR, yama, Denzel Curry, and INIKO. Meanwhile, the Bandai Namco Music Live Festival took place in São Paulo, Brazil, highlighting anisong performances from artists like Nowlu and MindaRyn as it continues expanding to Southeast Asia. In the Philippines, the Anime and Cosplay Expo 2025 provided a lively atmosphere despite rainy weather, with special guest cosplayer and vocalist Kanalyss captivating fans with her performances. Looking ahead, Cosplay Mania 2025, another major Philippine event scheduled for October, has announced a diverse lineup of Japanese Anime Music performers, cosplayers, voice actors, and VTubers, promising a multifaceted celebration of anime culture. Together, these events reflect the global enthusiasm for anime music, cosplay, and fan engagement across multiple continents.