AniFest 2026 connects cosplay, performance and community
The seventh annual AniFest brought together cosplayers, idols and bands in one place.
Natsu Festival embraces other cultures through food and art
The OCLA Night Market hosts several community businesses and artists.
NijiFest 2026 showcases fandom through a queer lens
LGBTQ+ anime fans find community and representation at the Hotel Fera.
Filipino Americans celebrate culture in wake of ICE raids
The Kanto Corner community event welcomed Historic Filipinotown residents from all backgrounds.
Japanese idol culture meets local anime swap meet
WeebMart and HamuFest hosted an idol show and flea market in the Arts District
By Gabrielle Dela Cueva and Hyojin Park
K-PLAY! FEST: A local SoCal K-Pop gathering
The Korean culture festival and convention started its first event of the year at the Fairplex in Pomona.
By Hyojin Park and Gabrielle Dela Cueva
Celebrating Christmas early with Pasko sa Baryo
The Christmas event celebrates the holidays with Pinoy Pride and spotlights several Filipino small businesses and performers.
Production I.G and Wit Studio: Discussing the future of anime with fans
The CEOs of the studios gather feedback from anime clubs and fans about the development of anime merchandise.
