Anime USA 2025 was a sad departure from its longtime home of the Crystal City Hyatt Regency. 2026 will be a new beginning at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles. It will also be much later this year, November 20-22. They already have some of their special guests announced, with voice actress Megan Shipman, artist Kevin Bolk, and musical guests Neo Atomic Motor.
Sony Pictures hosted a table in the Dealer’s Room for the then upcoming, much anticipated film Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc. This was a popular spot for photoshoots, especially those cosplaying characters from the manga/anime.