The 2025 Schedule for Anime USA is now live! Please note that there may still be some intermittent tweaks and minor adjustments to the schedule. Additional views of the schedule, including the Discord Guidebook, TV Guide Schedule, Schedule By Room, and Panel Descriptions will be soon to follow.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who submitted to this year's AMV Contest. We were honored to receive over 200 video entries, a record-breaking number that far surpasses anything we have seen at AUSA. To view the finalists, we invite you to visit: animeusa.org/amv/

We’re excited to announce @aaroncampbellvo.bsky.social as a guest at Anime USA! You’ll get to see him at panels, autograph sessions, and more throughout the weekend. Even better... today is his birthday! Let’s give him a warm welcome and a happy birthday together. 🎉 Learn more: animeusa.org

Cosplay submissions are now OPEN for #AnimeUSA2025 #Masquerade: Skits, performances, and spotlights #Craftsmanship: One-on-one judging plus optional fashion show We are also looking for judges. Apply by September 27 to help spotlight incredible cosplay talent. Learn more: animeusa.org/cosplay/

Anime USA is excited to announce Joe Hernandez as our next voice over guest! Joe Hernandez is a veteran voice actor most recognized by his work as Daruk and Yunobo in the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Learn more about Joe and our other guests at animeusa.org/2025-guests.

Anime USA is excited to announce our next guest, Stevie Rianne! Stephanie aka Stevie Rianne, has 20 years of experience in cosplaying and 14 years of experience working at conventions. Learn more about Stevie and our other guests for Anime USA 2025 at animeusa.org/2025-guests/.

Last chance for any and all interested volunteers to join our crew! Save some cash, make some friends, and learn something new -- no experience necessary! Click here to get started: forms.gle/PqULXRAZdSDH.... Applications close Saturday at 11:59pm.

🎭 Anime USA Cosplay Events! 🎭 Are you ready to shine on stage and show off your skills? Join us for the Cosplay Masquerade and/or the Cosplay Craftsmanship Competition. Rules and regs for both are available at animeusa.org/cosplay and applications will be live soon.

Anime USA is delighted to announce our next VO guest, Kayleigh McKee! Kayleigh McKee (‪@ghaspey.bsky.social‬) is an actress from rural Illinois where there wasn’t much else to do but entertain herself… Then she got good at it! (1/3)

Anime USA is proud to present HIBIKORD as the next guest for 2025. HIBIKORD is an Anisong/Jpop Cover Band from the Washington, DC Area.

Anime USA is proud to present Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe as our next guest. Sarah’s dad took her to her first Star Trek convention as a child, sealing her future as a card carrying geek. (1/3)

GUEST CANCELLATION: MOLLY SEARCY We are saddened to announce that Molly can no longer attend Anime USA this year. We will miss her at our show and hope to have her return in the future!

NOW is your LAST CHANCE to save on #AnimeUSA2025! Head to animeusa.org or directly to our registration site at animeusa.regfox.com/anime-usa-2025 to save $10 off your regular or silver membership.

Anime USA is thrilled to welcome @thescarlettmafia.bsky.social to this year’s lineup! Blending the art of cosplay and the allure of burlesque, Scarlett Mafia brings iconic characters to life in a dazzling, seductive showcase you won’t want to miss.

Hello Idol fans! We’re thrilled to announce that the application form for Idol*USA 7 is now live! For more information, and to apply, visit animeusa.org/idol-usa/. The application process concludes on 9/1/25!

Watch out, the ink is going to fly this year at #animeusa with the creative talents of @superartfight.bsky.social! Check out their roster of artists or submit a battle topic for this year's wheel of death at superartfight.com!

Hello idol fans! Our team is hard at work preparing the application form and rules for the 7th Idol*USA (can you believe it?). We expect everything to be pretty much the same as in 2024, (1/2)

Don't miss the boat! Pre-reg prices rise on June 1st -- hit up animeusa.org to get your badges!

AUSA would like to salute the vets who served this #memorialday -- and we hope the everyone in the service, and their families, have a lovely weekend.

#AnimeUSA Panel, Workshop, and Gameshow #ProgrammingSubmissions are live through September 1st, 2025! For more information and to apply follow this link: animeusa.org/present-a-pa...

For those who like an extended experience, stay overnight to take advantage of both early and late events! Our room block at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City can be found here: www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-... Anime USA's 2025 Registration Page can be found here: animeusa.regfox.com/anime-usa-2025

Last call for stong opinions! The #animeusa2025 programming survey wraps at the end of the month -- let us know what you'd like to see here: forms.gle/GhZBqaq1JphE... All otaku opinions are welcome, and you don't need to have purchased your membership to participate!

Anime USA is delighted to announce our fourth VO guest, @jackstansburyvo.bsky.social ! Jack's talents were most recently heard as Axel in LAZARUS, and include additional roles in Haikyuu!! and Oshi no Ko among others! For more guest info or to pre-register for 2025, check out www.animeusa.org!

More Action or Comedy? More Rock or Pop? Help us out! -- Our programming survey for #animeusa2025 wraps at the end of the month -- let us know what you'd like to see here: forms.gle/GhZBqaq1JphE... You don't need to have purchased your membership to participate! All otaku opinions are welcome!

LAST CALL! Artist Alley Applications for Anime USA 2025 close on April 16th at Midnight! If you were waiting to apply later... it's now officially "later"! Follow the link to get started: forms.gle/h1jgdvQpPTBK...

Can you believe it? We’re officially 6 months away from #AnimeUSA2025! The countdown has begun, and we’re already getting hyped for another unforgettable weekend full of cosplay, panels, artists, and all the anime vibes you love.

AMV Creators, it’s go time! The 2025 AMV Contest Application is NOW OPEN! Head over to animeusa.org/amv/ for all the info. We’re accepting entries for BOTH the Main AMV Contest and the NSFW AMV Contest until Aug 17 — don’t miss your chance to shine!

Exciting information from one of our guests this year! Take a look at what @aaroncampbellvo.bsky.social has coming.

#ArtistAlley Applications for #AnimeUSA 2025 close on April 16th at Midnight! If you were waiting to apply later... it's now officially "later"! Follow the link to get started: forms.gle/h1jgdvQpPTBK...

Room Blocks are open, and this fall Anime USA returns to the Hyatt Regency, Crystal City in Arlington, VA! Reserve your room in our room block: www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-... And if you need it, register for Anime USA 2025: animeusa.regfox.com/anime-usa-2025

Spring Cleaning on the Website is Underway -- Please pardon our dust as we archive 2024 and update our main website's info for 2025's convention. You will still be able to access everything, but expect the occasional glitch or typo through the end of the month. Thank you for your patience!