Sin City Anime convention

Sin City Anime is a three-day celebration of anime, cosplay, gaming, J-fashion, and Japanese pop culture—built by fans, for fans. Bring your friends, suit up, and spend the weekend in a space that’s welcoming, high-energy, and packed from morning to midnight.

What’s new for 2025

• Bigger footprint: now ~41,000 sq. ft. of convention space

• Expanded rooms: larger Exhibitor Hall, Main Events Hall, and Arcade Hall

• More programming: multiple panel rooms, cosplay & J-fashion breakaway space, plus a dedicated tabletop/TCG lounge

• Single connected hallway: themed and set up for meetups and community spots

Featured guests and performers

• Voice actors: including Emi Lo and Heather Gonzalez

• Cosplay & fashion: Aicosu, Kaychans Cosplay, Draxxisa, and more

• Music & stage: high-energy acts including BABYBEARD on the Main Events stage

(Additional guest announcements roll out through fall.)

Weekend highlights

• Exhibitor Hall: vendors, artists, community booths, and guest autograph areas

• Cosplay & J-Fashion: contests, runway shows, meetups, and workshops

• Live shows: concerts, DJ sets, ballroom dance, and special performances

• Panels & programs: industry talks, fan-run panels, games, and lounge sessions

• Gaming hub: free-to-play Japanese arcades, console fighters (SF6, Tekken 8, MK1, Guilty Gear), and TCG play (MTG, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Vanguard)

• Night events: adult-themed lounges and late-night programming for 18+/21+ where noted

• Community vibe: inclusive environment, easy to navigate, and made for meeting people who love the same things you do

Competitions and showcases

• Cosplay Competition: performance and craftsmanship divisions, plus Best in Show

• K-Pop dance events: from random dance play to competition slots

• Fashion Show: spotlighting designers and models from the J-fashion scene

Exhibitors, panels, and volunteers

• Exhibitors & artists: upgraded floor plan; strong demand—apply early

• Fan panels: accepted throughout the season; two 3-day badges comped per approved panel

• Volunteers: 18+ and local to the Las Vegas valley; help run the show and join the team behind the scenes

Badges and planning

• Three-day badges: adult badges start at $45+ during early bird

• Hotel perks: book select nights in the on-site room block and receive two complimentary three-day badges

• All ages welcome: check program notes for age-restricted events