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SWFLAnime-Fest Fort Myers, Florida presented by The Marines! Featuring vendors, special guests, artists, panels, cosplay contest and more!

Check out our website and links here: https://linktr.ee/SWFLAnimeFest

10/28/2026

Looking for another event to attend before SWFL Anime-Fest in March? We're also hosting SW-FloridaCon on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at the DoubleTree Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers!

Join us from 10am–5pm for a full day of comics, anime, wrestling, gaming, collectibles, and more! We'll have voice actors Christine Auten and Aaron Campbell, WWE Hall of Famer D'Von Dudley, vendors, local artists, and a 4pm cosplay contest welcoming fans of all ages and characters!

It's another opportunity to enjoy a local convention, meet special guests, and shop for merchandise before SWFL Anime-Fest returns on March 7, 2027!

Find tickets and more show details here:
https://linktr.ee/swfloridacon

09/22/2026

Vendor and artist spaces are now open for SWFL Anime-Fest, returning to Fort Myers on Sunday, March 7, 2027!

We’re looking for vendors and artists to help fill our vendor hall with anime merch, collectibles, figures, manga, plush, apparel, accessories, artwork, prints, handmade creations, crafts and plenty more. While anime will be a big part of the show, vendors with merchandise from other fandoms are welcome as well.

Interested in joining us? Pricing, requirements and all application details can be found here:
https://form.jotform.com/221073131660140

SWFL Anime-Fest takes place from 10am-5pm at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive in Fort Myers. Parking is free, and the show will also feature special guests, panels, our cosplay contest and a full day of shopping and fandom.

Whether you’re an established vendor, independent artist or bringing your work to one of our shows for the first time, we’d love to have you apply.

Find the website, show pages and more SWFL Anime-Fest information here:
https://linktr.ee/SWFLAnimeFest

09/20/2026

Sailor Moon fans, we have something special planned after SWFL Anime-Fest! Jennifer Cihi, the original English singing voice of Sailor Moon, will be performing a live Sailor Moon concert at 5:30pm on Sunday, March 7th.

Hear Jennifer perform songs from the original English Sailor Moon soundtrack, including fan favorites like My Only Love, Carry On, It’s a New Day, The Power of Love and more. Whether you grew up watching Sailor Moon or discovered the series later, this will be a chance to hear the music performed live by the voice behind it.

A separate concert ticket is required. Tickets are available online now, and you can save by purchasing the bundle that includes both admission to SWFL Anime-Fest and the 5:30pm Sailor Moon concert.

Get your admission and concert bundle here:
https://linktr.ee/SWFLAnimeFest

09/19/2026

Want to be part of the return of SWFL Anime-Fest? Sponsorship opportunities are now available for our Sunday, March 7, 2027 show in Fort Myers.

We’re looking for local businesses, brands, organizations and community partners interested in getting their name in front of anime, cosplay and pop culture fans throughout Southwest Florida. Multiple sponsorship levels are available, with different ways to promote your business before and during the event.

SWFL Anime-Fest will bring together vendors, artists, cosplay, panels, special guests and fans for a full day from 10am-5pm at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel at Bell Tower Shops.

If your business would like to get involved, check out our sponsorship information and available packages through our website.

Find our website, event pages and more here:
https://linktr.ee/SWFLAnimeFest

09/17/2026

Our SWFL Anime-Fest guest lineup continues to grow! Voice actress Cynthia Cranz is the latest guest joining us in Fort Myers on Sunday, March 7th.

Cynthia has been behind familiar characters across decades of anime, including Chi-Chi in the Dragon Ball franchise, Botan in Yu Yu Hakusho, Bellemere in One Piece, Paninya in Fullmetal Alchemist and Mitzi Nohara in Shin-chan, along with many more roles.

Come meet Cynthia throughout the day, talk about some of your favorite characters and series, and get an autograph. She joins Randy Pearlman, Tiffany Grant and Jennifer Cihi as part of our SWFL Anime-Fest guest lineup.

The show runs from 10am-5pm at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive in Fort Myers. Parking is free. Admission is $20, with kids 11 and under free, one per paid adult, and tickets will be available online or at the door.

Along with our guests, you’ll have a full vendor hall and local artists to explore throughout the day, with plenty more happening around the show. Dont miss out on our 4pm cosplay contest, 530 sailor moon concert and more!

Get tickets and find all the SWFL Anime-Fest details here:
https://linktr.ee/SWFLAnimeFest

09/16/2026

The guest lineup for SWFL Anime-Fest keeps growing as we get ready to return to Fort Myers on Sunday, March 7th! Joining us for the day will be singer and performer Jennifer Cihi, the original English singing voice of Sailor Moon.

Jennifer performed some of the most memorable music from the original English version of Sailor Moon, including My Only Love, Carry On, It’s a New Day and The Power of Love. Sailor Moon fans will have the chance to meet Jennifer throughout the show, get an autograph and talk with the voice behind songs they grew up listening to. She will also be performing a special sailor moon concert at 530PM. More details to come!

There’s a full day planned beyond our guest lineup too. Come dressed as your favorite character and take part in our cosplay contest, with multiple categories and everyone welcome to join. We’ll also have multiple panels happening during the day, with more information about those coming as we get closer to the show.

SWFL Anime-Fest runs from 10am-5pm on Sunday, March 7, 2027 at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive in Fort Myers. Parking is free. Admission is $20, with kids 11 and under free, one per paid adult. Tickets will be available online or at the door.

Get tickets and find all the details here:
https://linktr.ee/SWFLAnimeFest

09/15/2026

From Asuka Langley in Neon Genesis Evangelion to Nojiko in One Piece, another familiar voice is joining us at SWFL Anime-Fest. Voice actress Tiffany Grant will be with us in Fort Myers on Sunday, March 7th!

Tiffany’s long list of anime credits also includes Kaorin in Azumanga Daioh, Laura Bodewig in Infinite Stratos, Marta in Fullmetal Alchemist and many more characters from across her established career. She’ll be at the show throughout the day meeting fans and signing autographs.

There will be plenty more to check out while you’re here, with a vendor hall full of anime merch and collectibles, local and independent artists, and more activities happening throughout the show.

Admission is $20, with kids 11 and under free, one per paid adult. Tickets will be available online or at the door. Join us from 10am-5pm at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive in Fort Myers. Parking is free.

Get tickets and find all the SWFL Anime-Fest details here:
https://linktr.ee/SWFLAnimeFest

09/14/2026

Our first special guest for SWFL Anime-Fest is here! Voice actor Randy Pearlman will be joining us in Fort Myers on Sunday, March 7th.

Anime fans may recognize Randy as Emporio Ivankov in One Piece, Kamil Gollini in My Hero Academia, Mr. Jaeger in Attack on Titan, Obni in Dragon Ball Super and Kalard in Fairy Tail, along with many more roles across anime.

Randy will be at SWFL Anime-Fest meeting fans and signing autographs throughout the day. While you’re here, spend the day shopping our vendor hall, support local artists, check out multiple panels and join or cheer on our cosplay contest.

We’ll be taking over the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive in Fort Myers, from 10am-5pm. Parking is free. Admission is $20, and kids 11 and under get in free, one per paid adult. Tickets will be available online or at the door.

Randy is just the start of what we have planned, with more SWFL Anime-Fest guest announcements still to come. Check them all out early from our website.

Get tickets, the vendor form, and all details here:
https://linktr.ee/SWFLAnimeFest

09/14/2026

SWFL Anime-Fest is returning to Fort Myers! Join us Sunday, March 7th, 2027 from 10am-5pm for another full day of anime, cosplay, shopping, guests and more.

Our vendor hall will be packed with different things to browse throughout the day. Expect plenty of anime merch throughout the show, including figures, collectibles, manga, plush, apparel, accessories, games and other fandom finds from a variety of sellers. We’ll also have local and independent artists bringing prints, original artwork, handmade creations, crafts, stickers, accessories and plenty more.

Cosplayers, start making your plans early. Our cosplay contest will return with multiple categories, and everyone is welcome to join regardless of age, experience level, character or type of build. We’re also planning multiple panels throughout the day, so stay tuned for more details!

Special guest announcements are also coming soon. Get a sneak peek of our guests we'll be announcing by checking out our website.

SWFL Anime-Fest takes place Sunday, March 7, 2027 from 10am-5pm at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive in Fort Myers. Admission is $20, with kids 11 and under free, one per paid adult. Tickets will be available online or at the door, and parking is free.

Get all the show details, be a vendor/artist, and more:
https://linktr.ee/SWFLAnimeFest

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13051 Bell Tower Drive
Fort Myers, FL
33909

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https://linktr.ee/swflanimefest

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