Animenj

New Jersey's newest home for anime, tokusatsu, kaiju and J-cinema fandom! Come join the Squad!
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We are the Hudson Valley's new home for anime, kaiju, tokusatsu, and J-cinema fandom! Join us for our first event December 15-17, 2023 at the Hilton Woodcliff Lake for friends, fandom, celebrity guests, and stunning photo opportunities.

06/19/2026

Attention Artists & Vendors! Applications for the AnimeNJ++ 2026 Exhibitors Hall are officially open!

Be a part of the Garden State's premier home for anime, tokusatsu, kaiju, and Japanese cinema & culture. Be a part of our best year yet by joining us in our Exhibitors Hall. Spaces are highly curated to ensure an immense variety of goods for attendees to shop from.

Applications will be open through July 23rd, 2026.
Learn more and apply today at https://animenj.com/exhibitors/.

06/16/2026

CALLING ALL COSPLAYERS & CREATORS! Applications for Cosplay Judges and Cosplay Content Creators for AnimeNJ++ 2026 are officially OPEN!

Cosplay Judges: Got an eye for elite craftsmanship, dynamic stage presence, or flawless wig styling? We need experienced costumers and makers to judge our legendary Masquerade competition! Share your expertise and help crown the best of the Garden State fandom.
Apply Here: https://animenj.com/programming/cosplay-judge/

Content Creators: Are you a cosplay who loves to tell an amazing story through social media while impacting cosplayers around you? We are searching for official creators to run shoots, inspire future craftsmen , and hype up the community online.
Apply Here: https://animenj.com/programming/cosplay-content-creators/

Don't wait - applications are only open through July 24th.

06/11/2026

Panel Applications for AnimeNJ++ 2026 are officially OPEN!

Whether you want to host an informative deep-dive, a high-energy game show, or a dynamic community meetup, we want to give you the platform to share your expertise. We are looking for panels that span all of our core pillars: anime, manga, tokusatsu, kaiju, Japanese culture & cinema, gaming, and cosplay. Applications are now open and will be open through August 25th.

Learn more and apply today at https://animenj.com/programming/panels-workshops/.

06/09/2026

The countdown to November is on, and the official hotel room block is officially live! Stay right onsite in the middle of the action - lock in your special convention rate by booking today for just $169/night!

Plan your ultimate weekend at New Jersey’s Home for Anime, Tokusatsu, Kaiju, & J-Cinema Fandom! Make the most of the convention weekend by staying where the action is and booking a room for the entire con - that way you can fully immerse yourself in everything we have to offer this year - our biggest one yet!

Book now at
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/animeguestsroomblock/

06/04/2026

Guest Announcement! Please welcome the legendary animator Cindy Yamauchi as our first guest for AnimeNJ++ 2026!

If you've ever been blown away by the jaw-dropping fights in "Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War", the art style of "Gungrave", or the sleek character design in "Akudama Drive", then you've seen Cindy Yamauchi's incredible handiwork in action.

A veteran of the animation world, Cindy has spent decades shaping the landscape of anime as a key animator, character designer, and animation director for shows like Tokyo 24th Ward, High School Fleet, Kids on the Slope, BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad, and many more.

Head to our website to learn more about Cindy Yamauchi and make sure to grab your badge now to have a chance to meet the creative force behind your favorite titles!

https://animenj.com/guests/

06/02/2026

The wait is officially over! Secure your spot for AnimeNJ++ 2026 and join the ultimate celebration of Anime, Tokusatsu, Kaiji, J-Cinema, and Japanese Pop Culture - returning November 13th-15th, 2026 at the Hilton Hasbrouck Heights in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey.

🎟️ WEEKEND BADGES START AT JUST $45! 🎟️

So grab your friends, plan your cosplays, and lock in your badge today - click the link below to get your badge now, and stay tuned for hotels, guests, & programming announcements in the coming weeks.

https://animenj.com/registration/

06/01/2026

Prep! Prep! With June comes prep and the biggest being AnimeNJ 2026, going on strong into Year 4.

04/21/2026

Adding bluesky back to the list of places we post and just using links.

Finally got cross posting working between MB instagram and MB Facebook, same for AnimeNJ.

02/10/2026

And so it begins promotion of AnimeNJ 2026. Katsucon this weekend.

12/01/2025

Tomorrow shipping begins with oldest orders first.

Address

650 Terrace Avenue
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
07604

Website

http://www.animenj.com/

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