EVENTS: Ventura, CA - May 24-25 St. Paul, MN - Sept 20-21 Tucson, AZ - Oct 11-12 Ridgefield, WA - Nov 15-16
2025 EVENTS: Ventura, CA - May 24-25 St. Paul, MN - Sept 20-21 Tucson, AZ - Oct 11-12 Ridgefield, WA - Nov 15-16
2025 EVENTS: Ventura, CA - May 24-25 Cheyenne, WY - Aug  23-24 St. Paul, MN - Sept 20-21 Tucson, AZ - Oct 11-12 Ridgefield, WA - Nov 15-16
Anime Wonder Arizona

Pima County Fairgrounds

October 11-12, 2025

TUCSON, AZ

A celebration of all things Anime, Manga, Asian culture, Gaming, Cosplay, Fandom, and more

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Join the 2-day Anime Experience in Tucson, Arizona, featuring Exhibitors and Artist Vendors, Anime & Video Game Voice Actors, Japanese & Asian Food, Guest Cosplayers, Cosplay Competitions, Activations, Main Stage Entertainment, Music, and more - the ultimate anime experience near Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale, Chandler, and Yuma!

2025 GUESTS

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OFFICIAL HOST

We’re excited to announce the return of our wonderful official host

Japanese Cosplayer and Influencer from LA; Hamu Cotton!

VOICE ACTORS

Shoto Todoroki english voice actor David Matranga

David Matranga

The voice of Shoto Todoroki (Hero Academia) Bertholdt Hoover (Attack on Titan) Hideki Hinata (Angel Beats), Genjo Sanzo (Saiyuki) and many more.

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Chris Wehkamp

The voice of Shota Aizawa (Eraserhead) in My Hero Academia, Takehisa Hinawa in Fire Force, and Susumu Kodai in Star Blazers 2199/2202

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Leah Clark

Leah Clark is known for voicing Himiko Toga (My Hero Academia), Blair (Soul Eater), Suzuka Asahina (Suzuka), Fuyuki Hinata (Sgt. Frog), and Saki Morimi (Eden of the East).

Tucson AZ Anime Wonder tom gibis

Tom Gibis

The legendary voice of Shikamaru in all of the Naruto Universe

Tucson AZ Anime Wonder Matthew david rudd

Matthew David Rudd

Matthew David Rudd is known for voicing Rak Wraithraiser in Tower of God, Panda in Jujutsu Kaisen, Leaky Eye Luca in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind and more

Tucson AZ Anime Wonder Zach Gordon

Zachardy Gordon

Zachary Gordon is known for his role as Greg Heffley in Diary of a Wimpy Kid, voicing Tighnari in Genshin Impact, playing Hayner in Kingdom Hearts III and more.

Tucson AZ Anime Wonder Paul Castro Jr

Paul Castro JR.

The voice of Kid Vegeta (Dragon Ball Z Daima), Hibiki Sakurama (GO! GO! Loser Rangers), Ryota Miyagi (The First Slam Dunk), Aliquis (Pokemon: Paldean Winds), and Kei/Dragon (Belle). He also lends his voice to popular titles like Honkai: Star Rail and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Tucson AZ Anime Wonder Stephanie Nadolny

Stephanie Nadolny

The original iconic voice of Son Goku and Kid Gohan in Dragon Ball universe, roles that launched a legendary career. She has also brought to life countless other beloved characters in animation and beyond, captivating audiences for decades.

Tucson AZ Anime Wonder Austin Tindle

Austin Tindle

Austin Tindle is the renowned voice actor behind roles like Ken Kaneki (Tokyo Ghoul), Marco Bodt (Attack on Titan), Karma Akabane (Assassination Classroom), and many more!

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SCHEDULE

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Sat. May 24th

10am - 10:30am

Opening Performance: Isekai Stage

LA’s hottest Anime Cover band hits the stage for the opening performance of Anime Wonder

10:45am - 11:15am

Performance: Hamu Cotton

Join LA’s own Influencer and Cosplayer Hamu Cotton for her interactive kawaii dance performances from some of your favorite anime’s

11:30am - 12:30pm

Panel: Cosplay Crafting with Harumishiri & Grimyuuu

Learn expert techniques for teasing wigs, crafting realistic kemono ears, and designing authentic anime-inspired jewelry

12:45pm - 1:15pm

Performance: BunnieStars

Hit the stage with anime and video game cover band; Bunnie Stars

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Kpop RPD - Random Dance Play

Join the Kpop dance segment with random dances to some of the hottest Kpop tracks. Hosted by @xielianwuxian and @huachengwangji

2:45pm - 3:45pm

The Wacky World of Vtubers

Host by: Civil Fortissimo and Firozera

A mysterious grim reaper that raps, a small pink gremlin with a rampaging love for all things Moo Deng – if you’re a vtuber you can be anything you want! So how do you become one? Come along to the panel and find out about the bizarre and hilarious world of vtubers!

4pm - 4:30pm

Performance: Zach Gordon

From Diary of a Wimpy Kid to Rising Pop Star…Meet & Sing Along with Zach Gordon in an Unforgettable, Up-Close Performance!

4:40pm - 5pm

Performance: Half Past Midnight

Kick it with Bay Areas Band Half Past Midnight for some awesome J-Rock and some of your favorite Anime intros

5:15pm - 6pm

Closing Performance: Isekai Stage

Join the extended peformance with a BANG! for our Saturday close out with the awesome Isekai Stage

Sun. May 25th​

11am - 11:30am

Performance: Hamu Cotton

Join LA’s own Influencer and Cosplayer Hamu Cotton for her interactive kawaii dance performances from some of your favorite anime’s

11:45am - 12:15pm

AW Cosplay Competition Entry

Bring your best cosplay!

Join and sign up for the AW California 2025 Cosplay competition for a chance to win prizes.

12:30pm - 1:30pm

The Wacky World of Vtubers Redux

Host by: Civil Fortissimo and Firozera

A mysterious grim reaper that raps, a small pink gremlin with a rampaging love for all things Moo Deng – if you’re a vtuber you can be anything you want! So how do you become one? Come along to the panel and find out about the bizarre and hilarious world of vtubers!

1:45pm - 2:45pm

Performance: Half Past Midnight

Kick it with Bay Areas Band Half Past Midnight for some awesome J-Rock and some of your favorite Anime intros

3pm - 4pm

Panel: Wheel of Voices

Hosted by VA’s Austin Lee Matthews, Tiana Camacho & Brandon Jay

SPIN THE WHEEL. ACCEPT YOUR FATE. Voice actors from your favorite anime and games read iconic scripts from movies, shows and games. Each actor spins a wheel to determine what character they will play and what that character will sound like! Will Batman sound like a 6-year-old girl? Will Princess Leia sound like Winnie the Pooh? When the wheel spins, chaos reigns!

4:15pm - 4:45pm

AW Cosplay Fan Favorite: Cast Your Vote!

Choose your favorite cosplayers to win Anime Wonder’s 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes.

5pm - 6pm

Performance: BunnieStars

Hit the stage with anime and video game cover band Bunnie Stars for our close-out performance this year.

HOTEL ROOMS

HOTEL BLOCKS COMING SOON

Courtyard Tucson Airport

Pima County Fairgrounds Thurber Hall – Tucson Anime Event Venue

Room rate discount expires 09/17/25

SPARK BY HILTON TUCSON AIRPORT

Main exhibit hall during peak hours at Anime Wonder Tucson

Room rate discount expires 09/15/25

venue :

Pima County Fairgrounds , Thurber Hall

ADDRESS :

11300 S Houghton Rd. Tucson, AZ 85747

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