MINNESOTA STATE FAIRGROUNDS

SEPTEMBER 20-21, 2025

St. Paul, MN

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 St. Paul, Minnesota, 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 Minneapolis, Duluth, Rochester, Grand Forks, and Fargo!

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

Anjali Kunapaneni

Anjali has brought many fan-favorite characters to life, including Roy in Pokémon Horizons: The Series, Dori in Genshin Impact, Sushang in Honkai: Star Rail, Yuki Tsukumo in Jujutsu Kaisen and more

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All Weekend

Brian Beacock

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All Weekend

Tom Gibis

Price List

Autograph on YOUR Funko or Pop Vinyls: $50
Purchase Pop w/Autograph: $80
Quotes on Vinyl (1-10 Words): +$20
Quotes on Vinyl (10+ Words): +$40
Naruto & Shikamaru Duo Signed Print: $80
8×10 Signed Print: $40
11×14 Collage Print Signed: $65
9×11 Collage Print Signed w/Toploader: $60
Add a Selfie w/Purchase: +$20
Photo Op/Selfie: $40
Audio/Video Recording: $60

Michael Yurchak

Price List

Autograph: $40
Pop Autograph: $50
Selfie: $40
Autograph/Selfie Combo: $60
Pop Autograph/Selfie Combo: $70
Quotes (per 6 words): $20
Voice/Video Recordings: $60

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All Weekend

Doug Erholtz

Price List

Autograph: $40
Pop Autograph: $50
Selfie: $40
Autograph/Selfie Combo: $60
Pop Autograph/Selfie Combo: $70
Quotes (per 6 words): $20
Voice/Video Recordings: $60

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All Weekend

Marisa Duran

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All Weekend

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).

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All Weekend

Stephanie Nadolny

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All Weekend

Paul Castro Jr.

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All Weekend

Zachary 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

Price List

Photo: $40
8×10: $40
Combo: $60

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All Weekend

COSPLAYERS

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Sat. Sept 20

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

Panel: Cosplay Crafting with Harumishiri & Grimyuuu

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

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

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. Sept 21st

11am - 11:30am

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.

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.

HOTELS

HOTEL BLOCKS COMING SOON

Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort

Room rate discount expires 09/6/24

Venue :

Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Education Building

ADDRESS :

1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55108