Anime Matsuri

Anime Matsuri is an annual four-day anime convention held during July/August at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The convention's name comes from the Japanese word 'matsuri' meaning festival.

Language

English

Genres

comics-anime

Venue

George R

Format

in-person

Next edition

TBA (typical: spring)

Author participation

Artist Alley/exhibitors

Age policy

Concerns were raised in 2025 due to the proposed Texas Senate Bill 20, which creates new criminal offenses for obscene content depicting children and how it would affect the convention.

Language notes

Listed working language: English

Genre notes

Primary focus: comics-anime

Programme

The convention's programming includes an artists' alley, a carshow, the attendance of celebrities and special guests, cosplay chess, cosplay contests, fashion shows, gaming events, karaoke, LARP, live concerts, maid cafe, panels, a vendors' and exhibitors' area, and workshops.

Past editions

2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, 2026

Stay

Anime Matsuris 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2012 were held at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, and Anime Matsuri 2011 was held at the Crowne Plaza Houston Hotel near Reliant Park/Medical Center.

Festival site