Hundreds of fans descended on the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center for the 19th annual Anime Los Angeles, a four-day event aimed at celebrating the Japanese art form.
Kalika Evans is dressed as Mario's Wedding Bowser during Anime Los Angeles at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Sam B is dressed as Cosmo from Chainsaw Man during Anime Los Angeles at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Ku'uleialoha Hoapili dressed as Undertaker from Black Butler, poses for photos with Kamerin Broyles, dressed as Miss Hina from Genshin Impact during Anime Los Angeles at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California on Thursday, January 4, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Manny Gama, dressed as Slipknot's Corey Taylor, has a message for his fellow attendees during Anime Los Angeles at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Cosplay characters roam the lobby during Anime Los Angeles at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Cosplayers dressed as characters from League of Legends, an online multiplayer battle arena video game, during Anime Los Angeles at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California, Thursday, January 4, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen , Orange County Register/SCNG)
Ku'uleialoha Hoapili is dressed as Undertaker from Black Butler during Anime Los Angeles at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Cosplayers dressed as characters from the video game Lethal Company during Anime Los Angeles at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Anime characters during Anime Los Angeles at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California on Thursday, January 4, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Jan Abestilla is dressed as Josuka from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure during Anime Los Angeles at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Cosplayers dressed as characters from League of Legends, an online multiplayer battle arena video game, during Anime Los Angeles at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California, Thursday, January 4, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen , Orange County Register/SCNG)
Anime, a style of animation originating in Japan influenced by the drawing style of Japanese comic books, or manga, is known for its devoted fan base.
These fans were in full force at the Convention Center for the first day of Animé Los Angeles on Thursday, January 4 to enjoy the live shows, the fashion show, the industry panels – and of course, to participate in a little cosplay.
The Animé Los Angeles festivities will continue until Sunday, January 7.
