What we’re about
DC Anime Club was established in 2003 to introduce and educate people in the Washington, DC area about East Asian culture, through viewing and discussion of Japanese animation (also known as anime) and Japanese comics (manga). We also work to provide a positive, alternative activity to the youth in the area by exposing them to foreign culture, encouraging artistic expression and creativity, and providing opportunities for participation in community activities and leadership. DC Anime Club is a 509(a)(1) not for profit organization. Contributions to DC Anime Club are tax deductible to the extent allowable under the law. DC Anime Club has been featured in many newspapers and publications . In addition to our meetings, the club holds an Art Show, a Cosplay Party fundraising event, and anime lectures at local schools . Our club works with the Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan, Smithsonian Freer Gallery and DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival on their anime screenings. Our Marketing Team has helped promote performances for several Japanese bands such as Puffy Ami Yumi, Pine am, The Slants, The Captains and Ayabie. DC Anime Club was founded by Chris Wanamaker (President), Jules Chang (former Vice President) and Craig Vaughn (Vice President) on Saturday June 5, 2003. We have a strong membership that continues to grow. DC Anime Club's activities include, but are not limited to, the following: Anime/LiveAction Screenings This is when we learn Japanese/East Asian Culture and Japanese Language by watching East Asian Cinema with English Subtitles. The Anime/East Asian screenings are split into three major screening events: Bring Your Own Anime (BYOA)/Bring the anime that got you hooked on anime; Movie Showings; and videos we receive from our sponsors. Please read the DC Anime Club Viewing Guidelines if you are interested in submitting Anime/East Asian cinema for DC Anime Club to watch. Video Gaming Like Gaming? Have a PlayStation, Wii or Xbox? Then start attending our monthly Video Game Day. Club members are encouraged to bring their games and systems for Video Gaming and cards for Collectible Card Gaming. Anime Swap Meet A swap meet is where people 'meet' to 'swap' their unwanted items for something else they may want - without paying for anything. The focus will be on anime, manga, comic, and video game related items.
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When you enter the meeting you PLEASE print your first and last name clearly on the sign up sheet.
DC Anime Club Meeting.
2pm at the Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial Library 901 G
St NW Washington, DC 2000 Room 401-E on the 4th floor.
In order to become a member of DC Anime Club you MUST do the following:
Attend 3 club meetings but it does not have to be in a row.
Obey the code of conduct which is treat people the way you want to be treated.
Pay club dues which are $5 a month $50 for a year.
We take the following payments and if you plan to pay for friends please say so.
Paypal: president@dcanimeclub.org
Cash App: $DCAC03
Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/DCANIMECLUB
Go Fund me: https://gofund.me/a39ed94a
Cosplay (Costume play) is encouraged as long as you don’t bring any prop weapons and keep the
cosplay family friendly. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there.
Suggestions welcomed.
This event is free and open to the public. Age range 13 and up. Kids under the age of 13 MUST be accompanied by a parent/ Legal guardian to participate.
For more information
Email president@dcanimeclub.org.
Call (202) 262-2083
DC Anime Club Main Site www.dcanimeclub.org
Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/DCAnimeClub/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/#!/DCAnimeClub
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DCAnimeClub/
Meet up: https://www.meetup.com/DC-Anime-Club/
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Tumblr: http://dcanime.tumblr.com/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcanimeclub/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dcanimeclub - Cosplay Parade 2025Pennsylvania Avenue between Third and Sixth Streets NW, Washington, DC, Washington, DC
Event Subject to change.
We DC Anime Club are looking for Cosplayers to participate in our 2023 Cosplay Parade, which
will be a part of Fiesta Asia Parade. Cosplayers are welcome to Cosplay any character they
wish as long as it's family friendly. We will march in the Fiesta Asia Parade Saturday May 17, 2025 on Pennsylvania Avenue between Third and Sixth Streets NW, Washington, DC. All Cosplayers are to arrive at Archives Navy Memorial Subway Station Green/Yellow line at 11am and we will proceed to the parade route.THE PARADE ITSELF STARTS AT 12PM. THIS GIVES PARTICIPANTS ENOUGH TIME TO ENJOY FIESTA ASIA UNTIL IT IS TIME FOR US TO LINE UP FOR THE PARADE.
For more Information please contact: president@dcanimeclub.org or call 202 262 2083.
This event is free and open to the public. Ages 13 and up.
For more information please visit the DC Anime Club website at http://dcanimeclub.org.
