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.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Cosplay Parade 20246th Street Northwest, Washington, DC
Event Subject to change.
We DC Anime Club are looking for Cosplayers to participate in our 2024 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 18, 2024 on Pennsylvania Avenue between Third and Sixth Streets NW, Washington, DC. We will meet up at 10am at the Nearest Subway Station: Archives Navy Memorial Green line. All Cosplayers are to arrive at Archives Navy Memorial Subway Station at 10am and we will proceed to the parade route.THE PARADE ITSELF STARTS AT 2PM. 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.