Anime Arcade: Anime Day Celebration
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The Anime Alliance of Austin is back at Pinballz Lake Creek to celebrate their biggest holiday yet: National Anime Day! Join us Saturday, April 25th, for an afternoon filled with anime, cosplay, raffles, and so much more for the family to enjoy. Come hang out with the AAoA community and celebrate everything there is to love about anime and Japanese culture.
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Anime Arcade Highlights:
- Meet The Community: Gather with fellow anime enthusiasts and meet members of the AAoA community group.
- Chibi Artist Alley: Shop local vendors and artists as they bring their best anime merch, fanart, and collectables.
- Cosplay Contests: Compete for awesome prizes and show off your craftsmanship in the kid and adult cosplay contests.
- Food & Drinks: Enjoy food from Mikki’s Tavern scratch kitchen, a mobile bar with themed drinks, and two full bars serving beer, cocktails, & more.
- Community Panels: Take part in community-run panels and mini-games, exploring various aspects of anime, manga, and Japanese culture.
- After Party DJ: Keep the energy going late into the night with an 18+ after party, featuring a live DJ.
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Event Schedule:
- 4:00 PM: Doors Open, Artist Alley & Community Hangout Begins
- 5:30 PM: First Community Panel
- 6:45 PM: Door Raffle Giveaway
- 7:00 PM: Cosplay Contests (Kids & Adults)
- 8:15 PM: Evening Panel
- 9:00 PM: Transition to 18+ Late Night Mixer
- 9:30 PM: 18+ Panel
- 10:30 PM: DJ Mixer & After Party
***Schedule subject to change as panels and programming are finalized.
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Chibi Artist Alley:
Every anime con needs an artist alley! From retrogaming to modern anime trends, shop and support local vendors during the event.
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Themed Drink Menu:
Enjoy one of our feature themed cocktails or mocktails, available throughout the event at our mobile bar. (Must be 21+ with valid ID to order alcoholic drinks.)
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18+ Late Night Mixer:
When the sun goes down, the party comes around! For guests 18 and over, enjoy an evening filled with interactive games and a dance featuring a live DJ.
***Guests must have a valid ID to be permitted into the Late Night Mixer.
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Cosplay Contest:
Want to show off your latest cosplay creation? Sign up for the cosplay contest! Whether this is your first contest or your twentieth, all experiences and ages are welcome to participate.
- Kids Contest: Open to ages 17 and under. Prizes and winner certificates will be awarded to Top 3 overall costumes.
- Adults Contest: Open to ages 18 and over. Prizes and winner certificates will be awarded to Top 3 overall costumes.
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Anime Arcade Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, April 25th, 2026
- Time: 4 PM – 12 AM
- Location: Pinballz Lake Creek
- Address: 13729 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78750
- Admission: Free to Attend