Hey, anime fans – mark your calendars and clear your weekend plans! Anime North Texas is taking over The Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport from August 1-3, 2025, and trust me, you don’t want to miss this epic celebration of everything anime, manga, and cosplay.
What Makes This Convention Special?
Think of Anime North Texas as your neighborhood’s biggest anime block party, but way cooler. This annual celebration brings together the DFW anime community for three days of pure fun, whether you’re a seasoned otaku or just curious about what all the fuss is about.
You’ll find anime screenings, cosplay contests, industry guests, gaming sessions, and so much more – basically everything that makes anime culture awesome, all under one roof.
Where the Magic Happens
The Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport
4545 W. John Carpenter Freeway
Irving, Texas 75063
Here’s the best part – staying at the convention hotel keeps you right in the heart of all the action, panels, and late-night fun. No rushing to catch the last train or worrying about parking. Just roll out of bed and you’re already at the party!
What to Expect
Picture this: hallways filled with incredible cosplayers bringing your favorite characters to life, vendor booths packed with rare collectibles and must-have merch, and fellow fans who get just as excited as you do when discussing the latest anime episodes.
The convention features:
- Amazing Cosplay Contests – Show off your skills or just admire the incredible creativity
- Industry Guests – Meet the voices behind your favorite characters and creators of beloved series
- Gaming Areas – From classic arcade games to the latest releases
- Anime Screenings – Catch premieres and favorites on the big screen
- Vendor Booths – Find that perfect figure, poster, or piece of merch you’ve been hunting for
- Food Options – Convention food that’ll keep you fueled for the full experience
Getting Your Tickets
Ready to join the fun? Tickets are available now, and honestly, you’ll want to grab them sooner rather than later. Conventions like this tend to sell out as word spreads, and you don’t want to be the friend scrolling through social media wishing you were there.
Why You Should Go THIS Weekend
Look, I get it. Weekends are precious, and there’s always something competing for your time. But here’s the thing – with over 9,500 people already following along on social media, this isn’t just some small gathering. This is THE anime event for North Texas.
Whether you’re looking to:
- Connect with fellow fans who share your passion
- Discover new anime series to binge-watch
- Show off that cosplay you’ve been working on for months
- Finally get that autograph from a voice actor you admire
- Just have an incredibly fun weekend doing something different
Anime North Texas delivers on all fronts.
Pro Tips for First-Timers
Never been to an anime convention? No worries! These events are incredibly welcoming to newcomers. Bring comfortable shoes (you’ll be doing lots of walking), a portable phone charger, and maybe some cash for those irresistible vendor booth finds.
And don’t forget – cosplay is encouraged but totally optional. Come as your favorite character or just come as yourself. Either way, you’ll fit right in.
Get Connected
Want to stay in the loop with all the latest updates, guest announcements, and behind-the-scenes fun?
Follow Anime North Texas:
- Website: animenorthtexas.com
- Facebook: @AnimeNorthTexas
- Instagram: @animenorthtexas
- Twitter: @AnimeNorthTexas
You can get your tickets and even reserve your room at the convention hotel directly through their website – it’s that easy to make this the weekend you’ve been waiting for.
The Bottom Line
August 1-3, 2025 – three days that could become your new favorite annual tradition. Whether you’re driving in from Katy, flying in from out of state, or you’re right here in the DFW metroplex, Anime North Texas is serving up exactly the kind of weekend that reminds you why you fell in love with anime in the first place.
So what are you waiting for? Your fellow fans are already planning their cosplays and making their weekend plans. Don’t let this epic celebration of anime culture happen without you – grab your tickets and get ready for an unforgettable weekend at The Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport this August!
