AniPop – North County Anime Convention

AniPop returns to the California Center for the Arts in Escondido on Saturday, May 16, 2026

Vendors

AniPop will have a lot of fun vendors, with a variety of pop culture merchandise and kawaii culture!

Featured Artists

Our Featured Artists Hall will showcase art from some of the most talented local and regional artists!

Panelists

AniPop will have a full day of diverse panels, featuring fashion, cosplay, and general pop culture kawaii-ness!

Meet Annie

Annie is our newest character mascot, who was introduced at the San Diego Anime Con. She's a rebellious teen who loves bright colors and fighting bad guys with her axe!

AniPop Details

Entertainment

AniPop will have some really fun and kawaii performances, as well as an idol segment, and a fashion show!

Entertainment

Featured Artists

We will have many local and regional artists showcasing their talents at AniPop!

Featured Artists

Panels

Apply to be a panelist and submit a topic to discuss, present, or share your expertise on!

Panels

Vendors

If you've got merchandise that fits with the AniPop and kawaii theme, become one of our vendors by filling out the interest form!

Vendors