As announced during the Closing Ceremonies, the theme for San Japan 18 / 2027 is GRADUATION! We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to the HBG Convention Center on September 3–5, 2025. Artist Credit: Captain Toosh

We had record attendance in 2026 for San Japan 17. We will see all of you again September 3rd - 5th, 2027 at the HBG Convention Center in downtown San Antonio.

All of the guests who are able to attend will be there, and we'll reveal information about 2027, including next year's theme.

As San Japan 17 comes to a close, it is time to give our send-off and say goodbye! In the Stars At Night Ballroom, HBG Convention Center, starting at 5pm, we will hold our Closing Ceremonies.

Yoko Takahashi will be having a Q&A panel at 3pm in the Stars At Night Ballroom, on the 3rd floor of the HBG Convention Center. We need a big crowd to come on out as she wants to meet as many fans as possible for this panel.

San Japan exclusive Ironmouse merch is still available at the merch booth located right by the dealer room entrance in Hall 2. Come buy up what's left.

The EDM DJ legend Hixxy is now performing right now at Electric Dawn. You need to see this.

The EDM event is about to kick off! We’re returning it to the Grand Hyatt, 4th-floor Texas Ballroom, where you can catch the Electric Dawn lineup featuring headliners Sub Zero Project and Hixxy. The event runs from 10 am to 3 am, and all San Japan attendees aged 13 and up are welcome.

This is happening today, Saturday, 9/5, at 6:30PM, Lone Star Ballroom, on the 2nd Floor of the Grand Hyatt

DISCLAIMER: Epilepsy/Seizure Warning - This panel contains flashing lights, rapid image sequences, and visual effects that may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised.

Come experience the wonderful world of Anime Music Videos, where the greatest editors from around the world will compete against each other! Featuring new categories, special voice actor judges Felecia Angelle & Drew Breedlove, and an Audience Choice award chosen by YOU!

At 7 PM on Saturday, the Japanese music act NAKANO DENNOU will perform at the Texas Ballroom on the 4th floor of the Grand Hyatt. Produced by “15STYLE”, led by Ichigo Rinahamu, the group unfolds a unique worldview where games and kawaii (cute) intersect, set in the futuristic city of Neo-Nakano Area

Don’t miss the San Japan Fashion Show, showcasing stunning dresses and designs from multiple brands, including ATELIER PIERROT! Join us in the Texas Ballroom at the Grand Hyatt (4th floor). The fashion show starts today, Saturday, 9/5, at 4:00 PM.

A huge thank-you to our main sponsors this year: GamerSupps, Gallery Panda, HobbyTown San Antonio, Anime Tokyo, and Yostar. Your support for them helped make San Japan an incredible show this year. Be sure to visit our sponsors in the sponsor area, located at the entrance to the vendor room.

Get ready, anime convention attendees, as the First Stage Production EN VTuber guests, Lucien Lunaris and Nayuta Umbrage, will host an exciting panel and performance starting Saturday, 9/5, at 12pm. You will not want to miss this!

San Japan Idol Fest is happening now, Saturday, 9/5, in the Grand Hyatt Texas Ballroom (4th floor) from 11 AM to 1 PM. Catch all kinds of dance and idol groups performing. Be sure to bring your light sticks!

Get ready for a special event from the team behind “Goodbye, Lara”! Kinema Citrus staff will host their main Q&A, featuring a screening and discussion of the anime series. Don’t miss it this Saturday, 9/5, starting at 11 AM in the Stars at Night Ballroom on the 3rd floor of the HBG Convention Center

Can't wait for the Ironmouse event at 3pm today? Want to cherish that memory? We have exclusive Ironmouse merch for sale. We will announce where to purchase it after their show ends, so don't miss out. This is all exclusive to San Japan and will not be available anywhere else.