Anime USA (Washington DC / Virginia)

In 1999, a group of anime fans came together and started Anime USA, held in Washington DC area, a three-day convention celebrating Japanese animation, art, culture, history, and fashion. In 2004, Anime USA formed a non-profit educational organization to host the convention. Anime USA’s mission is to promote, as well as educate the public about Japanese arts and popular culture.

Previous Anime USA locations:
1999: Crowne Plaza, Crystal City, VA
2000–2001: Holiday Inn Rosslyn Westpark Hotel at Key Bridge, Arlington
2002–2007: Sheraton Premiere at Tyson’s Corner
2007–2011: Hyatt Regency Crystal City
2012–2019: Washington Marriott Wardman Park
2022-2023: Hyatt Regency Crystal City