Every year, millions of gamers, cosplayers, and people enthralled with pop culture gather together in large convention halls to celebrate their interests. From tabletop games to anime, huge groups of dedicated fans organize conventions to meet similar fans from all around the country. Fandom is a fundamental part of many peoples’ lives, and LA is widely known to be a popular location for large fandom conventions. 2022 has no shortage of exciting cons to attend, go let’s see what is on the schedule.
For fans of games of all types, Strategicon is hosting two different cons this year just for you. Gamex 2022 will occur over Memorial Day weekend, from May 27th thru the 30th. Gateway 2022 will happen later in the year, from September 2nd thru the 5th. These conventions host multiple days of tabletop game competitions, panels with famous creators in the gaming sphere, and many artist alleys and flea markets to shop at. Whether you are a die-hard Catan enthusiast, or simply own one of the 200 million copies of Minecraft, these two gaming conventions will put you in the company of people just like you.
For people passionate about the Japanese art of anime or just Japanese culture in general, Ronin-Expo and Anime Expo 2022 are some of the top cons for you. They offer tons of booths for buying anime art and merchandise, as well as panels with well-known anime voice actors. Ronin-Expo is being held at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center in Downtown LA on June 11th. Anime Expo is being held at the LA Convention Center on July 1st thru the 4th.
As one of the biggest conventions in all of LA, Los Angeles Comic-con has become a yearly destination for fans of comics and nerd culture all over the world. Pre-order your tickets today for December 2nd thru the 4th for incredible shows, panels, and artist talks. With sponsors like Hot Topic, MSI, and Voodoo Ranger, there are sure to be incredible merchandise stands and food options. There will be over one thousand booths to explore, so wear your comfiest shoes and get ready for a weekend in downtown LA that you will never forget.
Regardless of which fandom you indulge yourself in, there is a convention for you. If crowds aren’t your jam, then have a buddy to tag along with you. Your interests are a big part of you, so why not put yourself out there and try a new con this year?
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