Anime Impulse Moves to Santa Clara Convention Center for Its Third Annual Bay Area Event – Back by Popular Demand

SANTA CLARA, CA – May 23, 2025 – ANIME Impulse, recognized as one of the most popular anime conventions in the United States, is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated return to the Bay Area! This year marks a significant move to the Santa Clara Convention Center, where the third annual event promises to be bigger and more exciting than ever before. Anime enthusiasts, cosplayers, and fans of Japanese pop culture are invited to immerse themselves in a vibrant weekend of fandom fun, a star-studded guest lineup, captivating Live Entertainment and more on July 26-27, 2025!

After two incredibly successful years at the San Mateo Event Center, the move to the Santa Clara Convention Center allows ANIME Impulse to expand and deliver an even grander celebration of anime culture to the Bay Area community.

ANIME Impulse Bay Area 2025 will feature an exclusive pop-up merch store for Zenless Zone Zero, a stellar lineup of renowned industry guests and beloved VTubers, a splendid bazaar of delights at its massive Vendor Hall & Artist Alley, bringing an unparalleled experience directly to the heart of Silicon Valley.

Featured Guests & Talent Include:
● Voice Actors:
o Dante Basco (Zuko – Avatar: The Last Airbender)
o Ryan Drummond (Sonic – Sonic the Hedgehog)
o Scott Dreier (Knuckles – Sonic the Hedgehog)
o David Humphrey (Shadow – Sonic the Hedgehog)
o Keith Silverstein (Zhongli – Genshin Impact)
o Lizzie Freeman (Pomni – The Amazing Digital Circus)
o Brandon McInnis (Gyutaro – Demon Slayer)
o J. Michael Tatum (Sebastian – Black Butler)
o Laura Post (Emma Frost – Marvel Rivals)
o Cassandra Lee Morris (Taiga Aisaka – Toradora!)
o Brianna Knickerbocker (Rem – Re:Zero)

● Content Creator: Kaho Shibuya

● VTuber Talent - NIJISANJI EN:
o Luca Kaneshiro
o Yu Q. Wilson
o Vantacrow Bringer
o Klara Charmwood
o Finana Ryugu
o Millie Parfait

Exciting Programming Highlights:

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a diverse range of engaging activities, including:

● Programming:
o Vendor Hall & Artist Alley: Whether you're looking for official goods or searching for fanmade merch, our massive Vendor Hall & Artist Alley has you covered!
o Sonic Adventure Cast Panel: Join the iconic voices of the Sonic Adventure games for a special panel!
o NIJISANJI EN Panel: A special interactive crowd-wide panel featuring our NIJISANJI EN guests!
o Cosplay Gatherings & Look-A-Like Contests: Show off your best cosplay best and compete for fun prizes!
o Anime RPD: Quickly show off your anime dance knowledge amongst your fellow fans in this thrilling activity challenge!
o Itasha Showcase: Take a look at the fantastic display of itasha cars at a special showcase organized by Dekocar!

The move to the Santa Clara Convention Center is a testament to the growing popularity of ANIME Impulse in the Bay Area, allowing for more incredible experiences for attendees. We are incredibly excited to welcome fans to our new location and deliver an unforgettable weekend of anime, gaming, and Japanese pop culture.

Tickets for ANIME Impulse Bay Area 2025 are available NOW! Don't miss out on the fun to be had and grab your ticket today!

For tickets, further information, and upcoming announcements, please visit animeimpulse.com.

Event Details:
● Event: ANIME Impulse Bay Area 2025
● Dates: July 26-27, 2025
● Location: Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA
● Website: animeimpulse.com

About ANIME Impulse:
ANIME Impulse is North America's fastest-growing anime, video game, and pop culture convention – unanimously ranked a top 5 must-attend event by attendees, industry veterans, and fans both locally and internationally. A major force in the industry, ANIME Impulse continues to establish strong partnerships with leading studios, content creators, and distributors, creating exclusive experiences that cater to fans of all types. Through exclusive screenings and premieres to interactive panels featuring top talents, ANIME Impulse continues to innovate as a hub of innovation and excitement in a way that few other conventions can match. ANIME Impulse is a cultural phenomenon that defines what it means to be part of the global anime community.