San Antonio, TX, September 5, 2026 — San Japan, the 17th annual anime and gaming convention, is set to convene this Labor Day weekend at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio. Organizers anticipate a record-breaking attendance for the event.

The convention is expected to draw a crowd potentially surpassing the 35,000 attendees recorded during the previous year’s event. San Japan has established itself as a significant gathering for enthusiasts of anime, manga, video games, and related pop culture.

This year marks the 17th iteration of the convention, underscoring its sustained popularity and growth within the community. The Henry B. González Convention Center will serve as the venue for the festivities, hosting a range of activities, panels, and exhibits throughout the weekend.

While specific programming details for this year were not included in the provided summary, conventions of this nature typically feature guest appearances from voice actors and industry creators, merchandise vendors, cosplay competitions, gaming tournaments, and fan-centric workshops. The potential for exceeding last year’s attendance suggests continued strong interest in the anime and gaming culture San Japan celebrates.

The exact number of attendees for the 17th annual San Japan convention will become clear following the conclusion of the event over the Labor Day weekend.


Story summarized from the original created by Hannah Gonzales, Angel Lopez on www.ksat.com, see more information here.

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