5 reasons to attend anime festival orlando
Anime Festival Orlando is next weekend and Florida Comic Cons is here to make sure your prepared! Be prepared for some amazing scenic photo opportunity locations with the hotel and pool. AFO is known for their amazing events welcoming people of all ages and fandoms.
Here is our 5 reasons to attend Anime Festival Orlando! And a big Thank You to blog sponsor Anime St. Pete, Florida’s beloved anime convention that celebrates its fifth anniversary on Sept. 26-27. Learn more below.
Reason #1: Amazing Cosplay Contest
AFO welcomes back the Happy Happy Cosplay GO GO cosplay contest. Amazing cosplayers will be showing off their hard work on the main stage. Prepare to be amazed by some of Central Florida’s most talented and creative outfits. Don’t forget to stop in and support and see the variety of awards!
Reason 2: Sweet Tooth Maid Cafe
Get ready to enjoy the sweetest maid cafe experience in Florida. Sweet Tooth Maid Cafe is known for having charming butlers and maids who make sure to give you a show you won’t forget. There are multiple shows all weekend long but don’t forget to reserve your spot!
Reason #3: Amazing Guests and Voice Actors
AFO is exhilarating so get excited! From the magical world of Frieren to the competitive world of Blue Lock, check out some exciting voice actors and guests. Whether your a fan of Full Metal Alchemist, TGCF, Fairy Tail, or Naruto, we welcome you to come and see if you can snag an autograph or photo from your favorite character! We promise it won’t cost an arm and a leg.
Reason #4: Idol Fest Performances
Get ready to see one of the best Idol Dance Duo performances! AFO is welcoming Project AppleVerse who’s specialty is making everyone in the audience smile. They give some of the best dance covers and even hosting different events and panels all across Florida. They strive to connect with fellow idols but most importantly their amazing audience!
Reason #5 Moon Prism Charity Concert
AFO and Ongaku Overdrive present the Moon Prism Charity Concert. During pride month they strive to celebrate all the music in various animes and video games. With multiple live bands performing to raise money to support Zebra Youth, don’t forget to check out the fun!
Sponsor Spotlight: Anime St. Pete 2026
Big Guests. Big Parties. Big Shopping. Surprisingly Affordable.
Beyond the big guests, cosplay, contests, and after-dark fun, Anime St. Pete 26 offers our popular Fandom Shopping Rewards program, helping fans turn their convention shopping into free tickets for future events. When you spend $50 collectively with vendors, you’ll receive a free single-day pass to another event we run. Spend $75 and you’ll earn a free weekend pass. Limit of 6 total earned passes per attendee. Eligible events include Holiday St. Pete 2026 on November 21-22, St. Pete Comic Con 2027 on April 17-18, and Sunshine City Scare 2027. It’s an incredible value that allows you to support artists and vendors while helping make convention-going for you more affordable all year long.
Anime St. Pete tickets start at $20- learn more and get tickets today.
