Future Events:

Providence Anime Conference 2008 October 3-5, 2008 Providence, RI		Providence Anime Conference is Rhode Island's first anime convention and the first anime convention in the world designed just for fans 21 and up. This limited registration event will feature academic, professional, and industry-related events in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. More information...
First Night Boston 2009 December 31, 2008 Hynes Convention Center Boston, MA		For the sixth consecutive year, the New England Anime Society will be hosting a day's worth of Japanese animation screenings as part of First Night Boston, Boston's annual New Year's Eve celebration. The First Night celebration serves as a showcase for Boston's cultural and artistic communities through over 250 exhibitions and performances by both local and internationally recognized artists. First Night attracts a total audience of more than 1.5 million people annually. The unique concept that originated in Boston 30 years ago has served as a model for more than 200 similar celebrations worldwide. First Night has truly become a cherished Boston tradition.
Anime Boston 2009 May 28-29, 2009 Hynes Convention Center Boston, MA		Anime Boston returns to the Hynes Convention Center and Sheraton Boston Hotel in May 2009.
Anime Boston 2010 April 2-4, 2010 Hynes Convention Center Boston, MA		Anime Boston 2010 will be held at the Hynes Convention Center and Sheraton Boston Hotel in April 2010.

Past Events:

Anime Boston 2003 April 18-20, 2003 Boston Park Plaza Hotel Boston, MA Be a part of history.		Anime Boston 2003 was New England's largest anime convention, the largest first-year anime convention ever held, and the 7th largest anime convention in North America. The first Anime Boston made history by reuniting the English voices of the Gundam Wing pilots (Mark Hildreth, Scott McNeil, Kirby Morrow, Brad Swaile, and Ted Cole) for the first time. Other guests included Tiffany Grant, Jamie McGonnigal, Kristen Nelson, Mark C. MacKinnon of Guardians Of Order, Chris Beveridge of AnimeOnDVD.com, cosplayer Tristen Citrine, and newsletter editor Lorraine Savage. Among the events held at Anime Boston 2003 were the first regional competition of the Big Apple Anime Fest Anime Idol Voice Acting Contest, one of the largest masquerade competitions on the east coast, an anime music video contest, game shows, video game tournaments, many gaming events, as well as industry panels, video premieres, and a whole lot more. Final attendance: 4,110 warm bodies More information...
Dance Dance Revolution Tournament August 17, 2003 Playoff Arcade Worcester, MA		The New England Anime Society teamed up with Playoff Arcade and Red Octane to bring New England a real Dance Dance Revolution tournament. Players competed on real DDR machines and won great prizes. More information...
First Night Boston 2004 December 31, 2003 Hynes Convention Center Boston, MA		From Astro Boy onward, the New England Anime Society presented some of the best and most popular Japanese animation from the last forty years at First Night Boston 2004. First Night Boston 2004 attendance: 1.5 million people Anime programming attendance: 2,063 people More information...
Arisia 2004's Anime Room January 16-18, 2004 Boston Park Plaza Hotel Boston, MA		Arisia is New England's largest and most diverse science fiction convention. The New England Anime Society has been asked to provide programming in their annual video room. Arisia attendance: 2,283 people More information...
Anime Boston 2004 April 9-11, 2004 Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers Boston, MA Be a part of history...again.		Anime Boston 2004 returned with more great events such as a masquerade, an anime music video contest, video programming rooms, an artists' alley and art show, karaoke, game shows, video games, RPGs, a LARP, and so much more... Final attendance: 3,656 warm bodies More information...
First Night Boston 2005 December 31, 2004 Hynes Convention Center Boston, MA		To ring in the new year, The New England Anime Society returned to First Night Boston. As part of the official First Night festivities, we presented some of the best anime programming out there. First Night Boston attendance: 1.5 million people Estimated anime programming attendance: about 3,000 people More information...
Belmont World Film 2005 Family Festival April 17, 2005 Belmont, MA		Belmont World Film is an ongoing film series in Belmont, Massachusetts which holds a "Family Festival" about once a year. The New England Anime Society was invited to hold an anime screening as part of the event for children ages 7 to 12.
Anime Boston 2005 April 29-May 1, 2005 Hynes Convention Center Boston, MA Be a part of history.		Anime Boston 2005 moved the convention to a new home in the spacious Hynes Convention Center and Sheraton Boston Hotel. After packing people in for our first two years, we finally had some elbow room for our third! New England's largest anime convention went all out with the largest main events room of any anime convention in North America! Estimated attendance: 7,500 warm bodies More information...
Sudbury Day 2005 September 17, 2005 Sudbury, MA		The New England Anime Society was proud to hold screenings of Japanese animation as part of the Town of Sudbury's annual "Sudbury Day" celebration. Sudbury Day's mission is to foster understanding of the world and our community's varied cultures through an annual day-long event that features food, entertainment, and activities from around the world.
First Night Boston 2006 December 31, 2005 Hynes Convention Center Boston, MA		Returning for a third year, The New England Anime Society was once again called upon to present some of the best anime programming: past, present, and future. Additionally, we began what is now a yearly tradition of having Anime Boston's mascots give away the DVD after each screening to a lucky audience member. First Night Boston attendance: 1.5 million people Estimated anime programming attendance: 2,000+ people More information...
Belmont World Film 2006 Family Festival March 12, 2006 Belmont, MA		The New England Anime Society was invited back to the Belmont World Film Family Festival to hold another anime screening as part of the event. After the screening, members of the New England Anime Society were on hand to answer questions from the young audience members.
Anime Boston 2006 May 26-28, 2006 Hynes Convention Center Boston, MA Be a part of history.		Anime Boston 2006 marked the first (and only) time that monster wrestlers Kaiju Big Battel ever performed live at an anime convention. Now only was the convention's fourth year a huge success for The New England Anime Society, but it was a success for the Central New England Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society as over $10,000 was raised at Anime Boston's annual charity auction. Final attendance: 9,354 warm bodies More information...
First Night Boston 2007 December 31, 2006 Hynes Convention Center Boston, MA		Expanding our annual First Night Boston program, this year's Japanese animation screenings were accompanies by DVD giveaways, a costume contest, and a look back at footage from previous Anime Boston conventions. First Night Boston attendance: 1.5 million people Estimated anime programming attendance: 2,000+ people More information...
Anime Boston 2007 April 20-22, 2007 Hynes Convention Center Boston, MA		Anime Boston 2007 marked the fifth year of the largest Japanese animation convention in the northeast. This was the first year to feature four guests of honor from Japan as well as the first year for a popular formal ball. Additionally, the convention moved up in the world, literally, as it occupied the entire top two floors of the Hynes Convention Center. Final attendance: 10,559 paid attendees and exactly 11,500 warm bodies More information...
First Night Boston 2008 December 31, 2007 Hynes Convention Center Boston, MA		For the fifth consecutive year, the New England Anime Society will be hosting a day's worth of Japanese animation screenings as part of First Night Boston, Boston's annual New Year's Eve celebration. The First Night celebration serves as a showcase for Boston's cultural and artistic communities through over 250 exhibitions and performances by both local and internationally recognized artists. First Night attracts a total audience of more than 1.5 million people annually. The unique concept that originated in Boston 30 years ago has served as a model for more than 200 similar celebrations worldwide. First Night has truly become a cherished Boston tradition. Estimated anime programming attendance: 2,000+ people More information...
Anime Boston 2008 March 21-23, 2008 Hynes Convention Center Boston, MA		Anime Boston 2008 is the 6th year of the northeast's largest Japanese animation convention. Once again, Anime Boston will be presenting anime screenings, guest and industry panel presentations, costume and music video competitions, game shows, karaoke, video games, a well-stocked manga library, and much more. It's the event that Newtype USA declared as "one of the biggest and best conventions" (Aug 2006). Final attendance: 13,248 paid attendees and 14,339 warm bodies More information...