Anime Riverside in it’s four year run, would happen at the start of the summer somewhat. Happening May 31st and June 1st 2025 at the Riverside Convention Center in Downtown Riverside, California! Having gotten to the convention around 1PM, checking in was cleared out, so no waiting in line except to get in, was occurring on the other side of the building! So walking all the way around, check in, once we got our badges, we were free to roam around the event.
Outside area’s had a minor food truck spot with food options, with an outdoor area featuring voice actors signing things, that line being quiet long. With more activity inside the main convention center, with two story access, the first floor having photo opportunities, more autograph signings with other voice actors, whilst the upstairs on the second floor had the vendor and artist alley halls. Selling various merchandise, stickers, keychains, plush, appeal, posters, figures, etc.
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Heading back down to the outside area once again, there was the main stage with performances, panels, and other panels being inside as well. Across the way was the Marriott Hotel with a maid cafe, karaoke, and music. It was a small but not quite that small of an anime convention. Is it worth checking it, most likely not, it was too crowded, not even sold out crowds, weather wise it was nice with the sun out, but it was done during one of the hottest weekends to kick off the summer. So it was crowded, way too hot, smelly, and just not very organized or worth it much. If you had to check out any other anime based convention stick with Anime Expo or this convention’s Pasadena version of Anime Pasadena out in the fall of 2025!
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