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Anime City (Hampton)
July 18 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Join us for Anime City, the biggest anime and trading card game convention at the Hampton Roads Convention Center on Saturday, July 18, 2026, hosted by East Coast Card Shows.
This is one of Virginia’s biggest anime and TCG events, featuring 650+ vendor tables packed with anime merchandise, Pokémon cards, trading cards, manga, collectibles, artwork, figures, cosplay gear, and more. Shop, trade, and connect with fans and vendors from across the Mid-Atlantic all day long.
Admission: Tickets available online.
Family-Friendly: All ages welcome.
What You’ll Find: Anime merchandise and collectibles, Pokémon cards and sealed products, Trading Card Game vendors, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, Disney Lorcana, manga, figures, posters, and artwork, cosplay supplies and accessories, special guests and meet-and-greets, a $1,000 cosplay contest, free swag bags, $6,000+ in prizes and giveaways, free TCG packs, artist alley and creator booths, photo ops, and themed attractions.
If you’re searching for an anime convention in Virginia, a TCG event in Hampton, a Pokémon card show near you, or a Mid-Atlantic anime expo, Anime City is the event you don’t want to miss. Whether you’re a collector, cosplayer, vendor, artist, gamer, or fan, you’ll find incredible deals, exclusive merch, and a welcoming community at one of Virginia’s top anime and trading card conventions.