BILOXI, Miss. | Anime fans from across the Gulf Coast are gathering in Biloxi this weekend for the second annual Anime Town Biloxi, a three day celebration of anime, cosplay, gaming and pop culture at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center.

The convention runs through Sunday, August 30, with Saturday’s schedule running from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday’s activities scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event began Friday afternoon.

Organizers are billing the 2026 edition as the biggest Anime Town event yet to come to Biloxi, with celebrity voice actors, panels, cosplay events, artists, vendors and fan activities filling the convention center.

Celebrity Voice Actors Headline the Weekend

One of the biggest draws is the lineup of professional voice actors connected to popular anime and animated series.

The announced guest list includes Aaron Campbell, Felecia Angelle, Greg Baldwin, Jad Saxton, Jessie James Grelle, Kara Edwards, Megan Shipman and Natalie Van Sistine. Guest appearances can vary by day, so fans are encouraged to check the official schedule before planning autograph or photo opportunities.

The guests have worked on productions connected to franchises including My Hero Academia, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Death Note, Spy x Family and other anime titles.

For convention attendees, the appearances provide an opportunity to meet performers whose voices are familiar from some of the most popular anime series and animated productions.

Cosplay Takes Center Stage

Cosplay is another major part of Anime Town Biloxi.

Fans are encouraged to arrive dressed as their favorite anime characters, turning the convention floor into a showcase of homemade costumes, detailed character designs and pop culture fandom.

A cosplay contest is scheduled for Saturday at 6 p.m., with prizes and awards for participants.

The convention also features cosplay meetups and other opportunities for fans to connect around their favorite series and characters.

Panels Give Fans a Chance to Meet the Stars

Anime Town Biloxi is also offering celebrity Q&A sessions and panels throughout the weekend.

The programming gives fans an opportunity to hear directly from voice actors about their careers, characters and experiences working in animation.

The convention’s schedule is designed to combine celebrity appearances with fan programming, making the event more than a traditional vendor show.

Artist Alley and Vendor Hall Add a Shopping Experience

Attendees can also browse an Artist Alley featuring independent creators and a large Vendor Hall filled with anime merchandise and collectibles.

Products include figures, apparel, artwork and other pop culture items, giving fans a chance to find collectibles and meet artists who create work inspired by the anime and gaming communities.

The convention’s mix of artists, merchants and celebrity guests also gives smaller creators an opportunity to reach a dedicated audience.

Gaming and Fan Activities Expand the Convention

Gaming is another part of the weekend lineup.

Anime Town organizers are promoting trading card games, vintage video games and other interactive activities alongside the convention’s anime programming.

That combination reflects the increasingly broad nature of modern fan conventions, where anime overlaps with gaming, collectibles, cosplay and other parts of pop culture.

A Growing Event on the Mississippi Gulf Coast

The 2026 convention marks the second year of Anime Town Biloxi.

Organizers describe the event as a major anime and pop culture gathering for South Mississippi and the broader Gulf Coast region. The convention is taking place at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center at 2350 Beach Boulevard in Biloxi.

The event’s return also comes as anime conventions continue to attract large communities of fans who travel for celebrity appearances, cosplay competitions, exclusive merchandise and live programming.

What Fans Should Know

Anime Town Biloxi continues Sunday, August 30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center.

Saturday’s hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., while Friday’s opening hours were 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Single day and weekend passes are available, along with VIP options that include earlier entry, priority lines for celebrity guests and other benefits.

With celebrity voice actors, cosplay, gaming, artists and vendors all under one roof, Anime Town Biloxi is giving Mississippi’s Gulf Coast a full weekend of anime and pop culture entertainment.