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Anime Expo 2022 Lifts COVID Vaccine Requirements, Sparks Fan Alarm
Hosted by The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA), the sold-out four-day convention saw attendees from over 70 countries descend upon the city of Los Angeles to generate an estimated positive economic impact of over $100 Million for local hotels and businesses Fans that were unable to attend in person also had the[...]
Anime Expo Announces Return to Live Convention in Los Angeles in 2022
The SPJA donated $77,000 to support local and national community organizations related to AAPI representation, mental health, and more. "For the 2nd year in a row, Anime Expo was held online due to the Covid pandemic, but we were gratified and amazed at the continued strong support we received from so many fans from around the[...]