POST-EVENT RECAP · MAY 22–25, 2026 · SAN JOSE
FanimeCon 2026 ran May 22–25 in San Jose. This retrospective is based on information published by the convention organizers; it is not an on-site report, and it makes no claims about attendance, vendor sales or firsthand observations.
FanimeCon’s May 10 Gaming Stage announcement listed several activities for the 2026 program: competitions featuring Mario Kart and Street Fighter 6, a Fanimaids “Silent Cleaning” playthrough, a Magic: The Gathering event with prizes for the first 100 spectators, Rock Band freeplay, Mahjong exhibition games and a final MTG Commander showdown.
That is a varied program rather than a single headline attraction. It shows how the convention combines competitive gaming, participatory activities and performances alongside its anime programming—without needing to infer attendance or commercial impact.
A schedule is useful to readers when it helps them choose where to spend their time. The organizer’s Gaming Stage post gives concrete examples of what attendees could find there. It does not provide verified visitor counts, crowd sizes, merchandise demand or comparisons with prior years, so this recap leaves those claims out.
The convention’s official registration page lists the dates as May 22–25, 2026, in San Jose. Since those dates have passed, this page is a retrospective rather than an upcoming-event guide.
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