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Anime Matsuri: What attendees can expect in 2022 as annual convention honoring Japanese, anime culture returns to GRB

Ana Gonzalez, Digital Content Producer

Cosplayers enter through convention doors at Anime Matsuri, an annual Japanese and anime convention at GRB. (KPRC 2 - Ana Gonzalez)

Houston’s largest Japanese culture festival is returning to downtown’s George R. Brown Convention Center for its 16th year.

Anime Matsuri is taking place for four days from July 28-30, bringing back programming and events for all ages.

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The convention will bring back their popular concert series featuring K-Pop supergroup DREAMCATCHER on Thursday, July 28, followed by Japan superstar group ‘NOT EQUAL ME’ on Friday, July 29. There are a limited number of upgrades available for both concerts.

Returning this year is the well-acclaimed “Sumo Slam” competition, where sumo wrestlers take the dojo all weekend during the convention.

Guests can also purchase food from a variety of diverse food trucks, buy items and gear from visiting vendors, and take photos with cosplayers in and out of the convention center.

To learn more and to buy badges for this year’s event, click here.

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