Culture

SacAnime 2024: Cosplay, fan art + trinkets galore

Here’s a peek at what SacAnime had in store, and what’s next for anime lovers in Sacramento.

January 7, 2024 • 
Madeline Ewing
A circular sign reads "Sac Anime" next to a display rack of collectible keychains and figures.

Conventions like SacAnime are the perfect place to shop collectibles from your favorite series.

Photo by SACtoday staff

In case you missed it — SacAnime brought thousands of anime lovers and cosplay enthusiasts to downtown Sacramento Friday, Jan. 5, through Sunday, Jan. 7.

Guests of honor at the convention included voice actors like Colleen Clinkenbeard (Monkey D. Luffy in the English dub of “One Piece”) + Yuri Lowenthal (Sasuke Uchiha in the English dub of “Naruto”).

Our favorite part, of course, were the incredible costumes put together by visiting fans.

Three Demon Slayer cosplayers stand shoulder-to-shoulder, dressed as (left to right) Tengen Uzui, Mitsuri Kanroji, and Shinobu Kocho.

These Demon Slayer cosplayers were dressed as Hashiras (left to right) Tengen Uzui, Mitsuri Kanroji, and Shinobu Kocho.

Photo by SACtoday staff

Art vendors like Jackie Archer Art and Chibitasm sold handmade stickers, key chains, and more memorabilia featuring fan favorite characters.

Attendees could also browse wares from shops like Triforce Cosplay and Accessories to beef up their cosplay arsenals.

Four cosplayers are dressed as Star Wars characters, donning storm trooper wear and helmets.

These Star Wars cosplayers stole the show at SacAnime.

Photo by SACtoday staff

If this event sounds right up your alley, then you won’t want to miss the ComicVerse Convention on Sunday, Feb. 4 — tickets are on sale now.

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