Click Here to Pre-Register for PCAC25!

Game Shows and Cosplay Gathering Signups Open

Happy Pride, Beachlovers! We will be at Waltham Pride this weekend with free sand art, buttons and other freebies for the LGBTQIA+ community and their families. This event means quite a lot to us as PopCult Anime Con is a queer-owned and operated event and Waltham’s first Pride was held the same summer as our move to Watch City. Stop by and say hello at this, our very last promotional event for PCAC…

That’s enough sentiment –
We have Signups opening this weekend for Game Shows and Cosplay Gatherings!

This year’s Game Show signups include the ever-popular Lip Sync Battle and 18+ Dating Game. Cosplayers good with physical comedy, rhythm and dance – Lip Sync Battle is for you! Compete to earn the audience’s favor with your best “singing” performance. Do your talents lie more in improv, quick wit and provocative sass? Entertain an 18+ audience by asking questions to potential suitors in full character role play.

For signup links and more, visit the Game Shows page here.

Official Cosplay Gatherings was launched last year at PCAC24. Just as Fan Panels is the bread and butter of convention programming, fan-hosted gatherings have become popular ways to meet fellow cosplayers and fans at events! Seeing this rising form of community, PopCult Anime Con is pleased to dedicate a room for fandom social gatherings and scheduled photoshoots for fans of a specific series or subculture.

For more info and to sign up to host your own Cosplay Gathering, click here!

Quick Links:
Pre-Registration: $45 thru 8/17
Game Show Signups: Open 6/7
Cosplay Gathering Signups: Open 6/7
Panel Submissions: Ends 7/1
Idol Fest Signups: Ends 7/12
Hotel Reservations: Ends 7/21
Masquerade Signups: Ends 8/6

What Are People Saying About PopCult Anime Con?

One of my Favorite Cons!

December 1, 2024

This con has come such a long way from its early days, it’s so based in community and brining joy and uplifting to its attendees. Every staff member I interact with is always so helpful, the offerings of panels and events during the con is so accessible and fun. It’s basically everything you’d want from a small community con in a growing atmosphere. Couldn’t recommend it more! Give it a try!

Bee

PopCult was the convention that made me love conventions!

December 1, 2024

I used to dislike conventions, but PopCult was my first anime convention back in 2022 (I went for a friends birthday), and the kind staff and fun events made me absolutely love conventions instead! The attendees are always so kind, and there’s always something fresh and exciting to do there each year! I plan to come back for many, many years!

Grace

one of my top fav cons!

January 12, 2025

This is the best convention for beginners! I started going in 2022 and will continue every year! The people and staff are always so sweet and like a huge family

Akira

An amazing convention with wonderful staff and friends

December 11, 2024

I personally love these smaller conventions, and with it being my first time at Popcult, it had such a great atmosphere to it. I was lucky enough to be the MC for the masquerade, and getting to work with the stage and tech staff was a great experience. The staff is great to be around, and it’s actually very easy to make friends at the con, and you will probably see them at other cons as well. Go for the entire weekend of a great end of summer convention!

Ryan