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Introducing Local Legends: UWU & AniSlay

PopCult Anime Con is excited to announce our first round of Local Legends for 2025!

Returning to PCAC for their second performance, please welcome back AniSlay: An Anime Themed Drag Show!

Hosted by Boston drag king The Vampire LeSlut, AniSlay was an absolute hit last year at PCAC24 quickly filling its room to capacity. We knew we had to bring them back on a larger stage to help kick off the con. As a Day Zero event, anyone who wants to attend this anime and pop-culture themed drag show will need a Full Weekend Pre-Registration badge for PCAC25.

Also coming to the Main Event hall this year is UWU: Ultimate Wrestling Underground!

Ultimate Wrestling Underground presents: Cosplay Championship Wrestling! Enjoy the camp and athleticism of professional wrestling with beloved characters from anime and pop-culture. We are so excited to be hosting the one and only PopCult Anime Championship alongside UWU, an organization who cares deeply about inclusivity, acceptance and having a great time – just like we do! Catch this event on Sunday morning at PCAC25.

For more info about AniSlay and Ultimate Wrestling Underground, visit the Local Legends page and stay tuned for more guest announcements coming soon!

Come visit the PopCult Anime Con booth at Anime Boston next weekend for a $5 off your pre-registration coupon. We’ll be slinging sand art and buttons and taking commemorative photos with Prince Wacky for one of the last times. Don’t miss your chance to stop and say goodbye!

Quick Links:
Pre-Registration: $45 thru 8/17
Volunteer Signups: Ends 5/30
Idol Fest Signups: Opens 6/1
Panel Submissions: Ends 7/1
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