Tampa Bay’s marquee anime convention is back and bigger than ever. The 4th annual Anime St. Pete takes over the Sunshine City this September 27-28 at the St. Petersburg Coliseum, and tickets are available now.
Anime St. Pete has become the region’s go-to convention, beloved for its immersive experiences featuring anime voice actors, well-known cosplayers, TikTok film festivals, video games, fan panels, and much more. For 2025, organizers are bringing something even bigger to the table: a massive Pokémon Celebration, which will be the featured event of the weekend programming.
The Pokémon Celebration, Anime St. Pete’s centerpiece, includes voice actors Michelle Knotz and Bill Rogers, legends behind nearly 100 Pokémon characters. They will be greeting fans for a signature and photo signing experience that includes popular collectibles like Funko Pops. And of course, there will be a wide variety of Pokémon merch for sale, along with cosplayers portraying your favorite characters.
Pokémon is a global brand with an influence that spans generations, as organizers note that the franchise has sold nearly $500 million in video games, $83 billion in merchandise, and $65 billion in trading cards…