The Castle Point Anime Convention (CPAC) 2025 is back and happening on April 26-27, 2025, at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, NJ.
And you can bet you’ll have a field day here if you love anime, cosplay, gaming, and meeting other fans.
You can expect to see incredible cosplay, fast-paced gaming competitions, live performances, and panels with some of the biggest names in anime.
You’ll also have the chance to meet famous voice actors, play classic arcade games, and shop for exclusive anime collectibles.
If you’ve been to CPAC before, you already know how much fun it is.
But if this is your first anime convention, you’ll likely be counting the days until the next.
Here’s everything you need to know!
- The convention will feature musical performances by Shinnosuke and appearances by renowned voice actors such as Kayli Mills, Lizzie Freeman, and Caitlin Glass.
- This year introduces ment organizers and an enhanced gaming area, including arcade cabinets, console gaming, and tabletop experiences.
- Attendees will be introduced to participate in cosplay meetups, live performances, and panel discussions, making it a fully immersive anime fan experience.
Biggest Anime Event of the Year
This two-day event will take place on April 26-27, 2025, at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, NJ.
At CPAC 2025, you can dress up as your favorite character, test your gaming skills in tournaments, meet well-known voice actors, dance to live music, and explore booths filled with anime merchandise.
This event started in 2008, and it has grown so much since.
What began as a small college convention at Stevens Institute of Technology has become one of the biggest anime conventions in the NJ/NYC area.
It’s now a place where fans can connect, have fun, and fully dive into anime culture.
Convention Chair’s Exciting Plans for This Year
The convention chair, Kanta Nakano, is just as excited as everyone else.
He has a deep connection to CPAC because it was the first anime convention he ever attended back in 2018.
Now, he is in charge of making it an amazing experience for every guest.
This year, gaming is a big focus, with more tournaments and events than ever before.
CPAC has teamed up with FalconiaGG and Fuzzy Pixel, two well-known gaming tournament organizers, to run high-energy competitions.
Fans will also get to see a special musical performance from Shinnosuke, the lead singer of ROOKiEZ is PUNK’D, famous for singing anime opening songs like Durarara!! OP2 and Blue Exorcist OP.
Kanta also shared his appreciation for the staff, panelists, artists, cosplayers, and volunteers who help bring CPAC to life each year.
He wants to make sure every guest has an exciting and memorable time at the convention.
Meet the Stars: Voice Actors, Musicians, and Cosplayers
Anime fans will be thrilled to meet some of their favorite voice actors at CPAC 2025.
Kayli Mills, Lizzie Freeman, and Caitlin Glass will be attending, giving fans a chance to get autographs, hear them speak at panels, and learn more about their work.
- Kayli Mills is known for voicing Keqing in Genshin Impact, Alice in Sword Art Online, and Emilia in Re:Zero.
- Lizzie Freeman has played Trish Una in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind, Hinata Tachibana in Tokyo Revengers, and Yanfei in Genshin Impact.
- Caitlin Glass is famous for her roles as Winry Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist, Mina Ashido in My Hero Academia, and Damian Desmond in Spy x Family.
Fans will also be treated to an acoustic concert by Shinnosuke of ROOKiEZ Is PUNK’D on Saturday from 7:00 to 8:30 PM.
His band is known for hit anime songs, and this performance will be a rare chance to hear them live.
Cosplay lovers will get to meet Blue, Kasei Cosplay, and Defiantly Rogue, three talented cosplayers who have years of experience creating costumes and helping others in the cosplay community.
Cosplay Events and Competitions
If there’s one thing you can’t escape at CPAC, it’s the incredible cosplay culture.
Guests come in all kinds of costumes, from simple anime outfits to elaborate handmade designs.
To celebrate this, CPAC hosts cosplay competitions, fashion shows, and meetups where fans can show off their costumes and meet others who love the same anime.
The Cosplay Masquerade, which takes place on Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, is a major event where cosplayers perform skits, act out scenes from their favorite shows, and display their costume-making skills.
Another exciting event, the Cosplay Runway at 6:00 PM, lets cosplayers walk the stage and show off their amazing designs.
For those who need last-minute costume fixes, Kevin Youkuru’s Cosplay Repair Station will be open all weekend.
There will also be special cosplay meetups for popular series like Chainsaw Man, My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, One Piece, Genshin Impact, and more.
Gaming, Tournaments, and Pokémon Battles
Gaming is a major part of CPAC 2025, and this year, the convention has expanded its gaming area to include even more options.
Guests can play arcade games, compete in fighting game tournaments, or join tabletop RPG sessions.
The MEC Gaming Area will have a mix of arcade cabinets and console gaming stations featuring games like DanceDanceRevolution, Initial D Zero, Taiko no Tatsujin, Project Diva, and more.
Guests can also compete in high-level tournaments for games like Tekken 8, Street Fighter, Guilty Gear Strive, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Not to mention, the Castle Point Pokémon League is back for its 10th year.
Trainers can battle gym leaders across the convention, earn gym badges, and challenge the CPAC Champion for a special prize.
Anime Merch, Artist Alley, and Food Vendors
Shopping at CPAC is an experience on its own.
The Artist Alley and Dealer’s Room will feature over 100 artists and vendors selling anime prints, stickers, pins, clothing, keychains, plushies, and other unique items.
And when it’s time for a food break, CPAC will surprise you with the delicious meals available.
Go! Go! Curry! Chef J’s Latin Dragon and Crave BBQ will serve various dishes, from Japanese curry to fusion street food and BBQ favorites.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss CPAC 2025
Castle Point Anime Convention 2025 is one of the best anime events of the year.
Fans can meet their favorite voice actors, watch live musical performances, compete in gaming tournaments, join cosplay meetups, and shop for exclusive anime merchandise.
The convention will be held April 26-27, 2025, at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey.
Tickets are available now, and fans are encouraged to register early.
For more details and updates, visit castlepointanime.com.
CPAC 2025 will be an unforgettable weekend filled with anime, cosplay, and fun!
