RI Anime Con

Wishing you a peaceful Memorial Day as we honor those who gave their lives for our freedom.

Please welcome @hildrethmark to #RIAC2026 at the @riconvention! Mark's major roles have included: Caz in The New Adventures of He-Man, Alex Mann in Action Man; Hi-Tech in G.I. Joe: Spy Troops and G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom; Quicksilver in Wolverine and the X-Men; Terry Bogard in the Fatal Fury series; Oberon in A Midsummer Night's Dream; Harrison in Stargate: Infinity; and most notably Heero Yuy in Mobile Suit Gundam Wing. Buy tickets now at rianimecon.com! #gundamwing #Heeroyuy #fatalfury #xmen

The @PawtucketPAC is joining forces with #RIAC2026 to bring you an exciting new opportunity! Artist Jan Gendron will be hosting live cosplay figure drawing sessions Saturday & Sunday from 1 pm to 4pm! Come draw and connect! All skill levels are welcome. Find them in the Exhibit Hall #EC652! Want to model your cosplay for one of the 20-minute sessions? Sign up today at tinyurl.com/pac-model

📸 STRIKE A POSE! The Cosplay Red Carpet is coming to Rhode Island AnimeCon! 🎉 Hosted by cosplay besties @Duske2Dawne and @Cardboardgremlin, this is your chance to shine! 🌟 EVERYONE is welcome! Whether your cosplay is meticulously handmade, a clever closet mashup, or bought straight from Amazon, we want YOU on the runway. It’s fast-paced, high-energy, and completely FREE! 🔴 THE SCHEDULE 🔴 👶 KIDS, TEENS, & FAMILIES 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM: Line-up to sign-up! Grab your intro card at the lineup area. 1:15 PM: Red Carpet Walk begins! 💪 ADULTS (Individuals, Duos, & Groups) 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM: Line-up to sign-up! Get in line and grab your intro card. 2:15 PM: Red Carpet Walk begins! ✨ QUICK TIPS ✨ ⏰ Be on Time: The line forms fast! 💃 Plan Your Pose: It's a fast-paced queue. Have your signature character poses ready for our con photographers! 👨‍👩‍👧 Keep it Friendly: All cosplays and poses must remain family friendly.

Autograph collectors, have your signed items authenticated at #RIAC2026 by @jsaloa! Trusted by all major auction houses, dealers and collectors, any autograph backed by JSA certification enhances the value and marketability of the item. A $15/autograph authentication special will be offered for any item signed at the event. Stop by the authentication booth after meeting the celebrity guest to redeem certification. Credit card payment only. No cash please. JSA will also accept previously signed items starting at $25. Fill out and print the online submission form ahead of the event: bit.ly/jsasubform Visit SpenceLOA.com/fees for regular submission pricing.

Three more weeks until #RIAC2026 arrives at the @riconvention! We have an AMAZING con planned for fans of #anime, #gaming, and #cosplay! Don't miss this con! Buy tickets now, available online at rianimecon.com or in person at ALL Toy Vault locations!

🚨 COSPLAYERS! The RIAC Cosplay Meetup Schedule is HERE! 🚨 Get your wigs styled and your poses ready 🔥 Cosplay at Rhode Island AnimeCon 2026 is incredible! Bought it? Made it yourself? Cosplaying as a group or solo? Come show off your hard work, meet new friends, and snap massive group photos! 📸✨ 📍 Meet-ups will be held in the 5th Floor Rotunda 📍 The Cosplay Runway (Sat only) will be held in the 3rd Floor hallway With: @nanaakaonasis Bombshell Beckie Jacky Ha @Girl_Moose_13 Duske2Dawne Cardboard Gremlin

🧵 Get ready for cosplay @rianimecon at the @RIConvention! From emergency repairs to helpful info, we have you covered! ✨ 📍 Cosplay HQ: Your central hub for all info on cosplay & cosplay events! 🎭 Cosplay Row: Meet the cosplay judges, chat about crafting techniques, admire stunning cosplay creations! ✨ RIAC Cosplay Crew: Need help? Our passionate volunteers are on hand to offer info and help for cosplay events! 🔧 Cosplay Repair: Did a prop snap or a seam split? DON'T PANIC! Swing by the Cosplay Repair for emergency quick fixes to get you back on the con floor! #RIAC2026

Please welcome Team @ZombieLeader1 as they return for #RIAC2026 at the @riconvention! Team Zombie Leader led by Todd Zavorskas will be fundraising for Project Purple at Rhode Island Anime Con in Memory of Todd’s Mother, Lorraine, who passed away from Stage IV pancreatic cancer.   After checking out all the talent, please swing by, photo op and give generously to pancreatic cancer research.💜 Buy tickets now at rianimecon.com!

We wish all mothers and mother figures a Happy Mother's Day! May your day be filled special time with loved ones! #mothersday❤️

Today marks 30 days until #RIAC2026! Have you bought your tickets yet? Buy yours today online at rianimecon.com or at your local Toy Vault! For locations and hours, visit thetoyvault.com! #rianimecon #thetoyvault

Grab your sombrero, it's Cinco de Mayo! May your day be colorful and full of celebration! #cincodemayo

We are very excited to welcome @GamersHeavenFam to #RIAC2026 at the @RIConvention! The Gamers Heaven team will be running programming, events, games, and snacks for both days through their Evening Festival that runs until midnight! Don't miss all the fun and excitement... and prizes too! You can find details on our site at rianimecon.com or go directly to gamersheaven.com/pages/riac to sign up!

Please welcome Duske2Dawne as the Rhode Island Anime Con Cosplay Masquerade host at the @RIConvention! A proud queer creator, singer, and stilt-walker, Duske brings huge energy, creativity, and heart to the stage. They’re passionate about helping cosplayers of every level feel confident, welcomed, and ready to shine. Be sure to say hi, grab a photo, and get hyped for the Cosplay Masquerade at #RIAC2026! rianimecon.com #RhodeIslandAnimeCon #Cosplay #CosplayMasquerade #AnimeCon

We are excited to share with all #RIAC2026 fans that @pfchangs is now an official sponsor of Rhode Island Anime Con! With a location in the Providence Place Mall, be sure to stop by for a lunch break or dinner before the after party! (They have sushi!) Welcome to the family and thank you for your support!

Rhode Island Anime Con is almost here, and this year is bringing even more anime excitement to Providence! ✨ Get ready for a full weekend of voice actors, cosplay, vendors, artists, panels, gaming, photo ops, and all the fan-favorite convention fun at the @RIConvention. Tickets are available now, so don’t wait until the weekend is right around the corner. Get tickets at: rianimecon.com #RIAnimeCon #RIAC2026 #AnimeCon #RhodeIslandAnimeCon #Cosplay

From breakout leads to beloved fan-favorite roles, @tbirdlizzy is coming to #RIAC2026 at the @RIConvention! Known for Darling in the Franxx, Fairy Tail, and Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun, Tia has also voiced standout characters in One Piece, Fruits Basket, Black Clover, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, The Quintessential Quintuplets, and more. Get your tickets now at rianimecon.com! #DarlingintheFranxx #FairyTail #ToiletBoundHanakoKun #anime

Please welcome @PhilParsons68 to #RIAC2026 at the @RIConvention! Phil is known for voicing Nappa in Dragon Ball Z, Kenny Ackerman in Attack on Titan, Renji Yomo in Tokyo Ghoul, Leonard Burns in Fire Force, and Buccaneer in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Get your tickets now at rianimecon.com! #DragonBallZ #AttackOnTitan #TokyoGhoul #FireForce #FullmetalAlchemist

.@StephYoungBrehm is headed to #RIAC2026 at the @RIConvention! Known for One Piece, My Hero Academia, and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Stephanie has also voiced fan-favorite characters in Claymore, Soul Eater, Zombieland Saga, Attack on Titan, and more. Get your tickets now at rianimecon.com! #OnePiece #MyHeroAcademia #FullmetalAlchemist #anime