Ysabelle Romero, 5, poses with Pikachu during the Anime Riverside 2024 conference Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Riverside Convention Center. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
The world of anime is taking over the Riverside Convention Center this weekend for the third time.
Anime Riverside 2024 explores anime and manga, with guest appearances, live entertainment, cosplay contests, panel discussions, an artists’ alley and food vendors.
The gathering, which began Saturday, June 1, and ends Sunday, June 2, also features anime wrestling, a car show and anime karaoke.
