These are the anime conventions that will take place virtually this year

With the COVID-19 pandemic still wreaking havoc on planning for different events and conventions around the world, and with the latent danger of a second outbreak later this year, anime conventions will need to adapt to this and consider the health of fans before anything else.

List of virtual conventions

• Anime Expo Lite
  • "Anime Expo is one of the largest anime conventions in the world, with more than 100,000 attendees each year." It will be held between July 3 and 4 virtually. ( Link )
• FunimationCon
  • "A two-day broadcast featuring cosplay, industry information panels, question-and-answer sessions, and more." It will take place between July 3 and 4 virtually. ( Link ).
• Aniplex Fest Online
  • "A festival that will include a wealth of content, including interviews with staff and cast of popular anime, special guests, and concerts." It will be held between July 4 and 5 virtually. ( Link ).
• KuroCon
  • "KuroCon is a free online convention born out of a desire to host an event that replaces those canceled in these difficult times." It will be held between July 4 and 5 virtually. ( Link ).
• OokiiSoraCon
  • "Formed in 2017 with the mission of developing an increasingly larger gaming, anime, entertainment and culture convention, with affordable prices." It will take place on July 11 in a virtual way. ( Link ).
• Okashicon
  • "Okashicon At Home will be a two-day virtual event that will feature a host of contests and quality content for the community we love." It will take place between July 18 and 19 virtually. ( Link ).
• KuroNeko With
  • "Get ready for the most exciting convention based on Japanese culture and pop culture." It will take place virtually on July 18. ( Link ).
• AnimeIowa
  • "The largest anime convention in Iowa and still growing, with more than 3,000 attendees each year." It will take place virtually between July 31 and August 1. ( Link ).
• Otakon.Online
  • "A whole day of interviews, information panels, music and gaming events through multiple channels." It will take place virtual August 1. ( Link ).
• PopCult Anime With
  • "We want PCAC to feel like a summer vacation compared to other crowded conventions. A place with excellent programming, contests and more events ”. It will take place between August 15 and 16 virtually. ( Link ).
• Otakuthon
  • "Canada's largest bilingual convention celebrating Japanese culture." It will take place virtually in August. ( Link ).
• Crunchyroll Expo
• "We are excited to announce the Virtual Crunchyroll Expo, a digital event that will include guest panels, interactive events, and special announcements." It will take place between September 4 and 6 virtually. ( Link ).