Anime Expo Chibi 2025 Returns to Ontario with Expanded Events, SPYAIR Concert & Godzilla Experience

SPYAIR Live in Concert

Best known for their iconic anime themes from BLEACH, Gintama, Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, and Haikyu!!, SPYAIR will headline an exclusive outdoor concert on Saturday, November 8, followed by a panel and autograph session on Sunday, November 9. Their latest hit single “Orange” from Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle has already surpassed 200 million streams worldwide, setting the stage for one of AXC’s most anticipated live shows to date.

Experience the World of Godzilla

Fans can step into a cinematic, post-apocalyptic Godzilla experience, featuring themed beverages, vehicles, props, audiovisual effects, and exclusive collectibles. This immersive installation promises jaw-dropping photo ops and the kind of large-scale spectacle that only Anime Expo events can deliver.\

Panels, Performances & Party Nights

Anime Expo Chibi 2025 will host over 60 guests and talents, including Mika Akitaka (Mobile Suit Gundam designer), Chiitan the fairy otter mascot, and voice actors SungWon Cho (ProZD) and Alan Lee (KPop Demon Hunter).

Programming highlights include:

Idol showcases, sumo exhibitions, and cosplay runways

Two rave events: the Kick-Off Party with We Touch Grass on Friday and the Anime Rave After Party with Senpai Squad on Saturday night

Workshops, creative panels, and family zones for all ages

The convention will also feature an expanded Artist Alley, Xeno’s Trading Post, and an 18+ zone in the Ontario Convention Center ballroom — offering fans everything from handcrafted merchandise to exclusive collectibles.

Japanese Food Festival & Family Fun

Partnering with Weekly LALALA, the event introduces a full Japanese Food Festival featuring 19 local restaurants serving authentic street food and desserts. Two cosplay-themed cafés, inspired by Akihabara’s maid and butler cafés, will also debut this year.

Kids under 13 can enter for free with a paid adult wristband, with family-friendly zones including the Chibi Cosplay Runway, Parent Lounge, and late-night karaoke, gaming, and food challenges that run until midnight.

This year’s Anime Expo Chibi expands beyond the Ontario Convention Center, incorporating the Delta Hotels Ontario Airport to accommodate larger audiences and more programming areas.

“We’ve put so much thought and care into how we’ve grown Anime Expo Chibi this year,” said Matthew Thomas, SPJA’s VP of Operations. “Every new feature and collaboration was designed with our attendees, artists, and exhibitors in mind. This event is a celebration of the community that makes AXC possible.”
via press release