Fans of Anime, Manga and Cosplay: You are invited to attend the Asian Heritage Month Anime Screening, Manga Lending and Cosplay Contest event on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 2-4 p.m. at 199 Chambers Street, Room N-451. Join fellow anime enthusiasts and come dressed in your favorite fandom cosplay by 3 p.m. for the runway competition to win prizes like a logo bag of swag with exclusive items from AnimeExpo Los Angeles and AnimeNYC. Watch episodes of “One Piece” on the theme of “Rebels!” Borrow selections from the Library’s extensive Manga and Graphic Novel collection. Corporate Sponsorship by Viz Media, America’s Premier English-language publisher of Manga. The first 60 attendees will get swag bags of Anime and Manga merch. Pop quiz prize giveaways will happen between screenings. Pizza, drinks and sweets will be served. Co-presented by the Asian Heritage Month Committee, The Media Arts and Technology Department and the William J. Randolph Library. Hosted by The Anime Club, an inclusive place to discuss, learn about and watch Anime. MC’d by Professor NaRhee Ahn. See a complete list of Asian Heritage Month events. Attend 2 or more Asian Heritage Month events for Co-Curricular Transcript (CCT) credit. For more information, email Professor NaRhee Ahn at naahn@bmcc.cuny.edu.
