Seventeen super snaps from Leeds Anime & Gaming Convention

Fans flock for geekdom of gaming

Thousands of gaming fans have flocked to the city centre for the 2026 Leeds Anime & Gaming Con.

Held at the Leeds Marriott Hotel, it is a treasure trove of cosplay, gaming, and manga culture.

This year’s event features an exciting lineup of voice actors, live musical acts, and prominent content creators.

Voice actors Zee Andrews (My Pride, New World, Forgotlings) and Izzy Valkyrie (Pressure, Genshin Impact Hoyofair) headline the guest roster, taking part in live stage Q&A sessions and meeting fans across the weekend.

The main stage will also showcase live performances from Harajuku cyber-pop idol LELE, London-based J-pop singer Emma (笑愛), Dragon Ball Z-inspired rapper Longlivpablo, and SYNTHONIE, who brings cyberpunk live sets and interactive VR music workshops to the floor.

Rounding out the entertainment are interactive video game concert group Extra Lives, DJ Manimal, a beginner-friendly K-pop Dance Workshop, and featured cosplayers and digital creators including Charlottemorrisxo_, CrypticRiderTV, DaMintyPenguin, Lajla_, and Stonakah.

Starting on Friday, superfans attendee purchased full weekend three-day passes, with others buying individual single-day tickets for Friday, Saturday, or today.

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