Animenext

Universal Animation, Inc, is non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and educating all aspects in the art of animation and Asian culture through our annual event called AnimeNEXT! AnimeNEXT is the largest independently organized anime convention in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. It is held at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, NJ. The convention features Japanese creators of anime and manga, voice actors from anime series, Japanese musical acts, artists, vendors and exhibits, panels, workshops, and gaming. Events all focus on aspects of anime, manga, and Japanese culture. With the popularity of anime and manga growing in the 1990’s and 2000’s, anime conventions have seen positive growth in their attendance; AnimeNEXT is no exception.