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More than an anime club. We're building Rochester's home for anime fans, cosplayers, artists, gamers, and everyone looking to belong.
🌸 Our Story
Rochester Anime Club was founded by Jay and Dee with one simple goal: to create a welcoming space where anime fans could connect beyond the screen.
Jay grew up watching anime, with Naruto inspiring his love for stories about perseverance, friendship, and chasing impossible dreams. After introducing Dee to anime, it quickly became something they could enjoy together. While Dee fell in love with heartfelt romance series, Jay never stopped loving action-packed adventures and inspiring heroes.
What started as sharing favorite shows soon became something much bigger.
❤️ Why We Exist
Anime has an incredible ability to bring people together, but we realized Rochester was missing a place where fans could simply meet, make friends, and enjoy the community outside of major conventions.
We wanted to build something different—a welcoming space where everyone feels comfortable whether they're lifelong anime fans or just starting their very first series.
🤝 Our Mission
We know many anime fans are naturally introverted, and making new friends isn't always easy.
That's why Rochester Anime Club exists—to make those first conversations easier through socials, watch parties, markets, cosplay events, gaming nights, and unforgettable experiences that bring people together.
🚀 Our Vision
We're not trying to become another convention.
We're creating a lasting community where people laugh together, cosplay together, discover new anime, support local artists and vendors, and leave every event feeling like they truly belong.
Community First
Everyone belongs regardless of experience, fandom, or background.
Support Creators
Helping local artists, vendors, and small businesses grow with us.
Celebrate Creativity
Cosplay, art, gaming, music, and every form of anime expression.
Build Friendships
Creating genuine connections that last far beyond our events.