Anime Riverside is the Inland Empire's premier anime convention, held annually at the Riverside Convention Center and drawing attendees from across SoCal's vast inland communities — Riverside, San Bernardino, Temecula, Redlands, and beyond. For anime fans in the IE, Anime Riverside is the local alternative to the massive scale of Anime Expo and the drive to Los Angeles. The convention features a full weekend of panels, an Exhibit Hall with anime merchandise and collectibles, Artist Alley, gaming rooms, cosplay contests, and special guests including voice actors and industry figures. The Riverside Convention Center's accessible downtown location offers walkable dining and parking throughout the convention complex. Anime Riverside has grown consistently …