HEY THERE FELLOW OTAKU'S!!

How's everyone's summer going? Whether you're hitting the beach, chilling at home, or diving into new anime, we hope you're having a blast! Here at Bigem's Otaku Boutique, we're all about making your summer even better with the coolest anime merch and gear.

To make your summer unforgettable, we’ve put together a list of 10 awesome summer events happening around Long Beach, LA, and California:

1. Anime Expo - July 4-7, 2024, Los Angeles Convention Center Experience the biggest anime convention in North America with pane

   ls, screenings, and cosplay galore!

2. Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival - July 27-28, 2024, Marine Stadium, Long Beach Enjoy thrilling dragon boat races along with cultural performances and delicious food.

3. Nisei Week Japanese Festival - August 10-18, 2024, Little Tokyo, LA Celebrate Japanese culture with parades, music, food, and traditional arts.

4. San Diego Comic-Con - July 18-21, 2024, San Diego Convention Center Join fellow geeks for the ultimate pop culture event featuring comics, movies, and TV shows.

5. Otaku Summer Fest - August 24, 2024, Shoreline Aquatic Park, Long Beach A day full of anime, cosplay, games, and food trucks by the beach.

6. California Beach Bonfire Anime Meetup - July 20, 2024, Dockweiler State Beach, LA Gather with fellow anime fans for a bonfire, cosplay, and anime screenings by the ocean.

7. Anime Film Festival - August 3, 2024, Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood Watch classic and new anime films on the big screen at this iconic venue.

8. LA Cosplay Con - August 10, 2024, Long Beach Convention Center Show off your best cosplay, meet other fans, and participate in contests and panels.

9. JapanLA Summer Matsuri - July 13, 2024, Melrose Avenue, LA Celebrate Japanese pop culture with vendors, food, music, and giveaways.

10. K-Con LA - August 16-18, 2024, Staples Center, LA Dive into K-pop and Korean culture with concerts, panels, and meet-and-greets

Stay tuned for more updates and special deals to make your summer even more epic. Don't forget to tag us in your summer adventures with #BigemsOtakuSummer for a chance to be featured on our page!