FANIME App Official Launch Party | Anime Met Gala Edition

FANIME™ App Official Launch Party | Anime Met Gala Edition

Dallas, it’s time. 💜

On September 13, 2026, FANIME™ App is officially launching out of beta - and we’re celebrating with an Anime Met Gala + Launch Party at On The Levee in Dallas, TX.

This isn't a convention.

It's a party for the anime community.

Come dressed up. Come casual. Come anime-inspired. Come ready to meet people, take pictures, play games, win prizes, shop, eat, dance, and celebrate anime culture with us.

We're bringing together anime fans, cosplayers, creators, gamers, artists, vendors, businesses, and members of the DFW anime community for one huge night celebrating the official launch of FANIME™ App.

And tickets start at only $10.

✨ WHAT'S HAPPENING

🎭 Anime Met Gala Red Carpet
Step onto the carpet, show off your look, and get your Anime Met Gala moment.

🏆 Anime Met Gala Best Dressed Competition
Anime-inspired fashion takes center stage as attendees compete to become our first Anime Met Gala Best Dressed Champion.

📸 Professional Photography + Photo Opportunities
Come camera-ready. We'll have photography and content opportunities throughout the night.

🎮 Gaming Lounge + Gaming Challenges
Take a break from the dance floor and compete against other attendees in our gaming area.

🧠 FANIME™ Trivia Showdown
Think you know anime? Put that knowledge to the test for a chance to win.

🎁 Giveaways, Raffles + Prizes
We're putting together a prize lineup featuring gaming gear, anime collectibles, Funko Pops, gift cards, custom items, merch, partner prizes and more.

🎥 Creator Corner
Meet creators, make content, take on challenges, and capture moments from the Gala.

🛍️ Anime Vendors, Artists + Businesses
Shop from independent creators and businesses bringing anime, art, accessories, collectibles and more.

🍜 Food + Drinks

🎶 Music + Dancing
Once the activities are underway, we're turning up the music. This is a launch party, after all.

🤝 Meet the Anime Community
Come with your friends or come ready to make new ones. The entire night is being built around bringing anime fans together IRL.

📱 Experience FANIME™ App
Meet the team behind FANIME™ App, explore the app, and celebrate as FANIME™ officially enters its next chapter.

🏆 ANIME MET GALA BEST DRESSED COMPETITION

Think fashion first.

This is not a traditional cosplay competition.

We're looking for creative, fashion-forward looks inspired by anime, manga, gaming and fandom culture.

You can go couture. Streetwear. Glam. Avant-garde. Character-inspired. Subtle. Over-the-top.

Make it yours.

Best Dressed contestants will take the runway during the Gala, and the audience will help choose the winners through live QR voting.

🥇 1st Place: Official Anime Met Gala Best Dressed Trophy + $100 Cash Prize

Registration closes September 10 OR once all 25 contestant spots are filled.

Best Dressed registration is separate from event admission. Contestants must also have a valid event ticket.

🎟️ TICKETS

General Admission - $10

Your ticket gets you into the full FANIME™ Anime Met Gala experience, including access to the red carpet, entertainment, gaming, trivia, vendors, Creator Corner, music, dancing, community activities and more.

VIP Supporter - $25

Includes:

• Event admission
• 30-minute early entry
• VIP check-in line
• VIP badge + lanyard
• 1 raffle entry
• FANIME™ sticker
• VIP photo opportunity

VIP+ Founder Supporter - $50

For attendees who want to celebrate the launch while directly supporting what we're building.

Includes VIP benefits plus:

• Additional raffle entries
• Founder Supporter physical badge
• Founder Supporter in-app recognition

💜 YOU DON'T HAVE TO COSPLAY

Seriously.

You do not need to cosplay or know an anime character to attend.

The Anime Met Gala theme is an opportunity to have fun with fashion and fandom — not a requirement.

Come dressed up, anime-inspired, in cosplay, or simply come as yourself.

If you love anime and want to have a good time, you're invited.

📱 ABOUT FANIME™ App

FANIME™ App is a social platform built for anime fans, by anime fans.

It's a dedicated space for the anime community to connect, share content, discover creators, participate in discussions and activities, and celebrate the fandoms we love.

After building alongside our community in beta, September 13 marks FANIME™'s official public launch.

The Anime Met Gala isn't just another event.

It's our launch night - and we want the anime community there when it happens.

📍 EVENT DETAILS

Sunday, September 13, 2026

📍 On The Levee | Dallas, TX

⏰ 6:00 PM - 11:30 PM

🎟️ Tickets start at $10

AGE POLICY

The FANIME™ App Anime Met Gala is intended for attendees ages 13 and older.

Attendees ages 13-15 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the event.

Attendees ages 16-17 may attend independently.

Children under the age of 13 will not be admitted.

By purchasing a ticket, attendees confirm that they meet the event age requirements. FANIME™ reserves the right to request age verification when reasonably necessary to enforce this policy.

For attendees under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian's contact information may be required during registration and may be used for event-related communications, emergency situations, or safety matters.

FANIME™ reserves the right to refuse admission or remove any attendee found to be in violation of this policy.

Dallas, we'll see you September 13. 💜

Welcome to the next chapter of anime community.