Tekko is Pennsylvania's largest anime convention, attracting nearly 12,000 unique and diverse fans from across the country (and world!) to the region. We aren't just any old anime convention, though. We offer so much more by featuring Japanese arcade games , J-rock , J-fashion , Japanese pop culture , and education in our programming. Additionally, we choose a unique theme every year to explore new content, such as wrestling, mecha, sports, and more. This makes us one of the most diverse anime and Japanese culture conventions in the country, and we aren't done expanding yet!
In addition to the mecha theme of 2019, our top scientists have invented a new giant robot to protect the city of Pittsburgh! Tekkobot now represents us everywhere we go as our permanent mascot. You can read more about him right here on this website , he has his own page and everything.
Tekko 2016 Highlights
Increased attendance to over 8,000 unique attendees, guests, vendors, artists and staff from all across the country, equaling a 30% gain over the previous year.
Provided an overall economic impact to the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area of over 4.5 million in terms of hotels, restaurants, local transportation, shopping, taxes, etc. over a four day period.
Supported several local non-profit organizations to increase awareness and collect donations during the event.
Tekko 2015 Highlights
Increased attendance to over 6,000+ unique attendees, guests, vendors, artists and staff from all across the country, an 18% gain over the previous year
The Tekko Gakkou School Series provided education oriented programming and learning tracks dedicated to exploring the nuanced culture and history of Japan
Supported several local non-profit organizations to increase awareness and collect donations during the event
Provided an overall economic impact to the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area of over $3.7 million in terms of hotels, restaurants, local transportation, shopping, taxes, etc. over the four-day period
Tekko is presented by a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the Pittsburgh Japanese Culture Society (PittJCS) . We've been bringing fans together for more than 15 years at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
PittJCS Hours of operation
Thursday 2:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Friday 9:30 AM – 2:00 AM
Saturday 9:30 AM – 2:00 AM
Sunday 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM