With Anime Expo 2022 returning to LACC this summer, we are bringing back our beloved Butler Café! The Butler Café is a show and interactive experience, featuring a group of talented performers ready to make your hearts go doki-doki.

Adorned with a wide array of entertainment — including dances, musical performances, and photo ops — the Butler Café is the perfect place to grab a snack and a drink with some friends and make some new ones!

*Please note that the Butler Cafe is not an actual cafe. While food/drink is available for separate purchase, the butlers will not serve food or drink to attendees.

Tickets On Sale:

  • Premier Fan: Tuesday, February 15 at 5 PM PT
  • General Attendee: Thursday, February 17 at 5 PM PT
Butler Cafe (All Ages)
  • Showtimes:
    • Thursday, July 1 – 11:45 AM* / 2:15 PM
    • Friday, July 2 – 11:45 AM* / 2:15 PM
    • Saturday, July 4 – 11:45 AM* / 2:15 PM
    • Sunday, July 5 – 11:45 AM* / 2:15 PM
  • Price:  $22 – $27
    • $22 matinee pricing for times marked with an asterisk.

All Ages Butler Cafe Tickets

4 ticket limit per order. Must have a ticket plus a badge (either Premier Fan, 4-Day, or 1-Day badge valid for the day of the show). Check-in begins 30 mins prior to the start of the show. Doors close promptly when show starts, no late entry allowed. No refunds or exchanges for missed shows. All sales are final.

Butler Cafe: Dark Romance (18+)
  • Showtimes:
    • Friday, July 1 – 7:00 PM / 9:30 PM
    • Saturday, July 2 – 7:00 PM / 9:30 PM
    • Sunday, July 3 – 7:00 PM / 9:30 PM
  • Price:  $32
  • Must have an 18+ wristband, ticket, and badge for check-in at the door.

Butler Cafe: Dark Romance (18+) Tickets

4 ticket limit per order. Must have a ticket plus a badge (either Premier Fan, 4-Day, or 1-Day badge valid for the day of the show). Check-in begins 30 mins prior to the start of the show. Doors close promptly when show starts, no late entry allowed. No refunds or exchanges for missed shows. All sales are final. 18+ age restriction; must have an 18+ wristband in addition to ticket and badge for entry.  No wristband, no entry.


Anime Expo 2022 will run from July 1 through July 4 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

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