[8] The convention then moved to the Garden State Exhibit Center, although it experienced crowding issues in 2012 with outdoor space used for lines.

[12] Accusations of past staff member harassment were published in 2019, with former con chair Eric Torgersen being suspended in April.

Issues included significant price increases for the venue, lack of COVID-19 policies, and no communication about another event in the area during the same weekend, the Orange Loop Rock Festival.

The post went on to confirm that the convention would not be held that year, stating that "As a result, we will not be holding AnimeNEXT 2024.

"[24] AnimeNEXT has taken their Manga library to other conventions, including Otakon and New York Comic Con.