[2][3] The convention features a number of events which include a masquerade, an anime music video contest, video programming rooms, an artists' alley and art show, karaoke, game shows, swap meets, Anime Unscripted, video games, RPGs, and a LARP.

That year also saw Japanese rock stars The Pillows finish up the east coast leg of their American tour at Anime Boston.

[9] In addition to its events, a museum of the convention's history was displayed; photographs and memorabilia such as mascot costumes and previous t-shirt designs, from each of the past years created the museum's exhibits; some of Anime Boston’s guests from previous years also submitted letters of congratulations.

Held on the same weekend as Easter, its attendance reached a total of over 20,000 attendees.

[13][14][15][16] Anime Boston returned as an in-person event in 2022, although with fewer guests present.