Fresh off a standout Anime Expo appearance, internationally acclaimed illustrator Acky Bright is bringing his signature “kawakakkoii” (“cute and cool”) style to Anime NYC 2025 as an official Guest of Honor. This stop marks the next chapter in Acky’s Summer U.S. Tour 2025, which has been thrilling fans coast-to-coast ahead of a career-defining announcement coming this October.
Stationed at Exhibitor Booth #1926, attendees can watch Acky’s dynamic linework unfold in real time during live drawing sessions throughout the weekend. This year’s live art will be presented in collaboration with The Evolution Store in New York City, blending the artist’s globally recognized aesthetic with the store’s distinctive world of nature, science, and art.
Acky will also meet fans at an official autograph session on Friday, August 22 at 5 PM (Autograph Table 19), giving attendees the chance to receive his unique illustrated signs. Adding to the excitement, Acky will host a special raffle event running all weekend long at his booth (#1926). By following his official Instagram accounts, fans can enter to win exclusive prizes, including the grand prize, a T-shirt shikishi, a one-of-a-kind wearable artwork hand-illustrated by Acky during Anime NYC. Additional prizes will include special-edition T-shirts, art books, posters, stickers, and more, making the raffle a must-visit highlight of the convention.
Acky’s Anime NYC 2025 Attendance Highlights:
- Guest of Honor Appearance
- Exhibitor Booth: #1926
- Live Drawing: Throughout the event (in collaboration with The Evolution Store) at his booth
- Autograph Session: 5 PM on August 22 (Fri) at Table 19
- Raffle: Follow both Acky’s and his Staff’s Instagram accounts to win exclusive prizes, including the one-of-a-kind T-shirt shikishi
Part of Acky Bright’s Summer U.S. Tour 2025
Anime NYC is the latest stop in Acky’s whirlwind summer tour, which began with a packed schedule at Anime Expo in Los Angeles. Following New York, Acky will appear at:
- Things from Another World at Universal CityWalk (LA) – 4pm, August 27
- Kinokuniya Seattle – 5pm, August 28
- PAX West (Seattle) – August 29–31 (featuring a soon-to-be-revealed collaboration)
All of this builds momentum toward a major career announcement Acky has been teasing for months, set to be revealed in October 2025. Fans can follow Acky’s social channels for the latest updates, behind-the-scenes moments from the tour, and details on the upcoming reveal.
About Acky Bright
Acky Bright’s style has been described as “cute and cool” and he has created artwork for many global companies such as BMW, Hasbro, Lexus, Red Bull, Meta, and more. He also regularly performs improvised live drawings on huge canvases all over the world. In Japan, he is known for his work as a character designer, including the much-discussed “Tillo Remix” collaboration with YOASOBI, VAUNDY, ADO, and Suisei Hoshimachi.
While drawing traditional Japanese manga, he also has experience with creating cover art, comics, and writing for DC Comics in the U.S. Acky Bright’s activities are attracting attention as a rare artist who can work with both Eastern manga and Western American comics culture. He also participated as the main designer in the “WcDonald’s” worldwide campaign conducted by McDonald’s in the U.S. and has received numerous advertising awards, including The ONE SHOW.
Acky Bright (Website): https://www.acky-bright.com/
Acky Bright (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/acky_bright/