Fantastical Events & Experiences
Summoner’s Stories is a fan-run organization that creates memorable anime and gaming events.
Our Events
Our well-established team has experience with dozens of events and has worked with numerous anime conventions and gaming shows in California.
Upcoming Events
Hunt for the Honmoon at Anime Night Mart (Oct 19)
Recent Events
Deepspace Gala (Sep 14)
Final Fantasy Gatherings at AX 2025 (July 4)
Deepspace White Day at Anime Night Mart (Mar 16)
Our Staff
Our staff are knowledgeable, passionate, and work hard to put on exciting events for the community. We recruit and specially train volunteers to help put on our events!
About Us
Established in 2013, Summoner's Stories is a fan-run, not-for-profit organization based in Southern California dedicated to creating memorable gaming, anime, and Asian pop-culture experiences.Our volunteers are recruited and trained to help bring events to life, which include cosplay, interactive activities, and even performances designed for fans, by fans.From our start as a League of Legends–themed maid café, hosting viewing parties, and supporting esports events, we’ve grown into a trusted name in fan events. Today, we’re proud to create immersive experiences - from pop-up cafés to unique activations.Though we personally fund nearly every event, our greatest reward comes from our community itself, whose energy and support fuel our passion and remind us why we do what we do.
Featured On
Rolling the hard six: Las Vegas bets on esports (by ESPN)
"When the team traveled to San Jose to play in the Intel Extreme Masters, a leg of ESL's competitions for a variety of esports, the Downtown Grand converted a restaurant on the casino floor into the "Summoner's Cafe," complete with cosplay hostesses."
Rising Stars: Meet Summoner’s Stories (by VoyageLA)
Today we’d like to introduce you to Summoner’s Stories. They and their team shared their story with us below"
AnimeFire | MP3s and NPCs | Meido Appreciation | TTDILA | Chopblock | Scarlet Rhapsody
Head Staff
Nyobot
Role: Boss
Fave color: Light teal
Fave food: Pork pottage
Fave anime: Last Exile
Fave game: Mobile Legends
Chips
Role: Marketing (with his mom)
Fave color: Doesn't see colors
Fave food: All
Fave anime: Cowboy Bebop
Fave game: Fetch
Kaye
Role: Operations
Fave color: Red
Fave food: Pho
Fave anime: Naruto
Fave game: Dragon Quest IX
Dawn
Role: Performance
Fave color: Chartreuse
Fave food: Sashimi
Fave animation: Arcane
Fave game: Hades
Staff
In Development
Events
Our well-established team has experience with dozens of events and has worked with numerous anime conventions and gaming shows in California.
What's Next?!
Past Events
OUR EVENTS
| Event | Location | Year | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deepspace Gala | Orange, CA | 2025 | 📸 / 🎞️ |
| Final Fantasy Gatherings at Anime Expo 2025 | Los Angeles, CA | 2025 | 📸 |
| Deepspace White Day at Anime Night Mart | Westminster, CA | 2025 | 📸 / 🎞️ |
| 365 Days in Deepspace | Online | 2025 | x |
| Ghibli Gathering at Anime Los Angeles | Long Beach, CA | 2025 | x |
| Deepspace Holiday at Anime Night Mart | Westminster, CA | 2024 | x |
| Into the Deepspace Panel at ax chibi 2024 | Ontario, CA | 2024 | x |
| Deepspace Cafe | Fullerton, CA | 2024 | x |
| Final Fantasy Gathering at Anime Expo 2024 | Los Angeles, CA | 2024 | x |
| Naruto Gathering at Anime Expo 2024 | Los Angeles, CA | 2024 | x |
| Bunny Parade at Anime Night Mart | Los Angeles, CA | 2024 | x |
| Traversing the Roninverse at Ronin-Expo 2023 | Los Angeles, CA | 2023 | x |
| Summoner's Cafe at Anime Night Mart | Buena Park, CA | 2023 | x |
| Barbie Bash at Anime Night Mart | Buena Park, CA | 2023 | x |
| Idol Showcase at Anime Night Mart | Buena Park, CA | 2023 | x |
| Final Fantasy Cosplay Gathering at Anime Expo 2023 | Los Angeles, CA | 2023 | x |
| Spy x Family Cosplay Gathering at Anime Expo 2023 | Los Angeles, CA | 2023 | x |
| MAGICAL GIRL MAYHEM at Anime Night Mart | Buena Park, CA | 2023 | x |
| Gotta Summon Them All at Anime Night Mart | Westminster, CA | 2023 | x |
| Hanfu Street with My Hamachi Designs at Pacific Media Expo 2022 | San Gabriel, CA | 2022 | x |
| The Great Ronin Hunt at Ronin-Expo 2022 | Los Angeles, CA | 2022 | x |
| Escape from the Cafe Nightmare | Online | 2021 | x |
| Maids in Video Games Panel at MeidoCon 2020 | Online | 2020 | x |
| Virtual Maid Cafe at MomoConline 2020 | Online | 2020 | x |
| Summoner's Cafe at Ronin-Expo 2019 | Los Angeles, CA | 2019 | x |
| Love Live! at Ronin-Expo 2018 | Los Angeles, CA | 2018 | x |
| Love Live! at Ronin-Expo 2017 | Los Angeles, CA | 2017 | x |
| MIKU ☆ STAR NIGHT | Los Angeles, CA | 2017 | x |
| Okaerinasai, Goshujinsama! A Social Eating Maid Cafe Experience! | Online | 2016 | x |
| BluTusk LCS Ice Cream Social | Los Angeles, CA | 2016 | x |
| Project: Worlds Viewing Party | Irvine, CA | 2016 | x |
| TESPA WEST Collegiate Colosseum | Santa Ana, CA | 2016 | x |
| Holiday Stream Party! | Online | 2015 | x |
| IEM San Jose Viewing Party at DTG 2015 | Las Vegas, NV | 2015 | x |
| League LA | Arcadia, CA | 2015 | x |
| Bilgewater Bash LCS Quarterfinals Party | Irvine, CA | 2015 | x |
| Azubu Party at E3 2015 | Los Angeles, CA | 2015 | x |
| Press Start LAN 2015 | Irvine, CA | 2015 | x |
| Be My Valentine | Online | 2015 | x |
| Summoner’s Con 2014 | Burbank, CA | 2014 | x |
| Midnight Finals World Championship Viewing Party 2014 | Costa Mesa, CA | 2014 | x |
| Summoner’s Cafe Raids LCS | Los Angeles, CA | 2014 | x |
| Turtletea LCS Viewing Party | Garden Grove, CA | 2013 | x |
APPEARANCES
| Event | Host | Location | Year | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Love and Deepspace Gathering at ALA 2024 | Deepspace Sleeves | Los Angeles, CA | 2024 | x |
| Zayne Birthday Event | Deepspace Sleeves | Anaheim, CA | 2023 | x |
| Xavier Birthday Event | Deepspace Sleeves | Fullerton, CA | 2023 | x |
| Love and Deepspace Gathering at AX 2023 | Deepspace Sleeves | Los Angeles, CA | 2024 | x |
Upcoming Events
Love & Deepspace
2025 Conventions
Our Links
For business inquiries, please email hello[at]summoners-stories.com.
Thank you!
Established in 2013, Summoner’s Stories is a fan-run, not-for-profit organization based in Southern California that creates memorable gaming, anime, and Asian-themed events & experiences.
How to Join
Visit Deepspace Holiday area Table S1