Ikigai Nexus Expo Center
A Category Creating Destination
The first anime destination in North America — powered by culture, community, and innovation.
Anime isn’t just entertainment — it’s a $30B+ global industry and one of the fastest-growing fandoms worldwide. Ikigai Park transforms this passion into a world-class destination, built right here in Maryland.
Market Growth: Anime is a $30B+ global market, growing ~9% CAGR.
Invest in Something New
Demand Proof: US anime conventions (Anime Expo, Otakon, etc.) draw 100K+ attendees annually with minimal marketing.
Diversified Revenue: Not just ticket sales — expo rentals, hotel ADR (average daily rates), F&B per-capita spend, merchandising, esports.
The Opportunity
We aim to transform the former Six Flags America site in Prince George’s County into something new: a destination built by fans, for the community. Anchored in one of the fastest-growing entertainment markets in the U.S., Ikigai Park is ready to make Maryland the home of anime culture.
Rebirth
🎢 Reimagining Six Flags Site – PG County
Breathing new life into the former Six Flags America
2,500+
👷 Local Job Creation – 2,500+
Permanent roles across operations & hospitality
$30B+
🌏 Global Anime Market – $30B+
A growing worldwide industry fueling Ikigai’s vision
$100B
Global AR/VR market projected to hit $100B by 2030 Ikigai is positioned as a live showcase hub.
2.5-3M
👫 Annual Guests Projected – 2.5–3M
Visitors from DC, Baltimore & beyond
Sources: industry analyst estimates for global anime market size and growth (2024–2030). Figures are directional; full feasibility report forthcoming.
Exit Potential: IPO, acquisition by global theme park operator, or spin-off into regional franchises.
Community & Economic Impact
Ikigai Park isn’t just about fandom—it’s about changing the story of Prince George’s County. We want people to think of this county the way the world thinks of Orlando or Anaheim: a place where culture, creativity, and tourism thrive.
Local Jobs
Tourism & Local Business Boost
Youth & Schools
Innovation & Technology
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Permanent Roles: Between 2,000–3,000 jobs across operations—ride operators, guest services, retail, F&B, maintenance, event staff, and leadership.
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Construction Jobs: Over 1,000 temporary trade and contractor jobs during the 2–3 year build-out.
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Convention & Hotel Staff: An additional 500+ jobs tied to events, hospitality, and esports operations
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Establishes PG County as a hub for entertainment technology.
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Draws investment and partnerships from AI, AR, and VR industries.
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Creates pathways for students and local startups to participate in cutting-edge innovation.
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Visitor Draw: With 2–3 million guests projected annually, local restaurants, hotels, shops, and transportation services all benefit.
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Community Market: The Night & Day Market will host local vendors, food trucks, and artisans, ensuring small businesses have a stake in the park’s success.
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Global Spotlight: By positioning PG County as the U.S. home for anime culture, Ikigai Park strengthens Maryland’s visibility on a worldwide scale.
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School Partnerships: Internship pipelines with local high schools, colleges, and vocational programs.
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Scholarship Programs: Annual “Ikigai Creators” scholarships for students pursuing art, animation, design, or engineering.
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Workforce Training: Career pathways in hospitality, AV production, and technical trades tied directly to the park and expo center.
Beyond Economics
At its core, this project is about belonging. Kids who grow up loving anime shouldn’t feel like they have to leave their state to experience its magic. Families shouldn’t have to fly across the country to find joy in the stories that inspire them. Ikigai Park is about saying: we can build it here, together.
By reimagining the Six Flags site, Ikigai Park avoids costly new land development and brings new purpose to an existing space. By layering in technology partnerships, Ikigai Park also positions PG County at the frontier of immersive entertainment making it not only a cultural revival but a showcase for future tech. What once was a theme park that faded away can now rise again, this time built by fans, for the community.
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No starting from scratch: Existing infrastructure helps speed up the timeline.
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Local memory, global future: Families who once visited Six Flags will now bring their kids to Ikigai Park.
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Stronger community tie: This is more than construction—it’s a cultural revival of PG County.