***, PRODUCTION I.G. Learn about what cosplay is like in different countries from what these cosplayers have to tell you from their own experiences Then slap it with personality! Stop by for a chance to meet this incredible up-and-coming male idol group from the legendary Johnny & Associates, and hear them answer questions submitted by fans! The currently scheduled 2022 free days are June 11, Sept. 17, and Nov. 23. Studios - Voice Acting for Anime, Voice Director & CEO, Eric P. Sherman and Casting Director Mami Okada of Bang Zoom! ***This room will NOT be cleared prior to this panel. ***This room will be cleared prior to this panel. Please use the following links: Registration Inquiries | : registration@anime-expo.org, General Inquiries | : Check out theAnime Expo Help Center | Knowledge Base, ShowClix Customer Care: https://support.showclix.com/s/contact. ***This room will be cleared prior to this panel. All sales are final. Movies. Cultural and Community Center (JACCC) in Little Tokyo. ***This room will be cleared prior to this panel. ***This room will be cleared prior to this panel. All badges are non-transferable to any other SPJA event. January 27, 2023 Update Anime Expo 2023 Registration Opens January 24th January 24, 2023 See All Blog Posts Our 2022 Charity Partner Over the years, SPJA has supported organizations such as the Japanese American National Museum, Animator Dormitory, and Japan Society Relief Fund through its annual Anime Expo Charity Auction. ***, How to create a safe environment for cosplayers who are people of color (POC) Registration order confirmation details are also available in the Buyer's ShowClix account (My Tickets)undertheMy Eventstab. The Johnson County Museum will also soon host several "free days," where anyone is welcome to visit at no cost. We also have special giveaways for you, so be sure not to miss it! Copyright Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation 2023. ***This room will be cleared prior to this panel. Please come by to hear about our recent releases and future plans, ask questions, and win giveaways! Since making its home at Anime Expo in 2017, the World Cosplay Summit USA Finals has shared the stage with the AX Masquerade, making our Main Events stage shine with some of the best cosplayers in the country. ***, From the very beginning of what is now an association of conferences, books, and journals on manga, anime, and associated practices and art forms; Mechademia was and is still dedicated to recognizing and celebrating these art forms by both devoted fans and dedicated scholars. Uniquely contemporary, even prophetic, it explores conspiracy and mystery in the birth of a global, digital world. from the creator of ORESUKI: Are you the only one who loves me? Stream the ***This room will NOT be cleared prior to this panel. The AX Butler Caf will make you feel refreshed in this one-of-a-kind interactive experience. Check out the hottest titles coming to Crunchyroll this summer. A team of SPJA staff who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring you this year's event will be there to listen. All ages are welcome. Learn the ins and outs of comedy from the best stand up comedians AX has to offer as you learn the basics of joke write and delivery. Allow fans to give recommendations with an open forum. We recommend attendees ages 14-17 have a parent or guardian close by for the duration of the event. Join the Humble team and learn how we do what we do, and what bundles you can expect in the future! ***This room will be cleared prior to this panel. ***, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Third Anniversary Celebration, Aniplex of America is proud to present the Third Anniversary Celebration of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba featuring special guest Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado) and Producer Yuma Takahashi! Presented by Crunchyroll, we go beyond Season 5 as our favorite heroes batter up and continue their internships. ***, After an exhausting weekend of running around the con, the Closing Ceremony is the very last event at Anime Expo. This interactive performance panel shares the some of the fairy tales and cultural stories that underlie the shows they love. Anime Expo, also known as "AX", is the largest Japanese popular culture event in North America and will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 1 to 4, 2022. This is now a reality thanks to the rise of NFTs and metaverses. First Come, First Serve. ***, Join Cosplay Senpai and World Cosplay Summit Alumni Echow Eko and ProjectNautilus as they discuss how to bring your cosplay to life through performance! ***, Toei Animation presents: One Piece Film Red Panel, Join Toei Animation for an exciting panel where attendees will be among the first to learn news and updates on the highly anticipated "One Piece Film Red." ***This room will be cleared for the next panel.***. ***, Jeff Nimoy briefly introduces his feature film Fame-ish, a romcom that takes place at an anime convention. ***, MangaGamer: The Now & Future of Visual Novels - 18+, Through pictures and prose, visual novels have become one of the fastest growing storytelling mediums within anime and manga. ***This room will NOT be cleared prior to this panel. This room will be cleared for the next panel. This room will NOT be cleared after this panel. Join manga historian Dallas Middaugh to learn all this and more. ***This room will NOT be cleared after this panel. Mega64 is back to show new and unseen videos, answer questions, and get back to the tradition of fun at their favorite yearly summer anime event! ***This room will be cleared prior to this panel. I am unable to do so in my ShowClix account. It would cost $549 for all these perks. Learn the technologies used in todays gunpla building. This session will show you how to make giant cosplays that disassemble to fit in a suitcase for travel or into a box for easy storage. Its a time to join in on some fun and get back together with friends weve missed. Please check the hours of operation on the AX website and plan accordingly. This room will NOT be cleared after this panel. ago The tickets usually start on black Friday but if you want just one to three day pass you will have to wait till end of January or February Gameb0i6 8 mo. NOTE: This show is rated for attendees 18+. ***, CANCELLED: Making EVA Foam Chainmail & Scalemail Armor, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Cosplay Cinematic Film), A cosplay montage retelling of the iconic anime series, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. And at last, its been made into an animated movie! ***This room will be cleared prior to this panel. Would you like to share your language and culture with the Japanese people? ***This room will NOT be cleared prior to this panel. Japanese Anime, Anisong, and More!! This room will be cleared after this panel. ***, Drawing is exciting! Come with your interpretations of Go Nagai's work, and chat with us about DMCB. Anime Expo ticket prices can start from around the $10 - $39 range. Learn from a filmmaker and anime lover about getting things lost in adaptation. Anime Expo has become one of the top acts in the 2023 Arts and Theater world, delighting fans with a one-of-a-kind show. The adult will be required to present a valid government-issued photo ID at the counter so the staff member can issue the credentials. Admission is free for children 12 years old and under (oh, the benefits of youth! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club 3rd Live! ***This room will NOT be cleared prior to this panel. Anim Los Angeles is sponsored by the California Anime Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 Non-profit corporation in California. An event at the NYCB Theatre in Westbury, New York can start at about $58 and a spot at the Beaumont Civic Center in Beaumont, Texas can land in the $10 - $40 range. ***, The Story of the Painful Bags: An Itabag Panel, Have you seen those clear backpacks around the dealers hall and wondered what the heck they are? - 18+, For us, they toiled in sweatshops, endured the lash of the spanking" Heed the call of the night and stream it exclusively on HIDIVE Summer 2022. HIDIVE Summer 2022 Each premiere panel has a different lineup of shows, so be sure to check them all out! ***This room will NOT be cleared prior to this panel. ***, Attendees will learn the basic french vocabulary of ballet, participate in a real ballet class as seen in the anime Princess Tutu, and learn/perform Bluebird variation from Sleeping Beauty. A Q&A follows featuring stars Jonathan Fahn, and Lex Lang! Join our panel of esteemed surprise guests as we showcase the world premiere of Team RWBY Projects Ice Queendom Episode 4! The historic fashion district attracts student designers and Hollywood costumers alike. Skip the rest of the categories and get your fill of the top Humor & Comedy category submissions, including the videos that made it to the Finals! ***This room will be cleared prior to this panel. Come to Petree Hall for a special celebration hosted by English Localization Producer Albert Kao and special guest the Second Section Director of FGO KANOU YOSHIKI! My Hero Academia OVAs North American Premiere, Welcome to the North American premiere of 2 brand new original video animations from the global anime phenomenon, My Hero Academia! ***, Wear a full armor cosplay without help. Turn to the dark side and Let us know what you loved, what you want to see more of, and what we can improve on for next year. ***, Did you know that manga exists because a 19th century Swiss schoolteacher needed glasses? anime, a fan-voted episode from the first season will be screened plus more activities! Meet directors, engineers, and the production staff who make dubs happen. This room will NOT be cleared after this panel. Evicted, May 7-July 17 We will be looking at the games we brought to fans around the world, what's been going on, and our upcoming releases. Not sure what skills you need in order to go pro? This room will NOT be cleared after this panel. Come defend their actions or prosecute them at this court styled panel where we will decide if their actions were justified or not. Inspired by the adorable art style, anime expo chibi is a convention aimed at celebrating what truly makes Anime Expo so incredible - you! Our panel will discuss what the program is and our hosts of former participants will share their stories and experiences from living in Japan, and answer your questions. Join us as we discuss the history of one of Niconico's oldest and most creative subcultures that's turned into a phenomenon worldwide! ***, Goodbye, Don Glees! ***, I seek to introduce newcomers to the manga section of your local bookstore, dissect age ratings and how recommended censorship differs between the Japanese release and the English localization, and maybe explain why it seems impossible to find volume one of Demon-Jujutsu-Man, etc. Lets sing together! ***, Participants selected from the audience will be tested on their Pokmon knowledge. 2 and 3 are the first screening in the US. ***, Do you like Haikyuu! Gamble like your life is on the line aboard Teiai Corporation's very own Espoir! ***This screening will be cleared. Well be talking about our favorite food and hobbies, and all the important things that have nothing to do with anime! ***This room will be cleared prior to this panel. So are we. See you real soon! This room will NOT be cleared after this panel.***. To transfer a badge, click on the "Transfer Items" button. This room will be cleared for the next panel. North American Premiere, GKIDS presents the exclusive premiere screening of Goodbye, Don Glees! This room will NOT be cleared after this panel. ***, GSC has Entered the Chat: VShojo, Reveals & More, Join Good Smile Company as theyre Just Chatting with Nyanners & Ironmouse of VShojo in a very special meet & greet event, live at Anime Expo! Bring your friends and show off your improv comedy skills or just laugh and enjoy the show. There will even be a special message from Yoko Takahashi herself! So you want to see Anime Expo? Highlights will include new license announcements, prize giveaways, and more! ***, Pony Canyon, who brought you TV anime series like "Attack on Titan" and "Tokyo Revengers", will announce all the latest information about upcoming summer 2022 anime including "My Isekai Life" and " TOKYO MEW MEW NEW"! This is a story about the false persona we show the world, making others believe everything is fine, even while we crumble inside. Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC). ***, For over a decade, Yen Press has been one of the most prolific publishers of manga, light novels, and Korean comics. Online Registration Guidelines 6. new vampire anime we cant wait to sink our teeth into. Skip the rest of the categories and get your fill of the top Action category submissions, including the videos that made it to the Finals! Bring your best Bleach outfit for the live cosplay contest! Then join Interpret (the market research firm behind Animeasure) for Anime & Market Research! Tickets available one (1) hour prior to screening at Regal Cinema. ***, An Intro to 3D Printing for the Creative Con-goer, 3D printers are incredibly versatile, affordable tools, and can be used for everything from cosplay props to figures and figure parts, to tabletop game pieces, but can be confusing for newcomers. This room will be cleared after this panel. Celebrate 25 Years of Manga with TOKYOPOP! This room will be cleared after this panel. In this panel, you will learn everything you need to get started in this fun and exciting hobby. ***This room will be cleared prior to this panel. How do I transfer a Child badge? Tickets available one (1) hour prior to screening at Regal Cinema. This room will NOT be cleared after this panel. ***This room will be cleared prior to this panel. TicketCity is a highly regarded place to buy tickets, with over 1 million customers served since 1990. Visit https://bit.ly/33jSkDu for more information or text the code SPJA22 TO 44-321 to donate. Please have your Anime Expo attendee badge valid for the day of the event and a valid photo ID to present in order to receive your wristband. ***This room will NOT be cleared prior to this panel. ***This room will be cleared prior to this panel. ***, What is academic publishing? ***, AX Cinema Nights is a new anime screening series coming to cities across North America in 2022! ***, A Beginner's Guide to Cosplay Shopping in Downtown LA, Los Angeles is home to many fabric stores and amazing finds for cosplay. The winning team walks away with well, their dignity, maybe. Fans can purchase DIM MAK x ONE PIECE merchandise all weekend long from Dim Mak at Booth #3326 in the Main Exhibit Hall. ***, Love Live! You will be turned away at the door if you are underaged and forfeit your ticket. So if you're interested in working in Japan, this panel is for you! Therefore, you are required to pick up an 18+ wristband from the Ticket Booth or an Information Services booth at the LA Convention Center, in either the South Hall or West Hall, at least 2 hours prior to check-in for this event. This room will be cleared after this panel. Therefore, it is recommended that the parent or guardian who will be accompanying the child(ren) while participating at Anime Expo (per theAge Restriction Policy posted below) purchase these badges. ***This room will NOT be cleared prior to this panel. Join us as we share our latest updates and announcements for our ARTFX J, Bishoujo and scale figures. Out of the hundreds of submissions received, we have meticulously curated an electrifying selection of Drama, Action, Sentiments, Fun & Play, Rhythm & Beat, Comedy & Humor, and Commercial & Movie Trailer Parody videos in a professionally presented three-hour event where you pick the winners! JACCC remains firmly rooted in Little Tokyo, providing a vital place to build connections between people and cultures, locally and internationally. Wristbands must be securely affixed to the Attendees wrist and remain on the Attendees wrist throughout the SPJA event. Its now time for an all-out battle of jokes as each finalist fights for the crown of top comedian at the finals for LCS 2022. ***This room will NOT be cleared prior to this panel. This room will NOT be cleared for the next panel. ***, One Piece Film Red presents: Steve Aoki Live. Fans of BL (boys love), they have evolved the genre from a humble beginning as a shoujo sub-genre and glamrock doujins to stage plays and films, building BL into the multi-million dollar industry it is today. Watch the stunning conclusion and be a part of the crowd to help determine this years winning champions of the Anime Expo Otaku Parliamentary Debate. Meet the Devil's Luck Pirate crew played by youtubers Tekking101, Lost Pause, 2Spooky, Briggs & the Dungeon Master himself, Rustage. Introducing classic folktales, animals in folktales as well as the many different youkai creatures that have been presented in anime is a great way to enter the world of Japanese folklore in anime.