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Anime Expo 2024
Anime Expo 2024 will run from July 4 to 7 at Los Angeles Convention Center.
Here is the full schedule of video game-related panels (all times are Pacific Time):
(This schedule will be updated as more panels are announced.)
July 4
- 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. – Guilty Gear: Strive Special Event – The story continues! Get an exclusive sneak peek at what’s next for Guilty Gear: Strive! We’ll be having some very special guests to provide insider info. It’s going to be BIG and you won’t want to miss it!
- 12:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. – Aniplex of America x A-1 Pictures Industry Panel (YouTube, Twitch) – Aniplex of America and A-1 Pictures team up for the ultimate industry panel. Fans will get the opportunity to learn about Aniplex’s upcoming anime line-up, followed by a special presentation from the prestigious A-1 Pictures studio highlighting the smash hit series, Mashle: Magic and Muscles, with special guests director Tomonari Tanaka and director of photography Akihito Suzuki.
- 1:45 p.m. to 2:35 p.m. – Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! with Ai Furihata and Mayu Yoshioka (YouTube, Twitch) – The popular rhythm game Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! will be hosting a panel for one day only at Anime Expo. Come meet special guests Ai Furihata, the voice of Airi Momoi, and Mayu Yoshioka, the voice of Haruka Kiritani! The panel will include a Q&A, quiz segment, and more!
- 6:15 p.m. to 7:05 p.m. – Ys X: Nordics Gameplay Panel with AX Guest of Honor Toshihiro Kondo – Watch Ys X: Nordics gameplay while Nihon Falcom President and AX Guest of Honor Toshihiro Kondo discusses everything new in this latest installment in the Ys series. The Ys X: Nordics release date and new plushies will also be revealed! All attendees will receive an exclusive gift.
- 8:30 p.m. to 9:20 p.m. – Sekai Project Industry Panel – Come join Sekai Project as we take a look at the current industry, discuss our new and current projects, what the future holds for us and Q&A if time permits. Oh! And giveaways!
July 5
- 10:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. – ATLUS Presents: The World of Metaphor: ReFantazio featuring Katsura Hashino and Shigenori Soejima (YouTube, Twitch) – Travel beyond Fantasy with Metaphor: ReFantazio! Join director Katsura Hashino and character designer Shigenori Soejima for an exciting panel revealing exclusive characters and unseen footage. Explore game development, character designing, and world-building magic.
- 12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. – The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak Panel Discussion feat. AX Guest of Honor Toshihiro Kondo with Voice Actors – Get an insider’s perspective on Trails through Daybreak in this panel featuring Nihon Falcom President and AX Guest of Honor Toshihiro Kondo, along with voice actors from the game! All attendees will receive an exclusive giveaway. And rumor has it there’s also a big reveal in store…
- 1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. – Aksys Games Panel – Aksys Games is back with a panel at Anime Expo delving into our upcoming releases and possibly a few surprises. Make sure to attend and see what we have in store for our fans!
- 3:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. – The Official Honkai: Star Rail Panel: Crafting Compelling Characters in Animated Shorts – Discover the art and creativity behind Honkai: Star Rail‘s animated shorts at the exclusive panel hosted by the Trash Taste creators! Don’t miss out on an unforgettable experience filled with lively and insightful discussions, along with appearances from some of your favorite Star Rail voice actors.
- 3:15 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. – 2024 Gundam News: Silver Phantom and Requiem for Vengeance – Introducing the latest Gundam film and series, along with discussions featuring guests talking about the show, toys, games, and other related products.
- 3:30 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. – Blue Exorcist Special Event (YouTube, Twitch) – The Blue Exorcist Special Event welcomes Nobuhiko Okamoto, the Japanese voice actor of main character Rin Okumura. Blue Exorcist fans will also get to learn more about the next chapter of the anime series, “Beyond the Snow Saga,” and get an exclusive sneak peek at the new game, Alterna Vvelt: Blue Exorcist Another Story.
- 5:15 p.m. to 6:05 p.m. – Tracing the “Trails” of Trails with AX Guest of Honor President Toshihiro Kondo – Trace the trails of the Trails series, from 2004 to the latest chapter, with Nihon Falcom President and AX Guest of Honor Toshihiro Kondo. Learn secrets from the series’ history along with insights into the future of Trails that fans won’t want to miss! All attendees will receive an exclusive gift.
- 5:30 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. – Bandai Namco Summer Showcase (YouTube, Twitch) – Time to power-up and get hyped for another Bandai Namco Summer Showcase! Come and be the first to see exciting announcements, meet Bandai Namco game makers from Japan, and snag some sweet exclusive swag.
- 7:30 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. – Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II at Anime Expo (YouTube, Twitch) – The special event brings Tomori Kusunoki, the voice actor of the main character, LLENN, and producer Wataru Hashimoto to discuss the return of the iconic series with special guest host Gigguk!
- 9:30 p.m. to 10:50 p.m. – WayForward Anime Game Developer Panel – Game developers WayForward return to Anime Expo to showcase their latest anime-inspired video games with new trailers, behind-the-scenes, Q&A with game directors, prizes, and exclusive reveals!
July 6
- 10:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. – Fate/Grand Order 7th Anniversary x TYPE-MOON Projects (Live Streamed) – Hosted by Aniplex of America’s Albert Kao (localization producer of Fate/Grand Order English version), the event will feature special guests Ayako Kawasumi (Altria Pendragon), Nobunaga Shimazaki (Arjuna), Rumi Okubo (Astolfo), and Part 2 director of Fate/Grand Order, Kanou Yoshiki, to talk Fate/Grand Order and other TYPE-MOON projects.
- 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. – The Ultimate Disgaea Fan Gathering – Calling all Prinnies! Join NIS America staff and fellow Disgaea fans for the ultimate fan gathering! There will be a quiz competition and all kinds of fun to celebrate everything we love about Disgaea, dood!
- 12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. – SEGA Presents A New Era of Shadow: Shedding Light on the Ultimate Life Form – Sonic X Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings – Hosted by popular voice actor Zeno Robinson (Hawks in My Hero Academia, Hunter in The Owl House, and more) the panel will feature Takashi Iizuka (Sonic Team creative officer), Kirk Thornton and Stephanie Sheh (English voices of Shadow and Maria), as well as Alan Wan, Kevin Molina-Ortiz, and Christopher Luc (directors of Studio Giggex), as they discuss all things Shadow. The panel will also be answering fan submitted questions surrounding Shadow, Sonic, and more.
- 3:15 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. – Dive Into the Wide World of JPRGs with NIS America – JRPGs may seem daunting, but they don’t have to be! Learn all about this exciting genre of games and try out NIS America’s most accessible titles in this beginner-friendly panel. Plus, we’ll be sharing tips and tricks geared towards beginners and those looking for a refresh on the basics.
- 3:15 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. – Spike Chunsoft, Inc. Official Panel 2024 – Spike Chunsoft, Inc. is back for this year’s official panel! There will be fun, giveaways, and yes… even a few announcements!
- 4:00 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Fifth Anniversary Special Event – The celebration welcomes voice actors Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado) and Takahiro Sakurai (Giyu Tomioka), as well as Aniplex producer, Yuma Takahashi.
- 7:00 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. – ARC Live Special Edition at AX – Arc System Works is excited to host ARC Live with a LIVE AUDIENCE! We’ll be making REALLY BIG announcements. You can also expect some very special guests to talk about an upcoming game that many anime fans will be EXCITED to hear about. There will be opportunities for prizes and audience participation as well!
July 7
- 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. – Rusty Rabbit: Anime Storytelling in Video Games – Join acclaimed anime screenwriter Gen Urobuchi (Fate/Zero, Psycho-Pass) along with the game’s lead voice actor for a discussion regarding the creation of his new game Rusty Rabbit. Fans will see brand new content from the game, hear about his background in anime and games, and how that led to Rusty Rabbit‘s development. A fan Q&A will follow the presentation.