Anime Expo 2017 Updates Viz

As we get closer and closer to the largest anime convention in the nation, we'll be giving you updates on the latest Anime Expo news to prepare you and tell you what you can do there.

First up here's the schedule for all things VIZ, I'm looking forward to some Jojo Bizarre Adventure Panel! Also, we put in Viz's deals at their booth this year.










Details after the jump

Saturday, July 1^st

1:30pm – 2:30pm                  VIZ Media Panel (Petree Hall / Room LP1)

Don’t miss it! Catch special announcements, exclusive first looks, and prizes.

4:00pm                                   Yuto Tsukuda Autograph Session

                                                Anime Expo Autograph Signing Area

Meet FOOD WARS! co-creator Yuto Tsukuda and receive a personally signed shikishi art board. For more information, please visit: Anime-Expo.org/how-to-get-an-autograph.

6:30pm – 7:30pm                  WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Official Panel

                                                LACC Room 408AB / Room LP3

Find out about the LATEST developments on new Shonen Jump series, fan favorites, and special guest, Yuto Tsukuda!

Sunday, July 2^nd

11:20am                                 Yuto Tsukuda Autograph Session

                                                Anime Expo Autograph Signing Area

An encore opportunity to meet Yuto Tsukuda, and receive a personalized shikishi art board!

 

2:30pm – 4:00pm                  VIZ Media FOOD WARS Panel

                                                LACC Room 408AB / Room LP3

Join VIZ Media and Warner Bros. Japan in welcoming the co-creator of the saucy culinary manga FOOD WARS! Tsukuda Sensei, along with his Japanese and English editors, will discuss the creative process behind the hit series.

5:00pm                                   JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE Cast Signing

                                                VIZ Media Booth #2206

Meet English Voice Actors Patrick Seitz (Dio) and Matt Mercer (Jotaro) from the legendary series’ Season 2, STARDUST CRUSADERS and get a signed poster.

7:30pm – 9:00pm                  JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE Official Panel

                                                Room LP1 / Petree Hall

Join the voice cast of JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE for a celebration of this epic series with special guests and surprises!

Monday, July 3^rd

11:00am – 1:00pm                SAILOR MOON Official Panel

                                                Room LP1 / Petree Hall

Join many members from the staff and cast of SAILOR MOON and SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL for a festive time filled with news and updates from everyone's favorite Guardians of Love and Justice.

11:30am                                 Yuto Tsukuda Autograph Session

Kinokuniya Anime Expo Booth #3700

This signing event will be limited to the first 100 customers that purchase a VIZ Media FOOD WARS! manga at the Kinokuniya booth during Anime Expo. Please see the Kinokuniya booth for more information.

2:00pm                                   SAILOR MOON Voice Cast Autograph Session

                                                Anime Expo Autograph Signing Area

Don’t miss the chance to meet the English voice cast of SAILOR MOON. The first 100 people will receive a signed personalized poster.

5:30pm                                   Yuto Tsukuda Autograph Session

Barnes & Noble at The Grove

This off-site signing will be limited to the first 100 customers that purchase a FOOD WARS! manga title at the Grove location on July 3^rd. Contact the store directly for more information. **Note – this appearance is not affiliated with Anime Expo.

Tuesday, July 4^th

1:00pm – 2:00pm                  SHONEN JUMP Presents BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS Official Panel

                                                Room LP3 / LACC 408AB

Meet the English voice cast of the hit film, BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE! We'll be talking about the movie, manga and the all-new TV series streaming each week on VIZ.com!

The in-booth VIZ Media retail area (#2206) located in the main hall will offer a variety of must-have Anime Expo convention exclusives. Each purchase comes with a special VIZ Media 2017 exclusive limited edition tote bag offered in three designs. Select from SAILOR MOON, Shonen Jump (featuring ONE-PUNCH MAN and BORUTO), or POKÉMON themed tote bags. Notable VIZ Media Anime Expo exclusives and presales include:

• FOOD WARS! Vol. 19 - $10
• Latest volume of the series available ahead of street-date
• ONE-PUNCH MAN and ONE PIECE Manga Replicas - $15 each
• Exclusive from Japan!
• ONE-PUNCH MAN Oppai T-Shirt - $20
• Exclusive VIZ Media color edition
• SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL Season III T-Shirt - $15
• 2017 exclusive design!

Special Pre-Street & Pre-Order Items:

• THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: FOUR SWORDS – LEGENDARY EDITION - $15
• POKÉMON ADVENTURES 20^TH ANNIVERSARY ILLUSTRATION BOOK - $25
• VAMPIRE KNIGHT: MEMORIES, Vol. 1 - $10
• JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE Season 1 Blu-ray Set Pre-Order - $65
• Pre-Order the set at the VIZ Media booth and receive an exclusive bandana as your gift with purchase

Special Bundles And Gift With Purchases:

• ONE-PUNCH MAN Starter Bundle - $60
• Includes ONE-PUNCH MAN Limited Edition Blu-ray Set and Vol. 1 manga; also receive an exclusive Hero Association silvertone metal pin
• BORUTO Starter Bundle - $32
• Includes BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE Combo Pack and BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS Vol. 1 manga; also receive an exclusive BORUTO postcard set
• Premium WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Annual Subscription - $30
• Includes an exclusive WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP hat and YU-GI-OH! trading cards, Apprentice Illusion Magician and Galaxy Eyes Cipher Blade Dragon

Other fun activities taking place at the VIZ Media booth will include:

• SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL Quest for New Power

Help the Sailor Guardians on their quest and win a special prize from Sailor Moon herself!

• ONE-PUNCH MAN – What Hero Rank Are You?

Find out your Hero Association Rank!

• Manga sampler, poster and postcard giveaways

Stop by the VIZ Media booth’s front desk for a variety of freebies!