Noir Caesar: Powered by TOKYOPOP
Monday, July 3rd at 3:00pm-4:30pm
Panel Room: 404
Founded by former NBA player and self-proclaimed “Blerd,” Johnny O'Bryant III, Noir Caesar is a Black owned and operated manga company, with stories made by fans for fans. Join us for a conversation about the importance of representation and diversity in manga and anime and learn about some of their newest titles, which are distributed by TOKYOPOP. Panel to be moderated by manga, webtoon and Age of Darkness comic series creator Brandan Chen.
LoveLove: Powered by TOKYOPOP
Tuesday, July 4th at 2:00pm-3:30pm
Panel Room: 408
LoveLove is an all-inclusive romance publishing imprint that releases a diverse catalog of shojo, josei, girls love, boys love manga and graphic novel titles. Pop culture is more inclusive than ever, and stories with special appeal to straight, LGBTQ, male and female readers are attracting legions of new readers. Come join LoveLove’s editorial team to find out what's new, what's coming soon, and join our Q&A session and offer your suggestions for future releases!
TOKYOPOP Booth #1615
Be sure to stop by the TOKYOPOP booth located in the main exhibit hall for a variety of fun activities and special show premiums. Meet the TOKYOPOP editorial team to answer your questions and catch special guests in person at the booth including Noir Caesar founder and former NBA player, Johnny O’Bryant III. Spin the prize wheel to win exclusive LoveLove merchandise, enter to win TOKYOPOP manga and swag bundles at two daily drawings, pick up free manga samples of new titles, and take advantage of special at-show discount codes for 30% off and free shipping on all orders placed by con-goers via the TOKYOPOP website during AX.
Time: 3:15 PM
Room: Main Events
HIDIVE Anime Expo 2023 Programming Schedule
(as of 06/12/23; All times listed are Pacific)
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Saturday, July 1, 2023 |
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10:00 am – 6:00 pm L.A. Convention Center South Lobby SF13 |
HIDIVE Exhibit Booth Visit the HIDIVE exhibit booth daily for a variety of promotional giveaways including posters and free trial subscription code. |
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12:15 pm – 1:15 pm L.A. Convention Center Main Events Hall
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The Eminence in Shadow 2nd Season World Premiere (Subtitled) Join HIDIVE and Kadokawa for the English subtitled world premiere of Episode 1 from the highly anticipated second season of The Eminence in Shadow, the popular fantasy/action isekai series scheduled to debut this October. § Q&A with special guest Seiichiro Yamashita (voice of Cid/Shadow). § Sample copy of the English version of The Eminence in Shadow manga provided to all guests. Courtesy of Yen Press. |
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1:30 pm – 2:30 pm JW Marriott Platinum Ballroom
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Helck North American Premiere Join HIDIVE for the English subtitled North American premiere of Episodes 1 & 2 of Helck, the new action-fantasy series set to debut this summer. |
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5:30 pm – 6:30 pm L.A. Convention Center Room 403
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HIDIVE Industry Panel plus Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero U.S. Premiere Join hosts Star Butler and Jacki Jing as they share all the latest HIDIVE news and special content for Anime Expo, including the English subtitled U.S. premiere of Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero, a new comedy-fantasy series from Kadokawa debuting this summer. |
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Sunday, July 2, 2023 |
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10:00 am – 6:00 pm L.A. Convention Center South Lobby SF13 |
HIDIVE Exhibit Booth Visit the HIDIVE exhibit booth daily for a variety of promotional giveaways including posters and free trial subscription code. |
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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm L.A. Convention Center Room 403
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The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: from Villainess to Savior Join HIDIVE and MBS for the English subtitled North American premiere of The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: from Villainess to Savior, the new fantasy-romance isekai series debuting in July. |
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Monday, July 3, 2023 |
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10:00 am – 6:00 pm L.A. Convention Center South Lobby SF13 |
HIDIVE Exhibit Booth Visit the HIDIVE exhibit booth daily for a variety of promotional giveaways including posters and free trial subscription code. |
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8:30 pm – 9:30 pm L.A. Convention Center Room 403 |
Dark Gathering North American Premiere Join HIDIVE and Pony Canyon for the English subtitled North American premiere of Episodes 1 & 2 of Dark Gathering, the newly acquired horror anime series set to debut during the summer simulcast season. |
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Tuesday, July 4, 2023 |
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10:00 am – 3:00 pm L.A. Convention Center South Lobby SF13 |
HIDIVE Exhibit Booth Visit the HIDIVE exhibit booth daily for a variety of promotional giveaways including posters and free trial subscription code. |
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11:00 am – 12:00 pm L.A. Convention Center Petree Hall
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The Eminence in Shadow 2nd Season World Premiere (Dub) Join HIDIVE and Kadokawa for the English dub world premiere of Episode 1 from the highly anticipated second season of The Eminence in Shadow, the popular fantasy/action isekai series that will debut this October. § Q&A with special guests Adam Gibbs (voice of Cid/Shadow) and Christina Kelly (voice of Alpha) |
The Crunchyroll Stage at the JW Marriott is an all-day party—even between panels—with DJ entertainment from Otaku Passport, audience games, contests, exclusive swage, giveaways and prizes. Anime sleuths can take on the Crunchyroll Code Quest—gather hints and clues given out exclusively at the Crunchyroll Stage and enter the secret phrase for a chance to win a PlayStation 5! (*1)
Beyond the Crunchyroll Stage, fans are invited to check out panels discussing fan-favorite series, including JUJUTSU KAISEN, Horimiya: The Missing Pieces, and SPY x FAMILY with Takuya Eguchi—the Japanese voice of Loid Forger. Those looking to get a jump on Crunchyroll’s packed summer season can catch world and international premieres for Undead Murder Farce, The Rising of Shield Hero Season 3, Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 3, and many more!
sounds from hit anime, whisking fans away into beloved worlds. Those that revel in cursed energy may enter The JUJUTSU KAISEN Experience, where fans will find themselves immersed in expansive, iconic moments. Attendees can immortalize their Anime Expo experience at the Hell’s Paradise photo op or take picture-perfect moments in all-new digital photo booths featuring some of the most beloved anime on Crunchyroll, including One Piece, My Hero Academia, and SPY x FAMILY.
No booth is complete without swag! Crunchyroll members are invited to test their skills at the Subscriber Arcade to win exciting prizes. Of course, everyone is welcome to take a bit of Anime Expo home with free swag. Crunchyroll is offering Solo Leveling and Bungo Stray Dogs backpack bags for swag carrying needs, both perfect for filling with Dr. STONE posters; Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation pins; and so much more!
Tasty anime experiences don’t need to end with Anime Expo! Crunchyroll and Anaheim’s Requiem Cafe teamed up to offer a taste of Konosuba, Link Click, Obey Me!, Sugar Apple Fairy Tale, and Sasaki and Miyano. Through July 15th, fans can enjoy exclusive giveaways, drinks, and food based on these fan favorite series!
Check out the full Anime Expo line up where you can find Crunchyroll:
MAPPA PANEL IN LA
Saturday, July 1 | 3:00 PM PT
JW Marriott – Platinum Ballroom
The CEO and a producer of MAPPA will discuss behind-the-scenes of some of the up-coming anime titles! This is the first overseas face-to-face event for MAPPA’s first original movie.
Panelists: Manabu Ostuka, Makoto Kimura
Host: Crunchyroll’s Kyle Cardine
STUDIO KAFKA X THE ANCIENT MAGUS BRIDE SEASON 2
Saturday, July 1 | 3:30 PM PT
Los Angeles Convention Center – Room 408
Studio Kafka is known for its elaborate craftsmanship with its signature title: The Ancient Magus' Bride SEASON 2. Here is a chance for you to meet the main staff! Live-drawing, cosplay, and learn about the behind-the-scenes production! It's the first time the creative team is at Anime Expo.
SPY x FAMILY PANEL FEATURING TAKUYA EGUCHI
Saturday, July 1 | 5:00 PM PT
Los Angeles Convention Center – Main Events Hall
Join Crunchyroll and Takuya Eguchi, the Japanese voice of Loid Forger, as we discuss all things SPY x FAMILY.
Panelists: Takuya Eguchi
Host: Crunchyroll’s Lauren Moore
CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: NEW SIMULCAST PREMIERES ROUND 1
Saturday, July 1 | 7:00 PM PT
Los Angeles Convention Center – Room 403
Don't miss your chance to be the first to catch the newest anime premieres from Japan, all in one place! Featuring early screenings with never-before-seen content, you won't want to miss this! Each premiere session features unique and exclusive content, so go and watch them all!
Sweet Reincarnation – Episode 1
Malevolent Spirits: Monogatari – Cour 2, Episode 1
Masamune-kun's Revenge R – Episode 1
MAPPA x CRUNCHYROLL
Sunday, July 2 | 11:30 AM PT
Crunchyroll Stage at the JW Marriott
Join MAPPA’s production staff for a behind-the-scenes discussion of some of Studio MAPPA’s most popular titles, in collaboration with Crunchyroll!
Panelists: Manabu Ostuka, Makoto Kimura, Kiyoshi Matsuda, Kaori Makita
Host: Crunchyroll’s Kyle Cardine
THE ART AND MEDIUMS OF STORYTELLING
Sunday, July 2 | 1:00 PM PT
Crunchyroll Stage at the JW Marriott
Meet the all-star group of storytelling and creative visionaries behind NieR:Automata (Yoko Taro), Fire Force (Atsushi Ohkubo), Knights of Sidonia (Hiroyuki Seshita), Kagerou Project (Jin), and many other titles. Explore the art of storytelling and the various mediums through which those stories reach the masses. From their latest upcoming work, KamiErabi GOD.app to many more!
Panelists: Yoko Taro, Atsuhi Ohkubo, Hiroyuki Seshita, Jin
Host: Crunchyroll’s Kyle Cardine
STUDIO BONES 25th ANNIVERSARY PANEL
Sunday, July 2 | 2:30 PM PT
Crunchyroll Stage at the JW Marriott
Celebrating the history and legacy of Studio BONES from their early works through to the works of today such as Metallic Rouge. Featuring special guests Masahiko Minami (President of BONES) and Toshihiro Kawamoto (Cowboy Bebop Character Designer), there may even be a surprise!
Panelists: Masahiko Minami, Toshihiro Kawamoto
Host: Crunchyroll’s Kyle Cardine
JUJUTSU KAISEN PANEL, PRESENTED BY CRUNCHYROLL
Sunday, July 2 | 3:00 PM PT
Los Angeles Convention Center – Main Events Hall
Join Crunchyroll and special guests from the team behind the mega-hit JUJUTSU KAISEN as they discuss working on the show, and its upcoming highly anticipated second season!
Panelists: Manabu Otsuka, Ryota Ikeda, Masaya Saito
Host: Crunchyroll’s Tim Lyu
WORLD PREMIERE OF BUNGO STRAY DOGS S5 FEATURING KAFKA ASAGIRI, MASAHIKO MINAMI, AND CHIAKI KURAKANE
Sunday, July 2 | 4:00 PM PT
Crunchyroll Stage at the JW Marriott
Join BSD creator Kafka Asagiri, Masahiko Minami (president of Studio BONES), and Kadokawa Producer Chiaki Kurakane as they revisit the life of Bungo Stray Dogs leading up to the S5 World Premiere which will exclusively debut during the panel.
Panelists: Kafka Asagiri, Masahiko Minami, Chiaki Kurakane
Host: Crunchyroll’s Chris Han
MUSHOKU TENSEI: JOBLESS REINCARNATION SEASON 2 NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
Sunday, July 2 | 5:30 PM PT
Crunchyroll Stage at the JW Marriott
Catch the North American premiere of the second season of hit isekai series, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, along with special guest, Producer Nobuhiro Osawa!
Panelist: Nobuhiro Osawa
Host: Crunchyroll’s Lauren Moore
ONE PIECE EPISODE 1000 DUB WORLD PREMIERE
Sunday, July 2 | 6:00 PM PT
Grammy Museum Terrace
Toei Animation and Crunchyroll will co-host the "One Piece Episode 1000 Dub World Premiere" on July 2 at the GRAMMY Museum at L.A. Live. Premiere screening of the 1000th dub episode, live drawing, Q&A, autograph signing session with "One Piece" animators, dub actors, and a variety of fan experiences.
LINK CLICK SEASON 2 PREMIERE WITH DIRECTOR
Sunday, July 2 | 7:00 PM PT
Crunchyroll Stage at the JW Marriott
Everyone's favorite photography based problem solvers are back! Don't miss your chance to watch the North American premiere of Link Click Season 2, along with special guest Haoliong Li, director of Link Click!
Panelists: Haoliong Li
Host: Crunchyroll’s Tim Lyu
CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: NEW SIMULCAST PREMIERES ROUND 2
Monday, July 3 | 12:00 PM PT
JW Marriott – Diamond Ballroom
Don't miss your chance to be the first to catch the newest anime premieres from Japan, all in one place! Featuring early screenings with never-before-seen content, you won't want to miss this! Each premiere session features unique and exclusive content, so go and watch them all!
The Rising of Shield Hero 3 – Episode 1
MF Ghost – Episode 1
My Unique Skill Makes Me OP even at Level 1 – Episode 1
CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: NEW SIMULCAST PREMIERES ROUND 3
Monday, July 3 | 2:00 PM PT
JW Marriott – Diamond Ballroom
Don't miss your chance to be the first to catch the newest anime premieres from Japan, all in one place! Featuring early screenings with never-before-seen content, you won't want to miss this! Each premiere session features unique and exclusive content, so go and watch them all!
Sugar Apple Fairy Tale Season 2 – Episode 1
AYAKA – Episode 1 & 2
CRUNCHYROLL INDUSTRY PANEL
Monday, July 3 | 3:30 PM PT
Los Angeles Convention Center – Petree Hall
Hear about all the latest and greatest anime coming out of Crunchyroll straight from the source!
Host: Crunchyroll’s Lauren Moore & Tim Lyu
CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: UNDEAD MURDER FARCE WORLD PREMIERE
Monday, July 3 | 5:00 PM PT
Los Angeles Convention Center – Room 403
Catch the world premiere of Undead Murder Farce with Crunchyroll! Two full episodes! The 19th century — a world inhabited by vampires, golems, werewolves and other paranormal creatures. Immortal beauty and disembodied head Aya Rindo, along with half-human-half-demon “Demon Killer” Tsugaru Shunichi and her loyal maid Shizuku Hasei, travels through Europe as supernatural detective “The Cage User,” on a quest to reclaim her lost body.
CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: GRIDMAN UNIVERSE PREMIERE
Monday, July 3 | 6:00 PM PT
JW Marriott – Diamond Ballroom
Crunchyroll is proud to present the US premiere of Gridman Universe. Brought to you by Tsuburaya Productions and Trigger, superheroes and giant robots collide in an all-new animated film.
CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: NEW SIMULCAST PREMIERES ROUND 4
Monday, July 3 | 6:30 PM PT
Los Angeles Convention Center – Room 403
Don't miss your chance to be the first to catch the newest anime premieres from Japan, all in one place! Featuring early screenings with never-before-seen content, you won't want to miss this! Each premiere session features unique and exclusive content, so go and watch them all!
Saint Cecilla and Pastor Lawrence – Episode 1
I Shall Survive Using Potions! – Episode 1
Firefighter! Daigo of Fire Company M – Episode 1