Here's some of our picks for Anime Expo 2024. Here's the AX Schedule for even more choices.
July 4th
HIDIVE Presents “2.5 Dimensional Seduction” North American Premiere
Panel Room: 403AB
START: 9:00 PM
END: 9:50 PM
Panel Description: Join HIDIVE for the North American premiere of 2.5 Dimensional Seduction, the upcoming Summer 2024 simulcast that celebrates the magical world of cosplay.
July 4th
Who Wants To Be An Animaire
Panel Room: 404AB
START: 9:00 PM
END: 9:50 PM
Panel Description: Everyone knows the beloved classic gameshow "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire", but those questions were always lame because they never had anything to do with anime!That all changed when Isekai Nation attacked! Come join us and try your best to answer every question correctly and win the top spot against your fellow competitors!
One Piece - Egghead Arc English Dub Premiere
Panel Room: Main Events
START: 11:30 AM
END: 12:20 PM
Panel Description: Toei Animation and Crunchyroll present the English Dub premiere of Episodes 1090 and 1091 of One Piece! Be among the first to catch the Straw Hats' arrival at the futuristic and mysterious Egghead Island.
July 5th
VIZ Industry Panel
Panel Room: JW-Platinum
START: 11:30 AM
END: 12:20 PM
Panel Description: Please welcome our special guests Derek Stephen Prince, Robbie Daymond, and Xander Mobus, the English voice actors of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War. Check out what's coming for your favorite series and the new VIZ Originals One-Shot program! Plus, special giveaways and trivia prizes.
July 5th
Dark Horse Manga
Panel Room: 408AB
START: 3:45 PM
END: 4:35 PM
Panel Description: Dark Horse Comics has published manga in English since 1988! Our titles by Japanese creators include Innocent, Berserk, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, Captain Momo’s Secret Base, Mob Psycho 100, Cat + Gamer, Danganronpa, The Call of Cthulhu, and many more. Please come by our panel to hear about our releases, ask questions, and win free giveaways!
July 5th
Exclusive World Premiere of ReZERO Season 3 ft. Yusuke Kobayashi
Panel Room: Main Events
START: 5:00 PM
END: 7:00 PM
Panel Description: Join Yusuke Kobyashi and special staff members to watch the first full length (90 minutes!) episode of ReZero Season 3, ahead of its simulcast and exclusively on Crunchyroll in 2024.
July 5th
Mega64 Panel Beyond The Power to Rival God
Panel Room: 408AB
START: 5:15 PM
END: 6:05 PM
Panel Description: The cast and crew of long running web series Mega64 return to Los Angeles once more to show new and unseen short films (as well as sensory-melting cosplay) at their favorite anime convention!
July 5th
Bandai Namco Summer Showcase!
Panel Room: Petree Hall
START: 5:30 PM
END: 6:50 PM
Panel Description: 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.
July 5th
Studio TRIGGER Presents: Delicious in Dungeon Live Drawing and Q&A Session
Panel Room: JW-Platinum
START: 6:15 PM
END: 7:05 PM
Panel Description: Join in on a Q&A and a behind-the-scenes conversation with TRIGGER's creative staff on Delicious in Dungeon!
July 5th
WayForward Anime Game Developer Panel
Panel Room: 408AB
START: 9:30 PM
END: 10:50 PM
Panel Description: 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 5th
It's the Cosplay Dating Game!
Panel Room: 403AB
START: 10:30 PM
END: 11:50 PM
Panel Description: Think you're hot stuff? Can you stay in character in the face of competitive romance?? Then try your luck! Become either a Bacheloree or a contestant fighting for the Bacheloree's hand in cosplay matrimony! Join hosts, Love Pillar Mitsuri and a surprise guest for laughs and possibly the meeting of a lifetime!
July 6th
Explore Amphibia with Matt Braly!
Panel Room: 408AB
START: 10:00 AM
END: 10:50 AM
Panel Description: Join moderator Kae Winters (TOKYOPOP), and Amphibia creator and showrunner Matt Braly as he talks about the anime inspirations and behind the scenes lore from his hit Disney+ show. Hop in to ask questions and learn more about the series, and you could win a signed copy of Marcy's Journal: A Guide to Amphibia!
July 6th
Delicious in Dungeon Panel
Panel Room: 408AB
START: 1:45 PM
END: 2:35 PM
Panel Description: The Director and Character Designer of Delicious in Dungeon, currently streaming on Netflix, and other staff will join in for a special discussion, Q&A!
July 6th
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Conflict Panel - Presented by VIZ Media
Panel Room: Main Events
START: 10:00 AM
END: 11:20 AM
Panel Description: Clash of the Quincies! Join voice actors Derek Stephen Prince (Uryu Ishida), Robbie Daymond (Jugram Haschwalth), and Xander Mobus (Bazz-B) as they revisit BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Parts 1 & 2. Don’t miss major announcements around BLEACH and a sneak peek of Part 3 during the panel! Plus, score exclusive BLEACH giveaways and prizes, and celebrate the 20th anniversary of the anime with the cast!
July 6th
Animemes: Anime Memes and You!
Panel Room: 511ABC
START: 10:00 AM
END: 10:50 AM
Panel Description: With the internet and social media like Tiktok, IG, and Twitter enabling more and more anime fans to share their love for anime every day, it becomes increasingly important to understand the memes powering the expansion of otaku culture. Join us as we talk anime, memes, and how they relate to you!
July 6th
Explore Amphibia with Matt Braly!
Panel Room: 408AB
START: 10:00 AM
END: 10:50 AM
Panel Description: Join moderator Kae Winters (TOKYOPOP), and Amphibia creator and showrunner Matt Braly as he talks about the anime inspirations and behind the scenes lore from his hit Disney+ show. Hop in to ask questions and learn more about the series, and you could win a signed copy of Marcy's Journal: A Guide to Amphibia!
July 6th
Origami Workshop
Panel Room: 406AB
START: 10:00 AM
END: 10:50 AM
Panel Description: Immerse yourself in the art of Origami, Japanese paper folding. Fold a dollar bill to make a ring for your finger. Then make a hopping frog & an inflatable box.
July 6th
Understanding Nesoberis: A Beginner Otaku's Guide
Panel Room: JW-Platinum
START: 10:00 AM
END: 10:50 AM
Panel Description: Otaku collectors take great pride in acquiring merch of their favorite characters. Nesoberis are a great start to one's collection! Join us as we discuss the history and the big boom of this popular plush.
July 6th
Exploring Dungeons, Borders, the Countryside – Delicious in Dungeon, Rural Cosplay, and Dragon Ball Z
Panel Room: 411
START: 10:00 AM
END: 11:00 AM
Panel Description: In this session of the JAMS@AX Symposium, these experts will explore ecotheological theory and Delicious in Dungeon, cosplay as a method of machi tsukuri, and Dragon Ball Z’s worldwide fanbase. Join scholars Edmund Hoff, Daniel W. Ambord, and Dayana Calle as they discuss their anime scholarship.
July 6th
BEYBLADE X
Panel Room: 404AB
START: 10:00 AM
END: 11:20 AM
Panel Description: BEYBLADE X is here and ready to LET IT RIP! Swing by our exclusive panel to catch the animation director live in action, as he answers questions about the newest BEYBLADE series. Don't miss out on special episode screenings and grab your chance to win thrilling BEYBLADE prizes
July 6th
VShojo: VTuber Behind the Scenes
Panel Room: The Novo
START: 10:00 AM
END: 11:30 AM
Panel Description: Join VShojo at Anime Expo for an unforgettable panel filled with laughter, insider stories, reminiscing on the past three incredible years. Get ready to engage with the talented VShojo VTuber members as they share their favorite memories and experiences, topped off with an exciting Q&A session that you won't want to miss!
July 6th
2000s Anime Music Trivia
Panel Room: 409AB
START: 10:30 AM
END: 11:20 AM
Panel Description: Naruto, One Piece, Bleach, and more! Relive some of the iconic songs of your favorite 2000s anime by participating in this themed music trivia. Those who can correctly identify the most musical numbers will receive prizes. All alchemists, black knights, and host clubs unite!
July 6th
FGO 7th Anniversary x TYPE-MOON Projects
Panel Room: Petree Hall
START: 10:30 AM
END: 11:50 AM
Panel Description: Happy 7 years to Fate/Grand Order! Special guests Ayako Kawasumi (Altria Pendragon), Nobunaga Shimazaki (Arjuna), Rumi Okubo (Astolfo), and Part 2 Director of Fate/Grand Order KANOU YOSHIKI, join Aniplex of America’s Albert Kao to talk Fate/Grand Order and other TYPE-MOON projects!
July 6th
HIDIVE Presents [OSHI NO KO] Season 1 Episode 1 Anniversary Screening
Panel Room: 403AB
START: 10:30 AM
END: 12:15 PM
Panel Description: Join HIDIVE for an anniversary screening of [OSHI NO KO] Season 1 Episode 1, the feature-length premiere hailed by critics as a “90-minute miracle.” Whether you’re a longtime [OSHI NO KO] fan or a curious new viewer, come see what the buzz is about with this very special screening.
July 6th
Third Impact: The Music of Evangelion III
Panel Room: 402AB
START: 10:30 AM
END: 11:20 AM
Panel Description: From "Come Sweet Death," to "One Last Kiss," the music of Evangelion wove an engaging and emotional backdrop to Anno's epic. Join Profs. David F. Lopez, Elliott Jones, and John Marr, as delve deeper into this amazing soundtrack, in their all new panel!
July 6th
Crunchyroll Presents Kadokawa Anime
Panel Room: JW-Diamond
START: 10:30 AM
END: 11:20 AM
Panel Description: Join Crunchyroll and Kadokawa for an exclusive and in-depth look behind some of Kadokawa’s hottest anime of the year! Including a sneak peek of OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom and featuring notable Japanese guests.
July 6th
Blue Box Official Panel
Panel Room: JW-Platinum
START: 11:30 AM
END: 12:20 PM
Panel Description: Be one of the first to get an exclusive peek at Weekly Shonen Jump's up-coming fall season anime adaptation, Blue Box! Join Shoya Chiba (Voice of Taiki Inomata) and Akari Kito (Voice of Hina Chono) for announcements and a special first look at the highly anticipated anime.
July 6th
Ikebana - Japanese floral art - Workshop
Panel Room: 406AB
START: 11:30 AM
END: 12:50 PM
Panel Description: Discover the beauty of いけばな (Ikebana)! 🌸 Join our hands-on workshop and live demo with Professor Minamitani. Learn Japanese Ikenobo floral art, express your creativity, and connect with nature. Don't miss out on the chance to explore culture, history, and the beauty of ikebana! 🌼
July 6th
Warner Bros. Japan presents Danmachi series and more
Panel Room: 408AB
START: 11:30 AM
END: 12:20 PM
Panel Description: "Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? also known as Danmachi, is an anime series based on a light novel that has sold over 17 million copies worldwide. With the announcement of the Fall 2024 broadcast and streaming, let's take a look back at past seasons and get a sneak preview of what's to come. Catch up on the adventures of Bell, Hestia and her Famiilia with Juliet Simmons, voice of Syr and chief producer from Japan!
July 6th
Wig tips to elevate your next Cosplay
Panel Room: 511ABC
START: 11:30 AM
END: 12:20 PM
Panel Description: In this workshop you'll learn techniques and methods to elevate your next cosplay wig! From texture to glueing we'll answer and questions you may have. * Presented by AX24 Cosplay Senpai AllieCat Cosplay
July 6th
Death, Yōkai, and Demon Slayer
Panel Room: 411
START: 11:30 AM
END: 12:30 PM
Panel Description: From analysis of funeral rites in Demon Slayer, to presentations of the kappa in animation, this session of the JAMS@AX Symposium’s papers examine yōkai throughout time. Join scholars Lillian Marie Martinez, Chenghao Wen, and Peggy Wood as they discuss their scholarship surrounding yōkai.
July 6th
MY HERO ACADEMIA SPECIAL EVENT Hosted by TOHO animation
Panel Room: Main Events
START: 12:00 PM
END: 1:20 PM
Panel Description: Get ready to PLUS ULTRA at the MY HERO ACADEMIA SPECIAL EVENT hosted by TOHO animation! Dive into a world of quirks, heroes, and villains and hear directly from the Japanese voice actors responsible for some of the series' most iconic characters!
July 6th
The Ultimate Disgaea Fan Gathering
Panel Room: 402AB
START: 12:00 PM
END: 12:50 PM
Panel Description: 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!
July 6th
You Gotta Read This Webtoon!
Panel Room: 404AB
START: 12:00 PM
END: 12:50 PM
Panel Description: There's so much to discover in webtoons, but what's worth reading? Hear from online influencers and reps from top webtoon publishers, including Webtoon, IZE Press, Tapas and more as they try to entice readers to check out their picks in rapid-fire recommendation rounds. Hosted by Deb Aoki (Mangasplaining and Comics Beat)
July 6th
Anime & Market Research
Panel Room: 409AB
START: 12:00 PM
END: 12:50 PM
Panel Description: Interested in learning more about anime fans? Want to know more about careers in the industry? Curious how well the One Piece live action did? Then join Interpret, LLC (the research firm behind Animeasure) for Anime & Market Research with all new 2023 data!
July 6th
KING RECORDS Official Industry Panel
Panel Room: JW-Diamond
START: 12:00 PM
END: 1:20 PM
Panel Description: KING RECORDS introduces various projects with voice actors and actress, Haruki Ishiya, and Yukihiro Nozuyama (from Hypnosismic -Division Rap Battle-), and Sumire Uesaka as special guests. A Q&A session will be scheduled at the end of the panel.
July 6th
NIJISANJI EN SUMMER JAM powered by Anime Expo 2024 - Group 1
Panel Room: Peacock Theater
START: 12:00 PM
END: 1:30 PM
Panel Description: This summer, catch NIJISANJI EN’s first ever full 3D concert in the United States! NIJISANJI EN SUMMER JAM will be held at Peacock Theater on July 6, with the concert split into two programs: one each at noon and in the evening. Performers: Elira Pendora, Finana Ryugu, Petra Gurin, Rosemi Lovelock, and Millie
July 6th
Kuro & Michi - the VTuber DEGEN-DUO
Panel Room: The Novo
START: 12:30 PM
END: 2:00 PM
Panel Description: VTuber VShojo’s Kuro & Michi will yap about random experiences, topics & pointless problems + fan participation Q&A
July 6th
SEGA Presents: A New Era of Shadow - Shedding Light on the Ultimate Life Form
Panel Room: Petree Hall
START: 12:30 PM
END: 1:20 PM
Panel Description: Shadow is back! Join Takashi Iizuka (Sonic Team Creative Officer), Kirk Thornton and Stephanie Sheh (English voices of Shadow and Maria), and the directors of Studio Giggex as they discuss all things Shadow – his origins, his story in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an upcoming animated short, and more!
July 6th
Genshin Impact Account Reviews & Roasts
Panel Room: 403AB
START: 12:45 PM
END: 2:05 PM
Panel Description: Need help building your Genshin characters? Or do you wanna flex your epic 50+ crit value artifacts!? It doesn't matter if you're AR5 or AR60; come and get your Genshin Impact account reviewed and/or ROASTED!
July 6th
BLUE LOCK panel – Direct Shot into AX!
Panel Room: JW-Platinum
START: 1:00 PM
END: 1:50 PM
Panel Description: Join us in welcoming special guests Kazuki Ura (Voice of Isagi Yoichi) , Megumu Tsuchiya (BLUE LOCK Manga Editor), and Ryoya Arisawa (BLUE LOCK Anime producer) to Los Angeles and learn more about their work on BLUE LOCK and the strikers in the making.
July 6th
Physics of Anime
Panel Room: 411
START: 1:00 PM
END: 2:00 PM
Panel Description: Sometimes, anime get the physics right. In this panel, we will discuss some of these concepts in an in-depth yet beginner-friendly manner. This panel in the JAMS@AX Symposium is a one-part physics lecture and a geek-out session.
July 6th
Gundam Trivia presented by the Colony Drop Podcast
Panel Room: 404AB
START: 1:30 PM
END: 2:20 PM
Panel Description: Calling all Gundam fans! Come test your Gundam knowledge with the Colony Drop Podcast! Whether you’re a grizzled veteran of the One Year War or a new fan that fell in love with The Witch From Mercury, we’ll have trivia for all levels. Plus, you might win a prize! Gundam trivia all set! Ready! GO!
July 6th
Sports Anime Festival!!
Panel Room: JW-Diamond
START: 1:30 PM
END: 2:20 PM
Panel Description: Do you like Haikyuu!!, Kuroko no Basket, SK8, BLUELOCK or just sports anime, in general? Look no further, this is the panel for you. Join us while we play Jeopardy and other games with your favorite sport anime characters.
July 6th
Winds of Tradition: Kite Master Mikio Toki on the Heritage of Edo-Style Kite Making
Panel Room: 402AB
START: 1:30 PM
END: 2:20 PM
Panel Description: Join esteemed kite master and Guest of Honor, Mikio Toki, as he delves into the rich history and cultural significance of traditional Japanese kites. Since 1975, he has specialized in Edo-style kites and will share insights from his career, showcase designs featuring samurai, Kabuki scenes, and Ukiyo-e art, and perform live art. Join us for this unforgettable journey where history and craftsmanship soar.
July 6th
Delicious in Dungeon Panel
Panel Room: 408AB
START: 1:45 PM
END: 2:35 PM
Panel Description: The Director and Character Designer of Delicious in Dungeon, currently streaming on Netflix, and other staff will join in for a special discussion, Q&A!
July 6th
Manga and Anime Clubs: Best Practices, Challenges, Successes!
Panel Room: 511ABC
START: 1:45 PM
END: 2:35 PM
Panel Description: This panel discussion will explore the value of manga and anime clubs, their format, their challenges and successes. This session is perfect for educators, library workers, retailers, as well as readers and fans who are looking to start an anime or manga club in their community.
July 6th
An afternoon with Good Smile Company & hololive production
Panel Room: Petree Hall
START: 2:00 PM
END: 2:50 PM
Panel Description: Join Good Smile Company for a friendly discussion between GSC's founder Takanori Aki and COVER Corporation CEO Motoaki Tanigo (known as YAGOO)! Product announcements, prizes and more are in store!
July 6th
Production IG x WIT x Signal MD Panel
Panel Room: Main Events
START: 2:00 PM
END: 3:20 PM
Panel Description: Join Maki Terashima-Furuta and George Wada as they introduce current and new titles from Production I.G USA, Production I.G, WIT, and Signal MD.
July 6th
Black Butler -Public School Arc- Panel
Panel Room: JW-Diamond
START: 2:00 PM
END: 2:50 PM
Panel Description: Join Crunchyroll in a behind-the-scenes Black Butler panel with Producer Yoshito Ito, Director Kenjiro Okada and voice of Sebastian Michaelis, Daisuke Ono! Hosted by CDawgVA, don’t miss the chance to see some exclusive behind-the-scenes content, free poster giveaway and hear directly from our guests!
July 6th
Large-scale Anime Drawing Using Calligraphy
Panel Room: 406AB
START: 2:15 PM
END: 3:35 PM
Panel Description: Kuni Yoshida has drawn multiple anime characters in a live performance setting, mixing genres with a traditional Japanese art form. In this panel, discover how he blends genres with calligraphy as he draws a large-scale anime character in real time.
July 6thDive into the Wide World of JPRGs with NIS America
Panel Room: 411
START: 3:15 PM
END: 4:05 PM
Panel Description: 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.
July 6th
Enter Stage Right: The art of creating and performing cosplay skits
Panel Room: 511ABC
START: 3:15 PM
END: 4:05 PM
Panel Description: Are you an aspiring cosplay performer? Do you want to perform in cosplay contests but you are unsure of where to start? Do you dream of being on the world stage and performing at an international cosplay contest? Join Luna Lady of Light for a seminar on skit writing, creation, and performing. She will review the basics and present an overview of the process from start to finish and cover ways to add to your performance with effects, sounds, or video. After the talk there will be time for questions. * Presented by AX24 Cosplay Senpai Luna Lady of Light Cosplay
July 6th
HIDIVE Presents [OSHI NO KO] Season 2 Premiere Screening and Special Guest Panel
Panel Room: JW-Platinum
START: 3:15 PM
END: 4:35 PM
Panel Description: Join HIDIVE for [OSHI NO KO] Season 2 Episode 1 and the world premiere of Season 2 Episode 2 alongside a discussion with special guests Yurie Igoma, the voice of Ruby, and Shimpei Yamashita, Kadokawa series producer.
July 6th
Orange Presents, State of Our Animation
Panel Room: Petree Hall
START: 3:30 PM
END: 4:20 PM
Panel Description: Join us in celebrating 20 years of animation! From Studio Orange's beginnings to the present and beyond, through the visions of Land of The Lustrous, BEASTARS, TRIGUN STAMPEDE, and more. Let's delve into the challenges, triumphs, and the exciting future of the studio!
July 6th
TUBEOUT! in Los Angeles 2024 ~Virtual Live Concert~
Panel Room: The Novo
START: 3:30 PM
END: 5:30 PM
Panel Description: Popular Japanese and American VTubers will gather at AX for a special live performance singing the latest and most popular anime songs! Don't miss this virtual live show where you can find out what's new in anime songs and VTubers!
July 6th
Azuki Manga Industry Panel
Panel Room: 402AB
START: 3:45 PM
END: 4:35 PM
Panel Description: Join the staff of manga app and publisher Azuki (azuki.co) to learn more about the latest series available on Azuki’s iOS, Android, and Web apps, including Natsume & Natsume, Our Aimless Nights, and My Dear Detective: Mitsuko’s Case Files. We’ll have new license announcements, prizes, and more!
July 6th
King Records Presents: Sumire Uesaka artist debut 10th Anniversary Panel
Panel Room: 404AB
START: 3:45 PM
END: 4:35 PM
Panel Description: Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Sumire Uesaka's artist career, King Records will be hosting her special talking panel. Let's join and celebrate the 10th Anniversary with her by looking back at every detail of her roles in your favorite titles and theme songs she has sung! Special gifts will be given to those who participate in the panel!
July 6th
Gundam Kit Workshop
Panel Room: 409AB
START: 3:45 PM
END: 6:45 PM
Panel Description: Do you want to build Gunpla? Join us in Room 409 for a free workshop, where we'll teach you how to assemble a Gundam model kit that's yours to take with you. We hope to see you there!
July 6th
"Kinnikuman -Perfect Origin Arc-" Episode 0&1 Premier Screening and Behind Story Talk by the Director and the Producer
Panel Room: 403AB
START: 3:45 PM
END: 5:05 PM
Panel Description: The world premiere of "Kinnikuman -Perfect Origin Arc-" Episodes 0 & 1. Don't miss out on the behind-the-scenes talk by the Director and the Producer of the series!
July 6th
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Fifth Anniversary Special Event
Panel Room: Main Events
START: 4:00 PM
END: 5:20 PM
Panel Description: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba returns to Anime Expo to celebrate the show's Fifth Anniversary with a special event presented by Aniplex of America featuring guests Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado), Takahiro Sakurai (Giyu Tomioka), and Aniplex Producer Yuma Takahashi!
July 6th
Maiko Workshop
Panel Room: 406AB
START: 4:15 PM
END: 5:05 PM
Panel Description: Join us at the Maiko workshop for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Japanese culture. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or new to the world of Maiko, there's something for everyone to enjoy and learn.
July 6th
Over the Edge: A Deep Dive into the Mind of an Otaku
Panel Room: JW-Diamond
START: 4:15 PM
END: 5:05 PM
Panel Description: In this panel we'll be discussing the way we as fellow Otaku think as we binge or just watch anime on the daily to see how it affects our lives and the world around us.
July 6th
Foreign Employment and Work Environment in Japan
Panel Room: 411
START: 4:45 PM
END: 5:35 PM
Panel Description: We will talk about the appeal of working in Japan, including the foreign staff's experiences in the Japanese work environment and the support CyberConnect2 offers them. We will give out a limited amount of original goodies at the end!
July 6th
Japanese Manga Editors Industry Roundtable
Panel Room: 511ABC
START: 4:45 PM
END: 5:35 PM
Panel Description: What does it take to make great manga? Find out what's hot and what’s next from manga editors Yoko Ueda (BeLove). Suichi Mochida (COAMIX) Sadayoshi Horita, (Sirius), Yusuke Kido (Afternoon), and publishing consultant Tatsuki Hirayanagi, moderated by Deb Aoki (Mangasplaining).
July 6th
Who's That Pokemon
Panel Room: 408AB
START: 4:45 PM
END: 6:05 PM
Panel Description: Do you think you know every Pokemon? Contestants will be picked from the audience to participate on-stage and must recall Pokemon based on descriptions from the questions they ask. Is it Yellow? Is it Electric Type? Is It Generation 1? Is it Pikachu?! Prizes will be provided to winners.
July 6th
Crunchyroll Industry panel
Panel Room: Petree Hall
START: 5:00 PM
END: 6:20 PM
Panel Description: Hear about all the latest and greatest anime and manga coming out of Crunchyroll straight from the source!
July 6th
HIDIVE Presents "Dungeon People” North American Premiere
Panel Room: 403AB
START: 5:45 PM
END: 6:35 PM
Panel Description: Join HIDIVE for the North American premiere of Dungeon People, the upcoming Summer 2024 fantasy-comedy simulcast that puts a new spin on dungeon-delving adventure.
July 6th
Outlandish Swipe to Pipe, Anime Tinder (18+)
Panel Room: 411
START: 10:30 PM
END: 11:20 PM
Panel Description: Come and try your luck at guessing these anime tinder profiles. If you're lucky you might even get a few matches.
July 7th
Anime Jeopardy
Panel Room: 408AB
START: 2:15 PM
END: 3:15 PM
Panel Description: You’ve played or seen Jeopardy, but get ready to play a game dedicated to trivia entirely based on The attendees will be split into two teams, both Mahoko and Kisegi themed. 2 groups of 3 will be put up in a traditional gameshow style. A predetermined PowerPoint game will be arranged where players can select different categories and point systems. From this point, the team that has the highest points will then win.
Hentai
Denpasoft: Erecting The Rise of Adult Gaming
Panel Room: 408AB
START: 11:00 PM
END: 11:50 PM
Panel Description: Come join us as we discuss adult gaming in the West! From our current to new projects, we will be taking a look at the current industry, Q&A session and giveaways if time permits!
July 5th
FAKKU Industry Panel
Panel Room: JW-Platinum
START: 10:30 PM
END: 11:50 PM
Panel Description: FAKKU has released thousands of manga, games, and anime and quickly became the largest English hentai publisher in the world. Join FAKKU as they talk about their history, current projects, and find out what they have planned next!
July 6th
FAKKU Industry Guest Q&A (18+)
Panel Room: JW-Diamond
START: 10:00 PM
END: 11:20 PM
Panel Description: Join bestselling hentai manga artist Karasu Chan, FAKKU's industry guest for 2024, in a one-of-a-kind Q&A! Karasu Chan will share stories and experiences from the industry in Japan and talk about releasing their books in English!
July 6th
The Art of Hentai: What's in a Name with J18 Publishing and Jun (18+)
Panel Room: JW-Platinum
START: 10:30 PM
END: 11:50 PM
Panel Description: J18 Publishing and Jun are your hosts for The Art of Hentai: What's in a Name! Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at how artists and publishers create characters and covers that make you eager to read more! Join J18 and Jun for a night filled with hentai facts, hentai fun, and hentai secrets!
July 6th
DLsite Hentai Extravaganza (18+)
Panel Room: 402AB
START: 11:00 PM
END: 11:50 PM
Panel Description: DLsite, Japan's premier digital destination for doujin content, brings Akihabara to AX! If you want to sell your art, translate, or just enjoy some hentai, DLsite's happy to have you. There will also be a giveaway! Put on your best ahegao and prepare for a wild time!
