Featured Events

Lord El-Melloi's Case Files {Rail Zepplin} Grace note U.S. Premiere

July 4 | LP2 (JW - Platinum Ballroom) | 1:30p

Welcome to the Clock Tower - the mystery-filled mecca for mages. Be the first to experience the very best of magical mysteries from TYPE-MOON and animation production by TROYCA with the U.S. premiere presented by Aniplex of America! Plus, you won’t want to miss a special talk show featuring special guest, producer Shizuka Kurosaki, and an exclusive gift for attending!

CENCOROLL CONNECT U.S. Premiere

July 4 | Video 1 (JW - Diamond Ballroom) | 3:00p

From the brilliant mind of master animator Atsuya Uki, CENCOROLL CONNECT comes to the U.S. for one night only at Anime Expo! 10 years since the short film dazzled audiences, the story continues with music by renowned composer ryo of supercell.

Aniplex of America Industry Panel

July 4 | LP1 (Petree Hall) | 6:00p

Do titles like The Promised Neverland, Sword Art Online, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Cells at Work! make your otaku heart skip a beat? Then you don’t want to miss the Aniplex of America Industry Panel! Join us as we bring you the latest news on all your favorite Aniplex shows, along with raffle prizes!

The Promised Neverland at Anime Expo

July 5 | Main Events (Hall B) | 1:30p

Aniplex of America invites you to fight your destiny in this world with The Promised Neverland at Anime Expo! It’s a supersized celebration of one of this year’s most talked about series with special guests director Mamoru Kanbe and both the Japanese and English voice cast of Emma, Norman, and Ray - Sumire Morohoshi, Erica Mendez, Maaya Uchida, Jeannie Tirado, Mariya Ise, and Laura Stahl!

A-1 Pictures Panel

July 5 | LP4 (411) | 2:30p

Join the A-1 Pictures team for an exclusive look into one of the most popular animation studios in Japan, responsible for many hit shows including Sword Art Online, Blue Exorcist, anohana – The Flower We saw That Day - and more! Now’s your chance to hear firsthand behind the scenes stories from leading industry professionals about some of your favorite shows, plus the latest news on upcoming projects!

Magia Record at Anime Expo

July 5 | LP1 (Petree Hall) | 5:00p

Explore the world of Puella Magi Madoka Magica, the iconic franchise that revolutionized the magical girl genre! Celebrate the beginning of a new chapter for this bewitching franchise with Aniplex of America and special guests Chiwa Saito (voice of Homura) and Emiri Kato (voice of Kyubey)!

CloverWorks Industry Panel

July 6 | LP2 WS1 (403 B) | 3:00p

From the studio that brought you "The Promised Neverland," "Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai," and is currently working on "Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia Animation," the CloverWorks Industry Panel comes to Anime Expo for the first time ever! Join us for a thoughtful hour with special appearances by creators discussing past shows, awesome raffle prizes, and a sneak peek into what's coming next!

Sword Art Online Alicization Special Event

July 6 | LP1 (Petree Hall) | 4:00p

Aniplex of America welcomes special guests director Manabu Ono, character designer Shingo Adachi, and English voice director and ADR script writer Alex von David for the Sword Art Online Alicization Special Event at Anime Expo hosted by Bryce Papenbrook (English voice of Kirito) and Cherami Leigh (English voice of Asuna)! Join us for a very special talk as we look back at the first half of Alicization ahead of War of Underworld premiering in October!

Fate/Grand Order Second Anniversary Celebration Event

July 6 | LP1 (Petree Hall) *This will be live streamed | 6:00p

The FGO USA Tour touches down on Anime Expo for its biggest celebration ever! Rayshift to Petree Hall to celebrate 2 years of the English version of Fate/Grand Order with special guests, raffle prizes, and more!

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Event

July 6 | LP3 (408 AB) | 7:00p

Enter the realm of demons as the smash hit show "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" comes to Anime Expo! Join Aniplex of America and special guest, producer Yuma Takahashi, for an exclusive look and into one of this year’s most talked about show!

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl U.S. Premiere

July 7 | LP5 (404 AB) | 1:30p

From the staff behind the “Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai” TV series comes the first and only feature length film “Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl.” Join Aniplex of America for the U.S. premiere as we journey back to Fujisawa City where Sakuta’s blissful days with his girlfriend Mai Sakurajima are suddenly interrupted with the appearance of his first crush, Shoko. Seats are extremely limited so make sure to line up early!