SPJA Marks Historic Highs in Footprint, Programming, and More LOS ANGELES, Calif. (July 10, 2026) – Anime Expo (AX), North America’s largest celebration of Japanese pop culture, has officially concluded its 35th anniversary in Downtown Los Angeles. This year, the AX footprint expanded beyond the Los Angeles Convention Center occupying surrounding venues, including Crypto.com Arena, …
Anime Expo 2026 Returns with Expansive Programming and a Multi-Venue Downtown Los Angeles Experience
North America’s Largest Celebration of Japanese Pop Culture Returns to Los Angeles with More Than 1,400 Hours of Programming LOS ANGELES, Calif. (June 30, 2026) — Anime Expo 2026 (AX 2026) will officially commence on July 2 and will run through July 5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, bringing together fans and professionals from …
AX 2026 Official Merchandise
The FULL Anime Expo 2026 Merch Lineup is here! From exclusive pieces to themed collectibles, there will be something for everyone! Stop by the AX Merch Store in the West Hall Lobby to grab any of these souvenirs to remember AX 2026! Find official AX merchandise exclusively at the Merch Store. Location: West Hall Lobby …
ANIME EXPO 2026 REVEALS FULL SCHEDULE ACROSS EXPANDED DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES CAMPUS
Includes Participation from Industry Leaders Including Aniplex of America, Arc System Works, Bandai Namco, CD PROJEKT RED, HoYoverse, KADOKAWA, Lucasfilms, MAPPA, NEXON Korea, SEGA, Square Enix, TOHO animation, VIZ Media, and More LOS ANGELES, Calif. (June 25, 2026) — The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) has unveiled the full programming lineup for …
Level Up at Anime Expo 2026: Your Guide to the Gaming Lounge
Anime Expo is bringing the heat this summer, and the Gaming Lounge is your home base for all things games. Whether you’re a casual player looking to squeeze in a few rounds between panels or a competitor hungry for a bracket run, we’ve got something for you. The Space The AX Gaming Lounge …
MAG MAG from Japan: Yuriyan Retriever (Director) in Person — Film Screening + Q&A
Yuriyan Retriever makes her feature directorial debut with a bold revenge love story inspired by her own romantic experiences, exploring the curse of the mysterious “Mag Mag”—a woman whose love becomes a deadly turning point the moment it is returned. The film, created with an all-female editing team from rough cut to final cut, has …