Aniplex of America reveals Anime Expo 2024 schedule
Aniplex of America have unveiled a slew of events going down at Anime Expo this summer.
Today, the company delivered information about their panel schedule at the anime convention, which runs from July 4 through July 7 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. Thursday, July 4 will feature a special collaboration panel with A-1 Pictures as well as a CloverWorks industry panel. Both panels will feature A-1 Pictures Inc./CloverWorks Inc. president Akira Shimizu.
Friday, July 5 will feature panels featuring Blue Exorcist and Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II while Saturday, July 6 will feature anniversary panels for Fate/Grand Order and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. A selection of these panels will be livestreamed on Anime Expo’s YouTube and Twitch channels. More information can be found here.
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Thursday, July 4
Aniplex of America x A-1 Pictures Industry Panel
Time: 12:30 PM PDT
Room: Petree Hall
Special Guests: Akira Shimizu, Tomonari Tanaka, and Akihito Suzuki
Aniplex of America and A-1 Pictures team up for a jam-packed industry panel! Learn about Aniplex’s 2024 anime line-up from the staff of Aniplex of America, and a behind the scenes look from the prestigious A-1 Pictures studio.
CloverWorks Industry Panel
Time: 7 PM PDT
Room: JW-Diamond
Special Guests: Akira Shimizu, Yuichi Fukushima, Taishi Kawakami, and Toshikazu Tsuji
The renowned studio behind BOCCHI THE ROCK!, the Rascal Does Not Dream series, and SPY x FAMILY is coming to Anime Expo with the CloverWorks Industry Panel! In addition to introducing CloverWorks’ new titles, The Elusive Samurai and FURERU, the panel will feature a special spotlight on the hit show WIND BREAKER with special guests, including the character designer and producers of the series, as they discuss what went into creating the show and their careers at this prolific studio!
Friday, July 5
Blue Exorcist Special Event
Time: 3:30 PM PDT
Room: Petree Hall
Special Guest: Nobuhiko Okamoto
Are you excited for Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga-? Join Aniplex of America for the Blue Exorcist Special Event as we feature Nobuhiko Okamoto (the Japanese voice of Rin Okumura) to discuss the action-packed and heart-wrenching past, present, and future of the Blue Exorcist series!
Die-hard fans will also get a chance to see the new Blue Exorcist game, Alterna Vvelt -Blue Exorcist Another Story-!
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II at Anime Expo
Time: 7:30 PM PDT
Room: Petree Hall
Special Guests: Tomori Kusunoki, Wataru Hashimoto, and Gigguk (Guest Host)
Aniplex of America invites you to a special event commemorating the highly anticipated release of Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II! This panel will feature special guest Tomori Kusunoki (the Japanese voice of LLENN) and Wataru Hashimoto (Aniplex Producer), plus special guest host - Gigguk!
Saturday, July 6
FGO 7th Anniversary x TYPE-MOON Projects
Time: 10:30 AM PDT
Room: Petree Hall
Special Guests: Ayako Kawasumi, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Rumi Okubo, KANOU YOSHIKI, and Albert Kao (Host)
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!
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Fifth Anniversary Special Event
Time: 4 PM PDT
Room: Main Events
Special Guests: Natsuki Hanae, Takahiro Sakurai, and Yuma Takahashi
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!