Manga publisher TOKYOPOP will arrive to Anime Expo next month with some panels and goodies for fans.

On Monday, July 3, TOKYOPOP will showcase manga publisher Noir Caesar, which is owned by former NBA player Johnny O'Bryant III. This panel will discuss the importance of diversity in manga and anime as well as talk about Noir Caesar’s forthcoming titles. On Tuesday, July 4, TOKYOPOP will dive into their popular all-inclusive romance publishing imprint LoveLove. This panel will showcase new titles from the imprint.

During Anime Expo, TOKYOPOP will be stationed at booth #1615 where fans can meet the editorial team as well as O'Bryant III. Fans can also “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.” More information about TOKYOPOP can be found here.

Badges for Anime Expo 2023 are on sale to the general public right now here. Anime Expo will take place from July 1 through July 4 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Check out our review and photos from last year’s event here. Catch previous news updates on Anime Expo 2023 here.

TOKYOPOP Anime Expo 2023 panels

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!