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The 2023 Anime Expo is just around the corner, and attendance is expected to be at its highest ever! There are going to be over 20 different panels and premieres, and on July 2 Crunchyroll is going to take over the Platinum Ballroom of the JW Marriott and paint it orange for their event called "Crunchyroll Stage at the JW Marriott." This action-packed day will feature the world-renowned creators from MAPPA, the latest releases from the likes of Studio Bones and NieR creator Yoko Taro, and more!
Beyond the Crunchyroll Stage, there will be panels discussing fan-favorite series such as JUJUTSU KAISEN, SPY x FAMILY—including an appearance by Loid Forger voice actor Takuya Eguchi—and Horimiya: The Missing Pieces. Additionally, there will be world and international premieres for Undead Murder Farce, The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3, Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 3, and more!
You can view the official schedule breakdown from Crunchyroll for the anticipated panels below:
MAPPA Panel in LA
- Saturday, July 1 | 3:00 PM PT
- JW Marriott – Platinum Ballroom
The CEO and a producer of MAPPA will discuss behind-the-scenes of some of the up-coming anime titles! This is the first overseas face-to-face event for MAPPA’s first original movie.
- Panelists: Manabu Ostuka, Makoto Kimura
- Host: Crunchyroll’s Kyle Cardine
STUDIO KAFKA X THE ANCIENT MAGUS BRIDE SEASON 2
- Saturday, July 1 | 3:30 PM PT
- Los Angeles Convention Center – Room 408
Studio Kafka is known for its elaborate craftsmanship with its signature title: "The Ancient Magus' Bride SEASON 2." Here is a chance for you to meet the main staff! Live-drawing, cosplay, and learn about the behind-the-scenes production! It's the first time the creative team is at Anime Expo.
SPY x FAMILY PANEL FEATURING TAKUYA EGUCHI
- Saturday, July 1 | 5:00 PM PT
- Los Angeles Convention Center – Main Events Hall
Join Crunchyroll and Takuya Eguchi, the Japanese voice of Loid Forger, as we discuss all things SPY x FAMILY.
- Panelists: Takuya Eguchi
- Host: Crunchyroll’s Lauren Moore
CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: NEW SIMULCAST PREMIERES ROUND 1
- Saturday, July 1 | 7:00 PM PT
- Los Angeles Convention Center – Room 403
Don't miss your chance to be the first to catch the newest anime premieres from Japan, all in one place! Featuring early screenings with never-before-seen content, you won't want to miss this! Each premiere session features unique and exclusive content, so go and watch them all!
- Sweet Reincarnation – Episode 1
- Malevolent Spirits: Monogatari – Cour 2, Episode 1
- Masamune-kun's Revenge R – Episode 1
MAPPA x CRUNCHYROLL
- Sunday, July 2 | 11:30 AM PT
- Crunchyroll Stage at the JW Marriott
Join MAPPA’s production staff for a behind-the-scenes discussion of some of Studio MAPPA’s most popular titles, in collaboration with Crunchyroll!
- Panelists: Manabu Ostuka, Makoto Kimura, Kiyoshi Matsuda, Kaori Makita
- Host: Crunchyroll’s Kyle Cardine
THE ART AND MEDIUMS OF STORYTELLING
- Sunday, July 2 | 1:00 PM PT
- Crunchyroll Stage at the JW Marriott
Meet the all-star group of storytelling and creative visionaries behind Nier Automata (Yoko Taro), Fire Force (Atsushi Ohkubo), Knights of Sidonia (Hiroyuki Seshita), Kagerou Project (Jin) and many other titles. Explore the art of storytelling and the various mediums through which those stories reach the masses. From their latest upcoming work, KamiErabi GOD.app to many more!
- Panelists: Yoko Taro, Atsuhi Ohkubo, Hiroyuki Seshita, Jin
- Host: Crunchyroll’s Kyle Cardine
STUDIO BONES 25th ANNIVERSARY PANEL
- Sunday, July 2 | 2:30 PM PT
- Crunchyroll Stage at the JW Marriott
Celebrating the history and legacy of Studio Bones from their early works through to the works of today such as Metallic Rouge. Featuring special guests Masahiko Minami (President of BONES) and Toshihiro Kawamoto (Cowboy Bebop Character Designer), there may even be a surprise!
- Panelists: Masahiko Minami, Toshihiro Kawamoto
- Host: Crunchyroll’s Kyle Cardine
JUJUTSU KAISEN PANEL, PRESENTED BY CRUNCHYROLL
- Sunday, July 2 | 3:00 PM PT
- Los Angeles Convention Center – Main Events Hall
Join Crunchyroll and special guests from the team behind the mega-hit JUJUTSU KAISEN as they discuss working on the show, and its upcoming highly anticipated second season!
- Panelists: Manabu Otsuka, Ryota Ikeda, Masaya Saito
- Host: Crunchyroll’s Tim Lyu
WORLD PREMIERE OF BUNGO STRAY DOGS S5 FEATURING KAFKA ASAGIRI, MASAHIKO MINAMI, AND CHIAKI KURAKANE
- Sunday, July 2 | 4:00 PM PT
- Crunchyroll Stage at the JW Marriott
Join BSD creator Kafka Asagiri (creator of BSD), Masahiko Minami (president of Studio BONES), and Kadokawa Producer Chiaki Kurakane as they revisit the life of Bungo Stray Dogs leading up to the S5 World Premiere which will exclusively debut during the panel.
- Panelists: Kafka Asagiri, Masahiko Minami, Chiaki Kurakane
- Host: Crunchyroll’s Chris Han
MUSHOKU TENSEI: JOBLESS REINCARNATION SEASON 2 NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
- Sunday, July 2 | 5:30 PM PT
- Crunchyroll Stage at the JW Marriott
Catch the North American premiere of the second season of hit isekai series, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, along with special guest, Producer Nobuhiro Osawa!
- Panelist: Nobuhiro Osawa
- Host: Crunchyroll’s Lauren Moore
One Piece Episode 1000 Dub World Premiere
- Sunday, July 2 | 6:00 PM PT
- Grammy Museum Terrace
Toei Animation and Crunchyroll will co-host the "One Piece Episode 1000 Dub World Premiere" on July 2 at the GRAMMY Museum at L.A. Live. Premiere screening of the 1000th dub episode, live drawing, Q&A, autograph signing session with One Piece animators, dub actors, and a variety of fan experiences.
LINK CLICK SEASON 2 PREMIERE WITH DIRECTOR
- Sunday, July 2 | 7:00 PM PT
- Crunchyroll Stage at the JW Marriott
Everyone's favorite photography based problem solvers are back! Don't miss your chance to watch the North American premiere of Link Click Season 2, along with special guest Haoliong Li, director of Link Click!
- Panelists: Haoliong Li
- Host: Crunchyroll’s Tim Lyu
CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: NEW SIMULCAST PREMIERES ROUND 2
- Monday, July 3 | 12:00 PM PT
- JW Marriott – Diamond Ballroom
Don't miss your chance to be the first to catch the newest anime premieres from Japan, all in one place! Featuring early screenings with never-before-seen content, you won't want to miss this! Each premiere session features unique and exclusive content, so go and watch them all!
- The Rising of Shield Hero 3 – Episode 1 (World Premiere)
- MF Ghost – Episode 1
- My Unique Skill Makes Me OP even at Level 1 – Episode 1
CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: NEW SIMULCAST PREMIERES ROUND 3
- Monday, July 3 | 2:00 PM PT
- JW Marriott – Diamond Ballroom
Don't miss your chance to be the first to catch the newest anime premieres from Japan, all in one place! Featuring early screenings with never-before-seen content, you won't want to miss this! Each premiere session features unique and exclusive content, so go and watch them all!
- Sugar Apple Fairy Tale Season 2 – Episode 1 (World Premiere)
- AYAKA – Episode 1 & 2
CRUNCHYROLL INDUSTRY PANEL
- Monday, July 3 | 3:30 PM PT
- Los Angeles Convention Center – Petree Hall
Hear about all the latest and greatest anime coming out of Crunchyroll straight from the source!
- Host: Crunchyroll’s Lauren Moore & Tim Lyu
CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: UNDEAD MURDER FARCE WORLD PREMIERE
- Monday, July 3 | 5:00 PM PT
- Los Angeles Convention Center – Room 403
Catch the world premiere of Undead Murder Farce with Crunchyroll! Two full episodes ! The 19th century — a world inhabited by vampires, golems, werewolves and other paranormal creatures. Immortal beauty and disembodied head Aya Rindo, along with half-human-half-demon “Demon Killer” Tsugaru Shunichi and her loyal maid Shizuku Hasei, travels through Europe as supernatural detective “The Cage User,” on a quest to reclaim her lost body.
CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: GRIDMAN UNIVERSE PREMIERE
- Monday, July 3 | 6:00 PM PT
- JW Marriott – Diamond Ballroom
Crunchyroll is proud to present the US premiere of Gridman Universe. Brought to you by Tsuburaya Productions and Trigger, superheroes and giant robots collide in an all-new animated film.
CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: NEW SIMULCAST PREMIERES ROUND 4
- Monday, July 3 | 6:30 PM PT
- Los Angeles Convention Center – Room 403
Don't miss your chance to be the first to catch the newest anime premieres from Japan, all in one place! Featuring early screenings with never-before-seen content, you won't want to miss this! Each premiere session features unique and exclusive content, so go and watch them all!
- Saint Cecilla and Pastor Lawrence – Episode 1
- I Shall Survive Using Potions! – Episode 1
- Firefighter! Daigo of Fire Company M – Episode 1
HORIMIYA: THE MISSING PIECES PANEL BY CRUNCHYROLL & ANIPLEX
- Tuesday, July 4 | 10:30 AM PT
- Los Angeles Convention Center – Room 408
Crunchyroll is proud to bring you Horimiya: The Missing Pieces panel featuring special guests Koki Uchiyama (Izumi Miyamura) and Director Masashi Ishihama! Don’t miss your chance to hear about all things Horimiya straight from the director and Miyamura himself, including a special sneak peek of an upcoming episode!
- Panelist: Koki Uchiyama, Masashi Ishihama
- Host: Crunchyroll’s Lauren Moore
CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: FREE! - THE FINAL STROKE PART 2 US PREMIERE
- Tuesday, July 4 | 11:00 AM PT
- Los Angeles Convention Center – Room 403
Crunchyroll is proud to bring you the US premiere of Free! The Final Stroke Part 2! The world in water is not comfortable for Haruka anymore, what awaits him in his final swim?
CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: NEW SIMULCAST PREMIERES ROUND 5
- Tuesday, July 4 | 1:45 PM PT
- Los Angeles Convention Center – Room 403
Don't miss your chance to be the first to catch the newest anime premieres from Japan, all in one place! Featuring early screenings with never-before-seen content, you won't want to miss this! Each premiere session features unique and exclusive content, so go and watch them all!
- I’m in Love with the Villainess – Episode 1 & 2
- Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 3 – Episode 1 & 2
Anime in Latin America 101 Powered by Crunchyroll
- Tuesday, July 4 | 3:00 PM PT
- Los Angeles Convention Center – Room 404
How did anime become such a force in Latin America? How are Latino audiences driving success across genres and titles? Join Latino professionals from across the industry for a deep dive into Latin America's history with anime and the broader relationship between Latinos and the medium.
- Panelist: Kate Sánchez, Editor in Chief of But Why Tho?; Rafael Motamayor, Journalist; Cristal Marie; Josellie Ríos, Director of Marketing at Crunchyroll.
- Host: TBD
It looks like attendees will be getting lots of great content at the expo! Let us know if you will be attending any of these panels for Anime Expo 2023 in the comments below!