Anime Expo 2026 | Los Angeles Convention Center | July 2 to July 5
Anime Expo 2026 takes place from July 2 to July 5, 2026, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The programming lineup spans major industry anniversaries, highly anticipated world premieres, and interactive pop-up events across downtown LA.
The major highlights and headliners for this year include:
Major World Premieres & Exclusive Screenings
Kagurabachi TV Anime World Premiere: Shonen Jump’s massive manga hit Kagurabachi is officially getting an anime adaptation, and AX 2026 hosts the exclusive world premiere screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1 alongside a special staff panel.
The Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia (Science SARU): A grand U.S. premiere of Episodes 1 and 2, featuring appearances by Executive Director Naoko Yamada and Director Abel Góngora.
Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 & Overgeared: Crunchyroll is hosting early, highly anticipated look-aheads at these major upcoming blockbusters.
Witch Hat Atelier Creator Panel: Manga creator Kamome Shirahama is appearing alongside Japanese voice actors Rena Motomura (Coco) and Natsuki Hanae (Qifrey) to discuss the behind-the-scenes magic of the upcoming series.
High-Profile Concerts & Celebrations
AX Main Concert: A massive live showcase featuring an incredible crossover lineup, including the genre-blending band ALI, rock group SPYAIR, the anisong band Roselia, and legendary composers/singers Yoko Kanno and Yoko Takahashi.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure – Steel Ball Run Panel: A massive celebration for the upcoming Steel Ball Run adaptation, featuring a live musical performance and discussion with acclaimed series composer Yugo Kanno.
Fate/Grand Order 9th Anniversary: Aniplex is hosting a massive celebration for the mobile game’s 9th year, bringing out iconic Japanese voice actors Ayako Kawasumi (voice of Altria Pendragon) and Kana Ueda (voice of Ishtar/Ereshkigal).
Immersive Off-Site & Interactive Experiences
Kodansha House (Little Tokyo): Running from July 2–12, Kodansha is launching a massive, immersive pop-up experience located at 701 E. 3rd Street in nearby Little Tokyo, bridging the convention center floor with the historic neighborhood.
NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE IRL Event: A dedicated interactive event for the chaotic internet-culture phenomenon, featuring a retrospective panel with the actual voice of KAngel and producer Yoshitaka Kimura.
AX Fashion Show: Returning to Petree Hall, this year features a heavily curated runway pairing legacy Japanese fashion houses with upcoming contemporary streetwear labels.
Iconic Studio Roundtables
KADOKAWA Anime 10th Anniversary: A star-studded producer roundtable tracking a decade of hits, featuring the world premiere of Re:ZERO Season 4: The Recapture Arc Episode 1.
CloverWorks & A-1 Pictures Industry Panels: The powerhouse animation studios behind hits like SPY x FAMILY, *Bocchi the Rock!, and Sword Art Online are presenting sneak peeks of their upcoming summer releases, including a first look at A-1’s new series GROW UP SHOW -Sunflower Circus-.