Anime Expo 2026 Kicks off Today
The largest anime-centric event in the US kicks off today
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It might still be a working day (gross), but today Anime Expo 2026 kicks off at the Los Angeles Convention Center with a few clouds but a warm 20 degrees. Registrations for attendees are closed now, but some booths and events may be streamed so keep an eye out for your favourite work (or works)!Running for its 35th year and until the 5th of July, AX 2026 is hosted by the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and educating the public about Japanese entertainment and pop culture. This year’s now sold-out, four-day convention extends beyond the Los Angeles Convention Center into surrounding venues, including Crypto.com Arena, The Novo, Peacock Place, and L.A. LIVE, with Figueroa Street transformed into a festival corridor that connects fans across the expanded campus.
Ahead of the show’s opening, SPJA released the full programming schedule, featuring exclusive premieres, highly anticipated panels, and appearances from Industry Guests. AX 2026 will showcase content and collaborations from top partners, including Aniplex of America, Arc System Works America, ATLUS/SEGA, Bandai Namco, CD PROJEKT RED, Crunchyroll, HoYoverse, Hulu, KADOKAWA, Lucasfilms, MAPPA, NEXON Korea, Secretlab, Square Enix, Takaratomy, VIZ, and many more. In addition, attendees will have access to new projects, exclusive merchandise, and collectibles from more than 400 exhibitors representing leaders across anime, manga, video games, music, and fashion.“This year’s Anime Expo is our largest and most expansive event to date,” said Ray Chiang, CEO of SPJA. “With such a diverse lineup of exhibitors, panelists and guests, AX 2026 reflects both the continued growth of the event and its increasing impact on Los Angeles. We’re proud to deliver an experience that raises the bar for fans while contributing meaningfully to the local community.”
If you are attending, you can download the Anime Expo mobile app on your smartphone to access up-to-date information on schedule, guests, maps, exhibitor list, artist alley list, and more. And, for more details on Anime Expo 2026, do visit the official AX website, and follow the official social channels for regular updates
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