Looking for a quiet place to read manga? The Manga Lounge, sponsored by VIZ Media, is the place to be! Located at 502B, The Manga Lounge features over 6,000+ manga volumes, fun photo ops featuring some of VIZ Media’s most popular characters and a plethora of activities! Check out the new photo opportunities, free giveaways, exclusive coloring pages and enter the Art Competition to win some amazing VIZ swag! Guidelines ○ Large bags and purses will need to be checked in upon entry. ○ Manga Lounge is not responsible for any damaged or lost items. By checking in you have acknowledged this ..read more

Under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama, New Line Cinema’s original anime feature “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” returns audiences to the epic world brought to life in “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy, based on the revered books by J.R.R. Tolkien. Though not the first time the Tolkien world has been animated, this is the first time it has been rendered in beautiful anime style. It is also the first story from the Tolkien realm with a heroine leading the charge. HÉRA voiced by GAIA WISE in “THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM.” Photo Courtesy W ..read more

Find all the AX merchandise pictured above in the AX Official Merch Store located in the Los Angeles Convention Center South Hall Lobby & West Hall Lobby.   Hours of Operation South Hall Lobby Day 1 (July 4): 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Day 2 (July 5): 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Day 3 (July 6): 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Day 4 (July 7): 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM West Hall Lobby Day 1 (July 4): 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Day 2 (July 5): 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Day 3 (July 6): 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Day 4 (July 7): 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM The post Official AX 2024 Merchandise appeared first on Anim ..read more

Dear NIJISANJI EN and NIJISANJI Fans, We are writing with an important update regarding the NIJISANJI EN SUMMER JAM, originally scheduled for July 6th and “Welcome to Wonder Wander World” Concert in L.A. originally scheduled for July 7th at the Peacock Theater during Anime Expo 2024. While we were incredibly excited to bring you our first-ever live concert in North America, recent developments have made it clear that creating the optimal environment for an unforgettable experience for our fans and our Livers is no longer feasible. We understand this news may be disappointing, and we sincerely ..read more

  The news is out! Studio Bones has announced their new project as the Gachiakuta anime series, based on the Kodansha manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine. Rudo lives in the slums of a stratified society where the rich throw away unwanted people together with their trash into a mysterious abyss. When he is wrongly accused of murder and cast down himself, Rudo finds another world — and a potential path to vengeance. Members of Studio Bones will be at AX along with the editor of the manga to introduce the world of Gachiakuta, and give the inside scoop on their vision for bringing the ..read more

Attention Doctors! Welcome to the Arknights Booth E-105 at #AX2024! Dive into the world of Arknights with themed designs, enjoy the spectacular cosplay show, and join in stage events for a chance to snag exclusive prizes. Giveaway Alert! All attendees at the Arknights booth will receive special gifts. Supplies are limited, so hurry to secure yours! #Arknights #AnimeExpo The post Sponsored Blog: Arknigths Area at AX 2024 appeared first on Anime Expo ..read more

New to Anime Expo! Inspired by the busiest intersection, Shibuya Crossing, we introduce you to AX Crossing, an area filled with food vendors, food trucks, and performances. Performance Schedule July 4  8:00AM – 9:00AM – Neujack 10:30AM – 11:30AM – RMDLA 12:30PM – 1:30PM – OR3O 2:30PM – 3:30PM – Kiame and Friends 5:00PM – 12:00AM – Open Karaoke *9:00PM – 9:10PM – ZERO-UCHI Restart   July 5 8:00AM – 9:00AM – The Red Panda 10:30AM – 11:30AM – NEON NASH 12:30PM – 1:30PM – After-School Bay Time 2:30PM – 3:30PM – ASTERISM 5:00PM – 12:00AM – Open Karaoke *9:00PM – 9:10PM – ZERO-UCHI Restart ..read more

Autograph Sessions at Anime Expo is always in high demand and can be challenging to obtain. This year we would like to provide a 6 Easy Step Guide on how you can get autograph tickets and  to help you better navigate the process. Step 1 – Download our AX Mobile App or go to the AX Website to see the autograph schedule. https://www.anime-expo.org/ax/ax-2024-autograph/ https://www.anime-expo.org/mobile Step 2 – Once you know the date of the autograph session that you would like to go to; you will need to prepare and plan your day to get an autograph ticket at the autograph ticketing b ..read more

Honkai: Star Rail, HoYoverse’s latest space fantasy RPG, is back at Anime Expo and will soon transport Trailblazers to the planet of festivities, Penacony, with a booth featuring different areas that represent various aspects of its landscape. Visit us at Booth #E95 and we’ll see you in the land of dreams! Booth Activations – Pick up your Dreamscape Pass and engage in “stamp-rally” styled activities across multiple areas of our booth, including photo-ops with cosplayers, a voting booth on which Penacony character you would like to invite to the Astral Express, and a message board where you can ..read more

We’re pleased to announce Artist Alley 2024 is brought to you by Starforge Systems and Gallery Panda   Starforge Systems is a group of gamers, tech geeks and PC enthusiasts that came together with a single goal: Build the Best PCs in the Universe. With team members that come from all walks of life, we’re all of our previous ventures and passions and focus them into that sole pursuit. Based out of Austin Texas, Starforge has been providing PCs to gamers all over the country and all over the world since August of 2022. Whether it’s to gamers taking their first steps, or some of the biggest ..read more