Anime ExpoMotonori Sakakibara and Kunihiko Yuyama, Directors of Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, joined us right after the special screening of their film at AX 2019 to chat about the anime industry, their reactions to the screening, and what anime means to them.
Watch Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution on Netflix NOW!
Anime is like oxygen: Interview w/ Pokémon Movie DirectorsAnime Expo2020-09-16 | Motonori Sakakibara and Kunihiko Yuyama, Directors of Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, joined us right after the special screening of their film at AX 2019 to chat about the anime industry, their reactions to the screening, and what anime means to them.
Watch Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution on Netflix NOW!
✨ Stay up-to-date with AX! → anime-expo.org instagram.com/animeexpo twitter.com/animeexpo facebook.com/animeexpoax chibi Bon Odori Dance recapAnime Expo2022-12-12 | Watch culture and passion collide in this ax chibi 2022 Bon Odori Dance Lessons Workshop.Travis Japan Performs Live at Anime Expo 2022Anime Expo2022-09-02 | ...Anime Expo 2022 RecapAnime Expo2022-08-23 | ...Travis Japan Visits Anime Expo 2022Anime Expo2022-07-03 | AX Lite Host Ken Ayugai sits down with Travis Japan in an exclusive interview. LOS ANGELES Convention Center
About Travis Japan: instagram.com/travis_japan_officialAX Lite 2022 PromoAnime Expo2022-06-20 | Anime Expo Lite is the digital version of Anime Expo (AX), the largest celebration of Japanese animation and pop culture in North America! Held annually since 1991, AX takes place every July 4th weekend and has been in Los Angeles since 2008. Anime Expo Lite’s virtual event dates will be July 1-4, 2022.AX 2022 RETURNS TO LOS ANGELESAnime Expo2022-06-10 | Anime Expo returns to Los Angeles Convention Center this summer! Join us July 1-4, 2022 for an exciting event full of panels, guests, exclusive screenings, and more! We are BACK!
Follow higecho: twitter.com/japan_ip_studio facebook.com/Japan-IP-Studio-105908131697767Cosplay Spot-Lite Competition [Anime Expo Lite 2021]Anime Expo2021-10-01 | Anime Expo Lite is thrilled to announce the results of the very first Anime Expo Lite Cosplay Spot-Lite Contest, presented by Arda Wigs and Hosted by Yaya Han! The Cosplay Spot-Lite Competition is the opportunity for cosplayers around the United States to share their Japanese anime, manga, video game and tokusatsu costumes and compete for a chance to win incredible prizes from: Arda Wigs: arda-wigs.com Jacquard Products: jacquardproducts.com Cut/Sew Patterns: cutsew.co Cosplay Fabrics: wyla.com/pages/cosplay-fabrics
Follow higecho: twitter.com/japan_ip_studio facebook.com/Japan-IP-Studio-105908131697767Building a Stronger Community [Anime Expo Lite 2021 Panel]Anime Expo2021-09-24 | We are stronger when we share our stories. Come listen to David Ono (Los Angeles-based news anchor for KABC), Lily Anne Welty Tamai (Lecturer for UCLA’s Asian American Studies department), Connie Chung Joe (CEO of Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles), and Mitch Maki (President of Go For Broke National Education Center in Little Tokyo) as they open up about their personal experiences, explore the Model Minority Myth, and share what steps we can all take to be stronger allies to one another.
This panel discussion originally aired as part of Anime Expo Lite 2021.Anime Expo Lite 2021: In MemoriamAnime Expo2021-09-03 | Originally played during the closing ceremony segment of Anime Expo Lite 2021, we celebrate the lives and careers of colleagues who passed this past year.
Performance by Stephanie Topalian Song :"君がいる限り" (Kimi ga iru kagiri)What was Anime Expo like in the early 90s?Anime Expo2021-08-31 | As part of Anime Expo's 30th-anniversary celebration in 2021, we assembled a panel discussion with SPJA/Cal-Animage founder along with various industry members who were a part of making Anime Con 1991 and Anime Expo 1992 possible!
Hear memories from the early years of Anime Expo. Moderator Robert Napton (formerly of Books Nippan and Bandai Entertainment) reminisces with SPJA founder Mike Tatsugawa and fellow industry guests from AnimeCon 1991 and Anime Expo 1992 including: Ken Iyadomi (formerly of LA Hero, Bandai Entertainment) David Riddick (formerly of Books Nippan, co-founder of US Renditions), and Toshifumi Yoshida (formerly of Animag, VIZ Media, Bandai Entertainment).
This panel, called "Anime Con 1991: 30 Years Later" originally aired as part of Anime Expo Lite 2021.
Insert photos provided by Mike Tatsugawa & Robert Napton Edited by Meg TsurudaAnime Expo Lite 2021 - Opening Ceremony PerformanceAnime Expo2021-07-03 | Join us online for Anime Expo Lite this weekend! Get tickets: http://tixr.com/pr/YT/23015 Learn more: lite.anime-expo.org Nearly all AXL content will be available to watch on VOD from July 5-16.
Performance by Asano Taiko AX 1992 footage courtesy of Malcolm Van Dalsem & filmed by Michael SuskoDiscover Little Tokyo with Anime Expo Lite!Anime Expo2021-06-25 | Going to Little Tokyo is a must-see for many of our attendees, and we invite you to visit the participating businesses for an AX freebie with qualified purchase. Collect all 6 six to learn about Little Tokyo and complete the art piece!
Participating Businesses: Anime Jungle (319 East 2nd St #103) Bunka do (340 East 1st St) Cafe Dulce (134 Japanese Village Plaza Mall) Chinchikurin (350 East 1st St) Kinokuniya (123 Ellison S. Onizuka St #205 Kouraku (314 East 2nd St) Mr. Ramen (341½ East 1st St) Midori Matcha(123 Ellison S. Onizuka St #101-C) Orochon Ramen (123 Ellison S. Onizuka St #303) Popkiller (349 East 2nd St) Takoyaki Tanota ( 350 East 1st St) Tsurumaru Udon (333 South Alameda St)Anime Expo Lite 2021 TrailerAnime Expo2021-05-28 | Register for Anime Expo Lite today: http://tixr.com/pr/YT/23015
All proceeds to benefit the commUNITY Action Fund by Hate Is A Virus, which will support programs related to AAPI representation, mental health, and more.
Anime Expo Lite is the digital version of Anime Expo (AX), the largest celebration of Japanese pop culture in North America! Held annually since 1991, AX now takes place every July 4th weekend and has been in Los Angeles since 2008. Anime Expo Lite’s virtual event dates will be July 3-4, 2021. Content from the event dates plus more will be available to watch on-demand from July 5 through July 16, 2021. (Some restrictions may apply.)AX 30th Anniversary Fanart Contest WINNERS!Anime Expo2020-11-14 | Anime Expo is turning 30! To celebrate, we teamed up with Graphixly for our 30th Anniversary Fanart Contest, where we asked our artist community to submit an original fanart of any (or all!) of our mascots!
Join Elizabeth Lee (SPJA Marketing Coordinator) as well as contest judges Meg Tsuruda (SPJA Assistant Marketing Manager) and MinoMiyabi (artist/animator) as they reveal the contest winners for Fan Favorite, Judges' Choices, Best Interpretation of Theme, and Best Overall!
Thank you to everyone who participated, we're so excited to celebrate our 30th anniversary with you!
🎵 Royalty Free Music from Bensound#AXINTERVIEW: Mari Okada on Connecting with FansAnime Expo2020-09-30 | Kenji Horikawa, CEO of anime studio P.A. Works, and Mari Okada, Director/Writer of Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms, told us all about their first impressions of AX 2018, their reactions to the film screenings, and how anime has impacted their lives.
✨ Stay up-to-date with AX! → anime-expo.org instagram.com/animeexpo twitter.com/animeexpo facebook.com/animeexpo#AXINTERVIEW: Sword Art Online Director Manabu Ono & Character Designer Shingo Adachi on AX FansAnime Expo2020-09-09 | Sword Art Online Director Manabu Ono and Character Designer Shingo Adachi sat down with us at AX 2019 and shared about their experience at Anime Expo, meeting SAO fans around the world, and their journeys in the anime industry!
✨ Stay up-to-date with AX! → anime-expo.org instagram.com/animeexpo twitter.com/animeexpo facebook.com/animeexpoAnime Expo Lite 2020: Mask-querade Grand Winners AnnouncementAnime Expo2020-09-09 | Our Anime Expo Lite: Match Your Mask-querade Cosplay invited cosplayers and crafters around the world to showcase their creativity and talents by creating a PPE-style mask to match their cosplay! We received a total of 126 entries from all across the country, and each mask was super unique and clearly crafted with lots of love.
During our livestream, judges Cupcake Cosplay, Pros and Cons Cosplay, Utahime Cosplay, Volpin Props and Yaya Han announced the Grand Winners, including Best Beginner, Best Intermediate, Best Master, and overall Best in "No-Show"! See who took home the grand prizes!
✨ Stay up-to-date with AX! → anime-expo.org instagram.com/animeexpo twitter.com/animeexpo facebook.com/animeexpoAnime Expo Lite 2020: Mask-querade Judges ChoiceAnime Expo2020-09-09 | Our Anime Expo Lite: Match Your Mask-querade Cosplay invited cosplayers and crafters around the world to showcase their creativity and talents by creating a PPE-style mask to match their cosplay! We received a total of 126 entries from all across the country, and each mask was super unique and clearly crafted with lots of love.
During our livestream, judges Cupcake Cosplay, Pros and Cons Cosplay, Utahime Cosplay, Volpin Props and Yaya Han shared their selections for judges’ choice!
✨ Stay up-to-date with AX! → anime-expo.org instagram.com/animeexpo twitter.com/animeexpo facebook.com/animeexpo#AXINTERVIEW: Shinji Higuchi on American Conventions, Marvel, and GundamAnime Expo2020-08-26 | Shinji Higuchi, Producer and Director of DRAGON PILOT: Hisone & Masotan, joined us at AX 2018 to chat about his experience attending American conventions, being a Marvel fan, and how Gundam inspired him to go into animation!
DRAGON PILOT: Hisone & Masotan is available now to stream on Netflix!
✨ Stay up-to-date with AX! → anime-expo.org instagram.com/animeexpo twitter.com/animeexpo facebook.com/animeexpoAnime Expo Lite 2020: AX Cosplay Senpai RoundtableAnime Expo2020-08-24 | Join AX's previous Cosplay Senpai for an in-depth discussion on the importance of inclusion and acceptance within the cosplay community. Just like All Might, our panelists will pass along their knowledge and experience, to help you gain confidence in both your cosplays and unique self-expression. This conversation will help you understand that no matter what your race, gender, background or body type, you have what it takes to "Go beyond plus ultra and make a difference in your community!
Disclaimer: Any recording, reproduction, or redistribution of part of all of the contents of Anime Expo Lite 2020 in any form is strictly prohibited. The SPJA reserves the right to takedown any unauthorized contents without notice and may take all appropriate legal action to the fullest extent of the law. All rights reserved.#AXINTERVIEW: Mothers Basement - From Attendee to Digital Influencer GuestAnime Expo2020-08-19 | YouTuber Geoff Thew, aka Mother's Basement, sat down with us at AX 2019 to talk about going from a fan attendee to an AX Digital Influencer Guest, his favorite things about Anime Expo, and how much anime has impacted his life (spoiler: it's a lot!).
✨ Stay up-to-date with AX! → anime-expo.org instagram.com/animeexpo twitter.com/animeexpo facebook.com/animeexpo#AXINTERVIEW: Junichi Yamamoto Talks about Seeing His Work at Anime ExpoAnime Expo2020-08-12 | Junichi Yamamoto, Creator of the game Little Witch Academia: VR Broom Racing talked to us at AX 2019 about his reaction seeing his work all the way in Los Angeles, creating projects that can be enjoyed by all cultures, and what inspired him to create!
✨ Stay up-to-date with AX! → anime-expo.org instagram.com/animeexpo twitter.com/animeexpo facebook.com/animeexpoCelebrating 30 Years of Anime Expo! All AX Program GuidesAnime Expo2020-08-04 | Next year marks 30 years of Anime Expo! Originally played during the closing segment of Anime Expo Lite 2020, we take a glimpse back through our past AX program guides and major milestones. How many program guides do you recognize?
Stay up-to-date with AX → anime-expo.org instagram.com/animeexpo twitter.com/animeexpo facebook.com/animeexpoAnime Expo Lite 2020: Closing CeremonyAnime Expo2020-08-04 | We can't believe it's already been a month since Anime Expo Lite! Relive some the weekend with our Closing Ceremony, which includes event highlights, in memoriam, and our 30th anniversary program guide retrospective! See you at Anime Expo 2021 for our 30th anniversary celebration!
✨ Stay up-to-date with AX! → anime-expo.org instagram.com/animeexpo twitter.com/animeexpo facebook.com/animeexpoWhat Surprised Street Fighter Executive Producer Yoshinoro Ono at Anime Expo [Interview]Anime Expo2020-07-29 | Yoshinori Ono, Executive Producer of Street Fighter, took some time to join us at AX 2019 and chat about what surprised him about the AX community, what he learned about American anime fans, and the lasting impressions they left on him!
Anime Expo Lite 2020 took place on July 3-4 online as a streaming event.Anime Expo Lite 2020: Host Line-up!Anime Expo2020-06-30 | Introducing our hosts for Anime Expo Lite 2020: Andrew J. Alandy, Ashphord "ashi_chan" Jacoway, Brandon McInnis, Ken Ayugai, and Nicque Marina!
✨ Stay up-to-date with AX! → anime-expo.org instagram.com/animeexpo twitter.com/animeexpo facebook.com/animeexpo#AXINTERVIEW: AX Experiences with Trails of Cold Steel Series Co-Creator Toshihiro KondoAnime Expo2020-05-28 | We caught up with Trails of Cold Steel Co-Creator / President of Nihon Falcom Toshihiro Kondo at AX 2019 to chat about his experiences at AX and what makes Anime Expo unique!
Trails of Cold Steel III is coming to the Nintendo Switch on June 30, while it's out now on PS4 and PC! Demos are currently available for this game on all three platforms, so get started on your Trails adventure!
#animeexpo #ax2019 #animeexpo2019 #TrailsofColdSteelIII #NISAmerica#AXINTERVIEW: Artist Meets Her Idol Katsuhiro OtomoAnime Expo2020-05-08 | We got the chance to sit down with live paint artist Shinnosuke Uchida at AX 2019 to chat about her first impressions of AX, what inspires her, and her experience meeting Katsuhiro Otomo, the creator of "Akira." Her wall manga live-painting was featured in The Annex throughout the AX weekend! Did you get the chance to see it?
#animeexpo #ax2019 #animeexpo2019 #liveartistMaid Café at Anime ExpoAnime Expo2020-03-12 | Escape from reality and step into a world full of moe.
Inspired by the maid cafes of Akihabara, Anime Expo’s Maid Café has been one of our most popular events. Our cute and courteous maids are ready to entertain you, whether they break out in song and dance or settle in with your table to play a game. Enjoy a drink and an interactive show, and don’t forget to thank the maids on your way out!
Learn More & Get Tickets → anime-expo.org/maid Register for Anime Expo! → anime-expo.org/registerAfter Hours at Anime ExpoAnime Expo2020-02-25 | Get ready to clink that drink at Anime Expo’s premiere nighttime spectacle! Do you like jokes? We got ’em! Do you like burlesque? We got plenty! Drinks? Absolutely! For a great ending to your busy convention day, come hang out with our lovely performers at After Hours.
After Hours is an intimate and eclectic evening experience featuring dance, burlesque, interactive games, and more! Join our talented performers for an evening of games, drinks, glamour, and entertainment!
Learn More & Get Tickets → anime-expo.org/after-hours Register for Anime Expo! → anime-expo.org/registerButler Café at Anime ExpoAnime Expo2020-02-20 | The Butler Cafe is a show and interactive experience, featuring a group of talented performers ready to make your hearts go doki-doki.
With a wide array of entertainment, including dances, musical performances and photo ops, the Butler Café is the perfect place to grab a snack and a drink with some friends, plus make some new ones! In addition, butlers will be available to chat with attendees and play games.
Learn More & Get Tickets → anime-expo.org/butler Register for Anime Expo! → anime-expo.org/registerAX Live 2020: January EditionAnime Expo2020-01-30 | Welcome to the first of our livestreams planned for Anime Expo 2020! Join Meg Tsuruda (Assistant Marketing Manager) with special guest, nyanbifairy (AX 2020 Cosplay Senpai) as they talk about what to expect at AX 2020 so far, their own experiences with AX, along with a Q&A and special announcement!
GIBIATE is a global IP development project featuring original character design by internationally-renowned Yoshitaka Amano (known for his work for the "Final Fantasy" series) and story by Ryo Aoki, who is also GIBIATE's scriptwriter and executive producer.
Get your badge today! anime-expo.org/registerAnime Expo 2019 Masquerade - Best Professional - CostumeBizAnime Expo2019-11-01 | AX 2019 Masquerade - Best Professional: CostumeBiz, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Congratulations to all of our amazing 2019 AX Masquerade winners! Thank you to all of our talented participants for an amazing show!
Get tickets for AX 2020 today! → anime-expo.org/registerAnime Expo 2019 Masquerade - Best Craftsmanship - Short n Sweet CosplayAnime Expo2019-11-01 | AX 2019 Masquerade - Best Craftsmanship: Short 'n Sweet Cosplay, A Bride's Story
Congratulations to all of our amazing 2019 AX Masquerade winners! Thank you to all of our talented participants for an amazing show!
Get tickets for AX 2020 today! → anime-expo.org/registerAnime Expo 2019 Masquerade - Best Performance - Last ResortAnime Expo2019-11-01 | AX 2019 Masquerade - Best Performance: Last Resort, Dragon Ball Z
Congratulations to all of our amazing 2019 AX Masquerade winners! Thank you to all of our talented participants for an amazing show!
Get tickets for AX 2020 today! → anime-expo.org/registerAnime Expo 2019 Masquerade - Best Masters - Kira and the Fashionable CupcakeAnime Expo2019-11-01 | AX 2019 Masquerade - Best Masters: Kira and the Fashionable Cupcake, xxxHolic
Congratulations to all of our amazing 2019 AX Masquerade winners! Thank you to all of our talented participants for an amazing show!
Get tickets for AX 2020 today! → anime-expo.org/registerAnime Expo 2019 Masquerade - Best Intermediate - Robot UnichuckAnime Expo2019-10-31 | AX 2019 Masquerade - Best Intermediate: Robot Unichuck, Sailor Moon
Congratulations to all of our amazing 2019 AX Masquerade winners! Thank you to all of our talented participants for an amazing show!
Get tickets for AX 2020 today! → anime-expo.org/registerAnime Expo 2019 Masquerade - Best in Show - Metal MouseAnime Expo2019-10-31 | AX 2019 Masquerade - Best in Show: Metal Mouse, Disney
Congratulations to all of our amazing 2019 AX Masquerade winners! Thank you to all of our talented participants for an amazing show!
Get tickets for AX 2020 today! → anime-expo.org/registerAnime Expo 2019 - Japanese Dream -AX Audition- RecapAnime Expo2019-08-02 | Did you get to watch the Japanese Dream -AX Audition- finals at AX 2019? We teamed up with the upcoming Japanese TV anime series “SHIKIZAKURA" to host voice casting auditions and give one lucky winner the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to Japan and provide the voice for an English-speaking role in the series! Congratulations to our winner, Caitlin Macatee!Anime Expo 2019 Closing Ceremony: Thank you for coming!Anime Expo2019-07-09 | Thank you to everyone who joined us for #AX2019! ✨We hope you made some of your favorite summer memories with us and we wish safe travels to everyone traveling home. See you at #AX2020, July 2-5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center! o(^▽^)oAnime Expo Butler Cafe PromoAnime Expo2019-06-25 | The Butler Cafe is a show and interactive experience, featuring a group of talented performers ready to make your hearts go doki-doki.
With a wide array of entertainment, including dances, musical performances and photo ops, the Butler Café is the perfect place to grab a snack and a drink with some friends, plus make some new ones! In addition, butlers will be available to chat with attendees and play games.
Learn More & Get tickets → anime-expo.org/activity/butler-cafeAnime Expo Maid Cafe PromoAnime Expo2019-06-25 | Inspired by the maid cafes of Akihabara, Anime Expo’s Maid Café has been one of our most popular events. Our cute and courteous maids are ready to entertain you, whether they break out in song and dance or settle in with your table to play a game. Enjoy a drink and an interactive show, and don’t forget to thank the maids on your way out!