Anime Expo is set to turn our fourth of July weekend into a giant anime get-together full of cosplay, panels, premieres, and way too much merch to buy. As the biggest anime convention in the country, it’s no surprise that Crunchyroll will be in attendance. with a weekend full of industry panels and highly anticipated anime to watch.
As mentioned in the headline, the My Hero Academia OVAs I’ve been not-so-quietly fangirling about will be there. While they’re set to release in theaters in Japan from June 16–19, Anime Expo attendees will have the chance to check out both OVAs just a few weeks after they premiere in Japan. But that’s just the beginning of what Crunchyroll has planned. From Spy x Family to Chainsaw Man and Mob Psycho 100, the studio has a lot in store for Anime Expo. Here’s what we know so far, and for future updates, you can check out Crunchyroll News.
What if My Hero Academia, but Baseball?
Event: MY HERO ACADEMIA OVAs NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
When: Friday, July 1 | 12:00 pm PT
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center – Main Events Hall
Welcome to the North American premiere of two brand new original video animations from the global anime phenomenon, My Hero Academia! Presented by Crunchyroll, we go beyond Season 5 as our favorite heroes batter up and continue their internships. Join us for this exclusive screening!
Anime’s Favorite Family, the Spy x Family English Dub Cast Panel
Event: SPY x FAMILY ENGLISH DUB CAST PANEL
When: Friday, July 1 | 3:00 pm PT
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center – Petree Hall
Your mission: join Crunchyroll for the first official SPY x FAMILY panel featuring the English Cast! Including Q&A with Alex Organ (Loid Forger), Megan Shipman (Anya Forger), Natalie Van Sistine (Yor Forger), and Anthony Bowling (Franky), a special message from the Japanese cast, and more – this is a TOP SECRET event that you won’t want to miss!
- Panelists: Alex Organ, Megan Shipman, Natalie Van Sistine, and Anthony Bowling
Hey, Wanna See Some Summer Anime Early?
Event: CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: NEW SIMULCAST PREMIERES ROUND 1
When: Friday, July 1 | 7:00 pm PT
Where: JW Marriott – Platinum Ballroom
Be the first to see the newest anime series before it hits the streaming airwaves! Check out the hottest titles coming to Crunchyroll this summer. Each premiere panel has a different lineup of shows, so be sure to check them all out!
- Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys! – Episode 1 (World Premiere)
- Utawarerumono Mask of Truth – Episodes 1 & 2 (International Premiere)
Hey, Wanna See Some More Summer Anime Early?
Event: CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: NEW SIMULCAST PREMIERES ROUND 2
When: Saturday, July 2 | 11:30 am PT
Where: JW Marriott – Platinum Ballroom
Be the first to see the newest anime series before it hits the streaming airwaves! Check out the hottest titles coming to Crunchyroll this summer. Each premiere panel has a different lineup of shows, so be sure to check them all out!
- Smile of the Arsnotoria the Animation – Episodes 1 & 2 (World Premiere)
- BLUELOCK – Episode 1 (North American Premiere)
- YUREI DECO – Episode 1 (International Premiere)
Wanna Watch Fuuto PI Early?
Event: FUUTO PI – WORLD PREMIERE
When: Saturday, July 2 | 7:30 pm PT @ Bandai Namco Kamen Rider Panel
Where: JW Marriott – Room 403AB
Join Crunchyroll at the Bandai Namco Kamen Rider Panel in celebrating the world premiere of Fuuto PI! Don’t miss your chance to find out about all things Kamen Rider, and see the first two episodes before everyone else!
What’s Crunchyroll Got in Store for the Future?
Event: CRUNCHYROLL INDUSTRY PANEL
When: Sunday, July 3 | 11:30 am PT
Where: 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 and Tim Lyu
Bojji Is Still Best Boy
Event: RANKING OF KINGS PANEL BY WIT STUDIO AND CRUNCHYROLL
When: Sunday, July 3 | 1:00 pm PT
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center – Petree Hall
Do you miss Bojji?! We do too! Join Crunchyroll and the Director and Animation Producer of Ranking of Kings from WIT STUDIO for a Q&A session. Don’t miss your chance to hear about some of the behind-the-scenes and reminiscing about some of the best moments!
- Panelists: Director Yosuke Hatta and Animation Producer Maiko Okada
- Host: Crunchyroll’s Chris Han
You Know They Gotta Have a Jujutsu Kaisen Panel
Event: JUJUTSU KAISEN FOCUS PANEL
When: Sunday, July 3 | 1:30 pm PT
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center – Main Events Hall
One of the biggest hits on Crunchyroll, join some of the team behind the JUJUTSU KAISEN anime as they talk about their experiences working on the hit series and movie! Don’t miss your chance to hear from them directly, and find out what it was like behind the scenes!
- Panelists: TBD
“We’re Not Done Showing New Anime,” Says Crunchyroll
Event: CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: NEW SIMULCAST PREMIERES ROUND 3
When: Sunday, July 3 | 3:00 pm PT
Where: JW Marriott – Platinum Ballroom
Be the first to see the newest anime series before it hits the streaming airwaves! Check out the hottest titles coming to Crunchyroll this summer. Each premiere panel has a different lineup of shows, so be sure to check them all out!
- Classroom of the Elite – Season 2 Episode 1 (International Premiere)
- In/Spectre – Season 2 Episode 1 (World Premiere)
- Shoot! Goal to the Future – Episode 1 & 2 (World Premiere of Episode 2)
New Mob Psycho 100 III Opening Just Dropped!
Event: MOB PSYCHO 100 III KICKOFF PANEL (HOSTED BY WARNER BROS. JAPAN)
When: Sunday, July 3 | 6:30 pm PT
Where: JW Marriott – Platinum Ballroom
If you can’t wait for the October premiere of Mob Psycho 100 III, come join this kick-off panel! Find out what to expect in the upcoming season including the world premiere of the OP theme song reveal!!!
- Host: Warner Bros. Japan’s Nari Takamura and Crunchyroll’s Chris Han
Chainsaw Man. That’s It. Send Tweet.
Event: CHAINSAW MAN PANEL BY MAPPA AND CRUNCHYROLL
When: Monday, July 4 | 11:30 am PT
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center – Main Events Hall
Join the upcoming anime Chainsaw Man producers’ panel!
- Panelists: TBD
- Host: Crunchyroll’s Kyle Cardine
(Featured image: © K. Horikoshi/Shueisha, My Hero Academia Project/Crunchyroll)
