From Anime Expo:
Anime Expo 2026 (AX 2026) will officially commence on July 2 and will run through July 5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, bringing together fans and professionals from around the world for the largest celebration of Japanese pop culture in North America. Now in its 35th year, 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 nearly 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.”
A preview of the announced programming, as well as links to full panel schedules and guest information, is available at www.anime-expo.org.
