It looks like Anime Expo 2022 is eager to get people to attend. Why else would they announce the full lineup of what’s awaiting you when you buy your $140 ticket?
A Fully Armed and Operational Anime Expo 2022!
Anime Expo 2022 (you can register here) has just announced the full lineup for what’s waiting for you in the LA Convention Center starting on July 1, 2022 and ending on July 4, 2022. You can check out their full schedule on their official website. If you only want the highlights though, then don’t worry. Anime Expo 2022 has a sampling of the biggest events, premieres, panels, and more for us today. Check it out below:
Premieres
My Hero Academia OVAs North American Premiere
- Exclusive North American screening of two new OVAs, presented by Crunchyroll
AX CINEMA NIGHTS: ANIME ULTRAMAN – DIRECTOR’S CUT
- Exclusive screening with Production I.G. co-directors Kenji Kamiyama and Shinji Aramaki
Mob Psycho 100 III Kickoff
- World-premiere of the brand-new OP theme song, plus what to expect in the upcoming season
Dr. STONE Special Episode – RYUSUI World Premiere
- Exclusive screening presented by Crunchyroll and TMS Entertainment
Made in Abyss Season 2 Premiere
- Exclusive screening presented by HIDIVE
Crunchyroll Presents: New Simulcast Premieres
- Exclusive screenings of new seasonal anime coming this summer
Celebrations
Bleach Celebration Panel
- Prepare for the Thousand-Year Blood War arc with new announcements, special messages from Japan, exclusive content reveals, and more; Michelle Ruff (Rukia) and surprise guests will also appear in-person
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Third Anniversary Celebration
- Aniplex celebrates the anime’s third anniversary with appearances from Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado) and Producer Yuma Takahashi
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Anniversary Panel
- Celebrate 35 years of JJBA with Golden Wind actors Phillip Reich (Giorno), Ray Chase (Bucciarati), and Lizzie Freeman (Trish), plus Stone Ocean actors: Kira Buckland (Jolene) and Yong Yea (Pucci)
Industry Panels
SPY x FAMILY English Dub Cast
- Crunchyroll presents the first official SPY x FAMILY panel, featuring Q&As with Alex Organ (Loid Forger), Megan Shipman (Anya Forger), and Natalie Van Sistine (Yor Forger), plus a special message from the Japanese cast and more
JUJUTSU KAISEN With the Staff
- Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to work on both the hit series and movie, direct from the staff themselves
Chainsaw Man by MAPPA and Crunchyroll
- Producers from the upcoming anime adaptation are set to appear
The NOVO Events
One Piece Film Red Presents Steve Aoki Live
- Presented in partnership with Toei Animation, Steve Aoki will perform live to promote the upcoming release of “One Piece Film Red.” Fans can also be among the first to purchase “DIM MAK x ONE PIECE” merchandise in the main Exhibit Hall.
Neon District, Headlined by Slushii
- Get ready for some electrifying anime beats and pulsing lights in an unforgettable night filled with dancing and some of the best EDM talent around, including headliner Slushii, Danger, No Mana and Tokyo Machine!
Anime Expo Homecoming: City Pop
- Travel back to the 80’s with Japanese City Pop hits at this inaugural dance headlined by special guest Mari Iijima! Featured DJs for the event are TUNE IN TOKYO’s ShowaPOP and Dave Tada. All ages are welcome, and cosplay is encouraged.
Source: Anime Expo