Your Ultimate Guide to Anime Expo 2024: Must-Attend Events

Buckle up, weeaboos and casual fans alike—Anime Expo 2024 is about to crash-land into Los Angeles like Goku on Planet Namek. This four-day otaku extravaganza promises more plot twists than a CLAMP manga and enough merch to make your wallet cry “yamete kudasai!”

Get a glimpse of the events lined up each day. Make sure to visit the Anime Expo website for the schedule.

Anime Expo Day 1: Anime Fireworks (July 4, 2024)

While America’s grilling, AX is serving up a smorgasbord of anime goodness.

Gachiakuta

• Kickstart your Anime Expo journey with the highly anticipated “Gachiakuta” event. Catch the panel of this year’s highest-selling manga live.
• Pro tip: Leave your “throw-away” jokes at home, folks

Orange Studio’s Juicy Reveal

• TRIGUN STAMPEDE and BEASTARS take center stage.
• Creators spill the beans on how they make 2D look so darn good.

Guilty Gear Strive – Special Event

• Special event for fighting game aficionados.
• Expect announcements that’ll knock your socks off faster than a Dust Loop.

DC Goes Full Anime (Yes, Really)

• Warner Bros. Japan presents Suicide Squad ISEKAI, and
• Batman takes on the Yakuza in the Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League

SPYxFAMILY and Kaiju No. 8: Double Trouble

• TOHO animation hosts this dynamic duo
• Exclusive previews that’ll make you say “wow” in at least three languages.

Anime Expo Day 2: Anime Boogaloo (July 5, 2024)

Brace yourselves, otaku! AX’s second day is packed tighter than a bento box:

TERMINATOR ZERO: Judgment Day Meets Anime

• Netflix unveils its mecha-sized addition to the Terminator franchise.
• Exclusive content and behind-the-scenes peeks promised.
• Will Skynet finally learn the power of friendship? (Probably not)

The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse

• “Four Knights of the Apocalypse” panel rides in!
• Creator meet-and-greet plus voice actor shenanigans.
• Exclusive preview that’ll make you sin with envy.

“Chained Soldier” Breaks Free

• VA Yuya Hirose takes the hot seat for a Q&A.
• Fresh footage reveal – more action than you can shake a chain at.
• Your chance to ask: “How does one act ‘chained’ in a voice booth?”

Re: Zero Season 3: Third Time’s the Charm

• World premiere event with Yusuke Kobayashi in tow
• Exclusive content that’ll have you dying to see more (pun intended)
• Discussion panel: How many times can one protagonist die?

Avex Pictures: Decade of Anime Domination

• 10th-anniversary celebration panel.
• Upcoming anime projects revealed – get your watchlist ready.
• Potential for surprise announcements (fingers crossed for “Salarymen vs. Aliens”)

Anime Expo Day 3: Anime Avalanche (July 6, 2024)

Day 3 is hitting harder than Saitama’s punch. Here’s your guide to surviving the onslaught:

Demon Slayer Panel

• Voice actors’ panel at the event.
• Potential announcement regarding the upcoming movies.

Dandadan Drops the Mic

• World premiere of Episode 1 – be there or be square (like a manga panel).
• Creator chat: How to blend aliens, ghosts, and teen angst into one spicy ramen bowl.

OSHI NO KO Season 2: Electric Boogaloo

• Season 2 premiere screening – your chance to ugly cry in public.
• Special guests spill the tea on idol life (Spoiler: It’s not all glitter and autotunes).

Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc

• “Perfect Origin Arc” Episodes 0 & 1 premiere – muscles and mayhem galore.
• Deep dive into how this series became a buffer than your gym buddy.

Tower of God Season 2 Special Premiere

• 2nd season premiere – climb or die trying (mostly die trying)
• First look at new challenges that’ll make Season 1 look like a stroll in the park

OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom

• Special presentation that’ll have you pledging allegiance to Ainz Ooal Gown
• Exclusive content drop: More plot twists than a pretzel factory

Anime Expo Day 4: The Grand Finale (July 7, 2024)

Alright, otaku army! It’s the last day, and AX is going out with a bang:

Jujutsu Kaisen: Curse-plosion Incoming!

• Updates dropping the upcoming Arc.
• Exclusive content that’ll make your Domain Expansion look like a kiddie pool.
• Creator insights: How to make watching high schoolers fight ancient curses totally normal

Saint Seiya: Cosmos Still Burning

• Legacy panel that’ll have you yelling “PEGASUS RYU SEI KEN!” at random passersby.
• Exclusive peek at what’s next (Spoiler: Probably more shiny armor).
• Burning question: How many constellations are left to turn into pretty boys?

AMV Awards: Editing on Steroids

• Fan-made music videos that’ll make your highlight reel look like a PowerPoint
• Celebrating the creativity and talent of fans from around the world.

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Source: Anime Expo