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    • Anime Expo 2018

      Bringing fans and industry together for an annual celebration of Japanese pop culture. Join us for AX 2018 on July 5-8 (plus, Pre-Show Night July 4) in Downtown Los Angeles!

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      All-Star Lineup of Nine Japanese Anime Song Performers Will Take Over L.A.’s Microsoft Theater on July 4th, 6th, and 7th!

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      Partner hotels in the Downtown Los Angeles area offer a special rate for AX attendees and access to the complimentary shuttle service from the hotel to the Los Angeles Convention Center.

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      Doki Doki Literature Club Creator, Dan Salvato, joins AX 2018!

      May 19, 2018

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      Alicesoft Illustrator/Character Designer Min Naraken Joins AX 2018!

      May 18, 2018

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      AX 2018 Butler Café Tickets On Sale This Weekend!

      May 18, 2018

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      Introducing the AX 2018 Cosplay Senpai!

      May 17, 2018

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      Two Hotels to be Added to the Official AX Block!

      May 17, 2018

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      Japanese Cosplayer Hiroto Kuramasu returns to AX 2018!

      May 16, 2018

     

     

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