Now in its twentieth year, Anime Expo® emphasizes cutting-edge, creative thinking as related to the manga, anime, gaming and related industries. Anime Expo is the nation’s largest anime/manga convention and serves to foster trade, commerce and the interests of the general public and animation/comics industry. This event serves as a key meeting place for the general public to express their interest and explore various aspects of anime/manga, as well as for members of the industry to conduct business.

This is the place where the brightest and most innovative minds meet to talk about ongoing industry trends and speculate on how these trends will impact the U.S. and international markets at large. Panel discussions, Exhibit Halls, SPJA Industry Conference and other events make up this one-of-a-kind conference in Los Angeles, California, held July 1 – 4.

Our attendees are made up of not just fans, but also of business leaders, enterprising students, trendsetters and many more who come to Anime Expo® looking for creative ideas and solutions. This is a unique opportunity to reach thousands of like-minded individuals in the anime and manga industry.

The Convention takes place July 1 – 4, 2011. This is a perfect place to showcase new developments and strengthen product branding. There are several creative opportunities for you to make an even bigger impact at this year’s event. Please contact Susan Celli at scelli@idgworldexpo.com for more information on how you can make Anime Expo a lucrative venture for you and your company.

Industry Conferences take place July 1 – 3, 2011. This premiere industry and press event is a place for professionals to meet and discuss the state of the industry – where it was, where it is and where it is going. Other topics include possible solutions for industry-wide obstacles and struggles, as well as a place to discuss industry successes. It is also an opportunity to meet and network with other professionals for potential future joint opportunities.

Factsheet

Anime Expo® (AX) and the SPJA Industry Conference will take place July 1 – 4, 2011. Enjoy panels, screenings, events, exhibit hall, artist alley, dances and much more. Anime Expo® 2011 will be in its 20th year.

Statistics for Anime Expo® 2010:

Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center Dates: July 1 – 4, 2010
Unique Attendees: 46,000+
Turnstile Attendance: 107,000+
Males: 55%
Females: 45%
Average Age Range: 15-34
Press Attendees: 700+
Industry Attendees: 1,300+
Average Annual Growth: 20%
Direct Economic Impact on the City of Los Angeles: $4 Million U.S.
Anime Expo® 2010 Web Site Traffic: 4 Million hits

Guests of Honor:

• AKB48
• Kenji Kamiyama
• Katsuyuki Konishi
• May’n
• Yoko Kanno
• Megumi Nakajima
• SOPHIA
• Toshihiro Kawamoto
• MELL
• Cast of Kisaragi
• Yui Horie
• Nabeshin
• BENI
• Yuu Asakawa
• Kyle Hebert
• Rei Hiroe
• …And Many More

Main Events Location: Nokia Theatre / L.A. Live

• Opening Ceremonies
  • Approximate Attendees: 2,500
• Anime Music Videos
  • Approximate Attendees: 4,500
• AX Idol
  • Approximate Attendees: 2,500
• Masquerade
  • Approximate Attendees: 5,500

Exhibit Hall

• The AX Exhibit Hall Featured Over 170 Exhibitors including:
  • FUNimation
  • Bandai Entertainment
  • AAA Anime
  • Digital Manga Publishing
  • Aksys games
  • EigoManga
  • NIS America
  • Anime Pavilion
  • Aniplex of America Inc.
  • Bluefin
  • Copic
  • GameRave LLC
  • Government of Japan
  • MangaGamer.com
  • Natsume
  • TokyoStar Apparel
  • Yes Anime
  • 4^th Dimension Entertainment
  • The Comic Cellar
  • Global Anime
  • Manga University

Live Programming Rooms

• Live Programming Room 1
  • Seating Capacity: 3,000
• Live Programming Room 2
  • Seating Capacity: 800
• Live Programming Room 3
  • Seating Capacity: 500
• Live Programming Room 4
  • Seating Capacity: 300

Anime Expo® 2010 Has Been Featured On:

Contact:

Kim Groomes
(714) 937-2994
kimberly.groomes@spja.org