About AX Lite
Anime Expo Lite is your digital doorway into the world’s biggest anime celebration, perfect for catching the action when you can’t be there in person (but trust us, you’ll wish you were).
Stream exclusive panels, fresh announcements, live moments from AX, and all the energy of the fandom as it happens. It’s the next best thing to walking the halls of Anime Expo, giving you a front-row seat to the hype, the reveals, and the unforgettable AX buzz that everyone will be talking about. Join in from home… and start counting down to when you can experience the full magic on-site next year!
When:
Thursday, July 2, 2026 - Sunday, July 5, 2026
Where to Watch
Watch on Twitch
Watch on YouTube
Schedule
Panel Title: Welcome Ceremony
Panel Description: The Welcome Ceremony is one of the most highly anticipated main events programming. It is where many AX attendees kick off the start of their Anime Expo journey.
Panel Rating: G: All ages admitted
Panel Date: 7/2/2026
Panel Start-End Time: 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
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Panel Title: Fashion Show
Panel Description: Step into the world of cutting-edge style at Anime Expo's Fashion Show. A showcase of both legacy and up and coming Japanese Fashion brands presented by a diverse range of models. From striking silhouettes to innovative materials, each look on the runway reflects the spirit of creativity and modern expression. Don't miss this unforgettable fusion of fashion, fandom, and art in motion.
Panel Rating: G: All ages admitted
Panel Date: 7/2/2026
Panel Start-End Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
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Panel Title: Aniplex of America Industry Panel
Panel Description: Join Aniplex of America as we celebrate our past, present and future of anime and games with our brand new Industry Panel! Come experience the excitement, community, and nostalgia with us on a grander stage!
Panel Rating: PG-13: Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13
Panel Date: 7/2/2026
Panel Start-End Time: 2:30 PM – 3:50 PM
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Panel Title: “CHAINSAW MAN”THE STAGE Special Event by Nelke Planning
Panel Description: “CHAINSAW MAN” has been adapted into a stage play! The premiere production is streaming in the US. Come watch the screening of highlights, and the talk panel with original cast, Naotake Tsuchiya (Denji), Yui Soma (Reze), Aya Hirano (Makima), and creative staff, Fumiya Matsuzaki (Book & Director).
Panel Rating: G: All ages admitted
Panel Date: 7/2/2026
Panel Start-End Time: 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
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Panel Title: BILIBILI Live 2026: First Looks, Exciting Reveals, and Future Suprises of MADEBYBILIBILI
Panel Description: The annual MADEBYBILIBILI Party Returns! Join us exclusive cuts and announcements from your favorite MADEBYBILIBILI titles—Link Click, Heaven Official's Blessing, A Mortal's Journey, as well as brand-new releases: Tomb Raider King, Eleceed, and many more! Expect quizzes, giveaways, mystery guests, and surprises to be revealed on X @madeby_bilibili.
Panel Rating: G: All ages admitted
Panel Date: 7/2/2026
Panel Start-End Time: 6:00 PM – 7:20 PM
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Panel Title: Warframe: Voices of the Void
Panel Description: Anime and sci-fi collide! Jump into Warframe's gaming panel led by Digital Extremes' Rebb Ford & Megan Everett! Joined by Warframe voice actors, get a look inside the free-to-play hit that's connecting players globally. All Attendees get a code for a new Glyph featuring GARUDA & ASH's PROTOFRAMES!
Panel Rating: PG-13: Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13
Panel Date: 7/3/2026
Panel Start-End Time: 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
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Panel Title: Yoshitaka Amano: Art & Entertainment — A New Creative Challenge
Panel Description: Experience the latest updates on Yoshitaka Amano's new anime project, ZAN, including an exclusive trailer screening, introductions to the legendary creative team, and previews of upcoming projects from Yoshitaka Amano's newly launched company.
Panel Rating: G: All ages admitted
Panel Date: 7/3/2026
Panel Start-End Time: 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
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Panel Title: Dokibird's AX Birthday Bash 2026 with the Sloppy Sisters
Panel Description: Join Dokibird as she celebrates her birthday at Anime Expo! With special guests from the Sloppy Sisters!
Panel Rating: PG-13: Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13
Panel Date: 7/3/2026
Panel Start-End Time: 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
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Panel Title: Sonic the Hedgehog Animated Shorts: A Frame-by-Frame Retrospective
Panel Description: Peek into the world of SEGA's short-form animation as we celebrate 35 years of Sonic the Hedgehog. Join Sonic Creative Director Takashi Iizuka, Austin Keys, and Jasmin Hernandez, with special guests Tyson Hesse, Evan Stanley, and Alan Wan to discuss their creative processes.
Panel Rating: G: All ages admitted
Panel Date: 7/3/2026
Panel Start-End Time: 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
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Panel Title: Blue Archive & Beyond: A Special Panel by IO Division
Panel Description: To all our beloved Senseis, we've missed you! The IO Division is thrilled to announce our return to Anime Expo 2026. Let's make new memories with untold developer stories of Blue Archive, and step into the future as we unveil our highly anticipated new title. Join us for the next big adventure!
Panel Rating: PG-13: Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13
Panel Date: 7/3/2026
Panel Start-End Time: 6:00 PM – 7:50 PM
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Panel Title: Kizuna AI Special Live at AX 2026
Panel Description: The pioneer of VTubers, Kizuna AI, is coming to Anime Expo for a special live performance! Kizuna AI herself will perform a DJ set featuring her original EDM tracks and remixes of her popular songs, including a live performance. Don't miss this chance to see Kizuna AI at a stage at Anime Expo!
Panel Rating: G: All ages admitted
Panel Date: 7/3/2026
Panel Start-End Time: 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM
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Panel Title: You Laugh You Leave: Live On Stage in Anime Expo!
Panel Description: An interactive anime comedy showdown at Anime Expo starring Jimmy Here, where voice actors and creators cosplay on stage while performers embody iconic shonen heroes, villains, and magical girls to make them laugh. Every laugh costs a life in this high-energy celebration of cosplay, fandom, and anime culture!
Panel Rating: PG-13: Some material may be inappropriate for children under 14
Panel Date: 7/3/2026
Panel Start-End Time: 9:30 PM – 10:50 PM
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Panel Title: ATLUS Presents: Persona 4 Revival Panel
Panel Description: Join ATLUS developers Kazuhisa Wada, Shigenori Soejima, Atsushi Nomura, and Yoshiyuki Asai for a special look at Persona 4 Revival. In this panel, the team behind the beloved franchise will share never-before-seen content and information live at Anime Expo. Be sure to tune in or join us in person!
Panel Rating: PG-13: Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13
Panel Date: 7/4/2026
Panel Start-End Time: 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
Panel Title: NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE IRL Event
Panel Description: Are you ready to gaze upon the greatest “Internet Angel” to captivate the world wide web? Welcome our special guests (including the voice of KAngel) as they look back on the world of NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE and delve into this chaotic internet of the modern day!
Panel Rating: PG-13: Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13
Panel Date: 7/4/2026
Panel Start-End Time: 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM
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Panel Title: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Special Panel
Panel Description: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 is underway! Miho Okasaki (Voice of Rimuru) and Megumi Toyoguchi (Voice of Raphael) from “SLIME” are coming to Anime Expo 2026!
Panel Rating: PG-13: Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13
Panel Date: 7/4/2026
Panel Start-End Time: 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
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Panel Title: FGO 9th Anniversary x TYPE-MOON Projects
Panel Description: It's Fate/Grand Order's 9th anniversary celebration! Join Aniplex of America's Albert Kao and special guests Ayako Kawasumi (Altria Pendragon and Anne Bonny) and Kana Ueda (Ishtar and Ereshkigal) to discuss FGO's past, present, and future along with other TYPE-MOON projects!
Panel Rating: PG-13: Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13
Panel Date: 7/4/2026
Panel Start-End Time: 4:30 PM – 5:50 PM
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Panel Title: Ironmouse & CDawgVA: Chaos Ascendant – AX V
Panel Description: The saga continues! Ironmouse and CDawgVA are back at AX for their fourth chaotic showdown. Bring on your questions and show off your best cosplays! You don't want to miss the kind of unpredictable energy that's made their panels legendary.
Panel Rating: PG-13: Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13
Panel Date: 7/4/2026
Panel Start-End Time: 6:30 PM – 7:50 PM
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Panel Title: Anime Expo 2026 Masquerade
Panel Description:The AX Masquerade is Anime Expo’s longest-running and most prestigious cosplay competition, where talented cosplayers will now take the Main Events stage at Crypto.com Arena to compete for incredible prizes and the coveted Best in Show title.
Panel Rating: G: All ages admitted
Panel Date: 7/4/2026
Panel Start-End Time: 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
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Panel Title: Riot Games: Bringing Teamfight Tactics to Life!
Panel Description: Join us for a special behind-the-scenes look at how the team delivers each Set, including the creative process from concept to live gameplay, and how the team prepares for future Sets. We will also have a dedicated Q&A to get to know our panelists!
Panel Rating: G: All ages admitted
Panel Date: 7/5/2026
Panel Start-End Time: 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
Panel Title: Zenless Zone Zero - Signal Connect: Behind the Character
Panel Description: Step into the world of Zenless Zone Zero at our special voice actor panel, where the voices behind this urban fantasy action RPG bring its fast-paced combat and stylish, story-driven city to life through behind-the-scenes stories, live interactions, and exclusive insights.
Panel Rating:PG-13: Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13
Panel Date: 7/5/2026
Panel Start-End Time:12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
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Panel Title: Charity Auction at Anime Expo 2026
Panel Description: Anime Expo works with our special guests from the industry to provide one-of-a-kind items for the annual Charity Auction. By participating in the Charity Auction you can do your part to support this years charitable cause: Los Angeles and Nagoya Sister City Affiliation (LANSCA).
Panel Rating: G: All ages admitted
Panel Date: 7/5/2026
Panel Start-End Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
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Panel Title: Closing Ceremony
Panel Description:As Anime Expo 2026 concludes, the Closing Ceremony will give AX attendees the chance to reflect and wrap up their experiences with various performances and closing traditions.
Panel Rating: G: All ages admitted
Panel Date: 7/5/2026
Panel Start-End Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Schedule may be subject to change.
