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Event Dates: July 4-7, 2024

Location: Los Angeles Convention Center

 

Panel Application Process

To host a screening, premiere, special announcement, or talent spotlight, or another type of programming content at Anime Expo, you must submit all the available information in a panel application.

Guest of Honor

Every year, AX invites a select group of professionals and creators who have made significant contributions to the Japanese content industry. Guests of Honor are requested to complete various activities as a part of their participation in Anime Expo.

Industry Appearance

Anime Expo can provide promotional support for companies who plan to host voice actors, content creators, and other members of the industry at Anime Expo.

Industry Autograph Session

Space is available for industry partners to use to hold autograph sessions for their industry appearance(s). Please be mindful of the requirements for using the space.

Anime Expo 2023 Event Highlights

Programming Locations

Hall B (Main Events)

Location: Los Angeles Convention Center
Previous Events:Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Event Presented by Aniplex of America (2023), Crunchyroll Presents: DR. STONE TV Special 1&2 World Premiere (2022), My Hero Academia: Two Heroes World Premiere (2018) Neon District (2017), your name. World Premiere (2016), ONE PUNCH MATSURI (2016), Fate/stay night Special Event featuring Mashiro Ayano and Aimer (2015)
Capacity: 3300

Petree Hall

Location: Los Angeles Convention Center
Previous Events: Disney Twisted-Wonderland at Anime Expo 2023 (2023), Ranking of Kings (2022), Sword Art Online 10th Anniversary Celebration (2022) Anime Expo Fashion Show (2022)
Capacity: 2000

Platinum Ballroom

Location: JW Marriott
Previous Events: Crunchyroll Premieres (2023), Trigun (2022)
Uses: Panels, Screenings
Capacity: 1700

Diamond Ballroom

Location: JW Marriott
Previous Events: Vapollo Virtual Stage (2023), VShojo Japan VTuber Talent Q&A (2023), NIJISANJI EN LazuLight “Talk Show & 3D Performance” (2023)
Uses: Panel, Screenings
Capacity: 1800

Room 402AB

Location: Los Angeles Convention Center
Uses: Panels
Capacity: 250

Room 403 AB

Location: Los Angeles Convention Center
Uses: Panels, Screenings
Capacity: 750

Room 404 AB

Location: Los Angeles Convention Center
Uses: Panels, Screenings
Capacity: 325

Room 406 AB

Location: Los Angeles Convention Center
Note: Classroom-style seating
Uses: Cultural Workshop/Panels
Capacity: 175

Room 408 AB

Location: Los Angeles Convention Center
Uses: Panels, Screenings
Capacity: 750

Room 409AB

Location: Los Angeles Convention Center
Note: Classroom-style seating
Uses: Workshops
Capacity: 175

Room 411

Location: Los Angeles Convention Center
Uses: Panels, Screenings, Academic Symposium
Capacity: 317

Room 511 ABC

Location: Los Angeles Convention Center
Uses: Panels, Screenings
Capacity: 350

Content Areas

Entertainment Hall

Location: Los Angeles Convention Center
Uses:Interactive exhibits
Previous exhibits: Aniplex (2022), Bandai Namco (2022), Riot Games (2022), Hulu (2022), Konami (2022)
Capacity: TBD

Community Stage

Location: Entertainment Hall
Uses: Musical and dance performances
Notes: theater-style seating
Capacity: 350

Lounge 21

Location: Los Angeles Convention Center
Uses: Performances and events
Previous Events: Persona 25th Midnight Masquerade (2022), Trash Taste VIP Party (2022), Gundam AX VIP Event (2022)
Notes: Lounge-style seating
Capacity: 600

AX Dance

Location: Los Angeles Convention Center
Uses: DJ performances and Dance workshops
Notes: Dance floor
Capacity: TBD

Beer Garden

Location: Los Angeles Convention Center
Uses: Eating, drinking, relaxing and musical performances
Note: Casual-style seating
Capacity: TBD

Maid Café

Location: Los Angeles Convention Center
Uses: Performances
Notes: Receptions-style seating
Capacity: 160

Butler Café

Location: Los Angeles Convention Center
Uses: Performances
Notes: Receptions-style seating
Capacity: 160

Karaoke

Location: TBD
Uses: Performances
Notes: TBD
Capacity: TBD

Outside Venues

Peacock Theater

Previous Events: Anisong World Matsuri (2016 / 2017 / 2018), “OTAQUEST LIVE” powered by LDH USA, Crunchyroll presents Anamanaguchi and Porter Robinson (2015), Hatsune Miku (2011)
Capacity: 7100

The NOVO

Previous Events: One Piece Film Red presents Steve Aoki Live (2022) Anime Expo Homecoming: City Pop (2022), Neon District (2022), Japan Band Battle featuring FLOW and OLDCODEX (2016), Cool Japan Festival featuring WagakkiBand and IA (2015), PORNOGRAFFITTI (2013)
Capacity: 2300