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    Event Dates: July 3-6, 2025

    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    2024 Anime Expo Program Guide

    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

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