Crunchyroll is coming hot this AnimeExpo. The company is coming with so many panels, activities, and events that it can’t even be contained within the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Some personal recommendations to check out:
- Crunchyroll HQ at the Novo Lounge
- World Premiere of Dr. Stone (great manga for your science nerds)
- Being LGBTQ+ in the Anime Community Panel
Find out more with the official press release below:
Crunchyroll Takes Over Anime Expo with HQ, World Premieres, Special Guests and More
What: Crunchyroll, the world’s most popular anime brand, is taking over Anime Expo with world premieres, special guests, and fun interactive activations to celebrate the best in anime. Attendees are invited to enjoy:
Booth:
Fans can visit the booth to get a free drawstring bag offered in four different designs including “Mob Psycho 100,” “Dr. STONE,” “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime,” and “The Rising of the Shield Hero,” with one available each day per person until supplies run out.
Fans can purchase items from Crunchyroll’s exclusive Anime Expo line of merchandise only at AX from July 4-7 or until supplies sell out.
In celebration of the upcoming “Dr. STONE” premiere, fans can grab a Senku headband and pose with living petrified statues around the booth, inspired by the new series.
Crunchyroll is launching a new digital collectibles app,Digital Drops, where fans can collect and trade virtual stickers from various anime titles via QR Codes at specially placed locations at the booth, HQ and more. Fans are invited to stop by daily to scan for new digital drops for a chance to collect them all.
Panels:
World premiere of Dr. STONE with special guests (Thursday, July 4 – 12:00 – 1:00PM)
Games Industry Panel (Thursday, July 4 – 5:30 – 6:30PM)
Crunchyroll x MAPPA Presents: Zombie Land Saga Stage Event & To the Abandoned Sacred Beasts Premiere (Friday, July 5 – 12:00 – 2:30PM)
Crunchyroll Presents: World Premiere with Mamoru Miyano – In/Spectre (Friday, July 5 – 4:00 – 5:30PM)
Stay Crunchy! Those who live anime. (Friday, July 5 – 5:30 – 6:30PM)
Industry Panel (Saturday, July 6 – 2:30 – 3:30PM)
Hear about all the latest and greatest anime & manga coming straight from the source.
The Official Crunchyroll-Hime Panel!(Saturday, July 6 – 4:00 – 5:00PM)
Being LGBTQ+ in the Anime Community (Sunday, July 7 – 10:00 – 11:00AM)
HQ: Fans are invited to visit HQ, our Anime Expo offsite, to check out our interactive activations throughout the venue including:
Games- Attendees will have the opportunity to demo a variety of upcoming Games before their official launch.
The Shield Hero Training Room – Attendees can test their skills as the shield hero in our training room by popping balloon monsters with their very own shield.
Tower of Slimes – Fans can snap a photo with our tower of giant plush slimes, inspired by “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.”
Black Clover Photo Op – Fans can also pose with Asta’s anti-magic sword wearing one of our Black Bulls robes.
Expo Booth – Fans who purchase tickets for the upcoming Crunchyroll Expo (8/30 – 9/1 in San Jose) can receive a free vintage CRX tee with ticket confirmation while supplies last.
Where:
Crunchyroll Booth – Booth #2600
Crunchyroll Presents: World premiere of Dr. STONE with special guests – Main Events (Hall B)
Crunchyroll Games Industry Panel – LP3 (408 AB)
Crunchyroll x MAPPA Presents: Zombie Land Saga Stage Event & To the Abandoned Sacred Beasts Premiere – Video 1 (JW Marriott – Diamond Ballroom)
Crunchyroll Presents: World Premiere with Mamoru Miyano – In/Spectre – LP2 (JW Marriott – Platinum Ballroom)
Stay Crunchy! Those who live anime. – WS1 (403 B)
Crunchyroll Industry Panel – LP1 (Petree Hall)
The Official Crunchyroll-Hime Panel! – LP3 (408AB)
Being LGBTQ+ in the Anime Community – LP5 (404 AB)
Crunchyroll HQ – The Novo – 800 W. OLYMPIC BLVD
Thursday, July 4 – 2:00 – 10:00PM
Friday, July 5 – 10:00AM – 10:00PM
Saturday, July 6 – 10:00AM – 6:00PM