Every year, there are all sorts of things to look out for at Anime Expo. If you weren’t able to check out everything at AX this year or weren’t able to go, here are some of the highlights and some interesting information about this con.
Events
- Yoshiro Ike: Anime Soundtrack World sponsored by Studio Kitchen: International debut performance of one of Japan’s most prolific music composers in the industry featured a 50 piece orchestra that will bring to life the greatest collection of soundtracks from Tiger & Bunny, Saint Seiya, B: The Beginning, Dororo, Rage of Bahamut:Genesis, and Shadowverse.
- 4DX Anime Film Festival: Featuring Detecctive Conan: Zero The Enforcer, Mobile Suit Gundam NT (Narrative) and Mobile Suit Gundam 00 the MOVIE – A Wakening of the Trailblazer – enhanced with immersive, multi-sensory 4DX motion and environmental effects.
- Anime Expo Masquerade & World Cosplay Summit US Finals
- Inside the World of Street Fighter & Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition – Ultimate Cosplay Showdown sponsored by Capcom
- LOVE LIVE! SUNSHINE!! Aquors World LoveLive! in LA “BRAND NEW WAVE”
- Fate/Grand Order USA Tour
- Fashion Show: Featuring Japanese brands h. NAOTO with designer Hirooka Naoto, Acryl CANDY with guest model Haruka Kurebayashi, amnesiA¶mnesiA with guest model Yo from Matenrou Opera, and Metamorphose with designer Chinatsu Taira. In addition, Hot Topic will reveal a new collection and HYPLAND will debut new items from their BLEACH collaboration.
Programming
- 19 Premieres & Exclusive Screenings: Promare, Dr. Stone, In/Spectre, Human Lost, Fire Force, My Hero Academia Season 4, “Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back-Evolution!” and more.
- 900+ Hours of Panels, Events, Screenings, Workshops, and more.
- Programming Tracks: Career, Culture, Family, and Academic Program.
- Pre-Show Night on July 4 (6 – 10pm)
150+ Guests & Industry Appearances
- Creators: Katsuhiro Otomo, Bisco Hatori, Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, Yusuke Kozaki, Atsushi Ohkubo, Utako Yikihiro.
- Japanese Voice Actors: Rica Matsumoto, Mamoru Miyano, Maya Uchida, Kaori Nazuka.
Exhibit Hall
- Total Exhibitors: 400+
Live Stream
- Youtube.com/animeexpo
- Twitch.tv/animeexpo
- 50+ Hours of Content were featured throughout 73 countries
The Annex @ Kentai Hall
The Annex is a concept space located in Kentai Hall, adjacent to Artist Alley. Now in its second year, the Annex features cutting-edge fashion and art. Showcasing live art, fashion brands from Japan, and more.
History
- 2019 marks the 28th Anime Expo
- AX hit milestone 100,000 attendance in 2016
- First Event: Anime Con 1991 in Red Lion Hotel (San Jose, CA)
- Anime Expo has been in LA since 2008
- Over the past 28 years, Anime Expo has hosted 600+ Guests (Previous guests include: Hatsune Miku, Haruhiko Mikimoto, Porter Robinson, CLAMP, Yoshitaka Amano)
Economic Impact of AX on Los Angeles: $99 Million+
Random Facts
- More than 1,600 volunteers collectively worked nearly 60,000 hours during the convention to provide the great experience that all the attendees experienced
- Anime Expo is scheduled to return to the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 2 – 5. Premier Fan and 4-day badges for AX 2020 will go on sale August 16, 2019.
