Anime Expo is heading virtual again this year as Anime Expo Lite and registration is now open!
The event will be held on July 3rd and 4th, but this event this year will cost $5 to attend. Luckily, the cost is for a good reason. The proceeds for the event will be going to benefit the campaign, “Hate is A Virus” commUNITY Action Fund. What’s great is that, if you end up missing the event, you can re-watch the content as well as access additional programming on a VOD basis from July 5th – 16th.
CAMPAIGN INFO:
“2021 is an important year of transition, of possibilities, of community, and of awareness. Many fans ignited a love for Japanese pop culture during the past year, and millions more deepened these long-held passions even more,” says Ray Chiang, CEO of The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation. “As we mark Anime Expo’s 30th Anniversary this year, we recognize an important opportunity to acknowledge the tremendous social and cultural awakenings that are happening across the country and impacting AAPI communities. As we prepare to engage a global audience with the most extensive roster of online programming we have ever presented, we are honored to also stand with the Hate Is A Virus organization and support the work of the commUNITY Action Fund.”
“Hate Is A Virus began as a grassroots movement in March 2020 when we started to witness a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes,” says Tammy Cho, Co-Founder of Hate Is A Virus. “Remaining silent is not an option. We are working to amplify, educate, and activate AAPI to stand for justice and equality in solidarity with other communities, and are excited to partner with Anime Expo to continue this mission.”
“Hate Is A Virus programs include mental health support and developing effective, community-based solutions for safety, representation, solidarity-building, and much more,” adds Michelle K. Hanabusa, Co-Founder of Hate Is A Virus. “We do this by mobilizing AAPI to participate in local and national campaigns, creating safe spaces for dialogue and education, and providing actionable steps and funding in partnership with trusted community leaders and organizations.”
For more information on Hate Is A Virus, please visit: https://hateisavirus.org/
REGISTRATION INFO:
⦁ Dates – July 3-4, 2021 / 12pm – 8pm (PST)
⦁ Ticket Registration: https://www.tixr.com/groups/animeexpolite/events/anime-expo-lite-2021-benefitting-hate-is-a-virus-23015
⦁ Registration $5 (+ processing fees) – all proceeds to benefit the Hate Is a Virus commUNITY Action Fund
ANIME EXPO PROGRAMMING:
Anime Expo Lite 2021 marks the 30th Anniversary of the long-running annual convention. This year’s programming will feature exclusive streamed content from industry partners such as Bushiroad, Bandai Namco Arts, Crunchyroll, Right Stuf Anime, VIZ Media, Sekai Project, WayForward and more soon to be announced! Additional content, programming details and participating brands will be announced in the coming weeks.
Anime Expo Lite 2021 Programming will Include:
⦁ Panel discussions with industry leaders
⦁ Industry announcements
⦁ Live content
⦁ Exclusive content from Japan
⦁ Q&As
⦁ Community & Educational Segments
⦁ Community Features
To receive Anime Expo Lite new & programming updates, please sign-up at: https://mailchi.mp/anime-expo/lite-2021.
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