UPDATE 6/17: Added the TRIGUN STAMPEDE panel to the lineup
UPDATE 6/14: Added the Dr. STONE Special Episode premiere to the panel schedule
UPDATE 6/7: The Mob Psycho 100 panel timing was corrected to Sunday, July 3 at 6:30 pm PT
We’re already less than a month out from Anime Expo 2022—which takes place July 1-4 at the Los Angeles Convention Center—so it’s time to take a look at what Crunchyroll has going on at this year’s event! From the North American premiere of the new My Hero Academia OVAs to a uniquely immersive experience, panels and more, there’s a ton to look forward to at the first in-person Anime Expo since 2019.
Check out Crunchyroll’s additional Summer streaming announcements for Shine on! Bakumatsu Bad Boys and Smile of the Arsnotoria the Animation right here, each to have their premieres at Anime Expo!
When attendees arrive at AX 2022, they’ll be greeted by Crunchyroll’s official mascot and VTuber, Crunchyroll-Hime, on a large monitor in the South Hall Lobby. That’s also where you’ll find New Crunchy City HQ, which is Crunchyroll’s immersive experience loaded with new anime previews, unique swag and even a secret photo opp area that looks an awful lot like a certain anime family’s apartment in the fictional country of Ostania.
Badge holders will be able to stop by Booth 3000 to pick up free drawstring bags, pictured below, featuring a different anime series each day. Here’s just one example of what to expect:
There will also be Aoashi and Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 2 character photo frame cards, as well as a That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime stress ball and some awesome prize packs up for grabs. Stick around for a photo with The Rising of the Shield Hero characters Naofumi, Raphtalia and a massive 10-foot-tall Filo; try out the latest Crunchyroll Games titles; and behold an awesome gallery of shikishi (autographed art boards) featuring the work of over 40 artists.
For all your merch needs, Booth 1600 has you covered with over 30 collector-worthy products and apparel, including exclusives like the driving school outfit Piccolo from Dragon Ball Z.
It wouldn’t be a con without a Crunchyroll industry panel, of course, and there’s plenty of other programming beyond that, including panels with special guests from around the world that will be on hand to discuss SPY x FAMILY, JUJUTSU KAISEN, Ranking of Kings and the upcoming Chainsaw Man anime from MAPPA, based on the hit manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto. A few acquisitions have already been revealed, and you can read all about the latest right here.
Here’s everything Crunchyroll has going on, so plan your schedule accordingly!
MY HERO ACADEMIA OVAs NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
Friday, July 1 | 12:00 pm PT
Los Angeles Convention Center – Main Events Hall
Welcome to the North American premiere of two brand new original video animations from the global anime phenomenon, My Hero Academia! Presented by Crunchyroll, we go beyond Season 5 as our favorite heroes batter up and continue their internships. Join us for this exclusive screening!
SPY x FAMILY ENGLISH DUB CAST PANEL
Friday, July 1 | 3:00 pm PT
Los Angeles Convention Center – Petree Hall
Your mission: join Crunchyroll for the first official SPY x FAMILY panel featuring the English Cast! Including Q&A with Alex Organ (Loid Forger), Megan Shipman (Anya Forger), Natalie Van Sistine (Yor Forger), and Anthony Bowling (Franky), a special message from the Japanese cast, and more – this is a TOP SECRET event that you won’t want to miss!
- Panelists: Alex Organ, Megan Shipman, Natalie Van Sistine, and Anthony Bowling
CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: NEW SIMULCAST PREMIERES ROUND 1
Friday, July 1 | 7:00 pm PT
JW Marriott – Platinum Ballroom
Be the first to see the newest anime series before it hits the streaming airwaves! Check out the hottest titles coming to Crunchyroll this summer. Each premiere panel has a different lineup of shows, so be sure to check them all out!
- Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys! – Episode 1 (World Premiere)
- Utawarerumono Mask of Truth – Episodes 1 & 2 (International Premiere)
CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: NEW SIMULCAST PREMIERES ROUND 2
Saturday, July 2 | 11:30 am PT
JW Marriott – Platinum Ballroom
Be the first to see the newest anime series before it hits the streaming airwaves! Check out the hottest titles coming to Crunchyroll this summer. Each premiere panel has a different lineup of shows, so be sure to check them all out!
- Smile of the Arsnotoria the Animation – Episodes 1 & 2 (World Premiere)
- BLUELOCK – Episode 1 (North American Premiere)
- YUREI DECO – Episode 1 (International Premiere)
FUUTO PI – WORLD PREMIERE
Saturday, July 2 | 7:30 pm PT @ Bandai Namco Kamen Rider Panel
JW Marriott – Room 403AB
Join Crunchyroll at the Bandai Namco Kamen Rider Panel in celebrating the world premiere of Fuuto PI! Don’t miss your chance to find out about all things Kamen Rider, and see the first two episodes before everyone else!
TRIGUN STAMPEDE Lock ‘n Load Panel!!
Date: Day 2 – July 2 at 8:00 PM PT
Location: JW Marriott Hotel
Vash is back! Join Crunchyroll in welcoming Japanese staff, including Yasuhiro Nightow (the author), Kouji Tajima (concept artist), Kiyotaka Waki (producer, Orange), Yoshihiro Watanabe (producer, Orange), and Katsuhiro Takei (producer, Toho), for an exciting new announcement regarding the future of Trigun! With first-hand insights and the world premiere of a special secret sneak peek, this bounty will be out of this world!
DR. STONE SPECIAL EPISODE – RYUSUI WORLD PREMIERE
Sunday, July 3 | 10:00 am PT
Los Angeles Convention Center – Main Events Hall
Join Crunchyroll and TMS Entertainment in celebrating the world premiere of Dr. STONE Special Episode – RYUSUI. Anime Expo offers a one-time chance to see this exciting new chapter of Dr. STONE as well as access to news and updates on the series before the rest of the world.
CRUNCHYROLL INDUSTRY PANEL
Sunday, July 3 | 11:30 am PT
Los Angeles Convention Center – Petree Hall
Hear about all the latest and greatest anime coming out of Crunchyroll straight from the source!
- Host: Crunchyroll’s Lauren Moore and Tim Lyu
RANKING OF KINGS PANEL BY WIT STUDIO AND CRUNCHYROLL
Sunday, July 3 | 1:00 pm PT
Los Angeles Convention Center – Petree Hall
Do you miss Bojji?! We do too! Join Crunchyroll and the Director and Animation Producer of Ranking of Kings from WIT STUDIO for a Q&A session. Don’t miss your chance to hear about some of the behind-the-scenes and reminiscing about some of the best moments!
- Panelists: Director Yosuke Hatta and Animation Producer Maiko Okada
- Host: Crunchyroll’s Chris Han
JUJUTSU KAISEN FOCUS PANEL
Sunday, July 3 | 1:30 pm PT
Los Angeles Convention Center – Main Events Hall
One of the biggest hits on Crunchyroll, join some of the team behind the JUJUTSU KAISEN anime as they talk about their experiences working on the hit series and movie! Don’t miss your chance to hear from them directly, and find out what it was like behind the scenes!
CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: NEW SIMULCAST PREMIERES ROUND 3
Sunday, July 3 | 3:00 pm PT
JW Marriott – Platinum Ballroom
Be the first to see the newest anime series before it hits the streaming airwaves! Check out the hottest titles coming to Crunchyroll this summer. Each premiere panel has a different lineup of shows, so be sure to check them all out!
- Classroom of the Elite – Season 2 Episode 1 (International Premiere)
- In/Spectre – Season 2 Episode 1 (World Premiere)
- Shoot! Goal to the Future – Episode 1 & 2 (World Premiere of Episode 2)
MOB PSYCHO 100 III KICKOFF PANEL (HOSTED BY WARNER BROS. JAPAN)
Sunday, July 3 | 6:30 pm PT
JW Marriott – Platinum Ballroom
If you can’t wait for the October premiere of Mob Psycho 100 III, come join this kick-off panel! Find out what to expect in the upcoming season including the world-premiere of OP theme song reveal!!!
Host: Warner Bros. Japan’s Nari Takamura and Crunchyroll’s Chris Han
CHAINSAW MAN PANEL BY MAPPA AND CRUNCHYROLL
Monday, July 4 | 11:30 am PT
Los Angeles Convention Center – Main Events Hall
Join the upcoming anime Chainsaw Man producers’ panel!
- Panelists: TBD
- Host: Crunchyroll’s Kyle Cardine
Whether you have a badge or not, you can still enjoy some of what Crunchyroll has to offer. In addition to all the incredible Anime Expo 2022 programming, look forward to the Crunchyroll takeover of the JW Marriott on Friday, July 1 through Sunday, July 3 from 11:00am to 11:00pm. Anime-themed drinks will be available for purchase at the “Crunchyroll Lounge” lobby sidebar, and there will be pop-up photo opps and other activations, as well as special themed coasters while supplies last.
We can’t wait to see all of you at Anime Expo 2022, which will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 1-4, 2022!
