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Fans Of Japanese Pop Culture To Take Over Los Angeles For Anime Expo 2018


SANTA ANA, Calif., June 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Anime Expo (AX), the largest anime event held in North America each year, is once again poised to pack the Los Angeles Convention Center with some of the most passionate fans from nearly every corner of the world July 5-8, including a special Pre-Show Night on July 4. With more than 27 years of successfully bringing thrilling experiences to fans of Japanese pop culture, AX has become the premier event to introduce the newest anime films, television series, AMVs (anime music videos), fashion, video games, manga, dance, music concerts, and exhibitors to its more than 350,000* attendees.

"We are excited to present a vast array of engaging and entertaining experiences for our fans. From our continued partnership with Anisong World Matsuri, a spectacular live concert event, to crowd favorites like Masquerade and the originative Fashion Show, AX 2018 is about creating opportunities for wonderful and memorable experiences for our attendees," said Ray Chiang, CEO of the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Anime, AX's organizer.

AX 2018 will feature 400+ exhibitors, 14 premieres, including 6 world premieres, and hundreds of hours of programming, as well as multiple programming tracks like Family Day and Career Day, many interactive events and more than 100 Guests of Honor and industry appearances.

With so many cool events to see, AX is making it is easier for fans to know when and where to be with their new Mobile App. The Anime Expo 2018 Mobile App will be a virtual tour guide - turning a phone into a digital companion, accompanying fans on their journey while providing guidance and information about everything AX! Fans with smartphone access can get up-to-date schedule information, maps, guest information, exhibitor list, artist alley list, and more.

AX 2018 offers four full days and nights jammed-packed with panel discussions, live performances and special appearances. Here are some must-see events:

For more information regarding Anime Expo please visit www.anime-expo.org.

* More than 350,000 turnstile for all show days; nearly 110,000 uniques

About SPJA
SPJA is a non-profit organization dedicated to popularize and educate the American public about Japanese entertainment and pop culture, as well as provide a forum to facilitate communication between professionals and fans. For more information, please visit www.spja.org.

About Anime Expo
Anime Expo (AX) brings together fans and industry from Japan, the US, and all over the world for the largest celebration of Japanese pop culture in North America. Taking place every year since 1992, Anime Expo features the best in Japanese entertainment, music, fashion, and video games. For more information, visit www.anime-expo.org.

SOURCE Anime Expo



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