Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Widow's Bay: If You Haven't Checked It Out, It's Time

Only two episodes left! Here's our initial review of the series: Widow's Bay: A Horror Comedy To Sink Into 

Kodansha House Some More Details & Suehiro Cafe Coming Back To Little Tokyo

Kodansha House
July 2 - July 12
11:00AM - 9:00PM
701 East 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA (Between Arts District and Little Tokyo)
 
The Little Tokyo Pop-Up reads like it's gonna be well worth a visit. And, even if you're too busy during AX, it's staying around until the 12th. So, you'll have a chance to check it out. 

And, best of luck to the returning Suehiro Cafe, supposedly coming back some time next year to Little Tokyo.

Anime Expo 2026: Love And Deepspace Panels

 

 

Get dem space boys, ladies.

July 2, 2026
Love And Deepspace: How well do you know the boys, MC?
Panel Room: 511ABC
START: 10:00 AM
END: 10:50 AM
Panel Description: Calling all MCs, how well do you know your bias from Love and Deepspace? Have you collected every myth? Join the cast of Love and Deepace in a battle of your game knowledge on your beloved characters!

 July 2, 2026
Love and Deepspace: After Dark (An Unofficial Panel) (18+)
Panel Room: 408AB
START: 10:15 PM
END: 11:35 PM
Panel Description: (*Note: We are NOT affiliated with Infold or Papergames. This is an unofficial panel with unofficial cosplayers). The cast of Love and Deepspace are back for another fun night at Anime Expo! Come and help decide how their night shall go by playing games, asking questions, and much more! ***This room will NOT be cleared prior to this panel.***

July 3, 2026
Love and Deepspace: Live Interactions (+18)
Panel Room: 403AB
START: 10:00 PM
END: 11:20 PM
Panel Description: We are back for a 2nd year! Do you have a favorite love interest from Love and Deepspace? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to interact with them in person? Well, now's your chance! Join our group of Love and Deepspace cosplayers for a night of full of games, prizes, and a Q&A! *Note: We are NOT affiliated with Infold or Papergames! ***This room WILL be cleared prior to this panel.***

July 4, 2026
Love And Deepspace: Dating Games With Your Favorite Love Interests (18+)
Panel Room: 406AB
START: 8:45 PM
END: 10:05 PM
Panel Description: Ready to risk it all for your (no longer pixelated) husbandos? From flirty questions to spicy scenarios, MCs shoot their shot in a collective delulu era. Come laugh, flirt, debate and maybe even embarrass yourself a little in this intergalactic romance. [This panel is not affiliated with INFOLD] ***This room WILL be cleared prior to this panel.***

Monday, June 8, 2026

Anime Expo 2026: Sukeban World Championship Fight

 

July 3rd, 2026
The Novo 
800 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90015
$151.60   VIP (Ringside seating)
$51.60   General Admission Floor (standing)
$101.60   Balcony A (seated) 
$76.60   Balcony B (seated)
 
*Reminder: You MUST have both a ticket for the event plus a valid Anime Expo (4-day or any 1-day) credential for entry access. You cannot enter the event location without an AX credential to enter the Novo regardless of having a ticket.
 
Woah, who doesn't want to see ladies wrestle in cosplay? That's right! The Japanese female wrestling league is back for their Sukeban World Championship Fight at AX. And, from what I've heard, it's a pretty fun event. 
 
"Sukeban, the Japanese female pro-wrestling league, will make its triumphant return to Anime Expo with a World Championship Fight on July 3rd, 2026. Blending wrestling, anime, fashion, and music into a one-of-a-kind experience, Sukeban brings together the toughest wrestlers and girl gangs from Tokyo to fight for world domination, in an event that will also feature special appearances and surprise cameos.

Split into rival stables including the Harajuku Stars, Cherry Bomb Girls, Dangerous Liaisons, Vandals, and Tokyo Toys, members will compete at Anime Expo to be crowned the Sukeban Champion."

Anime Expo 2026: Top Panels

Here's our top picks for AX 2026 when it comes to the panels. Check out all panels here at the Schedule
 
July 2, 2026
WayForward Anime Game Developer Panel
Panel Room: 404AB
START: 10:30 AM
END: 11:20 AM
Panel Description: Game developers WayForward return to Anime Expo to showcase their latest anime-inspired video games with new trailers, behind-the-scenes, Q&A with game directors, prizes, and exclusive reveals!
 
 July 2, 2026
Anime News Network Recommends: What You Should Be Watching
Panel Room: 404AB
START: 12:00 PM
END: 12:50 PM
Panel Description: You can count on the Anime News Network staff to be familiar with every anime each season. Join ANN Executive Editor Lynzee Loveridge and ANN review team members to discuss the season's best anime and get personalized recommendations of what you should watch next.
 
 July 2, 2026
Writing the Doki Doki Literature Club Characters
Panel Room: 403AB
START: 12:00 PM
END: 12:50 PM
Panel Description: Doki Doki Literature Club creator Dan Salvato shares his approach to designing and writing characters in DDLC and beyond, and how real human imperfection can be applied to simple character designs in order to bring out their most lovable traits. Q&A at the end.
 
 July 2, 2026
Aniplex of America Industry Panel
Panel Room: Petree Hall
START: 2:30 PM
END: 3:50 PM
Panel Description: Join Aniplex of America as we celebrate our past, present and future of anime and games with our brand new Industry Panel! Come experience the excitement, community, and nostalgia with us on a grander stage! ***This room WILL be cleared prior to this panel. This room will NOT be cleared after this panel.***
 
 July 2, 2026
Crunchyroll Presents: Overgeared and Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 Early Screenings
Panel Room: JW Platinum
START: 4:00 PM
END: 4:50 PM
Panel Description: Youngwoo’s a deadbeat gamer who is about to exchange all his levels for the experience of a lifetime, while Tanya has to find (or fight) faith before she’s dragged back to hell. It’s the job of a lifetime for these two! Join us for early screenings of Overgeared and Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2! Overgeared - Episode 1. Saga of Tanya the Evil - Season 2, Episode 1
 
July 2, 2026
First Look | Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi
Panel Room: JW Diamond
START: 6:00 PM
END: 7:20 PM
Panel Description: Join Production I.G and Lucasfilm for a screening of the first episode of Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi, a new, animated limited series coming this summer to Disney+, and hear about the creative process from Supervising Director Kenji Kamiyama, Director Shunsuke Tada, Producer Hitoshi Ito, and Lucasfilm Executive Producers Jacqui Lopez and Josh Rimes. The episode will be screened in Japanese, with English subtitles. ***This room will NOT be cleared prior to this panel. This room WILL be cleared for the next panel.***

many more after the jump

SEGA Pop-Up Shop June 19 - July 19 @ Little Tokyo

Kagurabachi Premiere Screening @ Anime Expo 2026

 

Kagurabachi, the big bet from Shonen Jump might be the next big anime. Basic premise: REVENGE!

Chihiro Rokuhira father was killed for his magical swords, now his own a quest to get them back and kill the sorcerers who stole them with the last magical sword he has left.

 We won't get the anime until April, next year.

*Totally sucks of them not giving shows an English name so it's easier to remember. F U GACHIAKUTA, hate the name, love the show.