Thursday, July 3, 2025
Gundam Rising in Los Angeles - Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Special Event
Panel Room: Main Events (Peacock Theater)
START: 11:30 AM
END: 2:30 PM
Panel Description: Be part of the very first Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX event in Los Angeles, featuring a movie screening, talk show, a live music performance, and more! Special guests will include the Director, Kazuya Tsurumaki, the voice actor of the main character MACHU, Tomoyo Kurosawa, and many more!
Panel Room: Main Events (Peacock Theater)
START: 11:30 AM
END: 2:30 PM
Panel Description: Be part of the very first Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX event in Los Angeles, featuring a movie screening, talk show, a live music performance, and more! Special guests will include the Director, Kazuya Tsurumaki, the voice actor of the main character MACHU, Tomoyo Kurosawa, and many more!
Aniplex of America 20th Anniversary Industry Panel
Panel Room: Petree Hall
START: 2:00 PM
END: 3:20 PM
Panel Description: For the past 20 years, Aniplex of America has brought a wide variety of shows that have captured the hearts of many fans the world over! Join us as we celebrate our past, present and future with an anime industry anniversary panel that will surely be an event to remember!
Panel Room: Petree Hall
START: 2:00 PM
END: 3:20 PM
Panel Description: For the past 20 years, Aniplex of America has brought a wide variety of shows that have captured the hearts of many fans the world over! Join us as we celebrate our past, present and future with an anime industry anniversary panel that will surely be an event to remember!
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL × Science SARU: New Animation Project Panel
Panel Room: 408AB
START: 5:15 PM
END: 6:05 PM
Panel Description: The return to a legendary cyberpunk sci-fi anime by Shirow Masamune will be launched in 2026. The leading animation studio Science SARU will be presenting a new project “THE GHOST IN THE SHELL”. Producers and other members of the production team will discuss the content of the anime and production status of the project along with other updates.
Panel Room: 408AB
START: 5:15 PM
END: 6:05 PM
Panel Description: The return to a legendary cyberpunk sci-fi anime by Shirow Masamune will be launched in 2026. The leading animation studio Science SARU will be presenting a new project “THE GHOST IN THE SHELL”. Producers and other members of the production team will discuss the content of the anime and production status of the project along with other updates.
The Heart of Hentai: J18 Industry Panel (18+)
Panel Room: JW Diamond
START: 9:30 PM
END: 10:50 PM
Panel Description: Join the editorial staff of J18 Publishing for a night of Q&A, manga giveaways, and exclusive sneak peeks at our upcoming titles for 2025 and 2026! Through the support of fans like you, all things are possible—and this is your chance to hear straight from the team who makes them happen! ***This room WILL be cleared prior to this panel.***
Panel Room: JW Diamond
START: 9:30 PM
END: 10:50 PM
Panel Description: Join the editorial staff of J18 Publishing for a night of Q&A, manga giveaways, and exclusive sneak peeks at our upcoming titles for 2025 and 2026! Through the support of fans like you, all things are possible—and this is your chance to hear straight from the team who makes them happen! ***This room WILL be cleared prior to this panel.***
Friday, July 4, 2025
Frieren: Beyond the Journey
Panel Room: Main Events (Peacock Theater)
START: 12:30 PM
END: 1:20 PM
Panel Description: Get ready for a conversation with some of the cast and staff behind one of the most-talked about anime in recent history! Join the voice of Stark (Chiaki Kobayashi), Producer Yuichiro Fukushi, and Composer Evan Call as they talk about their experiences working in the show, and what's next for Frieren!
WITCH WATCH Panel with Director & Voice Cast
Panel Room: JW Diamond
START: 1:30 PM
END: 2:20 PM
Panel Description: Join Lilypichu (Nico), Stephen Fu (Morihito), and Caleb Yen (Kanshi) from the English voice cast and director Hiroshi Ikehata for a behind-the-scenes dive into WITCH WATCH, the season's magical new rom-com.
Panel Room: JW Diamond
START: 1:30 PM
END: 2:20 PM
Panel Description: Join Lilypichu (Nico), Stephen Fu (Morihito), and Caleb Yen (Kanshi) from the English voice cast and director Hiroshi Ikehata for a behind-the-scenes dive into WITCH WATCH, the season's magical new rom-com.
more panels after the jump
KONAMI Presents: Unmasking SILENT HILL f with Motoi Okamoto, Ryukishi07, and Akira Yamaoka
Panel Room: JW Platinum
START: 3:15 PM
END: 4:05 PM
Panel Description: Get an in-depth look behind SILENT HILL f, the newest game in the SILENT HILL series, with producer Motoi Okamoto, writer Ryukishi07, and composer Akira.
Panel Room: JW Platinum
START: 3:15 PM
END: 4:05 PM
Panel Description: Get an in-depth look behind SILENT HILL f, the newest game in the SILENT HILL series, with producer Motoi Okamoto, writer Ryukishi07, and composer Akira.
A-1 Pictures 20th Anniversary Industry Panel
Panel Room: JW Diamond
START: 3:45 PM
END: 5:05 PM
Panel Description: A-1 Pictures is celebrating their 20th anniversary! Join members from A-1 Pictures to look back at some of their iconic titles such as Solo Leveling and Lycoris Recoil, get a behind the scenes look and maybe even a sneak peek from this prestigious studio.
Panel Room: JW Diamond
START: 3:45 PM
END: 5:05 PM
Panel Description: A-1 Pictures is celebrating their 20th anniversary! Join members from A-1 Pictures to look back at some of their iconic titles such as Solo Leveling and Lycoris Recoil, get a behind the scenes look and maybe even a sneak peek from this prestigious studio.
Newtype Magazine 40th Anniversary Celebration Panel
Panel Room: 402AB
START: 5:15 PM
END: 6:05 PM
Panel Description: Get ready to celebrate Newtype's 40th Anniversary! Hosted by the magazine’s editorial team, this special panel will feature a fun commemorative quiz and a nostalgic look back at Newtype’s most iconic covers. Come join us as we relive epic moments of anime history!
Panel Room: 402AB
START: 5:15 PM
END: 6:05 PM
Panel Description: Get ready to celebrate Newtype's 40th Anniversary! Hosted by the magazine’s editorial team, this special panel will feature a fun commemorative quiz and a nostalgic look back at Newtype’s most iconic covers. Come join us as we relive epic moments of anime history!
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Meets Anime Expo 2025 Special Panel
Panel Room: Petree Hall
START: 5:45 PM
END: 6:35 PM
Panel Description: Join Warner Bros. Japan along with special guests to celebrate the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure animation series! The show will be hosted by Kira Buckland (voice of Jolyne Cujoh) with Keith Silverstein (voice of Robert E.O. Speedwagon) and Mick Lauer (voice of Leone Abbacchio)!
Panel Room: Petree Hall
START: 5:45 PM
END: 6:35 PM
Panel Description: Join Warner Bros. Japan along with special guests to celebrate the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure animation series! The show will be hosted by Kira Buckland (voice of Jolyne Cujoh) with Keith Silverstein (voice of Robert E.O. Speedwagon) and Mick Lauer (voice of Leone Abbacchio)!
WayForward Anime Game Developer Panel
Panel Room: 404AB
START: 5:45 PM
END: 7:05 PM
Panel Description: Game developers WayForward return to Anime Expo for a third year to showcase their latest anime-inspired video games with new trailers, behind-the-scenes, Q&A, prizes, special guests, and exclusive reveals!
Panel Room: 404AB
START: 5:45 PM
END: 7:05 PM
Panel Description: Game developers WayForward return to Anime Expo for a third year to showcase their latest anime-inspired video games with new trailers, behind-the-scenes, Q&A, prizes, special guests, and exclusive reveals!
Studio TRIGGER presents World Premiere of "New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT" (18+)
Panel Room: Main Events (Peacock Theater)
START: 8:30 PM
END: 9:50 PM
Panel Description: TRIGGER Panel took a step back for the first time in 2024. We're now back—bigger and bolder at the Peacock Theater! Join us this Friday night for the world premiere of New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT! And, of course, we expect to share much more than just a premiere... ***This room WILL be cleared prior to this panel.***
Panel Room: Main Events (Peacock Theater)
START: 8:30 PM
END: 9:50 PM
Panel Description: TRIGGER Panel took a step back for the first time in 2024. We're now back—bigger and bolder at the Peacock Theater! Join us this Friday night for the world premiere of New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT! And, of course, we expect to share much more than just a premiere... ***This room WILL be cleared prior to this panel.***
WAIFU WARS 2: BIGGER BADDER CRAZIER (18+)
Panel Room: 408AB
START: 10:30 PM
END: 11:50 PM
Panel Description: TEXAS WAIFU WARS IS BACK! After the chaos of the first panel we decided to come back to AX. Once again we are prepared to debate about our favorite waifus and prove to everyone that your waifu is the best, or suffer in shame knowing they are MID! ***This room WILL be cleared prior to this panel.***
Panel Room: 408AB
START: 10:30 PM
END: 11:50 PM
Panel Description: TEXAS WAIFU WARS IS BACK! After the chaos of the first panel we decided to come back to AX. Once again we are prepared to debate about our favorite waifus and prove to everyone that your waifu is the best, or suffer in shame knowing they are MID! ***This room WILL be cleared prior to this panel.***
Saturday, July 5, 2025
MY HERO ACADEMIA SPECIAL EVENT Hosted by TOHO animation
Panel Room: Main Events (Peacock Theater)
START: 10:00 AM
END: 11:20 AM
Panel Description: "Go beyond, Plus Ultra!" The final season of MHA is coming Oct. 2025! Join Daiki Yamashita (Japanese VA of Deku), Justin Briner (English VA of Deku) and Shonen Jump editor to hear exclusive behind-the-scenes of the final season! ..And maybe a special message from Kohei Horikoshi just for AX2025...?
The Official Persona5: The Phantom X Panel Featuring Lyn's Live Performance
Panel Room: Petree Hall
START: 10:30 AM
END: 11:20 AM
Panel Description: SEGA and ATLUS are excited to share the behind-the-scenes story of P5X's development and celebrate its global release with exclusive freebies and special live performance by Lyn Inaizumi, featuring original songs from Persona 5 series!
Panel Room: Petree Hall
START: 10:30 AM
END: 11:20 AM
Panel Description: SEGA and ATLUS are excited to share the behind-the-scenes story of P5X's development and celebrate its global release with exclusive freebies and special live performance by Lyn Inaizumi, featuring original songs from Persona 5 series!
One-Punch Man Season 3 Panel - Saitama is Back!
Panel Room: JW Diamond
START: 12:00 PM
END: 1:20 PM
Panel Description: One-Punch Man Season 3 is coming! Don't miss out.
Panel Room: JW Diamond
START: 12:00 PM
END: 1:20 PM
Panel Description: One-Punch Man Season 3 is coming! Don't miss out.
[WORLD PREMIERE] GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class
Panel Room: 408AB
START: 3:30 PM
END: 4:20 PM
Panel Description: Witness the World Premiere of the GINTAMA spin-off anime! Join us for exclusive footage, messages from Odd Jobs, and behind-the-scenes insights. Discover new merchandise and participate in our exciting giveaway! Dive into the GINTAMA universe!
Panel Room: 408AB
START: 3:30 PM
END: 4:20 PM
Panel Description: Witness the World Premiere of the GINTAMA spin-off anime! Join us for exclusive footage, messages from Odd Jobs, and behind-the-scenes insights. Discover new merchandise and participate in our exciting giveaway! Dive into the GINTAMA universe!
New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT Screening
Panel Room: 402AB
START: 4:15 PM
END: 5:05 PM
Panel Description: Come join in to watch episode 1 of the upcoming anime New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT (censored version) which will start streaming in July 2025.
Panel Room: 402AB
START: 4:15 PM
END: 5:05 PM
Panel Description: Come join in to watch episode 1 of the upcoming anime New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT (censored version) which will start streaming in July 2025.
Dark Horse Manga
Panel Room: 403AB
START: 4:15 PM
END: 5:05 PM
Panel Description: Dark Horse is the second-oldest publisher of manga in English (since 1988!). Our titles include Berserk, Gunsmith Cats, Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, Planetes, Innocent Rouge, Trigun Maximum, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! and Cat+Gamer. Please come by our panel to hear about our current and upcoming releases, ask questions, and win free prizes!
Panel Room: 403AB
START: 4:15 PM
END: 5:05 PM
Panel Description: Dark Horse is the second-oldest publisher of manga in English (since 1988!). Our titles include Berserk, Gunsmith Cats, Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, Planetes, Innocent Rouge, Trigun Maximum, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! and Cat+Gamer. Please come by our panel to hear about our current and upcoming releases, ask questions, and win free prizes!
DAN DA DAN Panel with Director & Voice Cast (18+)
Panel Room: Main Events (Peacock Theater)
START: 4:30 PM
END: 5:20 PM
Panel Description: Celebrate the return of DAN DA DAN with director Fuga Yamashiro from Science SARU and Abby Trott (Momo), A.J. Beckles (Okarun), & Aleks Le (Jiji) from the English voice cast. Get a special behind-the-scenes look as DAN DA DAN starts airing its second season! ***This room WILL be cleared prior to this panel.***
Panel Room: Main Events (Peacock Theater)
START: 4:30 PM
END: 5:20 PM
Panel Description: Celebrate the return of DAN DA DAN with director Fuga Yamashiro from Science SARU and Abby Trott (Momo), A.J. Beckles (Okarun), & Aleks Le (Jiji) from the English voice cast. Get a special behind-the-scenes look as DAN DA DAN starts airing its second season! ***This room WILL be cleared prior to this panel.***
Studio TRIGGER Live Drawing and Q&A
Panel Room: 408AB
START: 6:30 PM
END: 7:20 PM
Panel Description: Watch TRIGGER's creator showcase their skills live on stage! Come hang out and enjoy the live drawing while asking your burning questions! ***This room will be cleared for the next panel.***
Panel Room: 408AB
START: 6:30 PM
END: 7:20 PM
Panel Description: Watch TRIGGER's creator showcase their skills live on stage! Come hang out and enjoy the live drawing while asking your burning questions! ***This room will be cleared for the next panel.***
Sukeban World Championship Fight at Anime Expo 2025
Panel Room: North Plaza
START: 7:00 PM
END: 10:00 PM
Panel Description: Sukeban, the Japanese female pro-wrestling league, will hold its first-ever World Championship Fight at Anime Expo (AX) on July 5th, 2025. 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. Split into rival stables including the Harajuku Stars, Cherry Bomb Girls, Dangerous Liaisons, and Vandals, members will compete at Anime Expo to be crowned the Sukeban Champion.
Panel Room: North Plaza
START: 7:00 PM
END: 10:00 PM
Panel Description: Sukeban, the Japanese female pro-wrestling league, will hold its first-ever World Championship Fight at Anime Expo (AX) on July 5th, 2025. 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. Split into rival stables including the Harajuku Stars, Cherry Bomb Girls, Dangerous Liaisons, and Vandals, members will compete at Anime Expo to be crowned the Sukeban Champion.
Mega64 Non-Canon Final Form Transformation Is Now Canon Panel
Panel Room: 403AB
START: 8:00 PM
END: 8:50 PM
Panel Description: The cast and crew of Mega64- one of the all time longest running series that has brought countless video games and anime series to live in their insane short films- is back for another exciting panel! They’ll be showing new videos, unreleased oddities, and answering your questions! ***This room will be cleared for the next panel.***
Panel Room: 403AB
START: 8:00 PM
END: 8:50 PM
Panel Description: The cast and crew of Mega64- one of the all time longest running series that has brought countless video games and anime series to live in their insane short films- is back for another exciting panel! They’ll be showing new videos, unreleased oddities, and answering your questions! ***This room will be cleared for the next panel.***
Waifu Wars Game Show
Panel Room: JW Platinum
START: 8:00 PM
END: 9:20 PM
Panel Description: Waifu Wars is back with more waifus and husbandos for you! Audience members will be selected to represent pre-selected anime characters in wacky challenges. Winners will receive a prize and losers have to throw a photo of their waifu in the trash live on stage! ***This room will be cleared for the next panel.***
Panel Room: JW Platinum
START: 8:00 PM
END: 9:20 PM
Panel Description: Waifu Wars is back with more waifus and husbandos for you! Audience members will be selected to represent pre-selected anime characters in wacky challenges. Winners will receive a prize and losers have to throw a photo of their waifu in the trash live on stage! ***This room will be cleared for the next panel.***
FAKKU Industry Panel (18+)
Panel Room: JW Platinum
START: 10:00 PM
END: 10:50 PM
Panel Description: FAKKU has released thousands of manga, games, and anime and quickly became the largest English hentai publisher in the world. Join FAKKU as they talk about their history, current projects, and find out what they have planned next! ***This room WILL be cleared prior to this panel.***
Panel Room: JW Platinum
START: 10:00 PM
END: 10:50 PM
Panel Description: FAKKU has released thousands of manga, games, and anime and quickly became the largest English hentai publisher in the world. Join FAKKU as they talk about their history, current projects, and find out what they have planned next! ***This room WILL be cleared prior to this panel.***
Sunday, July 6, 2025
JUJUTSU KAISEN SPECIAL EVENT Hosted by TOHO animation
Panel Room: Main Events (Peacock Theater)
START: 10:00 AM
END: 10:50 AM
Panel Description: Calling all Jujutsu Sorcerers! Join TOHO animation and special guests Junya Enoki (Japanese voice of Yuji Itadori) and Megumi Ogata (Japanese voice of Yuta Okkotsu) in celebration of the mega-hit series - JUJUTSU KAISEN!
Kaiju No. 8 Panel Powered by Crunchyroll
Panel Room: Main Events (Peacock Theater)
START: 12:00 PM
END: 12:50 PM
Panel Description: Join Crunchyroll and some special guests from the hit series Kaiju No. 8 for a conversation and special surprise as excitement builds for Season 2! ***This room will be cleared for the next panel.***
Panel Room: Main Events (Peacock Theater)
START: 12:00 PM
END: 12:50 PM
Panel Description: Join Crunchyroll and some special guests from the hit series Kaiju No. 8 for a conversation and special surprise as excitement builds for Season 2! ***This room will be cleared for the next panel.***
HIDIVE Presents 2.5 Dimensional Seduction Dub Special Screening
Panel Room: 408AB
START: 2:30 PM
END: 3:20 PM
Panel Description: Join HIDIVE for a screening of 2.5 Dimensional Seduction’s new English dub! Whether you’re a fresh viewer or veteran fan of this cosplay-themed romcom, there’s nothing like seeing a hilarious comedy with the Anime Expo crowd.
Panel Room: 408AB
START: 2:30 PM
END: 3:20 PM
Panel Description: Join HIDIVE for a screening of 2.5 Dimensional Seduction’s new English dub! Whether you’re a fresh viewer or veteran fan of this cosplay-themed romcom, there’s nothing like seeing a hilarious comedy with the Anime Expo crowd.
