JapanUp! is proudly pleased to introduce Japanese companies that liven up Anime Expo 2022 in Los Angeles! Before we celebrate the event in July, Let’s get to know well about the vendors and be ready for having an amazing time there!
JapanUp! Featured Brand #5: Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll connects anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories with the content and experiences they love. In addition to free ad-supported and subscription premium content, Crunchyroll serves the anime community across events, theatrical, games, consumer products, collectibles and manga publishing.
Anime fans have access to one of the largest collections of licensed anime through Crunchyroll and translated in multiple languages for viewers worldwide. Viewers can also access simulcasts — top series available immediately after Japanese broadcast.
The Crunchyroll app is available on over 15 platforms, including all gaming consoles.
Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.
Crunchyroll will do…
They will showcase a variety of content at AX and you will bump into them all over the hall! JapanUp! pick up some of their activities you can’t miss!
Once you enter the Los Angeles convention center, you will meet Crunchyroll-Hime, which is Crunchyroll’s official mascot and VTuber. Let’s say hi to her! In the South Hall Lobby, you will also 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.
They have two booths #1600 & #3000 at the exhibit hall. 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. The picture below is just one example of what to expect:
There will also be Aoashiand Rent-a-GirlfriendSeason 2 character photo frame cards, as well as a That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slimestress ball and some awesome prize packs up for grabs. Stick around for a photo with The Rising of the Shield Herocharacters 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.
PLUS!!
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.
Popular Anime Panels Lineup
Crunchyroll will host plenty of panels about popular anime with special guests from all over the world! Here is the schedule and save your date and time! Want to know more each detail? Visit here!
MY HERO ACADEMIA OVAs NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
⏰Friday, July 1 | 12:00 pm PT
📍Los Angeles Convention Center – Main Events Hall
SPY x FAMILY ENGLISH DUB CAST PANEL
⏰Friday, July 1 | 3:00 pm PT
📍Los Angeles Convention Center – Petree Hall
- 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
- 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
TRIGUN STAMPEDE Lock ‘n Load Panel!!
⏰ Day 2 – July 2 at 8:00 PM PT
📍 JW Marriott Hotel
DR. STONE SPECIAL EPISODE – RYUSUI WORLD PREMIERE
⏰Sunday, July 3 | 10:00 am PT
📍Los Angeles Convention Center – Main Events Hall
CRUNCHYROLL INDUSTRY PANEL
⏰Sunday, July 3 | 11:30 am PT
📍Los Angeles Convention Center – Petree Hall
- 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
- 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
- Panelists: TBD
CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: NEW SIMULCAST PREMIERES ROUND 3
⏰Sunday, July 3 | 3:00 pm PT
📍JW Marriott – Platinum Ballroom
MOB PSYCHO 100 III KICKOFF PANEL (HOSTED BY WARNER BROS. JAPAN)
⏰Sunday, July 3 | 6:30 pm PT
📍JW Marriott – Platinum Ballroom
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
Messages from Crunchyroll
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