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For more than a decade, the Los Angeles Convention Center has been the hub of excitement for thousands of anime and Japanese pop-culture fans around the world! It has been our pleasure to bring Anime Expo to all of you - sharing this adventure with attendees, that represent 70+ countries, speaking countless languages, all sharing their love of the best that anime has to offer - community. As we begin to celebrate the 28th year of Anime Expo, I am sure each of you at some point during the four-day convention, will pause to reflect and stare wide-eyed with excitement just as you did the first time you entered the Anime Expo doors. We have more fun and surprises this year as we kick-off with Pre-Show Night, and head off into a fun filled weekend. Additionally, in 2019 we are pleased to present more than 19 premieres, nearly 500+ artists, and 400+ exhibitors to entertain, engage and outright awe you. We know that the next four days, as in the 27 years before, will prove to be an amazing experience. Be sure to download our Anime Expo Mobile App so you don’t miss a moment of Anime Expo. On behalf of all of us at The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation, I want to give a huge thank you to our extended community, without you, AX would not be Search ‘Anime Expo’ to Download the event that it is today - our tireless staff, our hundreds of dedicated volunteers, our amazing industry partners the Official AX 2019 App! and generous sponsors, thank you! Enjoy the Show! Ray Chiang, CEO 4 Contents 5 General Info About Anime Expo 10 Convention Directory Anime Expo is North America’s largest celebration of anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture. Anime Expo gives fans the 18 Main Events & Concerts rare opportunity to meet and hear from some of the most famous anime, manga, music, game and fashion artists from 26 Guests of Honor around the world. For more information, visit www.anime-expo.org 41 Exhibitor Listing 48 Artist Alley Participants About SPJA The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation is a 56 Map not-for-profit organization whose mission is to popularize and educate the American public about anime and manga, as 62 Schedule well as provide a forum to facilitate communication between professionals and fans. This organization produces several 104 AX Employees & Volunteers events: Anime Expo® and Project Anime®. For more information, visit www.SPJA.org. 108 Autographs Exhibit Hall Hours THURSDAY, JULY 4 FRIDAY, JULY 5 SATURDAY, JULY 6 SUNDAY, JULY 7 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 *10:00AM – 6:00PM 10:00AM – 6:00PM 10:00AM – 6:00PM 10:00AM – 3:00PM *Premier Fans 9:00am (Early Entry) Kentia Hall: Artist Alley, The Annex, and Autograph Area THURSDAY, JULY 4 FRIDAY, JULY 5 SATURDAY, JULY 6 SUNDAY, JULY 7 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 10:00AM – 6:00PM 10:00AM – 6:00PM 10:00AM – 6:00PM 10:00AM – 3:00PM Entertainment Hall Hours WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 THURSDAY, JULY 4 FRIDAY, JULY 5 SATURDAY, JULY 6 SUNDAY, JULY 7 Day 0 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 6:00PM - 10:00PM 10:00AM - 10:00PM 10:00AM - 10:00PM 10:00AM - 10:00PM 10:00AM -4:00PM 5 Registration Information General Registration Hours Gilbert Lindsay Plaza WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 THURSDAY, JULY 4 FRIDAY, JULY 5 SATURDAY, JULY 6 SUNDAY, JULY 7 Day 0 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 12:00PM - 10:00PM 8:00AM - 7:00PM 8:00AM - 7:00PM 8:00AM - 7:00PM 8:00AM - 1:00PM Professional Registration Artist Alley, Exhibitor, Press & Industry Gilbert Lindsay Plaza TUESDAY, JULY 2 WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 THURSDAY, JULY 4 FRIDAY, JULY 5 SATURDAY, JULY 6 SUNDAY, JULY 7 Day -1 Day 0 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 4:00PM - 9:00PM 8:00AM - 9:00PM 8:00AM - 6:00PM 8:00AM - 6:00PM 8:00AM - 6:00PM 8:00AM - 1:00PM WEAPONS POLICY No real weapons are allowed at Anime Expo. Do you have a prop weapon for your cosplay? Please be sure to visit a Weapons Check booth to get your prop approved prior to exploring Anime Expo. For more info, please visit anime-expo.org/policies. Age Restriction Policy Cancellation Policy Purchase a badge appropriate for the child’s age by the first day of By registering for a paid or complimentary Anime Expo badge attendance of Anime Expo 2019. you agree not to sell, trade, transfer or share your comp code, email confirmation, or badge. In the event that The Society for the Children ages 0 - 5 are free and not required to register for a Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) determines that you have badge. An optional RFID child wristband will be available to pick-up violated this policy, SPJA has the right to cancel your badge(s) and at the Registration Assistance counters on Gilbert Lindsay Plaza. In keep any money paid by you. Confirmations and/or badges that have cases of emergency, the wristbands will allow a SPJA/Anime Expo been sold or provided by anyone other than SPJA will not be honored representative to contact parents/guardians as needed. by SPJA. Children ages 6 - 13 must purchase a child badge for $35 (4-Day badge). You must wear and display your badge at all times while onsite during Anime Expo. All badges are the property of SPJA and must Children ages 14+ must purchase a 4-Day or 1-Day general be relinquished to SPJA upon request. Anime Expo reserves the right attendee badge. to refuse admission, to refuse service and/or to cancel/revoke your Attendees age 13 years old and under must be accompanied by a badge at Anime Expo’s discretion. parent or guardian over the age of 18 for the duration of their time at the event. Attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by You must register an individual name for each badge and that each an adult to pick up their badge. We recommend attendees ages 14-17 name must match a legal photo ID. If SPJA determines that you have have a parent or guardian close by for the duration of the event. purchased more than one badge in your name for any day, SPJA has Any programming designated 18+ will require attendees to show a the right to cancel your duplicate badge(s) and issue you a refund less valid government issued photo ID in order to get an 18+ wristband at the processing fee. any Info Services booth in order to gain admittance. Please see our program room policies for more information. 6 Amenities Lost and Found ADA Accommodations If you have lost an item at Anime Expo, please visit Lost & SPJA/AX is dedicated to serving all of its attendees. For Found for assistance. Lost & Found is located in West Hall, all questions regarding ADA services, please visit Event Room 507. Operations in room 508A or any Info Services Booth in the If you would like to turn in a lost item, you can drop it off at convention center. any Info Services Booth or at Lost & Found. SafeSpace Bag Check SPJA/AX understands the importance of Need a place to have your backpacks, props, luggage, and protecting all youth and participants at Anime loot stored? We provide bag check services to hold onto your Expo and online activities. Anyone feeling items while you enjoy any of the events at Anime Expo! bullied, harassed, or need to get away for a few moments, please visit us and Chikara at Located in Gilbert Lindsay Plaza. Bag Check accepts both any Info Services Booth, which is marked on cash and credit cards. the map with a . Hours: Day 0 (July 3) 5:00PM – 2:00AM Day 1 (July 4) 9:00AM – 2:00AM Day 2 (July 5) 9:00AM – 2:00AM Day 3 (July 6) 9:00AM – 2:00AM Day 4 (July 7) 9:00AM – 4:00PM 7 ERIC GARCETTI MAYOR July 4, 2019 Dear Friends, On behalf of the City of Los Angeles, it is my pleasure to welcome you to ANIME Expo 2019 — the largest annual celebration of Japanese pop culture in North America.