What You Need to Know:
- KADOKAWA CORPORATION, the Japanese publisher & anime company, known for hits as Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, The Rising of the Shield Hero, and OVERLORD is excited to announce the details of their Autograph Sessions and guests during Anime Expo 2023, taking place from July 1 to July 4 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Autograph Sessions
[Bungo Stray Dogs] Kafka Asagiri
Saturday, July 1 START 2:00 PM END: 3:30 PM
Kentia Hall - TABLE NUMBER: AUT-G 7
Description: Tickets will be distributed at Gilbert Lindsey Plaza from 8AM - 1PM the day of the autograph session.
Session : Guest of Honor
[Bungo Stray Dogs]
Kafka Asagiri and Chiaki Kurakane
Sunday, July 2 START: 1:00 PM END: 2:30 PM
Kentia Hall - TABLE NUMBER: AUT-G 7
Description: Tickets will be distributed at Gilbert Lindsey Plaza from 8AM - 1PM the day of the autograph session.
Session : Guest of Honor
[Delicious in Dungeon]
Kentaro Kumagai and Sayaka Sembongi
Sunday, July 2 START: 3:15 PM END: 4:15 PM
Kentia Hall - TABLE NUMBER: AUT-S 2
Description: Tickets will be distributed at Gilbert Lindsey Plaza from 8AM - 1PM the day of the autograph session.
Session : Industry
Overview of panels and premieres
[Bungo Stray Dogs]
Meet Kafka Asagiri—Creator of Bungo Stray Dogs
Saturday, July 1 | 11:00 AM PT
@JW-Platinum
Meet Kafka Asagiri, creator of Bungo Stray Dogs, one of the most iconic manga and anime properties of the past decade. Witness him delve into his background as a storyteller and discuss the creation of Bungo Stray Dogs in an insightful conversation!
[Guest] Kafka Asagiri
Kafka Asagiri is a manga author and novelist who made his debut as a manga author with Bungo Stray Dogs, which began serialization in “Young Ace” in December 2012. The innovative setting, in which characters modeled on real-life literary giants fight with special powers, was much talked about, and the series grew to become very popular, spawning anime, stage, and film adaptations, as well as his own novel version. His other works include Ayane Shinomiya Never Makes an Error and Guilty Children.
[The Eminence in Shadow]
HIDIVE Presents The Eminence in Shadow S2 World Premiere
Saturday, July 1 | 12:15 AM PT
@Main Events
HIDIVE and KADOKAWA present the world premiere of The Eminence in Shadow – Season 2, Episode 1. Not only will this be the first public screening of this highly anticipated new season, but Seiichirou Yamashita-san (Cid/Shadow) will be our guest for a question-and-answer session.
[Guest] Seiichiro Yamashita
Seiichiro Yamashita is a Japanese voice actor who is currently voicing Cid Kagenou/Shadow in ‘The Eminence in Shadow.’He also is known for roles in ‘Insomniacs After School’ and ‘Horimiya’. He also has a column serialized in the magazine ‘Animedia.’
[Delicious in Dungeon]
TRIGGER New Title Announcement and World Premiere
Saturday, July 1 | 1:45 PM PT
@Main Events
Join this special screening to watch the world premiere of the delectable first episode of Delicious in Dungeon and an exclusive sneak peak at Hiroyuki Imaishi's new project!
[Guest] Kentaro Kumagai
Kentaro Kumagai is a Japanese voice actor who plays Laios, the main character of the anime “Delicious in Dungeon” scheduled for airing in January 2024. His other notable roles include Makoto in “Ikebukuro West Gate Park” and Theo Cornaro in "Record of Grancrest War".
[Guest] Sayaka Sembongi
Sayaka Sembongi is a Japanese voice actress who plays Marcille in the anime “Delicious in Dungeon” scheduled for airing in January 2024. Her other notable roles include Anisphia Wynn Palettia in “The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady” and Shuna in "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime".
[Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero]
HIDIVE Industry Panel + Level 1 Demon Lord US Premiere
Saturday, July 1 | 5:30 PM PT
@403AB
Join HIDIVE for new industry announcements AND the US premiere screening of the first episode of KADOKAWA's Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero, the hilarious new fantasy comedy that will leave audiences in stitches! Be among the first fans to see this fresh Summer 2023 simulcast and hear about the exciting new acquisitions coming to HIDIVE’s catalog of streaming anime.
[Bungo Stray Dogs]
Bungo Stray Dogs S5 Premiere + Talk Panel with Kafka Asagiri and Chiaki Kurakane
Sunday, July 2 | 4:00 PM PT
@JW-Platinum
Join BSD creator Kafka Asagiri (creator of BSD), Masahiko Minami (president of Studio BONES), and KADOKAWA Producer Chiaki Kurakane as they revisit the life of Bungo Stray Dogs leading up to the S5 World Premiere which will exclusively debut during the panel.
[Guest] Kafka Asagiri
Kafka Asagiri is a manga author and novelist who made his debut as a manga author with Bungo Stray Dogs, which began serialization in “Young Ace” in December 2012. The innovative setting, in which characters modeled on real-life literary giants fight with special powers, was much talked about, and the series grew to become very popular, spawning anime, stage, and film adaptations, as well as his own novel version. His other works include Ayane Shinomiya Never Makes an Error and Guilty Children.
[Guest] Masahiko Minami
Masahiko Minami started at Sunrise as a production coordinator, producing notable works like “The Vision of Escaflowne” and “Cowboy Bebop.” In 1998, he co-founded the animation studio BONES with animators Hiroshi Ousaka and Toshihiro Kawamoto. Their focus was on creating works that prioritized the movement and animation of characters. BONES titles include: “Cowboy Bebop: Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door,” “Fullmetal Alchemist,” “Eureka Seven,” “Space Dandy,” “Bungo Stray Dogs,” and “My Hero Academia.” Their next project is the sci-fi/action original series “Metallic Rouge.”
[Guest] Chiaki Kurakane
Producer, Planning Department, Animation Group, KADOKAWA Co., Ltd.,
In addition to handling the anime "Bungo Stray Dogs" since its planning stage, Chiaki also produced the stage and live-action film adaptions of the series.
Her other notable works include "Date A Live Seasons 1, 2, 3", "Date A Live Movie: Mayuri Judgment" and "So I'm a Spider, So What?".
[KADOKAWA Panel]
KADOKAWA Animation PV Watch Party ft. Gigguk and CDawgVA
Sunday, July 2 | 6:30 PM PT
@ JW-Diamond (VAPOLLO VIRTUAL STAGE)
Join us for a first time ever LIVE reaction stage featuring content creators Gigguk and CDawgVA going over the most exciting upcoming anime titles from KADOKAWA Animation. This panel will also include the US PREMIERE of the 1st Episode of Summer 2023 anime "My Happy Marriage". Get ready for some live Anime banter!
[MC] Gigguk
Gigguk is one of the pioneers of anime YouTube famous for his satirical style, studied approach, and breadth of knowledge. He has one the largest YouTube anime audiences, is currently growing on Twitch and is one of the Trash Taste Trio. Gigguk also has a second channel, Garnt where he posts more generalized or stream-related content.
[MC] CDawgVA
CDawgVA is a content creator who in addition to being well-known on YouTube, is also famous for his voice acting and now also his streaming content. He has a large personal YouTube and Twitch audience, and is one of the Trash Taste Trio. CDawgVA also has a second channel ConnorDawg which is focused on his large library of stream and gaming content.
[The Rising of the Shield Hero]
Crunchyroll Presents: New Simulcast Premieres Round 2
Monday, July 3 | 12:00 PM PT
@ JW-Diamond
Don't miss your chance to be the first to catch the newest anime premieres from Japan, all in one place! Featuring early screenings with never-before-seen content, you won't want to miss this! Each premiere session features unique and exclusive content, so go and watch them all!
●The Rising of Shield Hero 3 – Episode 1 (World Premiere)
[Sugar Apple Fairy Tale]
Crunchyroll Presents: New Simulcast Premieres Round 3
Monday, July 3 | 2:00 PM PT
@ JW-Diamond
Don't miss your chance to be the first to catch the newest anime premieres from Japan, all in one place! Featuring early screenings with never-before-seen content, you won't want to miss this! Each premiere session features unique and exclusive content, so go and watch them all!
●Sugar Apple Fairy Tale Episode 13 (World Premiere)
Merchandise shop
Grab the opportunity to get merchandise from hit titles like Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, The Rising of the Shield Hero and OVERLORD and more. The fans may choose not only from products showing the anime illustration but also a number of items with visuals from the original works! Don’t miss the chance.
Check out even more information on new items! A special site for the merchandise sales at AX2023 has opened at below link within the EJ ANiME STORE, where fans will also find information on limited edition figurines, that also differ from the items sold at the venue! Be sure to check out.
https://ejanimestore.amiami.com/
Exclusive handouts
At KADOKAWA booth fans will get 9 types of free giveaways*:
OVERLORD: Ainz Mask
KONOSUBA -God's blessing on this wonderful world!-: Round Fan
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-: Hologram Sticker
Bungo Stray Dogs: Original Calendar
The Rising of the Shield Hero: Paper shield (incl. belt)
The Eminence in Shadow: Manga Chapter 1 Preview
Sugar Apple Fairy Tale: Apple-shaped Fan
My Happy Marriage: Clear Bookmark Set
Delicious in Dungeon: Manga Chapter 1 Preview
The panel line-up of latest anime will be announced in the next press release.
Please stay tuned for further details.
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Source: Official Press Release