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 their line-up of panels and premieres during Anime Expo 2023, taking place from July 1 to July 4 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
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!
[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.
[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!
[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.
[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!
[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