Aniplex of America Celebrates 20 Years at Anime Expo 2025!

Get ready, anime fans! Aniplex of America is pulling out all the stops to celebrate a massive milestone: their 20th anniversary! They’re bringing the party to Anime Expo 2025, happening from July 3rd to July 6th in Los Angeles, California. Prepare for a convention experience packed with exciting industry panels, special guests you won’t want to miss, immersive booth activities, and exclusive merchandise. It’s all a grand tribute to two decades of bringing incredible Aniplex titles and projects to fans.

Explore the Aniplex of America Booth

Aniplex of America is setting up shop in a huge 9,300-square-foot space (Exhibit Hall #1920) that sounds like a must-visit spot. The booth will feature a special retrospective exhibit looking back at their journey, mini-stage events featuring beloved character kigurumi performers from fan-favorite series like Fate/Grand Order and Kimetsu no Yaiba, fun cosplay gatherings, and free giveaways. Plus, in partnership with Sony Group, there will be an interactive Fate/Grand Order experience waiting for you.

Don’t Miss the Panels and Events!

Beyond the booth, Aniplex of America has scheduled a series of panels and events throughout the convention. Mark your calendars!

Thursday, July 3rd

• Aniplex of America 20th Anniversary Industry Panel – 2:00 p.m. at Petree Hall
• Aniplex of America Games Panel – 5:30 p.m. at Petree Hall

Friday, July 4th

• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba 6th Anniversary Celebration – 10:30 a.m. (Doors open at 9:30 a.m.) at the Peacock Theater

This special celebration for Kimetsu no Yaiba will feature:

| Guest | Role |
|————-|—————|
| Hanae Natsuki | Voice of Kamado Tanjiro |

• A-1 Pictures 20th Anniversary Industry Panel – 3:45 p.m. at JW Diamond

Celebrating 20 years of A-1 Pictures, this panel will include a fantastic lineup of guests:

| Guest | Role | Notable Work(s) |
|——————-|—————————|————————|
| Kaneko Atsushi | Producer | Solo Leveling |
| Sugimoto Shunsuke | Producer | Lycoris Recoil |
| Morioka Toshitaka | CG Director | |
| Shibuya Akihisa | Producer | Eisen Flügel |
| Mizushima Seiji | Director | Eisen Flügel |

Saturday, July 5th

• FGO 8th Anniversary x TYPE-MOON Projects Panel – 1:30 p.m. at Petree Hall

Dive into the world of Fate/Grand Order and TYPE-MOON with these guests:

| Guest | Role |
|——————-|—————————-|
| Kawasumi Ayako | Voice of Saber |
| Tsuruoka Satoshi | Voice of Caster |
| Kanazawa Toshiyuki | Marketing |
| Albert Kao | Host |

About Aniplex of America

Based out in Santa Monica, California, Aniplex of America, Inc. is a subsidiary of Aniplex, Inc. in Japan, operating under the Sony Music Entertainment umbrella. They are well-known for bringing a ton of fan-favorite anime titles to audiences, including hits like Sword Art Online, Fate/Zero, Kimetsu no Yaiba, Gurren Lagann, Lycoris Recoil, and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Besides anime distribution, they also publish popular mobile games such as Fate/Grand Order (which launched its English version in 2017) and Disney Twisted-Wonderland.

For more details on all the Aniplex of America festivities at Anime Expo 2025, be sure to check out their official page: https://aniplexusa.com/ax2025/