Anime Expo 2025: Premieres Leviathan, A Star Brighter Than the Sun & Exciting Guest Lineup Revealed
Join us July 3-6 to meet voice acting stars like Megumi Ogata, Junya Enoki, Natsuki Hanae, Ayako Kawasumi, and more at this exciting event!
Anime Expo 2024: Exciting World Premieres and Celebrity Guests
The upcoming Anime Expo, held from July 3 to 6 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, promises a lineup full of exclusive premieres and notable guests.
Special Announcements
The official X/Twitter account for Anime Expo announced on Friday that it will showcase the world premiere of Orange's upcoming anime adaptation of Scott Westerfeld's Leviathan series.
Leviathan Anime Premiere
- Date & Time: July 4 at 7:15 p.m.
- Platform: Exclusively on Netflix
- Details: The anime is being produced by Qubic Pictures and will debut globally.
In addition to this, several other premieres and guests were announced:
Highlighted Premieres
- "Bad Girl" (Anime's North American Premiere) - July 4 at 3:15 p.m. on HIDIVE
- "Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube" (U.S. Premiere) - July 5 at 10:30 a.m. on REMOW
- "A Star Brighter Than the Sun" (World Premiere) - July 3 at 7:00 p.m., with director Sayaka Kobayashi and producer Yōko Shiraishi
Notable Guests
- Megumi Ogata, voice actor
- Junya Enoki, voice actor
- Natsuki Hanae, voice actor (also performing at the Demon Slayer live music event)
- Ayako Kawasumi, voice actor
- Satoshi Tsuruoka, voice actor
- Hiroshi Kamei, MBS producer
- Fūga Yamashiro, Director of DAN DA DAN
- Kōhei Sakita, Producer of DAN DA DAN
- Tomohisa Shimoyama, Director of Yurei Deco
- Paru Itagaki, Creator of BEASTARS
- Itaru Kinoshita, Creator of Dino Sanctuary
- Hiroshi Ikehata, Director of Witch Watch
- Kumo Kagyu, Creator of Goblin Slayer!
- Shunsuke Sugimoto, Producer of Lycoris Recoil
- Seiji Mizushima, Director of Eisen Flügel and more.
Additional Features
Several acclaimed creators and staff will participate in panels and screenings, including discussions on new projects and behind-the-scenes insights.
Previous Highlights
Previously announced guests and premieres include a variety of anime and manga creators, ensuring a diverse and exciting convention lineup.
Anime Expo 2024 runs from July 3 to 6 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Don't miss out on the exclusive premieres and the chance to meet industry legends!
Sources: Anime Expo's X/Twitter, email correspondence