Crunchyroll Announces Anime Expo 2024 Schedule

We’re getting closer to this year’s Anime Expo, and Crunchyroll will be ready with a packed schedule of events planned for guests. They’ve got their own stage this year at the JW Marriott, which will be host to panels and premieres like the following…

Crunchyroll formally announced the US theatrical release of slice-of-life musical anime BOCCHI THE ROCK! today. It’s about Hitori “Bocchi” (“Loner”) Goto, a high school girl whose only friend is her guitar until she meets Nijika Ijichi, who invites her to join his band. The movie will have its own panel at the expo July 5 with with director Keiichiro Saito and voice actor Yoshino Aoyama. The release date for BOCCHI itself has yet to be announced.

A 90 minute premiere for Re:ZERO Season 3, with voice actor Yusuke Kobayashi and key series staff in attendance, will screen July 5 at 5 PM. A sneak peek of the feature film OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom will occur during the Kadokawa panel on July 6 at 10:30 AM. On July 4 at 11:30 AM NFL star and rabid anime fan Jamaal Williams will host Revenge of the BLERDS: Black Love of Anime, a panel about the relationship between African American culture and the medium.

And that’s not even a third of it! Crunchyroll’s full list of panels and events lies below. Plan your schedule now…

SENPAI IS AN OTOKONOKO EARLY PREMIERE
Thursday, July 4 | 10:00AM PT
JW Marriott – Crunchyroll Stage
Don’t miss an exclusive early premiere of the romantic comedy of the
summer, Senpai is an Otokonoko! When Saki confesses to her crush, Makoto,
he rejects her after revealing his secret to her. While unbothered by the secret,
Saki perseveres and consults Makoto’s childhood friend Ryuji for advice, only
for Ryuji to discover he might also have some feelings for his old friend…

REVENGE OF THE BLERDS: BLACK LOVE OF ANIME
Thursday, July 4 | 11:30AM PT
JW Marriott – Crunchyroll Stage
Anime and African American culture have had a special relationship since it
first hit American shores. Everything from hip-hop to fashion to Black-created
film and television can see some influences from the likes of Dragon Ball,
Naruto, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, and just about every other anime under the
sun. This panel brings together a wide range of Black anime superfans to talk
about how the medium has influenced the culture at large and why the
affinity is so strong and the love so deep.
● Panelists: The Anime Effect podcast’s LeAlec Murray; NFL Athlete from the
New Orleans Saints Jamaal Williams, and more TBA
● Host: Kimberly Adams – Co-Host, the Marketplace podcast, “Make Me Smart

THAT TIME THERE WAS A LOT OF ISEKAI ANIME ON CRUNCHYROLL
Thursday, July 4 | 1:00PM PT
JW Marriott – Crunchyroll Stage
For all the isekai lovers, Crunchyroll is bringing you plenty of action-packed,
overpowered isekai this year! Join us for a discussion with staff from both the
manga and anime production of some of the hottest isekai titles this
year, including That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, I Was Reincarnated
as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability, and
Wistoria: Wand and Sword. Let’s dive into the creative process behind creating
exciting adventures in other worlds!

CRUNCHYROLL X LOGIC AT ANIME EXPO PANEL
Thursday, July 4 | 2:45PM PT
JW Marriott – Crunchyroll Stage
Join Crunchyroll as we host a fireside chat with GRAMMY-nominated rapper
and songwriter Logic about his love of anime and how the medium has
inspired his music.
● Panelists: Logic
● Host: Curt Richy

TRIGUN STAMPEDE PANEL, PRESENTED BY CRUNCHYROLL AND ORANGE
Thursday, July 4 | 4:00PM PT
JW Marriott – Crunchyroll Stage
Join Crunchyroll for an exclusive panel featuring the creative minds behind
TRIGUN STAMPEDE. Producers Yoshihiro Watanabe and Katsuhiro Takei will
give an in-depth look back at the thrilling first season and an exciting sneak
peek at what’s in store for the future. Attendees are encouraged to come in
their best TRIGUN STAMPEDE cosplay for a chance to win merchandise!
● Panelists: Producers Yoshihiro Watanabe and Katsuhiro Takei
● Host: Crunchyroll’s Tim Lyu

WITCH HAT ATELIER PANEL
Thursday, July 4 | 5:30PM PT
JW Marriott – Crunchyroll Stage
Join us for an enchanting journey into the world of Witch Hat Atelier with
manga author Kamome Shirahama and special guests from the anime
production staff! They’ll be unveiling the latest information about the
upcoming anime adaptation, as well as behind-the-scenes creations.
● Panelists: Author Kamome Shirahama and Production Staff
● Host: Crunchyroll’s Tim Lyu

TO BE HERO X SPECIAL PREMIERE
Thursday, July 4 | 6:45PM PT
JW Marriott – Crunchyroll Stage
Be among the first to get an early sneak peek at the upcoming project
between Aniplex and bilibili, featuring director Li Haolin at the helm of the
series. You won’t want to miss the fantastic explosion of color, slick animation,
and style!
● Panelists: Director Li Haolin
● Host: Crunchyroll’s Tim Lyu

WEBTOONS TO ANIME
Thursday, July 4 | 6:45PM PT
LA Convention Center – 404AB
With the success of Solo Leveling, more webtoons than ever are being
adapted as anime. See what’s hot and what’s next with Takaya Yamaguchi
(Head of Anime Production, Crunchyroll), Ernest Woo (Chief Strategy Officer,
Tappytoon), Won Young Seo, (Editor, Ize Press), and Deb Aoki
(Mangasplaining).

CRUNCHYROLL X KADOKAWA PRESENT SPECIAL SCREENINGS
Thursday, July 4 | 7:15PM PT
JW Marriott – Crunchyroll Stage
Crunchyroll and Kadokawa team up to bring audiences an exciting
presentation with some of the hottest anime episodes to Anime Expo! Don’t
miss your chance to see new simulcast titles Alya Sometimes Hides Her
Feelings in Russian and No Longer Allowed in Another World at the start of
the season!
● Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian – Season 1, Episode 1
● No Longer Allowed in Another World – Season 1, Episode 1

EXCLUSIVE PREMIERES WITH CRUNCHYROLL
Thursday, July 4 | 8:30PM PT
JW Marriott – Crunchyroll Stage
Don’t miss your chance to be the first to catch a sneak peek at Crunchyroll’s
upcoming simulcasts! Catch these special screenings before they air!
● After-school Hanako-kun – Episode 5 World Premiere
● MF GHOST – Season 2, Episode 1
● Narenare -Cheer for You!- – Season 1, Episode 1
● Quality Assurance in Another World – Season 1, Episode 1

ARIFURETA SEASON 3 PREMIERE + VOICE CAST TALK
Friday, July 5 | 10:00AM PT
JW Marriott – Platinum Ballroom
Be among the first to watch the premiere of Season 3 of Arifureta: From
Commonplace to World’s Strongest ahead of its Fall 2024 simulcast, and join
special guest voice actors Toshinari Fukamachi (Hajime) and Yuuki Kuwahara
(Yue) for an exclusive Q&A and early previews into Episodes 2-4!
● Panelists: Japanese voice of Hajime, Toshinari Fukamachi; Japanese voice of
Yue, Yuuki Kuwahara
● Host: Crunchyroll’s Lauren Moore

ONE PIECE – EGGHEAD ARC ENGLISH DUB PREMIERE
Friday, July 5 | 11:30AM PT
LA Convention Center – Main Events
Toei Animation and Crunchyroll present the English Dub premiere of Episodes
1090 and 1091 of One Piece! Be among the first to catch the Straw Hats’ arrival
at the futuristic and mysterious Egghead Island.

SOLO LEVELING PANEL
Friday, July 5 | 4:00PM PT
JW Marriott – Diamond Ballroom
Join Crunchyroll in a behind-the-scenes Solo Leveling panel with Taito Ban
and Aleks Le, the Japanese and English voice actors for Sung Jinwoo, along
with Atsushi Kaneko (A-1 Pictures Producer)! Don’t miss the chance to see
some exclusive behind-the-scenes content and hear directly from our guests!
● Panelists: Producer Atsushi Kaneko; Japanese Voice of Jinwoo, Taito Ban;
English Voice of Jinwoo, Aleks Le
● Host: Crunchyroll’s Chris Han

EXCL. WORLD PREMIERE OF Re:ZERO SEASON 3 FT. YUSUKE KOBAYASHI
Friday, July 5 | 5:00PM PT
LA Convention Center – Main Events
Join Yusuke Kobayashi and special staff members to watch the first full-length
(90 minutes!) episode of Re:Zero Season 3, ahead of its simulcast and
exclusively on Crunchyroll in 2024.
● Panelist: Japanese Voice of Natsuki Subaru, Yusuke Kobayashi; Japanese
Voice of Garfield Tinsel, Nobuhiko Okamoto; Director, Masahiro Shinohara;
Character Designer, Haruka Sagawa; Kadokawa Producer, Sho Tanaka
● Host: Crunchyroll’s Lauren Moore

BOCCHI THE ROCK! PANEL WITH DIRECTOR KEIICHIRO SAITO AND
YOSHINO AOYAMA
Friday, July 5 | 8:00PM PT
JW Marriott – Diamond Ballroom
Join Crunchyroll in a BOCCHI THE ROCK! panel with Director Keiichiro Saito
and Yoshino Aoyama, Hitori Gotoh’s voice actor! Don’t miss the chance to hear
some exclusive behind-the-scenes content from the award-winning slice of
life, music anime.
● Panelists: Director Keiichiro Saito; Japanese Voice of Hitori Gotoh, Yoshino
Aoyama
● Host: The Anime Effect podcast’s Nicholas Friedman and LeAlec Murray

CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS KADOKAWA ANIME
Saturday, July 6 | 10:30AM PT
JW Marriott – Diamond Ballroom
Join Crunchyroll and Kadokawa for an exclusive and in-depth look behind
some of Kadokawa’s hottest anime of the year! Including a sneak peek of
OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom and featuring notable Japanese guests.
● Panelists: Voice Actor Yusuke Kobayashi; Various Special Guests
● Host: The Anime Effect podcast’s Nicholas Friedman and LeAlec Murray

BLACK BUTLER -PUBLIC SCHOOL ARC- PANEL
Saturday, July 6 | 2:00PM PT
JW Marriott – Diamond Ballroom
Join Crunchyroll in a behind-the-scenes Black Butler panel with Producer
Yoshito Ito, Director Kenjiro Okada and voice of Sebastian Michaelis, Daisuke
Ono! Hosted by CDawgVA, don’t miss the chance to see some exclusive
behind-the-scenes content, free poster giveaways, and hear directly from our
guests!
● Panelists: Producer Yoshito Ito; Director Kenjiro Okada; Japanese Voice of
Sebastian Michaelis, Daisuke Ono
● Host: CDawgVA

CRUNCHYROLL INDUSTRY PANEL
Saturday, July 6 | 5:00PM PT
LA Convention Center – Petree Hall
Hear about all the latest and greatest anime and manga coming out of
Crunchyroll straight from the source!
● Host: Crunchyroll’s Tim Lyu and Lauren Moore

TOWER OF GOD 2ND SEASON SPECIAL PREMIERE
Saturday, July 6 | 5:45PM PT
JW Marriott – Diamond Ballroom
The long-awaited second season of hit WEBTOON-turned-anime Tower of God
has finally arrived! The treacherous journey to the top of the tower continues in
this exclusive premiere of Episodes 1 & 2.

JUJUTSU KAISEN PANEL, POWERED BY CRUNCHYROLL
Sunday, July 7 | 10:00AM PT
LA Convention Center – Main Events
Join Crunchyroll and special guests Junya Enoki (Japanese voice of Yuji
Itadori), Shota Goshozono (Director of Season 2), and Keisuke Seshimo
(Animation Lead Producer, MAPPA) in celebration of the mega-hit series –
JUJUTSU KAISEN!
● Panelists: Japanese Voice of Yuji Itadori, Junya Enoki; Season 2 Director Shota
Goshozono; Lead Animation Producer (MAPPA), Keisuke Seshimo;
● Host: Crunchyroll’s Tim Lyu