For the first time ever, Aniplex USA has announced Fate/Grand Order U.S.A. Tour 2019. The first stop which will be held at the California Market Center in Los Angeles, California from February 23 to 24th. The two-day event will feature a wide variety of experiences including many photo-op areas, a Challenge Quest Battle Zone, a Kigurumi Greeting Stage where fans can catch a glimpse of the Female Protagonist and more from “Learning with Manga", the Fate/Grand Order VR Experience and much more!
Here is an overview of the event via Aniplex USA:
Event Name: Fate/Grand Order U.S.A. Tour 2019
Location: California Market Center 110 E. 9th St. Los Angeles, CA 90079
Dates & Times: February 23, 2019 (Kickoff Night): 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (PST), February 24, 2019: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (PST)
Ticket Prices: February 23, 2019 - $20
February 24, 2019 - $30, Two-Day (Feb 23 & 24) - $45
Ticket Sales Begin: January 16, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. (PST)
Ticket Link & Official Tour Website
Special Guests:
Kana Ueda
(Voice of Ishtar)
Kana Ueda has brought to life to a variety of roles and characters through her voice acting. Her voice can be heard in shows such as Gurren Lagann (Kinon), Re: Zero − Starting Life in Another World (Anastasia), and the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha series (Hayate). One of Ms. Ueda’s most renowned roles is Rin Tohsaka from the Fate franchise, including Fate/stay night and Fate/Zero. In the mobile game Fate/Grand Order, she portrays the Servant Ishtar.
Satoshi Tsuruoka
(Voice of Arash / Gilles de Rais / Caligula / Spartacus)
Satoshi Tsuruoka’s voice acting talents have been heard on stage, in video games, and in a vast amount of anime. He has been cast as the cautious cowboy Dyne of Sword Art Online II, as well as multiple Servants in the wildly popular Fate series, including: Gilles de Rais (Fate/Zero, Fate/Apocrypha, Fate/Grand Order), Spartacus (Fate/Apocrypha, Fate/Grand Order), Caligula (Fate/Grand Order), and Arash (Fate/Grand Order).
Yosuke Shiokawa
(Creative Producer of FGO Project)
Yosuke Shiokawa began his career in 2000 when he joined Square Co., Ltd. (presently Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.). He was then seconded to SQUARE ENIX, INC. (North America) in 2009. After holding positions in Square Enix Holdings and Tokyo RPG Factory, he joined DELiGHTWORKS Inc. as a Creative Officer. In 2018, he became involved with the FGO Project as the Creative Producer and is concurrently the studio head of DELiGHTWORKS SWALLOWTAIL Studios.
Attractions:
Fate/Grand Order Monument
Check out the monument of epic proportions! This large-scale set piece will be nothing short of a masterpiece featuring an iconic scene that will tug at any fan’s heartstrings!
Noble Phantasm Exhibit
See Servants' Noble Phantasms as you’ve never seen them before! The exhibit will feature many weapons from the game, including both Jeanne d'Arc and Jeanne d'Arc (Alter)'s flags, Nero Claudius's Aestus Estus, Gilgamesh's sword Ea, and Leonardo da Vinci's staff. Plus, don't miss the unveiling of two never-before-seen 1:1 scale Noble Phantasms: Sakata Kintoki (Rider)'s Golden Bear and Altria Pendragon (Alter)'s Excalibur Morgan!
Fate/Grand Order Memorial Message Wall
Write or draw on the message wall and forever be a part of the Fate/Grand Order U.S.A. Tour!
Photo Op Area
Immerse yourself in the world of Fate/Grand Order with a chance to take photos on elaborate sets featuring scenes from the game. Plus, for the first time in the U.S., check out the AR Photo Spot where you can wield the powerful Excalibur!
Fate/Grand Order VR Experience
Step into the virtual world and join Mash Kyrielight or Altria Pendragon on a new mission with the Fate/Grand Order VR Experience!
Fate/Grand Order Duel -collection figure- Play Zone
Are you out of AP and Golden Fruit, but you still want to play Fate/Grand Order? Come on over to the Fate/Grand Order Duel Play Zone where you can challenge other Masters to the only official tabletop game from Fate/Grand Order.
Challenge Quest Battle Zone
Show us your skills! Step up to the challenge as you compete in in-game quests alongside other Masters of Chaldea.
Kigurumi Greeting Stage
The Female Protagonist returns with a vengeance! Get those cameras ready and come say hi to the kigurumi characters from “Learning with Manga” as they invade the U.S.!
Cosplay Gathering Area
Come in your best cosplay and join us for cosplay gathering sessions throughout the event!
Fate/Grand Order U.S.A. Tour 2019 Official Merchandise Store
Be the first to own tour-exclusive merchandise not available anywhere else!
Tour 2019 Schedule:
Fate/Grand Order U.S.A. Tour 2019 in Los Angeles (February 23- 24, 2019)
California Market Center
(Los Angeles, CA)
Anime Central (May 17-19, 2019)
Hyatt Regency O’Hare and the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
(Rosemont, IL)
Anime Expo (July 4- 7, 2019)
Los Angeles Convention Center
(Los Angeles, CA)
Anime Weekend Atlanta (October 31 - November 3, 2019)
Renaissance Waverly & Cobb Galleria Center
(Atlanta, GA)
Anime NYC (November 15-17, 2019)
Javits Center
(New York, NY)
For more information on the tour, you can visit the official website for the tour here, or follow the Fate/Grand Order Facebook and Twitter pages!
You can also revisit our interview with the Fate/GO team at Anime Expo 2017 here.