Incase you missed it, Final Fantasy XIV will be heading to this years Anime Expo. Additionally, Naoki Yoshida the director behind the game, will be hosting a panel as a guest of honor.
Here's a overview via Square Enix:
We are excited to share that FINAL FANTASY XIV will be at Anime Expo 2025 in Los Angeles this summer! In addition to the presence we will have on the show floor, Producer & Director Naoki Yoshida will be attending as a Guest of Honor and will be featured on a panel discussing his career, inspirations, and Japanese pop culture.
Naoki Yoshida - the visionary behind FINAL FANTASY XIV & FINAL FANTASY XVI! After joining Square Enix in 2005, Yoshida spearheaded the revitalization of the original FINAL FANTASY XIV into A Realm Reborn. As Producer and Director, he's continued to lead the game's success and oversee Creative Studio III. Yoshida also produced FINAL FANTASY XVI, the latest chapter in the iconic franchise. During his free time, you’ll find him enjoying FFXIV alongside other Warriors of Light
Leveling Up: How Anime, Manga, & RPGs Inspired Naoki Yoshida and FINAL FANTASY!
Journey with Naoki Yoshida as he looks back on his life, early career, and experiences working on FFXIV and FFXVI. What are some of his favorite manga or anime? How did they influence his career and FINAL FANTASY? Join us and find out!
Panel Location, Date, and Time
- Los Angeles Convention Center, Petree Hall
- Friday, July 4, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. (PDT) / 3:30 p.m. (EDT)
The panel will be streamed, so be sure to tune in! https://sqex.to/m7ZrI
Badges for Anime Expo 2025 are on sale now: https://www.showclix.com/event/ax25-gen-reg-scx25-r01