Hulu today announced its highly anticipated return to Anime Expo 2026 with Hulu Animayhem Yokocho, an immersive, multi-sensory experience coming to the Los Angeles Convention Center floor from July 2 through July 5. This interactive walkthrough is designed to bring anime fandom to life, offering fans an unprecedented space packed with hidden easter eggs, life-sized character encounters, and unique photo opportunities around every corner.
Attendees will be able to step directly into the universes of Naruto Classic, Tokyo Revengers, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, Rooster Fighter, Mission: Yozakura Family, Though I Am An Inept Villainess, and Undead Unluck: Winter Arc.
Whether attending the convention in person or watching from home, fans can find this extensive lineup of series readily available on the platform.
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TOMY Group came out in full swing at this year’s Anime Expo, showcasing a wide lineup of products that highlighted their latest T-SPARK hobby brand and the introduction of Gacha® capsule toy machines to the US market from their subsidiary T-ARTS. Their booth in the Entertainment Hall featured over 30 new items across eight different product lines, drawing attention from collectors, anime fans, and longtime toy enthusiasts.
The world premiere of SANDA, the upcoming TV anime based on Paru Itagaki’s manga, drew an enthusiastic crowd during a special panel at Anime Expo in Los Angeles. The event featured the creator herself, Paru Itagaki (BEASTARS), Director Toshinori Shimoyama, and Producer Kohei Sakita. Though lead voice actor Ayumu Murase (Kazushige Sanda) could not attend, he greeted fans with a pre-recorded video message, wishing everyone a “blessed” time at AX.
Tucked away in Little Tokyo was a curious gallery, the Yabai Gallery, presented by JAST and J18. Free to enter, the only cost was somehow making your way to the LA Artcore building during the very busy Anime Expo weekend, a task easier said than done. The gallery ran for all four days of Anime Expo but I only managed to get there on Sunday. Present at the gallery was famed artist Shiwasu no Okina, who also came to Anime Expo in 2023, and San Diego Comic Con in 2024.
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This past weekend’s Beyblade X National Qualifier at Anime Expo wasn’t just a tournament—it was a landmark moment for the 25-year-old franchise. The event marked the first official U.S. competition for the Beyblade X generation, a qualifier for the upcoming World Championship in Japan, and the first time U.S. bladers over the age of 12 were eligible to compete in an officially sanctioned tournament.
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