{"id":13266,"date":"2018-06-14T08:42:03","date_gmt":"2018-06-14T15:42:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/?p=13266"},"modified":"2018-07-11T18:41:04","modified_gmt":"2018-07-12T01:41:04","slug":"japanese-pop-culture-take-los-angeles-anime-expo-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/2018\/06\/14\/japanese-pop-culture-take-los-angeles-anime-expo-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Japanese Pop Culture To Take Over Los Angeles For Anime Expo 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13267\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Anime-Expo-2018.jpg\" alt=\"Anime Expo 2018\" width=\"960\" height=\"479\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Anime Expo (AX), the largest anime event held in\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">North America<\/span>\u00a0each year, is once again poised to pack the\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles<\/span>\u00a0Convention Center with some of the most passionate fans from nearly every corner of the world\u00a0<span class=\"xn-chron\">July 5-8<\/span>, including a special\u00a0<span class=\"xn-person\">Pre-Show Night<\/span>\u00a0on\u00a0<span class=\"xn-chron\">July 4<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>With more than 27 years of successfully bringing thrilling experiences to fans of Japanese pop culture, AX has become the premier event to introduce the newest anime films, television series, AMVs (anime music videos), fashion, video games, manga,\u00a0dance, music concerts, and exhibitors to its more than 350,000* attendees.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;We are excited to present a vast array of engaging and entertaining experiences for our fans. From our continued partnership with Anisong World Matsuri, a spectacular live concert event, to crowd favorites like Masquerade and the originative Fashion Show, AX 2018 is about creating opportunities for wonderful and memorable experiences for our attendees,&#8221; said\u00a0<span class=\"xn-person\">Ray Chiang<\/span>, CEO of the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Anime, AX&#8217;s organizer.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>AX 2018 will feature 400+ exhibitors, 14 premieres, including 6 world premieres, and hundreds of hours of programming, as well as multiple programming tracks like Family Day and Career Day, many interactive events and more than 100 Guests of Honor and industry appearances.<\/p>\n<p>With so many cool events to see, AX is making it is easier for fans to know when and where to be with their new Mobile App. The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.anime-expo.org\/mobile-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Anime Expo 2018 Mobile App<\/a>\u00a0will be a virtual tour guide &#8211; turning a phone into a digital companion, accompanying fans on their journey while providing guidance and information about everything AX!<\/p>\n<p>Fans with smartphone access can get\u00a0up-to-date schedule information, maps, guest information, exhibitor list, artist alley list, and more.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Read Related\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/category\/entertainment\/\">Entertainment articles here<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13268 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Anime-Expo-2018-2.jpg\" alt=\"Anime Expo 2018 2\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p>\n<p>AX 2018 offers four full days and nights jammed-packed with panel discussions, live performances and special appearances.\u00a0<b>Here are some must-see events<\/b>:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.anime-expo.org\/2018\/04\/25\/anisong-world-matsuri-anime-expo-2018-announces-musical-performers-3-day-festival-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Anisong World Matsuri Concert<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0(<i><span class=\"xn-chron\">July 4<\/span>, 6 and 7 at L.A.&#8217;s Microsoft Theater<\/i>):<\/b>\u00a0Features and\u00a0<i>All-Star lineup of nine Japanese anime song performers.\u00a0<\/i>Created in association with BANDAI NAMCO Arts, Inc., Amuse Inc., Sony Music Entertainment (<span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span>) Inc.<i>, fans will be treated to<\/i>\u00a0a powerful collection of fan-favorite performers including\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.anime-expo.org\/guest\/aimer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Aimer<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.anime-expo.org\/guest\/akb48-team-8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">AKB48 Team 8<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.anime-expo.org\/guest\/the-idolmster-cinderella-girls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.anime-expo.org\/guest\/iris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">i\u2606Ris<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.anime-expo.org\/guest\/yuki-kajiura\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"xn-person\">Yuki Kajiura<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.anime-expo.org\/guest\/mayn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">May&#8217;n<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.anime-expo.org\/guest\/shoko-nakagawa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"xn-person\">Shoko Nakagawa<\/span><\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.anime-expo.org\/guest\/sanketsu-girl-sayuri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sanketsu-girl Sayuri<\/a>. In addition, school idol group\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.anime-expo.org\/guest\/aqours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Aqours<\/a>\u00a0(<i>Love Live! Sunshine!!<\/i>) will perform their first-ever full-length solo concert in\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><b>Artist Alley (<span class=\"xn-person\">Kentia Hall<\/span>):<\/b>\u00a0AX 2018 is proud to boast that its Artist Alley is the largest gathering of amateur and semi-professional artists at any convention. More than 500 artists will showcase a variety of handmade creations for sale to attendees, including original artwork, prints, crafts, clothing and comic collections. This is a must-see on everyone&#8217;s AX list.<\/li>\n<li><b>Japanese Anime Fashion Show (<span class=\"xn-chron\">July 6<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"xn-chron\">12:30-3 p.m.<\/span>, Live Programing 1\/<span class=\"xn-person\">Petree Hall<\/span>):<\/b>\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span>\u00a0is home to many of the most cutting edge, fashion-forward trends in the world. Beginning in 2012, AX has taken pride in showcasing and introducing a variety of designers and their creations. Throughout the years, AX has featured more than ten different authentic Japanese clothing brands, as well as a new generation of models. In addition, in the Exhibit Hall, attendees are able to meet and get an autograph or photo from the designers and models, and shop each brand&#8217;s offerings.<\/li>\n<li><b>AMV (Anime Music Video) Competition (<span class=\"xn-chron\">July 5<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"xn-chron\">8-11 p.m.<\/span>\u00a0Main Events\/Hall B):<\/b>\u00a0Fans of AMV will certainly want to catch this event. The competition is a visual rhapsody of music and anime featuring a wild assortment of music videos created by fans. Out of hundreds of submissions received every year, AX meticulously curates an electrifying selection of drama, action, sentiment, fun, rhythm, and comedy videos, which are then presented in a three-hour event. To top it off, fans get to choose the winners!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.anime-expo.org\/2018\/05\/24\/introducing-m-flo-presents-otaquest-live-powered-by-ldh-usa-at-ax-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Charity Auction<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<b>(<span class=\"xn-chron\">July 8<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"xn-chron\">10 a.m. -12 p.m.<\/span>\u00a0in Live Programming 3 (408 AB<\/b>): AX is proud to once again support a great cause, The Animator Dormitory, and encourages fans to stop by the auction and bid on items donated by AX 2018 Guests of Honor, and anime-related vendors and companies that will include signed merchandise, memorabilia, and original artwork. The Animator Dormitory provides discounted housing to new animators in the\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Tokyo<\/span>\u00a0area. Last year&#8217;s Charity Auction raised more than\u00a0<span class=\"xn-money\">$12,500<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><b>m-flo presents\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.anime-expo.org\/2018\/05\/24\/introducing-m-flo-presents-otaquest-live-powered-by-ldh-usa-at-ax-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>OTAQUEST LIVE<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0(<span class=\"xn-chron\">July 5<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"xn-chron\">4 &#8211; 9:30 p.m.<\/span>\u00a0Microsoft Theater):\u00a0<\/b><i>\u00a0<\/i>In what is shaping up to be the best Anime Expo ever, the ground breaking and globally popular Japanese rap trio m-flo are playing for the first time together in the U.S. since 2008. This event, lead by m-flo and PKCZ will unite dance music and J-pop lovers.<\/li>\n<li><b>Masquerade &amp; World Cosplay Summit US Finals (costumes) (<span class=\"xn-chron\">July 7<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"xn-chron\">8 -11 p.m.<\/span>\u00a0Main Events\/Hall B):<\/b>\u00a0It&#8217;s more than just playing dress-up. The AX Masquerade is a cosplay and performance competition steeped in history of more than 20 years. AX is excited to welcome all of the performers who are hoping to win the US preliminary for World Cosplay Summit.<\/li>\n<li><b>Family Day (<span class=\"xn-chron\">July 8<\/span>, various times &amp; locations):<\/b>\u00a0AX has created a selection of programming specifically targeted toward young children and their families with the goal of providing content they can enjoy together in a safe positive environment.<\/li>\n<li><b>Culture Day (<span class=\"xn-chron\">July 7<\/span>, various times &amp; locations):<\/b>\u00a0AX is the ideal place to learn about Japanese traditional arts through interesting panels and hands-on workshops that show the proper techniques of &#8220;taiko&#8221; and &#8220;ikebana&#8221; (flower arranging), as well as screenings of historical anime and series focusing on traditional arts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information regarding Anime Expo please visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.anime-expo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">www.anime-expo.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>* More than 350,000 turnstile for all show days; nearly 110,000 uniques<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>SOURCE Anime Expo<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anime Expo (AX), the largest anime event held in\u00a0North America\u00a0each year, is once again poised to pack the\u00a0Los Angeles\u00a0Convention Center with some of the most passionate fans from nearly every corner of the world\u00a0July 5-8, including a special\u00a0Pre-Show Night\u00a0on\u00a0July 4. 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