Anime Expo 2016: Full Schedule

4:00pm PDT

Celebrating 100 Years of Japanese Animation Presented by AJA

Japanese animation will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2017. As we approach this milestone, the Association of Japanese Animations (AJA) will be starting a project that will set the foundation to further support the creation of anime for the next 100 years.

Friday July 1, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Main Events Hall B

Special Event, Panel Event

5:00pm PDT

Anime Expo 25th Event Welcome Ceremony

Join us as we look back over the 25 years of Anime Expo and celebrate Anime! There will be special guests dropping by and saying hi, so you won't want to miss getting a chance to see them! Light up the room with a free Lumica Light Stick sponsored by LUMICA.

Friday July 1, 2016 5:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
Main Events Hall B

Special Event, Non-Ticketed

7:30pm PDT

Special Screening: μ‘S Live in Theater

Join us for a special theatrical event which showcases the μ's 1st single – 6th single animation PV and music scenes from the anime series!

Screening Music List

僕らのLIVE 君とのLIFE／Snow halation／夏色えがおで1,2,Jump!／もぎゅっと"love"で接近中！／Wonderful Rush／僕らは今のなかで／ススメ→トゥモロウ／START:DASH!!／これからのSomeday／僕らのLIVE 君とのLIFE／Wonder zone／No brand girls／START:DASH!!／きっと青春が聞こえる／Music S.T.A.R.T!!／それは僕たちの奇跡／ユメノトビラ／Love wing bell／Dancing stars on me!／Snow halation／KiRa-KiRa Sensation!／僕らは今のなかで／Happy maker!／どんなときもずっと／Hello,星を数えて／Angelic Angel／?←HEARTBEAT／Future style／SUNNY DAY SONG／僕たちはひとつの光／

*Screening does not include live concert footage.

Tickets: $10

Friday July 1, 2016 7:30pm - 9:00pm PDT
Video 1 JW - Platinum Ballroom

Screening Special Event

9:00pm PDT

Anime Music Video (AMV) Competition

*DELAYED Due To Opening Ceremony*

Looking for the best in the AMV world? Look no further than the Anime Expo AMV Competition! With entries from all over the world, watch as each AMV competes for the title.

Friday July 1, 2016 9:00pm - Saturday July 2, 2016 12:00am PDT
Main Events Hall B

AMV, Ticketed | Special Event, Ticketed

9:00pm PDT

Late Comedy Showdown Tryouts (18+)

Friday July 1, 2016 9:00pm - Saturday July 2, 2016 12:00am PDT
Live Programming 2 403 AB

Special Event, Mature | 18+, Mature

10:30pm PDT

Late Comedy Showdown (18+)

All of the comedians have been chosen, now let the laughs begin! It’s now time for an all out battle of jokes as each finalist fights for the crown of top comedian at the finals for Late Comedy Show 2016.

Saturday July 2, 2016 10:30pm - Sunday July 3, 2016 12:30am PDT
Main Events Hall B

Special Event, Ticketed | 18+, Ticketed

2:00pm PDT

Anime Expo Photo Scavenger Hunt

Grab your team and arm yourselves with cameras. When we say go, take the list of items we have provided you and get as many snapshots of the items as you possibly can! The team that’s back first with the highest amount of photos wins!

Sunday July 3, 2016 2:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
Workshop 2 406 AB

Special Event, Panel Event

8:00pm PDT

Masquerade

With three divisions (Novice, Intermediate, and World), the Anime Expo Masquerade has been a longstanding tradition, running for over 20 years. The Masquerade is a cosplay and performance competition, with one of the largest cash prizes in the country.

Sunday July 3, 2016 8:00pm - 11:00pm PDT
Main Events Hall B

Special Event, Ticketed

9:45pm PDT

Otaku Parliamentary Debate

Hear ye, hear ye! Multiple teams duke it out over divisive topics, and the crowd determines the winner. Which team will be crowned champion of this year’s Otaku Parliamentary Debate?

Sunday July 3, 2016 9:45pm - 11:45pm PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB

Special Event, Panel Event

10:00pm PDT

Myth: Legends of Burlesque & Magic (18+)

This is one event you don’t want to miss! Join internationally known Illusionist William Draven and Miss Universe (England) pageant contestant Vixen DeVille as they host simply one of the most impressive nights of burlesque and magic you have ever seen.

Sunday July 3, 2016 10:00pm - Monday July 4, 2016 12:00am PDT
Live Programming 1 Petree Hall

Special Event, Ticketed | 18+, Ticketed

11:00am PDT

Charity Auction

Get a chance to bid on one-of-a-kind items at the annual Charity Auction. Not only will you get the opportunity to purchase items like original sketches, limited edition swag, and other signed items, you will be helping to support the Global Giving Kumamoto Earthquake Relief Fund.

Monday July 4, 2016 11:00am - 2:00pm PDT
Live Programming 1 Petree Hall

Special Event, Non-Ticketed

4:00pm PDT

Closing Ceremony

The final goodbye to Anime Expo! Come say "Sayonara" to all the amazing guests and staff of Anime Expo and also enjoy exciting previews for AX 2017! Come light up the room with Lumica Light Sticks sponsored by LUMICA!

Monday July 4, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Main Events Hall B

Special Event, Non-Ticketed

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