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Anime Expo 2026 continues expanding its lineup with several major announcements, including the U.S. premiere of Sparks of Tomorrow, a special panel for Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2, and multiple music and anime film events throughout the convention.
The event takes place from July 2 to July 5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Sparks of Tomorrow Gets U.S. Premiere at Anime Expo
Anime Expo confirmed that attendees will be able to watch the U.S. premiere of the first two episodes of Sparks of Tomorrow on July 3 at 10:00 a.m. inside the JW Marriott Platinum Ballroom.
The anime adapts Hiro Yūki’s novel 20 Seiki Denki Mokuroku and officially premieres in Japan on July 5.
The series will air on Tokyo MX, BS11, ABC TV, and TV Aichi, while Netflix will exclusively stream the anime worldwide beginning the same day.
What Is Sparks of Tomorrow About?
The story takes place during the summer of 1907 in Kyoto during the Meiji era.
It follows 15-year-old Inako Momokawa, the daughter of a sake brewer who constantly struggles to meet expectations. Her life begins changing after she meets Kihachi Sakamoto, a rebellious young man fascinated by the coming age of electricity.
The contrast between traditional beliefs and rapid technological progress appears to be one of the anime’s central themes.
Frieren Season 2 Staff Will Appear at Anime Expo
Anime Expo also announced a major panel dedicated to Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2.
The panel takes place on July 4 at 6:00 p.m. at the JW Marriott Platinum Ballroom.
Guests confirmed for the event include:
- Director Tomoya Kitagawa
- Supporting Director Keiichirō Saitō
- Animation Producer Yuichiro Fukushi
- Character Designer Keisuke Kojima
The panel is expected to discuss the upcoming second season and the production behind one of the most acclaimed fantasy anime in recent years.
Macross, VOCALOID, and Music Events Also Confirmed
Anime Expo 2026 is also bringing several music-focused events and screenings to the convention.
One of the highlights is the first official North American screening of The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? film on July 5.
A dedicated Macross panel hosted by BIGWEST will also happen on July 2.
Meanwhile, VOCALOID fans can attend the JAPAN MUSIC VOCALOID Powered by DWANGO event on July 4.
Confirmed performers include:
- Hachiōji-P
- kz (Livetune)
- picco
- SatapanP
- TeddyLoid
Additional musical guests for the convention include:
- ALI
- Yōko Kanno
- Roselia
- SPYAIR
- Yoko Takahashi
More Guests Announced for Anime Expo 2026
The convention also revealed additional guests from across anime, manga, gaming, and music industries.
Some of the announced attendees include:
- Masakazu Morita
- Machico
- Daisuke Hirose
- MEME50
- Acky Bright
- NextNinja CEO Masayuki Yamagishi
- Infinite producer Ena Hamabe
- Kadokawa executive Hiroyuki Watanabe
With major anime premieres, industry panels, live concerts, and classic film screenings, Anime Expo 2026 is shaping up to be one of the event’s biggest years in recent memory.
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