Anime Expo 2026 will run from July 2 to 5 at Los Angeles Convention Center.

Here is the full schedule of video game-related panels (all times are Pacific Time):

(This schedule will be updated as more panels are announced.)

July 2

• 10:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. – WayForward Anime Game Developer Panel – Game developers WayForward return to Anime Expo to showcase their latest anime-inspired video games with new trailers, behind-the-scenes, Q&A with game directors, prizes, and exclusive reveals!
• 12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. – Bandai Namco Presents: Echoes from Aincrad – An Unanswered//butterfly U.S. First Look Preview – Risk reality and join producer Yosuke Futami, along with special guests, as he welcomes players to Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online, the latest game in the Sword Art Online franchise. Attendees will receive exclusive giveaways and be among the first to see a teaser for the new anime, Unanswered//butterfly.
• 2:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. – Aniplex of America Industry Panel – Join Aniplex of America as we celebrate our past, present, and future of anime and games with our brand new Industry Panel! Come experience the excitement, community, and nostalgia with us on a grander stage!

July 3

• 10:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. – Aksys Games Anime Expo 2026 Panel – This year’s panel promises a look at what’s coming next from Aksys—new Japanese titles, exciting updates, and maybe a surprise or two you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Aksys for the first time, pull up a seat and join us for an inside look at what we’ve been working on.
• 10:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. – Spike Chunsoft, Inc. Official Panel 2026 – Come celebrate Danganronpa‘s 15th anniversary and pre-launch of STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT! Danganronpa producer Shohei Sakakibara, Kazutaka Kodaka, and English voice actors join us as guests. There will be STEINS;GATE quiz, live voice actor performance, giveaways, and more! There might be a sneak peek of Danganronpa 2×2…!?

July 4

• 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. – Arc System Works Developer Table Talk – Join Arc System Works at Anime Expo! Hear updates and developer insights on Guilty Gear: Strive with producer Ken Miyauchi, Demons’ Night Fever with producer Sohei Niikawa, and a new unannounced anime-style title with game designer and director Satoshi Hirayae. Free swag while supplies last!