 It’s official: Anime’s favorite pirates - Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hats crew - will drop anchor in Los Angeles this July. Legendary anime studio Toei Animation revealed today plans to host a major One Piece celebration as the headline event of its Anime Expo programming schedule this year. Details on all of Toei Animation's events at Anime Expo can be found below. One Piece has achieved a production milestone with completion of the series’ 1000th dub episode and to commemorate this momentous occasion Toei Animation and Crunchyroll will co-host the “One Piece Episode 1000 Dub World Premiere” on July 2 at the GRAMMY Museum at L.A. LIVE during Anime Expo 2023. Along with the 1000th dub episode screening, this specially produced celebration will feature a variety of fan experiences, including an autograph signing session with Toei Animation animators and dub actors Sonny Strait, Patrick Sietz and Ian Sinclair, a live drawing showcase and Q&A with One Piece animators, a Luffy & Shanks statue display, a One Piece Card Game demo, One Piece Odyssey demo stations and much more. This event is open to the public and an AX badge is not required. Entry will be on a first come, first served basis and is limited to the maximum venue capacity. "The 1000th dub episode is a historic milestone for One Piece and we’re thrilled to be back at Anime Expo to commemorate this occasion with a major franchise celebration," said Lisa Yamatoya, senior director of global marketing for Toei Animation Inc. "Together with the North American premiere of The First Slam Dunk and our immersive exhibit space, fans will enjoy a wide array of experiences featuring some of Toei Animation’s most popular properties.” In addition to the One Piece celebration, Anime Expo attendees will have a chance to be part of the first audience in North America to watch Toei Animation’s blockbuster film The First Slam Dunk On July 3, Toei Animation and GKIDS will co-host “The First Slam Dunk North American Premiere” ahead of the film’s U.S. and Canadian release later this summer. As a special gift, the first 2,500 guests to arrive at the premiere screening will receive a copy of the 32-page official Japanese The First Slam Dunk souvenir booklet. Plus, throughout the convention, fans are invited to visit Toei Animation’s exhibit booth. Spanning 1,600 square feet, this year’s exhibit space is an immersive showcase of One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, and The First Slam Dunk, that offers numerous experiences ranging from special displays and statues to GIF photo booth and pop-up shopping experience. Fans are encouraged to use the hashtag #TOEIANIMEAX2023 in their social posts when attending a Toei Animation event or visiting the Toei Animation exhibit booth. For More Information: https://www.anime-expo.org/ Toei Animation Anime Expo 2023 Programming ScheduleSaturday, July 1, 2023 10:00 am – 6:00 pm L.A. Convention Center South Hall Booth 3306 Toei Animation Exhibit Booth Visit the Toei Animation exhibit booth for a variety of experiences showcasing One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, and The First Slam Dunk including:
Sunday, July 2, 2023 10:00 am – 6:00 pm L.A. Convention Center South Hall Booth 3306 Toei Animation Exhibit Booth Visit the Toei Animation exhibit booth for a variety of experiences showcasing One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, and The First Slam Dunk including:
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm GRAMMY Museum at L.A. Live Roof Top Terrace (Open to the public. No AX badge required. Capacity is limited.) One Piece Episode 1000 Dub World Premiere Join Toei Animation and Crunchyroll for the world premiere of the 1000th dub episode of One Piece. This milestone event includes a specially produced fan celebration featuring:
Monday, July 3, 2023 10:00 am – 6:00 pm L.A. Convention Center South Hall Booth 3306 Toei Animation Exhibit Booth Visit the Toei Animation exhibit booth for a variety of experiences showcasing One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, and The First Slam Dunk including:
12:00 pm – 2:30 pm L.A. Convention Center Main Events Hall The First Slam Dunk North American Premiere Join Toei Animation and GKIDS for the North American premiere of The First Slam Dunk, the global blockbuster film opening this summer across the U.S. and Canada. This subtitled screening will include:
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 10:00 am – 3:00 pm L.A. Convention Center South Hall Booth 3306 Toei Animation Exhibit Booth Visit the Toei Animation exhibit booth for a variety of experiences showcasing One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, and The First Slam Dunk including:
About Toei Animation Inc.
Based in Los Angeles, Toei Animation Inc. manages the film distribution of Toei Animation’s top properties, including franchise series Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, One Piece, Digimon, Saint Seiya and many others, to North America, Latin America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Toei Animation’s Los Angeles office further handles all categories of consumer product licensing based on its film and television brands within these territories. Facebook.com/ToeiAnimationOfficial Instagram.com/Toei_Animation Twitter.com/ToeiAnimation Youtube.com/ToeiAnimationUS Twitch.tv/ToeiAnimation |
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