FURYU Brings Figures and Free Crane Games to Anime Expo 2026
On July 1, 2026, FURYU announced that it will exhibit at Anime Expo 2026 at the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 2 through July 5, local time. The company says the booth will combine original figure displays, free crane-game play, an overseas version of its photo machine YES foto archive, and the first overseas installation of its SUKELU factory "oshi-katsu" printing machine.
What Was Announced
FURYU says the booth will draw from two of its business lines: its "world-view business," which turns character appeal into physical items, and its "girls trend business," which includes print-seal style machines and related entertainment services. In practice, that means a booth built around hands-on experiences rather than only product shelves. Visitors will see original figures, including items from the Noodle Stopper Figure, BiCute, Desktop Fairy, F:NEX, and TENTOL lines. The company also says booth guests will be able to try crane games for free, and that the YES foto archive photo machine will be shown in the United States for the first time while SUKELU factory will be installed overseas for the first time.
Why It Matters
Anime Expo is one of the biggest Japanese pop-culture events in North America, so this is more than a routine trade-show appearance. FURYU is bundling display, play, and print experiences into a single booth, which suggests a deliberate attempt to translate Japanese character merchandising into something visitors can actively use. That is an inference from the lineup, but it is hard to miss: the booth is not only about showing products, it is about turning fandom into an on-site experience.
Context for International Fans
For overseas attendees, the most interesting part may be the mix of familiar and unfamiliar Japanese pop-culture services. Figures are straightforward, but the photo-machine and print-machine elements are part of a broader Japanese fan culture that blends keepsakes, participation, and presentation. FURYU says the hands-on experiences inside the booth are free. The release also frames the event as part of the company’s overseas expansion efforts, which makes Anime Expo a useful place to test how these ideas travel outside Japan.
What Happens Next
The event runs through July 5, 2026, in Los Angeles local time. If FURYU posts booth photos, follow-up reports, or product notes after the expo, those updates will show which parts of the booth drew the most attention. For now, the July 1 release is the clearest official record of what visitors can expect.
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Information was checked on 2026-07-05 07:38 JST.
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