Tokyo Anime Dispatch

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, an...

Anime Expo 2026 opened its official merchandise store on July 2, 2026, the first day of the convention, in the West Hall Lobby of the Los Angeles Convention Center. The official merch lineup page was published on June 29, 2026, and updated again on July 2, which makes it one of the freshest pieces of AX 2026 information available at the start of the event. The page frames the merch table as a place for exclusive pieces and themed collectibles that attendees can take home as souvenirs. What Was Announced The official AX 2026 merchandise post says the Merch Store is the only official place to buy AX merchandise. It lists a simple, practical schedule: July 2 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, July 3 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, July 4 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and July 5 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. That is all the page promises, and that restraint is useful. It gives attendees a direct answer to where and when they can go without turning the post into a speculative sales pitch. The merch anno...

On July 1, 2026, FURYU said it will bring a very specific slice of Japanese fan culture to Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles. The company is planning a booth that goes beyond static display cases: original figures, a free crane-game trial, and first-in-the-US installations of its YES foto archive photo machine and SUKELU factory fan-goods printer will all be on show when the convention opens on July 2, 2026. That combination matters because it frames anime merchandise as an experience, not just a product. FURYU is using one of North America's biggest anime events to show how Japanese fandom works in practice: people collect figures, try their luck at crane games, take commemorative photos, and create personalized goods around the characters they love. For overseas visitors, the booth is a compact introduction to the logic behind oshikatsu , the increasingly visible culture of supporting a favorite character or franchise with time, money, and customized fan activity. What Wa...

What Was Announced On June 26, 2026, TAITO updated its official Anime Expo page to confirm that it will exhibit again at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles from July 2 to July 5, 2026. The company says the booth will be built around the theme TAITO PLAY BASE , which is meant to turn the booth into a hands-on space where visitors can experience TAITO content rather than just look at it. The official page also gives a concrete booth number, SH-2126 , and outlines two of the main activities planned for the show floor. Visitors will be able to try BUBBLE BOBBLE Sugar Dungeons Boosted , an update tied to one of TAITO's most recognizable classic game brands, and they will also have a chance to see Bubbleun in a meet-and-greet format. TAITO's own banner image for the event, which appears at the top of this post, comes from the official Anime Expo page. Why It Matters This is a straightforward announcement on paper, but it says a lot about how Japanese entertainment compa...

CyberAgent Brings CA Anime to Anime Expo 2026 On June 23, 2026, CyberAgent's Anime & IP Business Division announced that it will exhibit at Anime Expo 2026, which runs from July 2 to July 5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The company says the booth will be located in area SH-320 and will present CA Anime as a broad showcase for its animation, merchandise, and fan-facing activities rather than as a single-title promotion. What Was Announced The release says visitors will see displays tied to CA Anime titles, including Kagurabachi , along with North America-first merchandise sales. It also says the booth will draw on CyberAgent's wider animation pipeline, including Cypic, the studio behind Uma Musume Cinderella Gray and The Summer Hikaru Died . Limited goods tied to hololive BASE on Tour! 2026 Duet Stage! and Round1 USA will be sold ahead of the U.S. rollout. ODDGOOD, CyberAgent's apparel brand, will sell BLEACH Thousand-Year Blood War...

Kodansha is taking manga to Los Angeles On June 25, 2026, Kodansha announced that KODANSHA HOUSE 2026 will run from July 2 to July 12 in Little Tokyo / Arts District, Los Angeles. The pop-up is free, does not require reservations, and is timed to Anime Expo 2026 . The release says this is the first West Coast KODANSHA HOUSE after the New York editions in 2024 and 2025. It also says visitors will see creator-drawn visuals for Blue Lock , Attack on Titan , Witch Hat Atelier , and FAIRY TAIL , plus immersive zones, guest events, and limited merchandise. Why this stands out The important shift is not just that Kodansha is exporting famous IP. It is that the publisher is framing manga as a place you can enter, not only a catalog you can browse. In practical terms, that makes the event feel closer to a temporary cultural installation than a standard sales booth. What fans should note Dates: July 2 to July 12, 2026 Location: Little Tokyo / Arts District, Los A...

What Was Announced On June 23, 2026, Takara Tomy Arts announced that it will bring its Gacha brand to Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles. The booth will be at West Hall, WH-900, inside the Los Angeles Convention Center, and it is scheduled for July 2-5, 2026. The company is presenting the space as Gacha Galaxy , an immersive booth built around the idea that capsule toys are not just products but a kind of participatory experience. The official materials describe more than 170 capsule-machine boxes and a giant interactive setup called Gacha Reactor . Visitors who take part can receive a Gacha Pouch, while the booth also highlights a lineup that includes Gacha, PERIHAPI!, Licca, CHOKKORI-SAN, and Gacha Backpack. The official site adds a broader framing: the booth is meant to feel like a cosmic playground from Japan, with more than 80 characters from anime and beyond woven into the experience. Some items are display-only, such as KIMONO Licca , while others are tied to hands-on p...