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Crunchyroll Unveils Massive Anime Expo 2026 Lineup Featuring ‘Demon Slayer,’ Premieres, and Exclusive First Looks

Anime Expo 2026 is shaping up to be one of Crunchyroll’s most ambitious convention showcases to date.

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, the streamer will take over Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater on July 3 and 4 with more than 20 programming blocks featuring creators, voice actors, new announcements, and advance looks at upcoming projects.

Demon Slayer Leads a Packed Two-Day Showcase

Among the headline attractions is a major presentation for “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle.” The event will bring together members of the film’s voice cast and include a special video presentation from Ufotable. Attendees will also get an early glimpse at footage from the studio’s next feature project.

Crunchyroll’s schedule extends far beyond its biggest franchise. Panels are planned for “The Apothecary Diaries,” “Gachiakuta,” “Daemons of the Shadow Realm,” and “Witch Hat Atelier,” with creators and cast members expected to discuss upcoming storylines, production details, and future plans. Elsewhere, “Clevatess” will receive a creative spotlight, while “Mob Psycho 100” is set to celebrate its tenth anniversary with a dedicated event.

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The company is also using Anime Expo as a launchpad for several upcoming series. Fans can expect first looks, premiere screenings, and guest presentations tied to projects including “Firefly Wedding,” “Overgeared,” “Saga of Tanya the Evil” Season 2, “Sasaki and Peeps” Season 2, and several newly announced fantasy adaptations. The event will also highlight “Goodbye, Lara” and “Tomb Raider King,” both scheduled to arrive on Crunchyroll in July.

Advance screenings will play a major role in the lineup. Attendees will have opportunities to see episodes from “Mushoku Tensei” Season 3, “Returner’s Magic Should Be Special” Season 2, and “Reborn as a Space Mercenary” before their wider release.

Beyond screenings and panels, Crunchyroll is expanding its fan experiences on the convention floor. Its Dubbing Dojo attraction will allow visitors to record dialogue from series such as “Attack on Titan,” “BLUE LOCK,” “Sentenced to Be a Hero,” and “Solo Leveling.” Interactive exhibits tied to “Daemons of the Shadow Realm” and “Witch Hat Atelier” are also planned.

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Clara is about to graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Writing Arts at the National University of Arts in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In her role as a writer for Spoiler US, she covers movies, TV shows, streaming platforms, celebrities, and other topics of entertainment and general interest. Since 2021, she has been working as a film critic for Bendito Spoiler, Cinema Saturno, and Peliplat, attending festivals, conducting interviews, and regularly participating in cinematic debate podcasts. Her main focus of work is in the horror genre.

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