Maruchan's Marumart: Demon Slayer Konbini at SDCC

Maruchan is partnering with Demon Slayer to bring MaruMart, an immersive pop-up experience, to the Interactive Zone at Petco Park. 

Crunchyroll Heads to San Diego Comic-Con 2026 with Special My Hero Academia Panel

Los Angeles, California (July 9, 2026) – Crunchyroll, the brand serving anime fandom worldwide, announced its official San Diego Comic-Con programming presence anchored by fan-first celebrations. This year, the global anime leader is channeling its power into a curated booth presence loaded with exclusives and a massive, milestone panel honoring a decade of My Hero Academia.

Head over to Booth #4135 to meet the Goddess of Swords, Teoritta from the hit anime Sentenced to be a Hero currently streaming on Crunchyroll! Leveraging cutting-edge electronics, this industry-first Teoritta Doll delivers lifelike expressions and interactive responses when guests give her a gentle head pat.

Get ready for a can’t-miss panel celebrating a decade of My Hero Academia! Following the emotional finale of the My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON in December 2025 as well as My Hero Academia “MORE” in May 2026—which brought the epic journey of Izuku Midoriya and Class 1-A to its grand conclusion—it’s time to look back at the heroes who changed everything. 

My Neighbor Totoro is Coming Back to the Big Screen

 

When Satsuki and her sister Mei move with their father to a new home in the countryside, they find country life is not as simple as it seems. They soon discover that the house and nearby woods are full of strange and delightful creatures, including a gigantic but gentle forest spirit called Totoro, who can only be seen by children. Totoro and his friends introduce the girls to a series of adventures, including a ride aboard the extraordinary Cat Bus, in this all-ages animated masterpiece featuring the voices of Tim Daly, Lea Salonga, and real-life sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning, in early roles.

Brought to you by GKIDS and Fathom Entertainment, Hayao Miyazaki's My Neighbor Totoro returns to theaters for a limited time from July 11 – 15 as part of Studio Ghibli Fest 2026. Tickets on sale now HERE. 

VIZ Media Reveals July 25 Premiere Date For BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity

 

VIZ Media Reveals July 25 Premiere Date 

For BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity 

Streaming Exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. and

Disney+ Internationally

 

 

UPDATED 7/7: Dark Moon x ENHYPEN at SDCC 2026

 

Dark Moon x ENHYPEN will be at SDCC with not only a booth but also a panel talk with ENHYPEN and an exclusive Dark Moon Blood Night with ENHYPEN off-site event. More details TBA. 

 

BLEACH Comes to Life in Los Angeles with First-of-Its-Kind Artist Gallery Experience During Anime Expo Week

 

BLEACH Comes to Life in Los Angeles with

First-of-Its-Kind Artist Gallery

Experience During Anime Expo Week

 

More Than 20 World-Renowned Artists Reimagine Ichigo, Rukia and the Soul Society Through Original Artwork, Exclusive Collectibles and One-of-a-Kind Creations Beginning July 1 

LA Comic Con 2025 Recap

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LA Comic Con was held September 26-28, 2025 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. We haven't been back in quite a few years. The show really has expanded using different halls for the artist alley, Horror Zone, Akiba Station and the main hall with a variety of exhibitors such as Refreshment Toy, Saturday Morning Cards, Dave & Busters and many more. One bit of advice is that if you need to park your car in one of the convention center parking lots, you really need to arrive early. Finding a parking lot with available space can be very hard. There are third party parking lots but note that they charge more than the convention center parking and even raise the price throughout the morning when they know people are desperate for parking. 

This show has really grown over the years and have a lot of different exhibitors compared to other shows such as Door Dash with their Giant Door Dash Bag giving out surprise gifts. You don't know what they will give you. Some people won iPads, Funko pops, external hard drive, gaming controllers, gift cards etc...or you can get a dud like a twinkie which someone did get and was not happy after having to wait in line. The wait in line did take a long time. Maruchan was also exhibiting at LACC and they had free sample flights of their noodles. The line for that was super long too. Yakult and Kopiko were there giving out free samples. If you live in the LA or So Cal area and haven't experienced LACC, you should. If you are local, rideshare would be your best bet to avoid parking headaches. Thank you LACC for inviting us. As of this posting, the dates for next year's LA Comic Con has not been announced yet. Check out our photo coverage above to see what you missed out on this year. 

Flashback to SDCC 2024 Part 3

 SDCC 2024 Part 3 

 

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eigoMANGA and Comic Distro to Showcase at San Diego Comic-Con 2024

eigoMANGA, a leading media company in digital comic publishing, and Comic Distro, an innovative comic book distribution service, are excited to announce their participation at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2024. This premier event, the nation's largest celebration of comic books, science fiction, and pop culture, will take place from July 25th to 28th at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. Visit eigoMANGA and Comic Distro at Booth #1802 in the Exhibit Hall.

eigoMANGA Panels and Workshops at Comic-Con

"Developing Anime Mobile Apps and Games" Workshop

• When: Thursday, July 24th, 4:00pm-5:00pm
• Where: Room 11
• Details: Join eigoMANGA's development team as they delve into the complexities of anime/manga app development, sharing exclusive insights from the creation of the highly anticipated anime mobile fighting game "Vanguard Princess".

"Muscling Aside the Mainstreams: Getting Indies on the Shelves" Panel

• When: Friday, July 26th, 5:00pm-6:00pm
• Where: Room 9
• Details: Austin Osueke, founder of Comic Distro and publisher of eigoMANGA, will participate as a panelist. Gain valuable knowledge on how independent publishers can successfully compete with mainstream giants.

"Manga Tutorials for Kids" Workshop

• When: Sunday, July 28th, 11:00am-12:00pm
• Where: Room 11
• Details: This engaging workshop, led by a team of talented manga artists, offers children of all ages the chance to learn manga illustration and storytelling techniques.

Crunchyroll Heads to SDCC with Two Massive Concerts— LiSA and One Piece

Crunchyroll is announcing a once-in-a-lifetime anime and music experience from July 25 - 28 at San Diego Comic-Con. On Friday, July 26, the Crunchyroll Concert Series will take over The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with global J-pop sensation LiSA. The concert is free to all San Diego Comic-Con badge holders.* 

On Friday night, ahead of the North American theatrical debut of global J-pop sensation LiSA's concert film LiVE is SMiLE ALWAYS -LANDER- on August 17, the iconic voice behind countless hit anime themes will perform in the U.S. for the first time in nearly 10 years. LiSA returns to the U.S. as Spotify’s 2020 Most Played Japanese Artist Overseas and currently has 4.1 million monthly listeners on the platform—accolades driven by her global appeal. Experimental musician and performance artist Alice Longyu Gao will open the evening with a set inspired by her deep connection to NANA, a classic anime about romance and music.  

The Crunchyroll Concert Series is free to all San Diego Comic-Con badge holders. Doors will open at 5:00 PM. Attendees are invited to line up at The Rady Shell at 4:00 PM on Friday. Please be on the lookout for Crunchyroll team members and signage which will direct you to the general admission line. 

BoxLunch Brings Eldia to Fans with New Hello Kitty® and Friends x Attack on Titan Collection

BoxLunch is excited to partner with Sanrio® and Crunchyroll to launch an exclusive Hello Kitty® and Friends x Attack on Titan line. This ultimate crossover collection for fans of Japanese pop culture is available in stores and online March 15th 2023.

The kawaii icons of Sanrio® meet their favorite characters from the ultra-popular anime in a 17 piece collection that spans multiple categories such as apparel, accessories, and bags, with products for all ages. Fans can add some supercute Sanrio® style to their closet with an Eldian twist, with teamups like Hello Kitty and Erwin, Badtz-maru and Levi, Pochacco and Eren, and more! Fans can also brighten up their office or home with officially licensed pins, a throw, and lanyard. Hoodies, scrunchies, sleep pants round out the assortment for cozy cuteness whenever fans want it. The full collection can be seen at BoxLunch.com .

To celebrate this collaboration, The Irvine, CA BoxLunch is hosting events on 3/25 and 3/26 from 12PM - 3PM featuring official Sanrio® costume characters. 
         
BoxLunch, a cause-driven pop culture retailer, offers a wide range of officially licensed products – from apparel and accessories to collectibles and home goods – from some of the world’s most iconic brands. Connecting the passion of fandom with the spirit of philanthropy, BoxLunch donates a meal to a person in need for every $10 spent in-store or online through their partnership with Feeding America*.

Funko Wondercon 2023 Exclusives

Here's Funko's Wondercon 2023 Exclusives. If you are attending the show, you need to sign up in the Wondercon 2023 Exclusives Portal for a chance to purchase exclusives at the show. If you don't get selected most of these will be available through shared retailers. See pic below for USA retailers. Other countries, you can see them via Funko here.
 

VIZ Media Panel at SDCC 2022 Featuring the 'NARUTO' Franchise With Jordan Brand Athlete Zion Williamson

When: Saturday, July 23, 2022 - SDCC Panel at 10:30am - 11:30am PST.

WHO: VIZ Media, the #1 destination for manga in America and home to some of the most prestigious anime brands driving the industry, will host a panel at this year’s Comic Con, to celebrate the beloved NARUTO franchise; the epic adventures of the world’s greatest ninja!

Naruto is the definitive force behind Japanese pop culture in America, its influence and style. With masterful art and epic storytelling, the young ninja who seeks recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, today inspires millions of people across generations on a daily basis.

Setting sales records at over 250 million manga copies sold globally, Naruto’s cultural impact is vast; from musicians like Cardi B and Lil Uzi Vert referencing the ninja in their lyrics, to NFL players mimicking Naruto’s actions after making a touchdown, and to the viral sensation and meme that is the Naruto Run – the storming of Nevada’s Area 51, all make Naruto an icon of our time.

Fun Facts:

•        Now in its 20th year of the serialization

•        4th best-selling manga of all time

•        Ranked #1 in Hulu’s Anime category

•        6th all-time most popular program on Hulu

•        Over 3 million home video units sold

WHAT: Come and celebrate NARUTO with fantastic voice actors Amanda C. Miller (Boruto) and Tom Gibis (Shikamaru). Joining us on stage is basketball star, Jordan Brand athlete and hardcore NARUTO fan Zion Williamson! Find out how NARUTO has inspired him and his latest Jordan Brand collaboration. In addition, all attendees will get a limited edition NARUTO anniversary poster!

 

Learn how VIZ Media teamed up with lifestyle brand Jordan and NBA superstar Zion Williamson on a unique creative collaboration, and more! Also, please feel free to stop by our booth #2813, where fans can check out exclusives for Naruto (Jordan Brand x NARUTO x Zion Williamson Exclusive Hoodie - “see booth schedule for more details,” 20th anniversary Skate Deck, & JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Pin), Bleach (20th Anniversary Vol. 1, and Bleach Gift With Purchase Tote Bag), among other merch.

NBA Star De'Aaron Fox Heads To San Diego Comic-Con

Comic book publisher, eigoMANGA has teamed up with Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox to showcase a riveting basketball comic book "Swipa The Fox" at 2022 Comic-Con International: San Diego, the nation's largest comics convention.

De'Aaron Fox, drafted 5th overall in the 2017 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings quickly rose to become the Kings' franchise player and team leader. Fox will make a special in-person appearance in eigoMANGA's booth (#5532) at Comic-Con International: San Diego. De'Aaron Fox will appear in eigoMANGA's booth on Saturday, July 23 from 3:30-4:30pm to meet fans and sign autographs.  

De'Aaron Fox will also take part a panel for Comic-Con International: San Diego to discuss his fandom for anime, manga, and how it intertwines with his basketball career. Fox will be joined by his "Swipa The Fox" comic book creative team; together, they will discuss the fundamentals of writing comic books centered around basketball.

The "Swipa The Fox" comic book is about De'Aaron Fox accidentally venturing into a basketball video game while his video game counterpart causes havoc in the real world. Fox has to harness all of his world-class basketball skills to play his way out of the digital game and return to reality. The Comic-Con International panel with De'Aaron Fox is called "NBA Players Are Anime Fans Too" and is scheduled on Saturday, July 23 at 5:15 pm.

Lots of Funko SDCC 2019 Exclusives

And it has begun! Last week a trio of Funko exclusives were announced (see here). The past couple of days Funko has been announcing a lot of different exclusives this year and most of them seem to be shared exclusives which is good for those who can't go to SDCC or those who were not fortunate to get a picked in in the SDCC portal.

Below are the exclusives that have been announced this week so far (6/17-6/19).

Pop! Gamora (Hot Topic)

New Trailer for Made In Abyss

Presented in partnership with Fathom Events, tickets for MADE IN ABYSS: Journey’s Dawn are available at participating box offices all over the country and online at www.MadeInAbyssMovies.com and www.FathomEvents.com.

·         3/20 - Subtitled screenings

·         3/25 - English dub screenings

The anime is based on the manga and original anime series, and one biggest selling points of the film is the art direction of Osamu Masayama who comes from a long career animating and overseeing animation at Studio Ghibli. His work helps to elevate the animation and artistic style of the film and works nicely with the skills of Masayuki Kojima, best known for his previous directorial role in creating the acclaimed Monster anime series.

Synopsis

The enigmatic Abyss is an unforgiving and deadly place. Despite the dangers, it still captures the imagination of explorers such as Riko who wishes to follow in her mother’s footsteps and trains hard to become a Cave Raider. One day, she receives news that her mother died in the Abyss, yet a mysterious note tells Riko that her mother may still be alive. Vowing to uncover the truth about her mother’s fate, Riko embarks on a journey with a humanoid robot boy name Reg. Together, they will discover if they have what it takes to survive where so many others have perished.

VIZ Media Details Activities & Guests For CHICAGO COMIC & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES ACTIVITIES FOR

CHICAGO COMIC & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO 2019

Celebrate BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS With Panels And Autograph Sessions At C2E2

GKIDS & Fathom Events Return With New Studio Ghibli Series in U.S. Cinemas Throughout 2019

GKIDS and Fathom Events Return with a New Studio

Ghibli Series Lineup of Celebrated Animated

Masterpieces in U.S. Cinemas Throughout 2019

 

Nine of Studio Ghibli’s Most Cherished Films, Including Multiple Anniversary and

Star-Studded Titles, Hit the Big Screen Beginning This Spring With ‘STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2019’

MAZINGER Z: INFINITY Anime Film Arrives On Home Media From VIZ Media

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE HOME MEDIA RELEASE OF MAZINGER Z: INFINITY

Feature Film Based On The Legendary Mazinger Z Series

Debuts On Blu-ray And DVD

Five Points Festival Kaiju Dunny Series Release Party & O-MIKU Paint Party

Five Points Festival is hosting 2 pop-up events later this coming week. The first on is this Friday, February 15th which is the Kaiju Dunny Battle Release party.  There will be 4 artists in attendance which is James Groman, Jeff Lamm, Rampage Toys & Bwana Spoons. It's NYC so you never know who else will stop by. The pop-up starts at 6PM. Free entry but you can RSVP HERE.