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Every year on the 4th of July weekend, no less than 100k anime fans will be converging onto Downtown Los Angeles as Anime Expo, the biggest anime convention in North America returns. With Anime Expo’s significance in the anime convention calendar, not surprisingly some of the biggest anime news of the year is often announced here.
Hand-picked from the official schedule and other sources, this is a curated list of the various events and panels that will be of interest of Toonami viewers, including panels of shows that have been featured on Toonami, as well as industry panels of companies that have a partnership with the block.
Do note that there is a possibility that there can be Toonami-related news in panels that aren’t listed below, but fans should be on the lookout for any possible announcements. We’ll be on the ground in Los Angeles covering the events of Anime Expo, so for potential breaking news announcements and live-tweets, be sure to follow @ToonamiSquad on Twitter, BlueSky and our other social media accounts. And for those who can’t make it this year but still want a taste of the festivities, fear not as Anime Expo will be hosting another edition of Anime Expo Lite on their Twitch and YouTube pages, which will feature live streaming of panels that take place in the Petree Hall.
This schedule list will be updated if more information becomes available and is subject to change. All listed times are in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
Thursday, July 3rd
Aniplex of America 20th Anniversary Industry Panel
Time: Thursday, July 3rd, 2:00 PM – 3:20 PM
Room: Petree Hall
Official Description: For the past 20 years, Aniplex of America has brought a wide variety of shows that have captured the hearts of many fans the world over! Join us as we celebrate our past, present and future with an anime industry anniversary panel that will surely be an event to remember!
https://x.com/aniplexUSA/status/1930701359105364388
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL × Science SARU: New Animation Project Panel
Time: Thursday, July 3rd, 5:15 PM – 6:05 PM
Room: 408AB
Official Description: The return to a legendary cyberpunk sci-fi anime by Shirow Masamune will be launched in 2026. The leading animation studio Science SARU will be presenting a new project “THE GHOST IN THE SHELL”. Producers and other members of the production team will discuss the content of the anime and production status of the project along with other updates.
Ginger Root
Time: Thursday, July 3rd, 2:45 PM – 3:35 PM and Friday, July 4th, 8:30 PM – 9:20 PM
Room: Lounge 21
Official Description: Ginger Root plays a special solo set comprising of some of his most favorite Anime opening and closing themes. These re-interpretations of these both iconic and underground themes will only ever be played here at Anime Expo 2025!
Author Notes: Ginger Root was a featured music artist during the April 26-27, 2025 edition of Toonami with a special presentation of their movie musical Shinbangumi.
Friday, July 4th
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba 6th Anniversary Celebration
Time: Friday, July 4th, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Room: Main Events (Peacock Theater)
Official Description: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba returns to Anime Expo for an unforgettable event celebrating the music of the series performed live, along with a special appearance by Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado)!
Author Notes: After a two-year dispute of sorts between Toonami and show distributors Aniplex, Crunchyroll, and Sony, Toonami would finally get to air Demon Slayer’s Mugen Train, Entertainment District, and Swordsmith Village arcs during late 2023-2024. However, Toonami has yet to receive the green light to air the fourth season, the Hashira Training arc, at this time. Previous seasons of Demon Slayer making its way to Toonami has been announced at panels before, and if the Hashira Training arc is coming to Toonami in the near future, an announcement at AX or SDCC would not be out of the question.
Following the theatrical success of Mugen Train, Sony has opted to make the show’s final arc, the Infinty Castle arc will be a movie trilogy. With the first of these films hitting theaters in Japan on July 18, 2025, and in the United States on September 12, 2025. Unfortunately, given that the Infinty Castle arc will be a movie trilogy, it could potentially be years before the final arc will reach Toonami viewers…if the arc is turned into a television format at all.
https://x.com/DemonSlayerUSA/status/1938960584470355984
A-1 Pictures 20th Anniversary Industry Panel
Time: Friday, July 4th, 3:45 PM – 5:05 PM
Room: JW Diamond
Official Description: A-1 Pictures is celebrating their 20th anniversary! Join members from A-1 Pictures to look back at some of their iconic titles such as Solo Leveling and Lycoris Recoil, get a behind the scenes look and maybe even a sneak peek from this prestigious studio.
Production IG x WIT Industry Panel
Time: Friday, July 4th, 4:00 PM – 5:20 PM
Room: Main Events (Peacock Theater)
Official Description: Get ready for an electrifying anime experience! Join Maki Terashima-Furuta, President of Production I.G. USA, and George Wada, President of both Production I.G. and WIT Studio, for an exclusive panel that delves into the studios’ latest and upcoming projects. This is your chance to gain insider insights into the creative processes behind some of the most anticipated anime titles.
https://x.com/MakiTerashima/status/1940295020080505201
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Panel
Time: Friday, July 4th, 4:45 PM – 5:35 PM
Room: JW Platinum
Official Description: Join us at the BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War panel, where we showcase exclusive content, plus exciting new announcements about the final part. Test your fandom in interactive quizzes and win awesome BLEACH prizes! Stay until the end so you don’t miss the special announcements.
Author Notes: –Bleach has previously aired on Adult Swim/Toonami from 2006-2014, with the Thousand Year Blood War finally making its debut on Toonami on May 17, 2025. Do note that because Bleach was in “Hulu/Disney Jail” for the past three years, Toonami is behind the simulcast by three cours. And given this panel will reveal information regarding the fourth and final cour, those who don’t want to be spoiled might want to attend at their own risk.
On the other hand, for those who are caught up to the simulcast or know the events of the manga, no doubt this will be one to attend for what’s to come in Bleach’s final episodes.
https://x.com/AnimeExpo/status/1928557098268324281
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Meets Anime Expo 2025 Special Panel
Time: Friday, July 4th, 5:45 PM – 6:35 PM
Room: Petree Hall
Official Description: Join Warner Bros. Japan along with special guests to celebrate the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure animation series! The show will be hosted by Kira Buckland (voice of Jolyne Cujoh) with Keith Silverstein (voice of Robert E.O. Speedwagon) and Mick Lauer (voice of Leone Abbacchio)!
Author Notes: While Toonami had previously aired the first five parts, since 2022, Netflix would secure long-term exclusive rights for Part 6, Stone Ocean, and potentially beyond. Meaning that the show won’t be returning to the lineup for the foreseeable future.
TVアニメ『ジョジョの奇妙な冒険』公式 on X (formerly Twitter): “Anime Expo 2025 is just around the corner!Here’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Meets Anime Expo 2025 Panel details!!Date: July 4, 5:45-pm PDTLocation: Petree HallLive Streaming will be available as well!▶️https://t.co/lmHSNpi1FK▶️https://t.co/geGt9iRrJ2#AX2025#jojo_anime pic.twitter.com/2htnxu2KDv / X”
Anime Expo 2025 is just around the corner!Here’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Meets Anime Expo 2025 Panel details!!Date: July 4, 5:45-pm PDTLocation: Petree HallLive Streaming will be available as well!▶️https://t.co/lmHSNpi1FK▶️https://t.co/geGt9iRrJ2#AX2025#jojo_anime pic.twitter.com/2htnxu2KDv
Saturday, July 5th
MY HERO ACADEMIA SPECIAL EVENT Hosted by TOHO animation
Time: Saturday, July 5th, 10:00 AM – 11:20 AM
Room: Main Events (Peacock Theater)
Official Description: “Go beyond, Plus Ultra!” The final season of MHA is coming Oct. 2025! Join Daiki Yamashita (Japanese VA of Deku), Justin Briner (English VA of Deku) and Shonen Jump editor to hear exclusive behind-the-scenes of the final season! …And maybe a special message from Kohei Horikoshi just for AX2025…?
Author Notes: While Toonami has aired Seasons 1-6 of My Hero Academia, Toonami has yet to receive the green light to air season 7, much less Vigilantes and the 8th and final season at this time.
https://x.com/TOHOanimationEN/status/1928255625395617950
One-Punch Man Season 3 Panel – Saitama is Back!
Time: Saturday, July 5th, 12:00 PM – 1:20 PM
Room: JW Diamond
Official Description: One-Punch Man Season 3 is coming! Don’t miss out on insights about the series with the voice of Saitama, Makoto Furukawa
Author Notes: One-Punch Man has been a staple of Toonami, with Season 1 premiering from July 17 to October 9, 2016, and Season 2 from October 12, 2019 to January 12, 2020. No word yet on when and if Toonami will renew the show for season 3 at this time. Viz Media did confirm that they have the license for distribution rights to season 3, as with the previous two seasons, and have confirmed that the English cast starring Max Mittelman as Saitama, will make their return for the new season.
https://x.com/VIZMedia/status/1940078239155622197
In addition to some new information regarding season 3, as part of the panel, everyone in attendance will get the chance to participate in a Guinness World Record attempt performing Saitama’s killer move, the Maji Naguri/Serious Punch.
https://twitter.com/opm_anime/status/1935504081562619985
VIZ Presents: Roosters, Samurai and Mayhem!
Time: Saturday, July 5th, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
Room: 403AB
Official Description: Join VIZ for an anime extravaganza! WIT Studio CEO and President George Wada dives into the makings of the hit anime YAIBA: Samurai Legend. But that’s not all! Cluck around and find out about Rooster Fighter with an exclusive sneak peek!
Author Notes: Shu Sakuratani’s Rooster Fighter was confirmed to be a brand new Toonami original series back at SDCC 2024, and Viz is teasing some “cluckin’ exciting Rooster Fighter news AND a sneak peek at episode 1.”
https://x.com/RoosterFighter_/status/1939851450714399176
Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Cour 2 Premiere Panel
Time: Saturday, July 5th, 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
Room: Main Events (Peacock Theater)
Official Description: Join Crunchyroll and special guests Yusuke Kobayashi (voice of Senku Ishigami) and Kenji Nojima (voice of Dr. Xeno) for the premiere of the first episode of Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Cour 2! Be among the first to witness the Kingdom of Science’s quest to solve the mystery of petrification and save all 7 billion people on earth… all while under Stanley’s fierce pursuit!
Author Notes: While Toonami has aired the previous three seasons of Dr. Stone since 2019, Toonami has yet to receive the green light to air Science Future, the fourth and final season, at this time.
Are you headed to Anime Expo this year? If so or if not, what news and announcements are you anticipating? Sound off in the comments below or on our social media outlets.
