Anime Expo is the largest anime convention in North America and takes place from July 1-4, 2023, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Fans and convention attendees are invited to join in on the excitement at the Shout! Studios booth (#2225) on the main convention floor.
For continuing updates on Shout’s AX 2023 activities and news, please follow us on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube @ShoutFactory, and the Facebook page @ShoutFactoryOfficial.
Screenings & Events
Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 1pm | Room 403
Pompo The Cinephile | Presented by GKIDS
Pompo is a talented and gutsy producer in “Nyallywood,” the movie-making capital of the world. Join us as she embarks on a challenging journey with her movie-loving assistant Gene to create a masterpiece. Pompo the Cinephile is an ode to the power of movies and the joys and heartbreak of the creative process.
Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 7pm | Room 411
Kubo And The Two Strings | North American Premiere of the Japanese Dub
Experience the epic action adventure from the acclaimed animation studio LAIKA. Join Kubo on a quest to solve the mystery of his samurai father and discover his own magical powers. Kubo and the Two Strings is a wildly imaginative and magical adventure that will captivate audiences of all ages.
Saturday, July 2, 2023 at 11:30 am – 1:00pm | AUT-G 5 in Kentia Hall
Takayuki Hirao, Director of Pompo The Cinephile Autograph Signing
Meet the talented director behind Pompo The Cinephile and get your autograph signed.
Shout! Studios Booth (#2225) Highlights
Shout’s booth will once again be an essential destination for anime and pop culture enthusiasts during AX 2023. Here are some of the highlights:
- Get great deals on your favorite new and classic anime titles. All items are in limited quantities at AX 2023.
- Receive exclusive gifts-with-purchase while supplies last.
- Partnered with GKIDS, Shout! is giving away a button two-pack from the film Lonely Castle In The Mirror featuring Kokoro and Wolf Girl.
- View and take photos with an actual puppet of Kubo from LAIKA Studios’ Kubo and the Two Strings.
- Enter the contest for a chance to win a limited-edition statue of Kubo and the 4K UHD SteelBook of the film.
Home Entertainment Highlights at AX 2023
Check out these exciting home entertainment releases available at Anime Expo 2023:
5 Centimeters Per Second (Blu-ray)
Experience a romance from the visionary director Makoto Shinkai. Follow the journey of Takaki and Akari as they navigate the joys and heartache of falling in love.
Belle Limited Edition SteelBook
From the director Mamoru Hosoda, immerse yourself in a fantastical, heartfelt story of self-discovery set in the age of social media.
Blue Thermal (Blu-ray)
Join Tamaki as she discovers her love for aviation and the vast beauty of the skies in this heartwarming tale.
Castle In The Sky Limited Edition SteelBook
Embark on an epic adventure with Pazu and Sheeta as they search for the legendary floating castle in this timeless story from Hayao Miyazaki.
And many more!
Visit the Shout! Studios booth to explore the full range of home entertainment offerings.
With an incredible lineup of screenings, exclusive activities, and exciting home entertainment releases, Shout! Factory is set to make Anime Expo 2023 an unforgettable experience for anime fans. Don’t miss out on the action and join us at the Shout! Studios booth (#2225) on the main convention floor. For more information, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube @ShoutFactory, and the Facebook page @ShoutFactoryOfficial.
