Join Us at Anime Expo 2025!

Our first summer convention is coming up quick! If you’re attending Anime Expo 2025, come visit us at booth #2720 in the South Hall for books, promotional giveaways, and tons of fun!

· · · GUESTS · · ·

As a special treat, we’re bringing Mokumokuren, the creator of the hit horror manga The Summer Hikaru Died, as a Guest of Honor! 

Attendees can meet Mokumokuren at the following autograph sessions (*No photography allowed):
 
Friday, July 4
 
Anime Expo Autograph Signing
When?: 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where?: JW Marriott Plaza
 
Saturday, July 5

Barnes & Noble Autograph Signing (*ticketed)
When?: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where?: 189 The Grove Drive, Unit K30, Los Angeles, CA 90036
 
Anime Expo Autograph Signing
When?: 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where?: JW Marriott Plaza

Kinokuniya LA Autograph Signing (*ticketed)
When?: 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Where?: 123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka St #205, Los Angeles, CA 90012
  
  
And as an extra surprise - Kumo Kagyu, the author of Blade & Bastard and Goblin Slayer, will also be attending!

Kinokuniya LA Autograph Signing (*ticketed)
When?: Thursday, July 3rd from 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Where?: 123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka St #205, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Available in both light novel and manga formats, pick up his amazing works at our booth! And if you're unable to attend this year, you can always get them delivered direct to your doorstep when you order via our webstore.

· · · GIVEAWAYS · · ·

Along with early releases and fan-favorite books, you can stop by our booth for promotional freebies! The items change every few hours, with some being exclusive to one day! Check out the schedule below to plan out when to stop by:

 
ALL DAY, EVERY DAY:
- Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? print 
- Level Up with the Gods print 
- Super String: Marco Polo’s Travel to the Multiverse / Jungle Juice posters
- Farewell, Daisy: Jun Mayuzuki Short Story Collection / Kowloon Generic Romance posters
- Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint posters
- Villains Are Destined to Die novel sampler
- Suzuki-kun’s Mindful Life hand fans 
- MONSTER TRIBE bookmark
- Almark bookmark
- Neighborhood Craftsmen: Stories from Kanda's Gokura-chou bookmark
- Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint novel bookmark

Thursday, July 3rd
Vote your answer on the sticker boards to collect your prize!

- 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: The Hitman Stans keychains
- 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Convenient Semi-Friend lip balms
- 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Who Killed the Hero? buttons
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Friday, July 4th
Vote your answer on the sticker boards to collect your prize!

- 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Mechanical Marie buttons
- 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Radio Storm sanitizer sprays
- 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Delicious in Dungeon World Guide recipe cards

Saturday, July 5th
Vote your answer on the sticker boards to collect your prize!

- 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Lord of Mysteries tarot card
- 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Double the Trouble, Twice as Nice stress relievers
- 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: How to Eat Life bag tags

 
And for those who purchase $30 or more at our booth, you can get cool tote bags featuring The Summer Hikaru Died and Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint (novel)!

· · · PANELS & EVENTS · · ·

You can also attend these fun panels for prizes, announcements, and more!

Yen Press Industry Panel
Thursday, July 3rd, 6:15 p.m. – 7:05 p.m.
Room 511ABC

For over a decade, Yen Press has been one of the biggest publishers of manga, releasing the likes of Black Butler, Fruits Basket and Toilet-bound Hanako-kun. Yen Press has also given a home to fan favorite categories such as light novels, audiobooks and manhwa. Join us for new announcements and Q&A!

Yen Press Presents: A Discussion with Mokumokuren—Creator of The Summer Hikaru Died 
Friday, July 4th, 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Room 408AB

As the creator of The Summer Hikaru Died, the beautiful horror manga that has taken the world by storm, Mokumokuren is one of the brightest of today’s rising stars. Join us in a career retrospective, from Mokumokuren’s early days as an artist to the exciting release of The Summer Hikaru Died anime.

Last but certainly not least, on July 5th from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., any Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint cosplayers who visit our booth and take a photo in the designated photo-op area will be able to receive a free enamel pin!

· · · SPECIAL SALES · · ·

To celebrate the release of the Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint novel, we're also selling official ORV merch at our booth!

Come to booth #2720 for acrylic standees, totes, t-shirts and more!

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Phew! So much to do, so little time. We look forward to seeing you at Anime Expo 2025!