Anime Expo 2026 is bringing fans an unforgettable moment. On Saturday, July 4, at 10:00 AM, the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles will host ‘BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity Stage,’ featuring an advanced screening of subbed Episode 1 from the Final Part. The event runs until 10:50 AM and is part of Day 3 of the convention.
We saw the official announcement and confirmed that special guests include Ichigo Kurosaki’s Japanese and English voice actors, Masakazu Morita and Johnny Yong Bosch.
Fans will get the rare chance to hear directly from the voices behind one of anime’s most iconic heroes. According to Anime Expo organizers, the panel will also include exclusive insights into the production of the final arc.
Our sources confirmed that registration is already open through Anime Expo’s event page. Attendees are encouraged to book rooms early via Passkey and download the AX Mobile App for updates. “We want fans to experience BLEACH in the most immersive way possible,” an organizer said.
Join us at BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity Stage, July 4th 10am at the https://t.co/DNUteA5opN Arena, for an advanced screening of subbed Episode 1 from the Final Part! ⚔️
Special guests include Ichigo's Japanese and English voice actors: Masakazu Morita and… pic.twitter.com/E3euMS9VGi
— Anime Expo (@AnimeExpo) May 13, 2026
Anime Expo is expected to draw more than 120,000 attendees this year, making it one of the largest anime conventions in North America. Last year, over 115,000 fans attended, and organizers project a 5% increase in 2026. With BLEACH’s final arc being one of the most anticipated anime releases, the numbers could climb even higher.
We talked to longtime BLEACH fans who said the chance to see Episode 1 early is a dream come true. “Hearing Ichigo’s voice live is something I never thought I’d get to do,” one fan explained. The excitement is already trending online, and the related social embed will be featured during the event coverage.
Anime Expo 2026 runs July 2-5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, with panels, screenings, and guest appearances across four days. For BLEACH fans, July 4 at Crypto.com Arena is the date circled in red.
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