Anime Expo 2014
by The Anime News Network Editorial Team, Jul 4th 2014July 3-6, Los Angeles Convention Center
Day Three
Kodansha Comics
Crunchyroll
Right Stuf
Funimation
NIS America
Day Two
Vertical Inc.
Digital Manga
Aniplex of America
Sentai Filmworks
Day One
Dark Horse Comics
Studio Trigger: Ninja Slayer
Daisuki Panel
Sekai Project
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