Kodansha House 2026 Pop-Up Event Comes to Los Angeles With New Art
After two years in New York, Kodansha is moving its pop-up to the West Coast for the first time, responding to fan demand and bringing creator appearances and exclusive merchandise to Los Angeles during Anime Expo.
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Kodansha will hold its interactive pop-up event "KODANSHA HOUSE 2026" in Los Angeles from July 2 to July 12, 2026, marking the first time the event is held on the US West Coast. Newly drawn visuals by the creators of "Blue Lock," "Attack on Titan," "Witch Hat Atelier," and "FAIRY TAIL" have been released for the event, which runs alongside Anime Expo.
Kodansha's interactive pop-up event "KODANSHA HOUSE 2026" will take place in Los Angeles from July 2 to July 12, 2026, the first time the event is held on the US West Coast. In anticipation of the opening, newly drawn visuals by the creators of "Blue Lock," "Attack on Titan," "Witch Hat Atelier," and "FAIRY TAIL" have been released. The event, held in conjunction with Anime Expo, will feature creator guest events including Q&A sessions and autograph signings by Kamome Shirahama ("Witch Hat Atelier") and Yusuke Nomura and Muneyuki Kaneshiro ("Blue Lock"). Experience booths include "Ego Arena" for "Blue Lock," "A World In Layers" for "Witch Hat Atelier," "Kaneda's Bike" for "AKIRA," and a photo booth for "Attack on Titan." Exclusive merchandise featuring art from five works will be sold in partnership with Kinokuniya USA, and will not be available in Japan.
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