Pony Canyon to Exhibit at Anime Expo 2025

PONY CANYON has officially announced its participation in Anime Expo 2025, North America's largest anime convention, taking place in Los Angeles from July 3 to July 6, 2025. The company will showcase a lineup of its most highly anticipated titles, including TOUGEN ANKI, The Last Blossom (HOUSENKA), and KILLTUBE, along with exclusive panels featuring creators and voice cast members. This is a unique opportunity to introduce the latest anime content to fans around the world.

At the PONY CANYON booth (Booth No. SH1520), fans will be immersed in specially designed displays themed around hit titles such as the upcoming anime series TOUGEN ANKI, Tokyo Revengers, Attack on Titan, This Monster Wants to Eat Me, the animated feature film The last blossom(HOUSENKA), and the theatrical anime KILLTUBE. Each exhibit will be crafted to bring the world of the anime to life, offering an engaging and unforgettable experience for attendees.

In addition, panel events will shine a spotlight on the three key titles.

The Last Blossom (HOUSENKA) panel will feature a talk session with the creative team behind the film, which was officially selected for the Feature Films category at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2025 and is scheduled for theatrical release this fall in Japan.

KILLTUBE, a bold and imaginative battle entertainment set in an alternate Edo-era Japan, will present the world premiere of its teaser trailer, accompanied by a special presentation from director Kazuaki Kuribayashi, the producer Fuko Noda, and Ian Boggs as MC, drawing attention from anime fans and industry professionals worldwide.

As for TOUGEN ANKI, which begins streaming this July, excitement is already high for this new generation of dark heroics with over 4 million copies of the manga in print. The Anime Expo panel will feature a remote appearance by original creator Yura Urushibara(appearing online), lead voice actor Kazuki Ura (as Shiki Ichinose), and producer Takanori Matsuoka from PONY CANYON. The event will also include a special guest appearance by Miku Kobato, guitarist and vocalist of the globally acclaimed rock band BAND-MAID, who performs the anime's ending theme.

With 2025 marking a major push for PONY CANYON's expansion into international markets, particularly North America, Anime Expo will serve as the launch point for a year of global outreach. Don't miss the chance to witness the excitement firsthand as PONY CANYON brings its latest anime content to the world stage.

■Event Overview
・Event Name: Anime Expo 2025
・Dates: Thursday, July 3 – Sunday, July 6, 2025 (local time)
・Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center
・PONY CANYON Booth: SH1520
・Details:
The booth will feature displays of PONY CANYON's latest anime lineup, premiere screenings of new titles, special talk events with creators and voice cast, exclusive anime merchandise giveaways, and more exciting activities for fans attending on-site.

■Anime Expo Official Website
https://www.anime-expo.org/

■Panel Program Overview

“The Last Blossom (HOUSENKA)” Special Talk Panel

・Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
・Time: 4:15 PM – 5:05 PM
・Location: Los Angeles Convention Center, Room 404AB
・Description:
　The creative team behind ODDTAXI reunites for HOUSENKA, a brand-new 　animated feature film. In this exclusive panel, the director and producers will 　dive into the making of the film, sharing behind-the-scenes insights and 　　what makes The Last Blossom a must-watch.
・Scheduled Guests:
　Baku Kinoshita (Director)
　Ryoichiro Matsuo (Producer / CLAP)
　Hiroshi Ito (Producer)

“TOUGEN ANKI” Episode 1 World Premiere & Cast Talk

・Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
・Time: 2:15 PM – 3:35 PM
・Location: JW Marriott Platinum Ballroom
・Description:
　Be among the first to watch Episode 1 of TOUGEN ANKI ahead of streaming! Cast and staff members will take the stage to discuss the story, characters, and behind-the-scenes moments that brought this highly anticipated series to life.
・Scheduled Guests:
Yura Urushibara (Original Creator, appearing online)
Kazuki Ura (Voice of Shiki Ichinose)
Takanori Matsuoka (Producer / Pony Canyon)
Miku Kobato (BAND-MAID, Ending Theme Performer)

“KILLTUBE” Exclusive Footage & Creator Talk

・Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
・Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
・Location: JW Marriott Platinum Ballroom
・Description:
Catch the world premiere of new footage from KILLTUBE, an upcoming theatrical anime project. The director and producer will take fans behind the curtain, revealing how this ambitious and genre-defying work came to be.
・Scheduled Guests:
　Kazuaki Kuribayashi (Director)
　Fuko Noda (Producer)
　Ian Boggs (MC)

■Official Website Animated feature film “The Last Blossom (HOUSENKA)”：https://anime-housenka.com/
Theatrical anime “KILLTUBE”：https://www.killtu.be/
Anime series “This Monster Wants to Eat Me”：https://wata-tabe.com/
Anime series “Tokyo Revengers”：https://tokyo-revengers-anime.com/
Anime series “TOUGEN ANKI”：https://tougenanki-anime.com/
Anime series “Attack on Titan”：https://shingeki.tv/final/

■Company Overview
Company Name: PONY CANYON INC.
Business Description: Comprehensive entertainment services, including planning, production, and distribution of content
Head Office: Izumi Garden Annex, 1-5-17 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032, Japan
Company Website: https://www.ponycanyon.co.jp/
Social Media: https://pony-canyon-anime.lnk.to/socialmediaPR