Spike Chunsoft, Inc. Announces Official Anime Expo 2026 Panel Featuring Danganronpa Creators, English Voice Cast, and More
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (May 29, 2026) – Spike Chunsoft, Inc. returns to Anime Expo 2026 with an official panel featuring Danganronpa creators Shohei Sakakibara and Kazutaka Kodaka, along with members of the Danganronpa 2x2 English voice cast: Brian Beacock (Monokuma), Johnny Yong Bosch (Hajime Hinata), Bryce Papenbrook (Nagito Komaeda), and Christine Marie Cabanos (Chiaki Nanami). The panel will also offer a special look at the latest entry in the Science Adventure series, STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT.
Event Details
*Panel Title: Spike Chunsoft, Inc. Official Panel 2026
*Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
*Time: 10:30 AM – 11:50 AM
*Location: The Diamond Ballroom, JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
Shohei Sakakibara and Kazutaka Kodaka Autograph Sessions
Autograph Session 1
*Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
*Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
*Location: JW Marriott Gold Ballroom -G2
Autograph Session 2
*Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
*Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
*Location: JW Marriott Gold Ballroom -G2
About Shohei Sakakibara
Shohei Sakakibara is a producer at Spike Chunsoft and is currently involved in the development of the highly anticipated Danganronpa 2x2. His past works include Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE and Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid.
About Kazutaka Kodaka
Kazutaka Kodaka is a director and creator at Too Kyo Games. He wrote the original scenarios for the Danganronpa series, which has received critical acclaim both in Japan and internationally, including stage play and anime adaptations. To celebrate the 15th anniversary of Danganronpa, Kazutaka Kodaka will appear at Anime Expo 2026.
About Danganronpa
In the acclaimed Danganronpa series, you must use high-speed deductive action to expose a murderer. It all starts when Monokuma, a self-proclaimed headmaster, traps extremely talented high schoolers from around the world inside his academy. To escape, Monokuma forces the students to play a killing game and identify the murderer in twisted Class Trials. When a body is discovered, you will investigate, gather evidence, and question your classmates before the turbulent spectacle of a Class Trial. As you determine who to refute, the fully-voiced arguments by classmates add to the tense atmosphere. Class Trials combine deduction and action elements to create an exciting gaming experience unlike any other.
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, the first game in the Danganronpa series, was released for the PSP on November 25, 2010 in Japan. Since then, five titles have been launched across various platforms, including three mainline entries and two spin-offs. The series has achieved significant international popularity, with cumulative shipments exceeding 10 million copies worldwide.
About Danganronpa 2x2
Danganronpa 2x2 includes a brand-new scenario based on Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair. The setting and cast of characters remain the same, but a certain incident triggers a completely different chain of events with different victims, culprits, and tricks. This new scenario offers a volume of content on par with the original.The original scenario of Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair has been updated with new visuals and production value for modern game systems. Players will experience the shocking story, revamped to deliver a more beautiful and satisfying gameplay experience. For the latest information about Danganronpa 2x2, check the official page at https://www.Danganronpa.com/2x2/en/ and follow Spike Chunsoft, Inc's official accounts on social media.
About STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT revisits STEINS;GATE, which was originally released in 2009 for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system, and features completely revamped visuals and new narrative content. To learn more about the game's characters, revamped graphics, and more, visit the official site STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT at https://steinsgate.jp/reboot/en-us/ STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT is developed by MAGES.
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