Bandai Namco will host Summer Showcase at Anime Expo 2023

Promises to have demos, big reveals and world premieres

Bandai Namco has announced the return of their Summer Showcase. Specifically, the event will take place July 1 from 4:30-6:00 PM PDT at the Anime Expo 2023 in Los Angeles.

“The Bandai Namco Summer Showcase panel returns this year, once again bringing together top anime game makers from Japan to deliver a barrage of news and reveals,” a press release for the showcase reads. “The panel will feature exciting developments for hotly anticipated games based on Naruto, SAND LAND, Sword Art Online, Baten Kaitos, and more.”

Fans at the Anime Expo can attend the event in the Petree Hall at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The panel will also be livestreamed via the Anime Expo’s official Twitch channel.

More Bandai Namco at the Anime Expo

Alongside the Summer Showcase, Bandai Namco will be hosting a handful of activities at the expo.

• Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections (Booth #2600) – Enter a memorable recreation of Hidden Leaf Village from Naruto and be one of the first to play brand new characters in this hotly anticipated game that celebrates the anime’s 20th anniversary.
• Sword Art Online Last Recollection(Booth #2300) – Experience the beginning of this alternate Sword Art Online adventure with Kirito and his friends in this new demo. Snag free swag and grab photo opportunities with Sword Art Online weapon replicas and cosplayers from Spiral Cats.
• One Piece Odyssey (Booth #2300) – Check out the opening moments and play as your favorite Straw Hat Crew in One Piece Odyssey, considered one of the best games based on this iconic anime series, and collect a free poster afterwards.
• Photo Ops – Anime Expo attendees can visit Booth #2300 for collectibles and photo opportunities themed around their favorite anime games including Baten Kaitos I & II Remaster and Sword Art Online Last Recollection.

We’ll keep an eye on any big announcements from the event.

Steven Mills

Freelance Writer – Steven is a freelance writer who enjoys creating guides for games. He has a passion for story focused RPG’s like the Final Fantasy franchise and ARPG’s like Diablo and Path of Exile.

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