UlasanAnime.com – As Anime Expo 2018 approaches, the author is still at home, procrastinating on packing for their flight to Los Angeles on Tuesday night. Despite the desire to stay home and play UNION, the convention schedule is packed with compelling events. The author expresses interest in attending SudoP’s panel to discuss Hellshake, seeing Trigger again at A-1’s panel to represent IDOLM@STER, and watching Tsugutsugu and the cast of SAO and GGO. However, these desired events conflict with anisong performances.
This year, the author plans to take a more relaxed approach to Anime Expo, deviating from their usual collection posts. The only AX-sponsored autograph session they are interested in is the PA Works/Maquia team. While not planning to splurge on sketches, they acknowledge potential prizes from Kentia and the advantage of first-hour deals for Premiere badge holders, alongside data collection tasks.
The author is content with a less intensely engaging AX, as the JKL featuring Cinderella Girls is a significant draw on its own. Additional highlights include a party they are hosting, the Mogra event hosted by Fakku, and general meetups with friends, including those traveling from Europe, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.
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The author then shares a list of links for fellow attendees, inviting comments for additional AX-related information.
- CR HQ details and schedule.
- Square Enix and Mizuyuno announcements for Anime Expo 2018.
- Aniplex USA has a dedicated page, including the schedule for 22/7, noting their connection to IM@S.
- Information about seeing Enako at Spike Chunsoft.
- News about Miss Monochrome’s return to AX 2018 with a special performance.
- Aiba is apparently doing something, with a note that the Bushiroad USA Social Media team seems uninformed about important event details like stage times and merchandise.
- The official AX Autograph Schedule.
A postscript addresses a Twitter user who harasses others about Smash Bros. and IDOLM@STER, mentioning that MoriP from Arc System Works will be at AX and suggesting attendees ask him to intervene.
A further note expresses appreciation for Aqours, acknowledging the fun of a recent screening but urging fans to cease complaints about overwork.
Finally, a strong invitation is extended to attend a party on Wednesday.
