Bandai Namco’s Summer Showcase returns this year for Anime Expo 2023, with the Japanese game publisher also announcing a couple of booths on the convention show floor. Bandai Namco will be releasing information and developments on games based on Naruto, Sand Land, Sword Art Online, and Baiten Kaitos, among other series.
Here’s the full list of everything that you can expect from Bandai Namco at Anime Expo 2023:
PANEL
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Bandai Namco Entertainment Summer Showcase 2023 (Saturday, July 1, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. PDT in Petree Hall) – Time to power-up and get hyped for another Bandai Namco Summer Showcase! Come and be the first to see exciting announcements and game reveals, meet Bandai Namco game makers from Japan, and snag some sweet exclusive swag. The panel will be livestreamed via Anime Expo’s official Twitch at: https://www.twitch.tv/
animeexpo
SHOW FLOOR ACTIVITIES & DEMOS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 HD REMASTER and SWORD ART ONLINE LAST RECOLLECTION.
Whether you’re attending the convention in person or watching the panel via Twitch, Bandai Namco’s got plenty in store for fans during Anime Expo 2023. The convention will run from July 1-4, so mark your calendars.