Bandai Namco announced the return of its Summer Showcase panel at Anime Expo 2023 today, promising to
feature “exciting announcements and game reveals” according to the press release. Additionally, fans can expect to see developments for anticipated games based on franchises like Naruto, SAND LAND, Sword Art Online, Baten Kaitos, and more.
Bandai Namco’s Summer Showcase starts on July 1st from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET to 9:00 PM ET in Petree Hall at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Bandai Namco also announced other show floor activities and demos at Anime Expo 2023 including:
- 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 HD REMASTER and SWORD ART ONLINE LAST RECOLLECTION.
All Bandai Namco events at Anime Expo 2023 will be open to all attendees. For those unable to attend, the Summer Showcase panel will be live-streamed on Anime Expo’s official Twitch account. Fans can head over to Bandai Namco’s official Twitter for future updates.