Industry

Anime Expo (AX), the main event of the SPJA serves to foster trade, commerce and the interests of the general public and animation/comics industry. As the largest anime/manga convention in North America, AX is a key meeting place for members of the industry to conduct business and exhibit to the general public. At AX, the brightest and most innovative minds and influential decision makers meet to talk about ongoing industry trends and how these trends will impact the U.S. and international markets at large.

Industry Focus Panels

Industry Focus Panels highlight product announcements, company news, and the latest and greatest in what's going on in the anime and manga marketplace. AX has played host to numerous series announcements and premieres from the leading companies in the industry.

Exhibit Hall

To see a list of our exhibitors from AX 2009, go here.

SPJA Industry Reception and Awards

The SPJA Industry Awards are an annual event that coincides with the Industry Reception at Anime Expo. Using input from the anime industry, the staff of the SPJA, and the fans, the SPJA Industry Awards recognize the best new anime and manga as well as the artists and companies that create the properties we all enjoy.

SPJA Industry Conference

Open to members of the industry and the press, the SPJA Industry Conference at Anime Expo is the premier industry and press event for the American anime and manga market. It is the place for professionals to:
  • Hear keynote presentations about issues important to the anime industry.
  • Meet and discuss the state of the industry-where it was, where it is and where it is going.
  • Discuss possible solutions for industry wide obstacles and struggles, as well as a place to discuss industry successes.
  • Meet and network for potential future joint opportunities.
 In this section:
Industry
Industry Focus Panels
Exhibit Hall
SPJA Industry Reception and Awards
SPJA Industry Conference

Companies We've Worked With
A.D. Vision
AnimeNewsNetwork
Aniplex
Avex
Bandai Visual
Bandai Entertainment
Bang Zoom! Entertainment
Buena Vista Home Entertainment Bones
BROCCOLI
Copic Markers
D.C. Comics
Dentsu
Disney
Digital Manga Publishing
Funimation Entertainment
ImaginAsian TV
Gainax
Geneon Entertainment
Gonzo
Go! Comi!
J.C. Staff
Kadokawa Media
Madhouse
Marvel Comics
Production I.G.
Pioneer Entertainment
Pony Canyon
Sony Music
Sony Pictures
Square Enix
Studio Ghibli
Studio Pierrot
The Right Stuf Intl.
Toei Animation
Tofu Records
TokyoPop
Viz Media
Walt Disney Studios
Warner Brothers

The List Goes On!
Theres too many! We're working on adding to the list!

Related Links
Anime Expo Industry Registration