The countdown to Anime Expo 2026 is ticking, and this year’s show is turning up the volume with the return of J-POP SOUND CAPSULE, bringing in an electrifying night of pulse pounding performances, iconic soundtracks and high energy to J-POP fans from around the world.
The team has announced the full star-studded roster for this year’s event, including:
ALI
Coming onto the scene from Shibuya in 2016, ALI are renowned worldwide for their unique fusion of funk, jazz, hip hop and global influence. The group has become beloved by anime fans for their iconic soundtracks including “Wild Side” from Beastars and “Lost in Paradise” from Jujutsu Kaisen.
SPYAIR
Formed in 2005 in Nagoya, SPYAIR has earned the reputation as one of Japan’s most iconic rock bands, repeatedly topping the charts in Japan. The band’s soundtracks have graced iconic anime series including Haikyuu, Bleach, Gintama, Sentenced to be a Hero and more.
Roselia
Known from the iconic Bushiroad media franchise BanG Dream!, Roselia is an all female rock band formed in 2016, bringing iconic and mesmerizing performances live from the anime and mobile series “ BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!”
Yoko Kanno
Legendary and acclaimed composer, arranger and music producer Yoko Kanno has written scores for some of the most beloved anime worldwide, including Cowboy Bebop, Terror in Resonance, Ghost in the Shell: Wolf’s Rain, Darker than Black and more. Kanno is also a keyboardist and the frontwoman for Seatbelts, who perform many of her compositions.
Yoko Takahashi
Internationally recognized for her soaring vocals and timeless contributions to anime music, Yoko Takahashi is best known for songs featured in the landmark Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise. Her music helped define an era of anime and remains beloved by fans around the world.
This year’s Anime Expo will take place on July 2-5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, with the unforgettable J-POP SOUND CAPSULE taking place at the nearby Crypto.com Arena.
Purchase tickets for J-POP SOUNDS CAPSULE: https://events.leapevents.com/event/ax26-jsc-scx26-t06
Event Details
Event Name: J-POP SOUND CAPSULE
Date: Thursday, July 2nd
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM PT
Location: Crypto.com Arena
Tickets: https://events.leapevents.com/event/ax26-jsc-scx26-t06
Attendees will not require an Anime Expo badge to purchase a ticket
Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering J-POP live for the first time, J-POP SOUND CAPSULE is your chance to experience the music, the community and the energy of Anime Expo on one massive stage.
Mark your calendars and grab your tickets for a night you won’t forget.
Anime Expo 2026 credentials are available for purchase at anime-expo.org.
Anime Expo
Anime Expo (AX) brings together fans and industry from Japan, the US, and all over the world for the largest celebration of Japanese pop culture in North America. Taking place every year since 1992, Anime Expo features the best in Japanese animation, popular art, entertainment, music, fashion, and video games. For more information, visit www.anime-expo.org.
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