AMC Networks’ HIDIVE will return to Los Angeles next month for Anime Expo 2025. The programming this year at the annual July 4th weekend convention highlights the streamer’s premier properties — encompassing franchises and fresh titles on the horizon. Attendees can anticipate a diverse selection of panels that will feature previews, premieres, and additional content, alongside Q&A sessions with a variety of Japanese guests, including a director, a trio of producers, and a pair of voice actors.
Additionally, fans are encouraged to stop by HIDIVE’s exhibit booth (#SF13) for more details and photo opportunities throughout regular show hours during Anime Expo 2025. The booth will be open to attendees from Thursday, July 3 through Saturday, July 3 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Los Angeles Convention Center’s South Hall, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 6.
Kicking off HIDIVE’s line-up is the DanMachi — Is It Wrong to Try to Pick-Up Girls in a Dungeon? 10th Anniversary Celebration featuring a Q&A with Nobuhiro Osawa, chief producer of the popular fantasy adventure franchise that recently wrapped its fifth season, produced by J.C. Staff. Friday, July 4 at noon | JW Marriott Diamond Ballroom
Next, there will be the World Premiere of Bad Girl Episodes 1 & 2 of the new comedy series, which is HIDIVE Summer 2025 simulcast exclusive in its regions. Friday, July 4 at 3:15 p.m. | LACC Level 2, Room 511ABC
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Next up is The Dangers in My Heart Movie Sneak Peek co-presented by HIDIVE and TV Asahi, which will include a first look at the upcoming film along with a Q&A featuring the series’ director Hiroaki Akagi and producers Yosuke Sakurai and Kazuki Endo. Friday, July 4 at 8 p.m. | JW Marriott Diamond Ballroom
Following that, HIDIVE will host the Call of the Night Season 2 Panel, which will provide a Q&A with voice actors Gen Sato and Sora Amamiya, as well as a sneak peek of Episode 2 from the Summer 2025 simulcast exclusive and the latest season of the beloved supernatural romance series. Saturday, July 5 at 5:45 p.m. | JW Marriott Platinum Ballroom
Finally, the 2.5 Dimensional Seduction English Dub Special Screening will offer an encore viewing of Episodes 1 & 2 from the fan-favorite rom-com and its new English dub, currently streaming on HIDIVE. Sunday, July 6 at 2:30 p.m. | LACC Level 2, Room 408AB
