Anime Expo this year went above and beyond to provide attendees with immersive and engaging experiences. The Kodansha booth offered a unique opportunity to dive into the digital realm, allowing fans to sit and read manga digitally on their new online service or enjoy physical reads with many freebie chapters. It was a haven for manga lovers seeking to explore new titles or revisit beloved classics at no cost.

For fans seeking more interactive fun, the One Piece TCG booth was the place to be. Attendees could partake in thrilling 1 vs. 1 card game battles or try the new “buddy” team playstyle, where strategic duels unfolded in a 2 vs. 2 format. The booth buzzed with excitement as One Piece fans who tried out the games were treated to many free promo cards and packs from this card game.