Bandai Namco announced the Bandai Namco Summer Showcase will be held on Saturday, July 1 at 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. PDT in Petree Hall during Anime Expo 2023 weekend. The publisher/developer teases major game announcements and reveals to come.
In a new press release, Bandai Namco confirmed its plans for Anime Expo 2023, which includes the Bandai Namco Summer Showcase. The panel will feature “exciting announcements and game reveals” alongside news for upcoming titles such as Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections, Sand Land, Sword Art Online: Last Recollection, and more upcoming titles. The upcoming showcase will be live streamed at Anime Expo’s official Twitch channel from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. PDT.
After the showcase ends, Anime Expo 2023 attendees may try out Bandai Namco’s upcoming titles at the show floor. Various booths will be set up featuring demos of Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections, Sword Art Online: Last Recollection, and One Piece Odyssey.
All of the latest details are available below, courtesy of Bandai Namco:
Bandai Namco Summer Showcase
Bandai Namco Entertainment Summer Showcase 2023 (Saturday, July 1, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. PDT in Petree Hall) – Time to power-up and get hyped for another Bandai Namco Summer Showcase! Come and be the first to see exciting announcements and game reveals, meet Bandai Namco game makers from Japan, and snag some sweet exclusive swag. The panel will be livestreamed via Anime Expo’s official Twitch at: https://www.twitch.tv/animeexpo
Show Floor Activities and Demos
- 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.
