ytv animation and YTE are bringing audiences their next favorite anime to Anime Expo 2026! These include Ascendance of a Bookworm season 4, which started in April 2026, Vermillion Mask, World’s Strongest Witch, and Uncle’s Obsession with Cute Things, all of which will broadcast in October of this year. Join the team for live drawings, giveaways, and an in-depth panel discussion that dives into exciting new titles coming soon.
Panel: “Ascendance of a Bookworm” And Your Next Obsession presented by ytv animation & YTE
Join YTV group for an exclusive behind-the-scenes journey into the world of their up and coming anime backed by WIT studio, 100studio, LIDENFILMS, and ASLE/Bridge. Enjoy live drawing sessions, a special watch party featuring sneak peeks of exciting titles, meet special guests, and fun surprises.
- Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
- Time: 5:30 – 6:50 PM
- Location: Los Angeles Convention Center, RM 403AB
Special Guests
- Director (WIT STUDIO): Yoshiaki Iwasaki
- Producer (WIT STUDIO): Keita Yoshinobu
- Character Designer (WIT STUDIO): Aiko Minowa
- Producer (YTV): Goshi Yoshida
- Director (GATTUSO): Joji Furuta
- Producer (AISLE/Bridge): Akira Kakuta
- Producer (YTE): Yuki Sato
- Editor (SHONENGAHOSHA): Taichi Kimura
- Voice Actor (Peru, The Vermilion Mask): TO BE ANNOUNCED
- Producer (YTV): Misawa Kozo
- Mascot Character from Uncle’s Obsession with Cute Things: Pagtaro
- Producer (YTE): Shigeki Murakami
Source: Press Release

