Bandai Namco will be hosting Summer Showcase at Anime Expo 2023
We’re promised world premieres, demos, and big reveals.
The press release for the showcase reads: “The Bandai Namco Summer Showcase panel returns this year, once again bringing together top anime game makers from Japan to deliver a barrage of news and reveals. The panel will feature exciting developments for hotly anticipated games based on Naruto, SAND LAND, Sword Art Online, Baten Kaitos, and more.”
Other than Summer Showcase, Bandai Namco will host a number of other activities at the Expo.
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 Remaster and Sword Art Online Last Recollection.
We’ll be following the event very closely, that’s for sure.