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IMPORTANT NOTE
PANEL ROOM A is LOCATED ON THE LOWER LEVEL.
THE MAIN STAGE IS LOCATED OUTSIDE IN THE PLAZA AREA.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK A STAFF MEMBER ON-SITE.
FULL PANEL SCHEDULE
ANIME RIVERSIDE 2026
ALL PANEL GUESTS AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND CANCELLATION
SPACE IS LIMITED. WE SUGGEST YOU LINE UP EARLY TO THE PANEL YOU'D LIKE TO ATTEND.
EVERY ROOM WILL BE CLEARED AFTER EVERY PANEL...SO YOU CAN LEAVE, BUT YOU CAN'T STAY!
SATURDAY SCHEDULE
MAIN STAGE (OUTSIDE PLAZA)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Bleach Cast Panel
Join the cast of Bleach at Anime Riverside 2026 for an action-packed panel celebrating the legendary anime series! Hear behind-the-scenes stories, voice acting experiences, fan Q&A, and discussions covering everything from Soul Reapers to the Thousand-Year Blood War.
Host: BlackGeekChronicles
Panelists:
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Johnny Yong Bosch – Ichigo Kurosaki
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Michelle Ruff – Rukia Kuchiki
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Doug Erholtz – Gin Ichimaru & Kisuke
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Steve Staley – Tōshirō Hitsugaya
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Attack on Titan Cast Panel
Are you ready for an Attack on Titan reunion panel? Hear behind-the-scenes stories from the voices of Eren Yeager, Mikasa Ackerman, and Annie Leonhart as they talk about the series, share memories from recording, answer fan questions, and revisit some of the biggest moments from the world of Attack on Titan.
Host: Dade Elza
Panelists:
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Bryce Papenbrook – Eren Yeager
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Trina Nishimura – Mikasa Ackerman
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Lauren Landa – Annie Leonhart
PANEL ROOM A
SATURDAY
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Who’s That Pokémon? LIVE!
Pokémon fans! How well do you know your Pokémon? Guess correctly and win awesome prizes! What’s better than that?
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Cyberpunk: Recall – Trailer Screening & Cast Q&A
Step into Night City with the cast and creators of Cyberpunk: Recall at Anime Riverside 2026! Check out the brand new trailer, followed by a cast Q&A packed with behind-the-scenes stories, production details, and more. Attendees will also receive exclusive freebies during the panel!
Host: Jimmy Arias
Panelists:
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Jason Faunt – Future V
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Colin K. Bass – V
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Ashlynne Dae – Kiwi
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J. David Powell – Baron Hex
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Erni Osuna – Director
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Joseph Ryan Hanson – Producer
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Anime Impressions Competition
Everyone has an impression! Find out who has the closest impression to an anime character at Anime Riverside! The winner takes home a signed Funko Pop!
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Notice Me Senpai! Tournament
In this intense contest, contestants must get the attention of senpai using only three words: “Notice Me Senpai.” They turn, you win! Let’s find out who is truly worthy at Anime Riverside!
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Chainsaw Man Cast Panel
Join the voices behind Denji, Makima, Power, Aki, and Katana Man for a panel full of behind-the-scenes stories, fan Q&A, wild moments from the series, and more.
Host: Michelle Maka
Panelists:
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Ryan Colt Levy – Denji
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Suzie Yeung – Makima
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Reagan Murdock – Aki Hayakawa
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Jason Marnocha – Katana Man
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Derrick Snow – Katana Man
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Sarah Wiedenheft – Power
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Plus Ultra Competition!
Show us your allegiance to UA with your own Plus Ultra chant!
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM JoJo Pose-Off!
Oh Dio, we are doing this?! Compete against fellow attendees to become the greatest meme of Anime Riverside! How far can YOU lean?
Host: Matthew Jojohnson
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Stand-Up Comedy Special!
Enjoy a live comedy showcase featuring Brad Gouldby, Lisa Wallen, Johnny Castillo, Stefanie Michele, and Eric Bell!
PANEL ROOM A
After Party (All 18+)
9:00 PM Kabedon Rizz Tournament
What are we doing with our lives? Give us your one-liners and become a living meme. You will be immortalized for seconds!
10:00 PM Pokemon vs Digimon: Which are Hotter?
This was a mistake. Find out your purpose at this panel!
11:00 PM Pitch a Hentai
We have some… different ideas… Come pitch them where we will only judge you a little bit (or a lot)!
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
MAIN STAGE (OUTSIDE PLAZA)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Jujutsu Kaisen Cast Panel
Domain Expansion activated at Anime Riverside 2026! Join the cast of Jujutsu Kaisen for an action-packed panel featuring the voices behind Gojo, Yuji, Geto, Nobara, Maki, Yuta, and Mei Mei. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, fan Q&A, voice acting insights, and discussion about one of anime’s biggest modern series.
Host: Jimmy Arias
Panelists:
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Kaiji Tang – Satoru Gojo
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Adam McArthur – Yuji Itadori
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Lex Lang – Suguru Geto
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Anne Yatco – Nobara Kugisaki
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Allegra Clark – Maki Zenin
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Kayleigh McKee – Yuta Okkotsu
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Anairis Quiñones – Rika Orimoto
PANEL ROOM A
SUNDAY
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Anime Trivia Hour!
Multiple trivia games to test your anime knowledge! Come show off your skills and win prizes!
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Dandadan with AJ Beckles & Abby Trott
Join the voices behind some of the series’ unforgettable characters for a fun-filled panel featuring behind-the-scenes stories, anime discussion, fan questions, and plenty of chaotic energy straight from the hit supernatural series.
Host: Geekinvie
Panelists:
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AJ Beckles – Okarun
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Abby Trott – Momo
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Avatar Trivia!
Earth, Wind, Water… Trivia! Do you know enough about Team Avatar and their adventures? Toph it out and win prizes!
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Non-Cosplay Masquerade
Here at NCC, we believe it’s time for regular attendees with food stains, sweat stains, on-sale blue jeans, and faded T-shirts to finally receive the spotlight. Join us for the 5th Annual Non-Cosplay Competition, where we celebrate your sleep-deprived, hopefully showered selves.
Please note: Due to last year’s disaster, bears will not be permitted in this year’s competition.
#RIPGribblestheBear
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Guess Wrong, Get Punished! Ranking the Greatest Anime Protagonists of All Time!
We asked YOU to vote on the greatest anime protagonists ever. Can our panelists correctly guess the Top 5? If they guess wrong… they suffer a punishment!
Vote in the poll before the panel:
https://forms.gle/gKoWuXoBRWzQTSaTA
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EdgeLord Competition
Life is pain… and so is this competition. Bring your most brooding, despair-filled energy and prove that you are the true master edgelord of Anime Riverside!
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Am I Trash? – An Audience Contest
We’re here to determine which attendee has the trashiest anime hot takes — and can defend them to the very end! Are you trashy enough? Come find out and win prizes!
Host: Tyler McGarbage
