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Aqours, Yuki Kajiura, AKB48, 7 More to Perform at Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2018


Anime Expo x AniSong World Matsuri Logo - LargeWhether you’re calling out for Aqours sunshine or you just want a night of amazing compositions, the Matsuri has you covered.

Earlier today, Anime Expo and the Anisong World Matsuri announced their full lineup of performers, as well as the overall show schedule. Ten performers were confirmed for this year’s event:

  • Aqours
  • Aimer
  • Yuki Kajiura
  • May’n
  • Sanketsu-girl Sayuri
  • AKB48 Team 8
  • The IdolM@ster Cinderella Girls
  • i☆Ris
  • Shoko Nakagawa
  • Yuki Kajiura

The shows will be broken up across four nights:

LOVELIVE! SUNSHINE!! Aqours World Love Live! in LA ~Beyond the Pacific~

Start Time: 7/4/2018 at 6:00PM

  • Aqours

Promo Photo - Aqours

Japan Super Live

Start Time: 7/6/2018 at 7:00pm

  • Aimer
  • Yuki Kajiura
  • May’n
  • Sanketsu-girl Sayuri

Japan Kawaii Live

Start Time: Friday, July 7 at 5:30pm

  • AKB48 Team 8
  • The IdolM@ster Cinderella Girls
  • i☆Ris
  • Shoko Nakagawa

Tickets to this year’s Anisong World Matsuri will be offered in three tiers:

  • VIP: $150
  • Orchestra: $85
  • Loge: $60

All attendees must also have a badge to Anime Expo. Customers who purchase VIP tickets will receive a VIP badge, priority entry to concerts, VIP seating at the front of the stage, and a special goodbye session with the artists following the concert.

Anime Expo 2018 will be held from July 4 – 8 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Source: Anime Expo (Press Release)

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