LVL UP Expo is a three-day convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, bringing together fans of gaming, anime, and pop culture. From April 24th to 26th at the Las Vegas Convention Center, attendees can celebrate their shared passions and connect with the community. The team from ScreenRant will be on-site, covering the latest news, interviewing guests, and sharing all the excitement with readers.
LVL UP Expo isn’t just for gamers and anime lovers! The event welcomes fans of all sorts, including cosplay, wrestling, animation, and tabletop games. Throughout the weekend, visitors can enjoy contests, scavenger hunts, and tournaments – there’s truly something for everyone.
LVL UP Expo Brings Japanese Voice Actors to Las Vegas
If you’re an anime fan, you’ll find plenty to enjoy at LVL UP Expo! The convention will host voice actors from both the original Japanese anime and the English dub, including Junko Takeuchi (the Japanese voice of Naruto) and Maile Flanagan (the English voice of Naruto). They’ll be joined by other Japanese voice actors – Kazuhiko Inoue (Kakashi Hatake) and Chie Nakamura (Sakura Haruno) – for a panel discussion on Saturday at 3:00 PM in the Main Events room.
LVL UP Expo will also feature voice actors Adam McArthur, Abigail Blythe, Katelyn Barr, and Nazeeh Tarsaha, known for their work on Kaiju No. 8, as well as Mallorie Rodak, Jordan Dash Cruz, Jill Harris, and Clifford Chapin from Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. These talented actors, along with others, will participate in panels and be available to meet fans for autographs and photos throughout the convention.
K-pop fans will find a lot to enjoy at LVL UP Expo! The voice actors behind the popular Netflix series KPop Demon Hunters – Arden Cho, May Hong, and Ji-young Yoo – will be at the convention for photos and autographs. They’ll also be hosting a panel discussion on Saturday at 1:30 PM in the Main Events room. Plus, fans can compete in the ANX K-pop Battles on Sunday at 3:00 PM, open to dancers of all levels, for a chance to be crowned the ultimate champion. Check out the full schedule below for all anime and K-pop events.
| Date | Time | Panel |
| Friday, April 24 | 3:30 PM | Meet the Voices Behind Kaiju No. 8 |
| Saturday, April 25 | 12:00 PM | Meet the Voices of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End |
| Saturday, April 25 | 1:30 PM | Meet the Voices Behind the Global K-Pop Phenomenon |
| Saturday, April 25 | 3:00 PM | Hidden Leaf Legends: Naruto JVA and English Cast Panel |
| Sunday, April 26 | 3:00 PM | ANX K-Pop Battles: Old Skool Nu Skool |
LVL UP Expo Celebrates Animation in All Forms
Animation lovers, get ready! LVL UP Expo will feature the voice actors from Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss. You can meet them throughout the day, or catch the Helluva Boss panel on Friday at 1:00 PM and the Hazbin Hotel panel on Saturday at 11:45 AM. Then, on Friday night at 9:00 PM, enjoy “Beyond the Hellaverse: A Hellaverse Cast Variety Show & Concert” with cast members like Brandon Rogers, Amir Talai, Blake Roman, Krystina Alabado, Kimiko Glenn, Joel Perez, and host Sam Haft. Expect a fun night filled with singing, dancing, comedy, and some surprise guests! Tickets are still available, but this event is for ages 18+.
Fans of Critical Role will be thrilled to hear that Matthew Mercer, Marisha Ray, Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, Taliesin Jaffe, Sam Riegel, and Liam O’Brien are coming to LVL UP Expo! They’ll be at the convention Saturday and Sunday to meet fans of their popular Dungeons & Dragons show, which has also become an animated series. Don’t miss the Critical Role panel on Sunday at 11:45 AM in the Main Events Room. Plus, get ready for season 4 of The Legend of Vox Machina, premiering on Prime Video on June 3, 2026 – will the cast give us any hints about what’s coming? Check the animation panel schedule below for more details.
| Date | Time | Panel |
| Friday, April 24 | 1:00 PM | SpindleHorse Presents: Helluva Boss |
| Friday, April 24 | 2:45 PM | The Amazing Digital Circus: Journey to the Last Act |
| Friday, April 24 | 5:45 PM | Welcome to Park Planet: A Chat with the Cast of Knights of Guinevere Cast |
| Saturday, April 25 | 11:45 AM | Hazbin Hotel at LVL UP |
| Sunday, April 26 | 11:45 AM | Behind the Dice: The Voices of Critical Role |
As a huge fan, I’m so excited about everything happening at LVL UP Expo! It’s not just about the panels – they’ve added tournaments for console, PC, and retro games, plus spaces for trading card and tabletop gaming. And the cosplay scene is incredible, with meetups and workshops galore! To see everything that’s going on, I’m constantly checking the LVL UP Expo app – the schedule is packed! Plus, they’re keeping the fun going late into the night with an anime rave on Friday and an after-party on Saturday. Honestly, it feels like LVL UP Expo is a true celebration of everything we love, for all fans and fandoms!
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