Smilegate has launched booths for its new titles, "Mirashii: The Invisible Future" and "Chaos Zero Nightmare (Kazena)," at Anime Expo 2026, the largest subculture event in North America.
Starting on July 2, the four-day event in Los Angeles features the official operation of the "Mirashii" and "Kazena" booths, as announced by Smilegate on July 3.
The "Mirashii" booth is located in the West Hall and includes a game demonstration area, a four-sided LED experience zone, and a 360-degree photo zone, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the game's universe.
On the morning of July 4, a "Dev Talk" will take place featuring Kwon Se-woong, CEO and Creative Director of Control Nine, along with PD Jo Soon-gu and AD Kim Hyung-seop (Blood). The developers will discuss their game development philosophy and production process while engaging with attendees.
During the event on July 3, a drawing show featuring renowned illustrators Reikyu, Karori, and Luka will also be held. Each artist will showcase characters from "Mirashii" in their unique styles.
Notably, Reikyu will participate in a separate panel session on the evening of July 4, where he will conduct live drawing alongside AD Kim Hyung-seop. Attendees at the booth will receive various limited-edition merchandise, including "Mirashii" themed items.
The "Kazena" booth is set up in the lobby in front of the South Hall, designed to replicate the game's main setting, "Nightmare House," and the combat area, "Chaos," providing an immersive experience as if visitors have entered the game world.
This event marks the first offline appearance of "Kazena" in North America. PD Kim Hyung-seok and AD So Soo-bin will be present for photo opportunities and signings, allowing them to connect directly with local fans.
A panel session on the evening of July 3 will feature PD Kim Hyung-seok, AD So Soo-bin, and AD Ryu Han-gyeong discussing the current state and future of 2D animation games, along with insights into the development process and behind-the-scenes stories of "Kazena."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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