Last year at Anime Expo, Hulu Animayhem was such a fun stop for my friends and I to check out! There were so many interactive moments and amazing photo shoot moments with props and cut-outs. This year it looks like they have stepped it up even more, although last year was such a blast, and are doing alley culture! Just from seeing the preview photos (shown below), I’m already planning with friends how we want to pose and making this our first stop at the convention next month!
Full press release about Hulu Animayhem at Anime Expo 2026 is below.
Hulu Animayhem is back at Anime Expo – this time, taking over the convention floor with its own Animayhem Yokocho, a high-energy anime alley brought to life through Hulu’s top titles.
Drawing on the energy of Tokyo’s famous alley culture, guests will move through an immersive corridor where Hulu’s anime worlds collide – paper lanterns and cherry blossoms overhead, characters at every turn, and interactive moments around each corner. The activation will be inspired by Hulu’s popular titles including
- Naruto Classic
- Tokyo Revengers
- Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War
- Rooster Fighter
- Mission: Yozakura Family
- Though I Am An Inept Villainess
- Undead Unluck: Winter Arc
All these titles and more are streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers.
Starting July 2 through July 5, Hulu Animayhem Yokocho will bring their Anime fandom to life on the floor of the Los Angeles Convention Center. The activation will transport fans into a vibrant corridor packed with easter eggs, their favorite characters and interactive moments with Hulu’s most beloved Anime shows, along with exclusively themed take home memorabilia. Additional details on the shows involved and all immersive activities fans can expect to see at Hulu Animayhem Yokocho can be found below.
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Photo Opportunity
Step into the world of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War and take your place alongside life-size standees of Ganju, Chad, Ichigo, Orihime, and Uryu. Fans step into the sixth spot in the lineup to capture a selfie station keepsake, instantly delivered in a branded digital frame.
Naruto Classic Photo Opportunity
Step into Naruto’s favorite restaurant and take a seat beside a 2D cutout of him at the open stools and pose for photos with bowls of (faux) ramen.
Rooster Fighter Interactive Activity
Join life-size cutouts of Keiji, Piyoko, and Elizabeth for the Rooster Fighter Dance Challenge, where fans can dance solo or with friends as animated character overlays dance alongside them in a recorded video keepsake. If you get lucky, you might just get a surprise visit from an actual rooster mascot.
Tokyo Revengers Dragon Graffiti
Step into the world of Toman with a full-width street wall featuring iconic Tokyo Revengers art and the legendary dragon tattoo at its center creating an instant, shareable moment that puts fans right where they’ve always wanted to be: standing with the gang.
Mission: Yozakura Family Interactive Activity
The Yozakura family overslept, and you only have 60 seconds to pack the family’s gear! Guests can participate in a collaborative puzzle-like game, packing the family’s case in a short amount of time.
Though I Am An Inept Villainess Photo Opportunity
Join Kou Reirin and Shu Keigetus on the Maiden Court. Guests will be asked a question and join either side for their court portrait photo opp.
Undead Unluck: Winter Arc Photo Opportunity
Face off with Apocalypse – the devilish book that always has something to say. Don’t get whisked into the Winter Arc confrontation!
