©2024 Rocket Commercial/KADOKAWA/Sentenced to Be a Hero Production Committee STUDIO KAI Inc. (Head Office: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; President: Kenji Oshiba), a group company of ADK Emotions Inc. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Kunihiko Shibata), is pleased to announce that a special panel (creator talk show) for the highly acclaimed dark fantasy TV anime 'Sentenced to Be a Hero' (Japanese title: 勇者刑に処す), which is currently receiving significant global attention, will be held on July 3 (Fri) at 'Anime Expo 2026,' North America's largest anime event, taking place in Los Angeles, USA, from July 2 (Thu) to July 5 (Sun), 2026. This panel will feature prominent creators leading the production, who will travel from Japan to share behind-the-scenes stories about the overwhelming animation quality. Additionally, a live drawing session exclusive to the event and special attendee gifts will be prepared, delivering a unique stage experience to fans worldwide. ■ Panel Details Item Details Panel Title STUDIO KAI ANIME “SENTENCED TO BE A HERO” CREATOR TALK SHOW Date and Time July 3, 2026 (Fri) 4:15 PM ~ (Local Time) Location Los Angeles Convention Center, Room 403AB Speakers ・Masashi Masuo (Producer) ・Yoshiki Nakanakaji (Assistant Director / Creature Design) ・Takeshi Noda (Character Design) ・Kazuki Kimura (Chief Animation Director) ■ Panel Highlights 1. Behind-the-Scenes Stories: Unveiling the World of TV Anime 'Sentenced to Be a Hero' Reflecting on the excitement of Season 1, the creators will explain the production secrets behind STUDIO KAI's signature lively character action, their commitment to realistic background art, and creature design. 2. Live Drawing Session & Gift of Completed Artwork Kazuki Kimura, the Chief Animation Director, will conduct a live drawing session on stage in real-time. Attendees can witness firsthand the craftsmanship as characters surviving in a harsh world are brought to life on the spot. Furthermore, a special project will offer a chance f