Shin Megami Tensei™ 30th LIVE: Band of Shadows Concert Tickets for Anime Expo 2023 Available Now
IRVINE, Calif. – March 29, 2023 – Today, ATLUS, in collaboration with The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA), the non-profit organization behind Anime Expo, announced the Shin Megami Tensei 30th LIVE: Band of Shadows Concert tickets are now available for sale. The concert is the first ever live, anniversary concert for ATLUS in the West and will feature musical performances from the Shin Megami Tensei video game series.
The concert will take place at Anime Expo at THE NOVO (LA LIVE) on the evening of July 1 (doors open at 6:30pm PDT) and will be hosted by popular voice actors from the Shin Megami Tensei series, including Christian La Monte (Demi-fiend – Shin Megami Tensei III), Casey Mongillo (Nahobino – Shin Megami Tensei V), and Daman Mills (Aogami – Shin Megami Tensei V).
Ticket Pricing Tiers (not including additional taxes and fees)
- VIP Pit (Standing) = $95
- VIP Balcony = $85
- GA Floor (Standing) = $70
- GA Balcony = $50
A pre-show reception is scheduled and will feature early access to concert merchandise, a meet-and-greet with the show hosts, a themed autograph card signed by the show hosts, light hors d'oeuvres, and more. The pre-show reception will have limited availability and is a $125 add-on to all concert ticket purchases.
To purchase tickets and for concert information, please visit the Anime Expo online ticketing portal HERE. Also subscribe to the ATLUS newsletter on the official concert website for the latest news: Atlus.com/smt30th. Tickets to the event, which is a part of the Anime Expo's 2023 programming line-up, will be available exclusively to Anime Expo attendees (must confirm Anime Expo badge at ticket entry at concert).
Hosted over July 4 weekend, Anime Expo brings together anime and Japanese pop culture fans and industry members from around the world for the largest celebration of Japanese pop culture in North America. The four-day celebration, currently in its 32nd year of operation, is jam-packed with announcements, special guests, exclusive premieres, interactive events and more from iconic leaders in Japanese entertainment, music, fashion and video games.
The concert is produced in collaboration with soundtrec and SOHO Live.
About soundtrec
soundtrec is a music and live concert production company dedicated to creating unforgettable, immersive musical experiences for gamers, anime fans, and music lovers. With a passion for music and a deep understanding of the gaming and anime cultures, soundtrec has produced and directed truly captivating shows such as Sonic the Hedgehog 30th Anniversary online concert, Sonic Symphony, CAPCOM Live, Final Fantasy XV official concert at PAX East, The Rising of The Shield Hero online concert at Crunchyroll Expo, and My Hero Academia official live concert at New York Comic Con.
About SOHO Live
SOHO Live is a Tokyo-based live music agency specialized in concert productions of video game and anime music. It has acted as the promoter, booking agency, and marketing agency for concerts based on some of the biggest video game/anime franchises in the world such as Dragon Ball Symphonic Adventure, Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions, Distant Worlds: Music from FINAL FANTASY, and Sonic Symphony.
About SPJA
SPJA is a non-profit organization dedicated to popularize and educate the public about Japanese entertainment and pop culture, as well as provide a forum to facilitate learning between professionals and fans. For more information, please visit www.spja.org.
About Anime Expo
Anime Expo (AX) brings together fans and industry from Japan, the US, and all over the world for the largest celebration of Japanese pop culture in North America. Taking place every year since 1992, Anime Expo features the best in Japanese animation, popular art, entertainment, music, fashion, and video games. For more information, visit www.anime-expo.org.
About ATLUS
ATLUS delivers unforgettable, story-driven gameplay experiences to enthusiastic and dedicated fans around the globe. Established in 1986, ATLUS features a portfolio of beloved and long running game series including PERSONA™, which has sold over 16.8 million units worldwide, and the legendary SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI™. ATLUS games are published in the west by SEGA® of America, Inc. with its principal office in Irvine, California. Learn more about ATLUS at www.atlus.com.
About SEGA of America, Inc.
SEGA of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment. Established in 1986, SEGA of America publishes innovative interactive entertainment experiences for console, PC, mobile and emerging platforms. In 2020, SEGA ranked #1 among Metacritic's Annual Game Publisher Rankings. Its globally beloved franchises include Sonic the Hedgehog™, Like a Dragon™, Virtua Fighter™, Super Monkey Ball™, and Phantasy Star Online™, along with Atlus' Persona™ and Shin Megami Tensei™ series. Since its debut more than three decades ago, Sonic has become a pop culture icon featured in dozens of games, TV series, and movies. SEGA of America has offices in Irvine and Burbank, California. Visit www.sega.com.
