Living in a World Without Magic

Anime Expo 2026 — Exhibition Report

Los Angeles Convention Center · July 2–5, 2026

The Living in a World Without Magic exhibition space at Anime Expo 2026.

A First Introduction to Akiwashi's Work in the United States

At Anime Expo 2026, Oshi presented Living in a World Without Magic (Mahoseka) as part of a dual-title exhibition booth at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The event marked the first time Akiwashi's work was exhibited in the United States, giving the project an opportunity to introduce its story, visual identity, and emotional world to a large international anime audience.

Rather than functioning only as a promotional booth, the Mahoseka exhibition was designed as an immersive experience. The space combined artwork, animation, physical installations, flowers, lighting, music, and audience participation to communicate the atmosphere of the story while creating opportunities for visitors to engage directly with the project.

An Exhibition Built Around Story and Emotion

The booth was anchored by a layered character key visual with physical depth and LED lighting. Flowers, leaves, and warm decorative elements were integrated throughout the space, creating a living environment that reflected the visual language of the project.

Several dedicated sections allowed visitors to discover different aspects of Mahoseka. The Story Wall presented campaign artwork, new emblem designs, key animation shots, and comparisons between original line art and final artwork. The Living Wall displayed Akiwashi's illustrations among flowers and leaves, while the Center Display played the music video alongside RKGK (rakugaki) artwork of the three main characters and a message from the author.

The Living Wall and artwork display, surrounded by flowers and greenery.

Haru's Rebirth and the Wishing Wall

One of the booth's most distinctive installations was Haru's Rebirth, an immersive flower coffin display featuring a character cutout covered in flowers and a looping video of the rebirth scene. The installation extended the story beyond a conventional screen presentation and gave visitors a physical representation of one of its key emotional moments.

The centerpiece of the exhibition was the Wishing Wall. Inspired by the story's question of what your three wishes would be, visitors were invited to write their own wishes on colored butterflies, flowers, and leaves. Across the four days of Anime Expo, the wall accumulated more than 700 handwritten wishes.

More than 700 handwritten wishes became part of the Wishing Wall during the four-day exhibition.

The responses ranged from deeply personal messages to humorous wishes. The activity became more than a simple visitor engagement mechanic: it created a visible record of the emotions and hopes shared by the audience. The wishes have been preserved with the intention of serving as inspiration for themes of the film.

Fan Engagement and Community Response

The booth attracted both existing fans and visitors who were encountering Living in a World Without Magic for the first time. One of the strongest conversation points was that a single artist had animated the entire seven-minute video, a detail that consistently surprised and impressed attendees.

Several visitors recognized the video from reposts but had never been able to locate its original source. Discovering the project at Anime Expo converted that curiosity into direct interest in the story and its future. Two fans also wrote personal letters to Akiwashi, which were collected and delivered with the exhibition report.

Visitors engaging with the Mahoseka booth and promotional experience.

The visual presentation was also repeatedly praised. Attendees described the booth as one of the most beautiful at Anime Expo, while Akiwashi's handwritten thank-you message encouraged many visitors to stop and read it in full. The carnation giveaway was especially well received, with the flowers becoming a memorable part of the visitor experience.

What the Exhibition Demonstrated

Anime Expo 2026 demonstrated that Living in a World Without Magic can attract attention not only through its animation, but through the emotional world surrounding the story. Visitors who arrived without prior knowledge of the project were drawn into the booth through its visual design, stayed to discover the concept, and in many cases expressed interest in supporting the film.

The Wishing Wall became the clearest expression of that connection: more than 700 people left a personal message, turning a promotional installation into a shared audience artifact. The combination of immersive design, personal storytelling, creator presence, and simple fan participation helped Mahoseka establish an emotional connection with an international audience.

Handwritten Letter from Akiwashi

Join the Wishlist

If you'd like to stay closer to the journey of Living in a World Without Magic, we invite you to join the Mahoseka Wishlist.

Wishlist members will be among the first to hear about major project updates, exciting announcements, production news, and other special updates as the project moves forward.

As we continue working toward bringing Mahoseka to life, we'd love to have you with us along the way. Join the Mahoseka Wishlist and stay up to date:

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Thank you for believing in Living in a World Without Magic and for being part of this journey with us.

Mahoseka Production Team

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