Hey Redding, Chico & Eureka anime lovers! The Redding Anime Expo is back this summer with upgrades! It’s moving to Hilltop Drive’s Holiday Inn for a two-day event on Aug 1-2 (10am-5pm daily). Expect big-name guests from *One Piece*, *Pokémon* and *X-Men ’97*, plus cosplay competitions and anime trivia. Tickets are sold at the door, kids under 10 get in free. Who’s marking calendars? Drop your excited plans—cosplay, meeting voice actors or just soaking up the vibe?