Crunchyroll Returns to Anime NYC with Biggest Celebration Yet

Crunchyroll, the world’s ultimate destination for anime, is returning to Anime NYC with its biggest celebration of anime yet. The streaming service will be taking over all 45,000 square feet of the River Pavilion, the fourth level of New York City’s Javits Convention Center, and offering fans a tremendous anime experience.

For all three days of NYC’s premiere anime convention, which this year is being held November 17-19, fans will be whisked into the world of anime with activations, games, and a full panel lineup including Japanese and English guests as well as a number of premieres and an unmissable one-night only concert on Saturday night. 

Crunchyroll’s biggest anime celebration of the year includes [WORD] like the immersive The JUJUTSU KAISEN Experience; the NUMB Art Exhibit featuring new work by Takashi Okazaki, the author of Afro Samurai; and numerous photo ops from popular series like SPY x FAMILY, among others.

The Crunchyroll store will set up shop with more the 50 items, including new exclusives – poster prints for Cowboy Bebop and new FiGPiNs for Loid Forger (SPY x FAMILY), Tanjiro (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba), and Super Saiyan Caulifla (Dragon Ball Super). Attendees will also be among some of the first to have the chance to grab something from the newly-launched Cat-Eyed Boy x Deadmau5 collection.

Mirroring the arcade on the exhibit floor, Crunchyroll will have its own Premium Member Arcade, allowing Crunchyroll members to test their skills and win exciting prizes. But there will also be free swag, including exclusive items for Crunchyroll Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan members. And Crunchyroll Games will host a dedicated space for fans to demo three titles – One Punch Man: World (which comes with a variety of swag, including the chance to win a prize pack for the game), Street Fighter: Duel, and The Eminence in Shadow: Master of Garden.

Premium members will enjoy special perks, including discounts on merch, access to the lounge, and preferred seating at the Crunchyroll Stage.

Crunchyroll has also teamed up with The Town Hall to celebrate the 25th anniversy of Cowboy Bebop with a special anniversary concert the night before the convention. On Thursday, November 16, fans will be treated to an audio-visual experience where iconic scenes from the beloved anime are paired with symphonic renditions of Yoko Kanno’s soundtrack. The soundtrack will be performed by The Sinfonietta, an acclaimed all-woman and majority women-of-color orchestra led by conductor Macy Schmidt, at The Town Hall in Midtown Manhattan. Tickets are on sale now.

Check out the full schedule for the Crunchyroll Stage below:

CRUNCHYROLL INDUSTRY PANEL 

Friday, November 17 | 2:30PM ET 

River Pavilion – Crunchyroll Stage

Hear about all the latest and greatest anime coming out of Crunchyroll straight from the source!

• Hosts: Crunchyroll’s Lauren Moore and Tim Lyu 

CRUNCHYROLL PREMIERES ROUND #1 

Friday, November 17 | 4:00PM ET 

River Pavilion – Crunchyroll Stage

Don’t miss your opportunity to be the first to catch upcoming Crunchyroll simulcasts Aquarion: Myth of Emotions and The Witch and the Beast!

• Aquarion: Myth of Emotions – Episode 1

• The Witch and the Beast – Episode 1 

CENTER STAGE WITH CRUNCHYROLL LIVE MUSIC ARTISTS – PANEL

Friday, November 17 | 5:45PM ET

River Pavilion – Crunchyroll Stage

Join Crunchyroll in welcoming music artists Cö shu Nie, Hiroyuki SAWANO, SennaRin, and Survive Said The Prophet, for an exciting look into the processes of crafting music for anime. Don’t miss a chance to hear from them directly and get a glimpse at the musicianship behind your favorite series.

• Host: Chris Han

CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: SENGOKU YOUKO PANEL AND PREMIERE  

Friday, November 17 | 7:15PM ET 

River Pavilion – Crunchyroll Stage

Join us for the episode 1 premiere of Sengoku Youko and a conversation with Director Aizawa Masahiro and Producer Ailian Cai.

• Host: Crunchyroll’s Kyle Cardine 

• Panelist: Director Aizawa Masahiro; and Producer Ailian Cai

CRUNCHYROLL PREMIERES ROUND #2

Friday, November 17 | 8:45PM ET 

River Pavilion – Crunchyroll Stage

Enjoy a late-night drink with the special premieres of BARTENDER Glass of God and 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy!

• BARTENDER Glass of God – Episode 1

• 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! – Episode 1 

BEHIND-THE-SCENES OF THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO S3 WITH DIRECTOR HITOSHI HAGA AND KADOKAWA PRODUCER KOSUKE ARAI

Saturday, November 18 | 10:30AM ET 

River Pavilion – Crunchyroll Stage

Join Crunchyroll for a special behind-the-scenes deep dive into the production and adaptation of The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 alongside Director Hitoshi Haga and Kadokawa Producer Kosuke Arai! Fans can anticipate an exclusive look at the inner workings of studio Kinema Citrus and watch a live Q&A between staff members as they share their thoughts behind the latest season. Stay until the end for an exclusive studio Genga giveaway!

• Host: Crunchyroll’s Chris Han 

• Panelist: Director Hitoshi Haga and Kadokawa Producer Kosuke Arai

DR. STONE BEHIND-THE-SCENES PANEL 

Saturday, November 18 | 12:00 PM ET 

River Pavilion – Crunchyroll Stage

Join Crunchyroll for an exclusive insight into the production of Dr. STONE with special guests Director Shuhei Matsushita, Producer Shusuke Katagiri, Character Designer Yuko Iwasa, Promotions Producer Hiroto Matsukuma, and Manga Editor Ryosuke Yoritomi! Fans will enjoy a live drawing and shikishi giveaway, so we’re 10 billion percent sure you won’t want to miss it.

• Host: Crunchyroll’s Kyle Cardine 

• Panelist: Director Shuhei Matsushita, Producer Shusuke Katagiri, Character Designer Yuko Iwasa, Promotions Producer Hiroto Matsukuma, and Manga Editor Ryosuke Yoritomi

SASAKI AND PEEPS PREMIERE FEATURING KOSUKE ARAI: MASTERCLASS ON HOW TO BECOME A SALARYMAN IN ANOTHER WORLD

Saturday, November 18 | 2:00 PM ET 

River Pavilion – Crunchyroll Stage

Join Crunchyroll for an exclusive look at the first episode of Sasaki and Peeps, premiering on Crunchyroll in January 2024. Special guest and Kadokawa Producer, Kosuke Arai is excited to walk you through a Salaryman’s adventure in a magical world.

• Host: Crunchyroll’s Allie Norado 

• Panelist: Kadokawa Producer Kosuke Arai 

STUDIO BONES AT 25 FEAT. METALLIC ROUGE WORLD PREMIERE

Saturday, November 18 | 3:15 PM ET 

River Pavilion – Crunchyroll Stage

Join Crunchyroll for an exclusive first look at Metallic Rouge and celebrate 25 years of Studio BONES! Join special guests, Executive Producer and CEO of BONES Masahiko Minami, Chief Supervisor and Series Composition Yutaka Izubuchi, and Music composer Taisei Iwasaki for the world premiere of the first episode, dive deep into the story and music, and talk about the future of the studio!

• Host: Crunchyroll’s Kyle Cardine

• Panelist: CEO of BONES Masahiko Minami, Producer Yutaka Izubuchi and Series Composer Taisei Iwasaki

CRUNCHYROLL NIGHT OF LIVE MUSIC

Saturday, November 18 

River Pavilion – Crunchyroll Stage

Crunchyroll is proud to welcome artists Cö shu Nie, Hiroyuki SAWANO, SennaRin, and Survive Said The Prophet for a one-night concert. You won’t want to miss these electric performances open to all Anime NYC badge holders on Saturday, November 18th at the Crunchyroll Stage!  Doors open @ approximately 6pm – set times and entrance procedures to be announced soon!

CRUNCHYROLL PREMIERES ROUND #3

Sunday, November 19 | 10:30AM ET 

River Pavilion – Crunchyroll Stage

Get ready for a special sneak peek at Crunchyroll’s upcoming simulcast lineup, featuring The Demon Prince of Momochi House, with more to be announced soon!

• The Demon Prince of Momochi House – Episode 1 

CRUNCHYROLL PREMIERES ROUND #4

Sunday, November 19 | 1:00PM ET 

River Pavilion – Crunchyroll Stage

Be the first to catch a special early premiere for some of Cruncyroll’s hottest upcoming shows! You won’t want to miss Classroom of the Elite Season 3, A Sign of Affection, and The Unwanted Undead Adventurer!

• Classroom of the Elite Season 3 – Episode 1

• A Sign of Affection – Episode 1

• The Unwanted Undead Adventurer – Episode 1

MY NEXT LIFE AS A VILLAINESS: ALL ROUTES LEAD TO DOOM! MOVIE WORLD PREMIERE

Sunday, November 19 | 2:45PM ET  

River Pavilion – Crunchyroll Stage

Wealthy heiress Catarina Claes is hit in the head with a rock and recovers the memories of her past life.

It turns out the world she lives in is the world of the game Fortune Lover, an otome game she was obsessed with in her past life… but she’s been cast as the villain character who tries to foil the protagonist’s romances!

The best ending the game has for Catarina is exile, and the worst, death! She’ll have to find a way to avoid triggering the flags of doom, and make her own happy future!

The misunderstanding-based screwball love comedy now begins!

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If you haven’t already purchased your ticket for Anime NYC 2023, Friday and Sunday tickets are still available here.

Please note that while entrance to the River Pavilion is free for those with a valid Anime NYC badge, entry is first-come, first-served and may be occasionally paused due to high demand.

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