(Featured Image Source: Crunchyroll)

Anime NYC 2023 is next month, and Crunchyroll is set to supercharge the convention, bringing anime premieres, experiences, interactive attractions, panels, premieres, and more to Midtown Manhattan!

Crunchyroll will be taking over NYC’s Jacob Javits Convention Center’s River Pavilion to create the Crunchyroll Stage, where Anime industry creators and industry members from around the world will share the latest news, premiers, and behind-the-scenes info about upcoming projects you won’t want to miss.

The Crunchyroll Stage Will Feature:

• Early looks and premieres for Metallic Rouge, Sengoku Youko, Sasaki and Peeps, BARTENDER Glass of God, Classroom of the Elite Season 3, The Witch and the Beast, and more.

• The Premiere of My Next Life As A Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Movie

• And behind-the-scenes info for The Rising of the Shield Hero and Dr. STONE!

The Panel lineup:

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 

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 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!”

Away from the Crunchyroll Stage, fans can check out the immersive JUJUTSU KAISEN Experience, letting you dive into moments from the dark fantasy series, explore the NUMB Art Exhibit, a new original work by Afro Samurai author Takashi Okazaki, and get your anime SPY x FAMILY photo op.

Crunchyroll Games will also be at the convention, letting attendees try three of the company’s games: the upcoming online action game One Punch Man: World (checking out the game on PC and getting free collectibles alongside being entered to win a premium One Punch Man: World prize pack), demo mobile RPG Street FighterTM: Duel, and fantasy action RPG The Eminence in Shadow: Master of Garden!

And dont worry, collectibles fans. The Crunchyroll Store will be present with over 50+ items, including convention exclusives like Cowboy Bebop poster prints, New FigPins for SPY x FAMILY‘s Loid Forger, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba‘s Tanjiro, and Dragon Ball Super’s Super Saiyan Caulifla. Those who hop on the line early will be able to get items from the new Cat-Eyed Boy x Deadmau5 collection. 

This year’s Anime celebration will be kicked off with the COWBOY BEBOP 25th Anniversary Concert – The Music Feat. The Sinfonietta presented by Crunchyroll and Town Hall on Thursday, November 16, @ 8PM! You can get your tickers here. VIP ticket purchases includes a special merch swag bag and early access to the venue.

All these experiences will feature free swag, including exclusive items for Crunchyroll Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan members, with Premium Members also having access to exclusive perks in the River Pavilion, including special discounts on merchandise, access to lounge areas, and preferred seating at the Crunchyroll Stage.

A lineup of experiences you won’t want to miss! Head to Anime NYC next month to enter a world of anime!

Anime NYC powered by Crunchyroll 2023 is set for November 17-19th! Check out the official site to grab your ticket, learn more about exhibitors & attending guests, and what awaits you at New York’s largest anime convention!

And stay tuned to Nerdier Tides as we get you ready for it!

(Source: Crunchyroll)