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Aniplex and Crunchyroll announce Global Theatrical Dates for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-

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Crunchyroll has announced international theatrical dates for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-, bringing Tanjiro and the Demon Slayer Corps back to the big screen in a not-to-be-missed theatrical event starting on February 21. 

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- will allow fans to revisit the gripping finale of the Swordsmith Village Arc while getting a sneak peek at the highly anticipated Hashira Training Arc in one extra-sized blockbuster experience. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- marks the first time fans can watch the finale from the Swordsmith Village Arc in theaters and the first-time-ever they can see the beginning of the Hashira Training Arc.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- will be distributed in North American theaters, including in IMAX and premium large formats (PLFs), starting on February 23 by Aniplex of America, Crunchyroll, and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Global theatrical release dates include:

  • February 21: Malta
  • February 22: Albania, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica,  Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland (Italian-speaking), Ukraine, Uruguay, Venezuela
  • February 23: Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States
  • February 24: Estonia, France (note: two-day event screening), Switzerland (French-speaking), and select countries in French-speaking Africa
  • February 27: Austria, Germany, Switzerland (German-speaking)
  • Additional territories’ theatrical dates including India to be announced soon.

Additionally, fans will have an opportunity to attend special advanced fan screenings as part of a global World Tour, including select cities in Crunchyroll/Sony Picture Entertainment territories. 

About Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- World Tour Special Screenings in Crunchyroll Territories:

*Unless otherwise noted, ticket-on-sale dates to be announced soon. For a list of all participating cities worldwide, please visit this link.

  • February 10: New York City, New York | Regal Union Square
    Special Guests: Natsuki Hanae, Hiro Shimono, & Producer Yuma Takahashi
  • February 13: Berlin, Germany | UCI Kinowelt Colosseum
  • February 17: Mexico City, Mexico | Location to be announced
    Special Guests: Takahiro Sakurai, Kengo Kawanishi, & Producer Yuma Takahashi
  • February 19: São Paulo, Brazil | Cinemark El Dorado
  • February 24: Paris, France | UGC Normandie
    Special Guests: Natsuki Hanae, Producer Yuma Takahashi, and featuring a musical performance by milet
  • February 25: London, United Kingdom | BFI IMAX
    Special Guests: Natsuki Hanae & Producer Yuma Takahashi

*Note: an India World Tour stop date/location to be announced.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotoge published under SHUEISHA’s JUMP COMICS, which consists of 23 volumes and over 150 million copies in publication. The animation production is by ufotable.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- will feature “A Connected Bond: Daybreak and First Light” (Episode 11) from the Swordsmith Village Arc, featuring the conclusion of the fierce battle between Tanjiro and Upper Four demon Hantengu, as well as Nezuko’s triumph over the sun. Seamlessly followed by Episode 1 of the highly anticipated Hashira Training Arc, featuring the start of training conducted by the Hashira in preparation for the forthcoming final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji, an episode never before seen by audiences.

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Anime NYC 2023: Crunchyroll Unveils Acquisitions and Series News

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Tower of God Season 2

The Crunchyroll Industry Panel at Anime NYC 2023 was filled with electrifying announcements and exclusive previews. 

Major Acquisition, Date, and Dub Announcements:

  • Tower of God Season 2: The epic climb resumes in “Tower of God Season 2,” covering pivotal WEBTOON webcomic arcs “The Return of the Prince” and “Workshop Battle,” coming to Crunchyroll in July 2024.
  • Solo Leveling: In “Solo Leveling,” the weak but determined Jinwoo Sung faces deadly dungeons and emerges as a formidable hunter, with the English dub cast announced for the January 2024 release.
  • True Beauty: Based on the hit WEBTOON webcomic of the same name, “True Beauty” tells a compelling tale of Jugyeong, a girl who reinvents herself with makeup, navigating school life, rivalry, and romance, with a simulcast coming to Crunchyroll in 2024.
  • UA HEROES BATTLE: In the new, original episode from My Hero Academia, “UA HEROES BATTLE”, class 1-A combats winter boredom with a new, intense U.A.-themed card game introduced by Mirio Togata, sparking a spirited competition among the students.
  • Delusional Monthly Magazine: Explore bizarre and inexplicable phenomena with “Delusional Monthly Magazine,” an unusual science magazine bringing its outlandish stories to Crunchyroll in January 2024.
  • Senpai is an Otokonoko: Love and identity entangle in “Senpai is an Otokonoko,” where unrequited love leads to surprising revelations and a complex love triangle, launching in 2024.

Series Highlights and New Info:

  • Metallic Rouge: Rouge, an android with transformative powers, tackles her mission on Mars to confront the IMMORTAL NINE in “Metallic Rouge,” soon to be released on Crunchyroll.
  • Dr. STONE Season 3 Part 2: “Dr. STONE Season 3 Part 2” continues the Stone World saga with Senku and his allies uncovering petrification secrets and facing new threats, with weekly episodes every Thursday.
  • Black Butler: The dark and stylish world of “Black Butler” returns, continuing the tale of the iconic master and his demonic butler as they navigate new mysteries, coming in 2024 from Aniplex and Crunchyroll.
  • GOBLIN SLAYER II: The Goblin Slayer is back in Season 2, donning his armor to protect the frontier with his eclectic team, ready for more relentless goblin-slaying action on Crunchyroll.
  • One Piece: Join the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates through the Land of Wano as Luffy faces off against a joint attack from Kaido and Big Mom in the next batch of One Piece English dubs available on Crunchyroll on December 12.
  • Tales of Wedding Rings: High schooler Satou follows his love, Hime, to another realm, becoming a Ring King in a heroic twist of fate in “Tales of Wedding Rings,” premiering January 2024 on Crunchyroll.
  • Sasaki and Peeps: “Sasaki and Peeps” centers on Sasaki, a weary office worker, who discovers his new pet bird, Peeps, is a magical mage from another world, embarking together on a fantastical adventure, set to premiere in January 2024. 


Additional Panel Highlights:

  • JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2: “JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2” intensifies as a Veil descends over Shibuya, trapping citizens and setting the stage for a catastrophic showdown, with new episodes every Thursday on Crunchyroll.
  • SPY x FAMILY Season 2: The unique Forger family, with a spy dad, an assassin mom, and a telepathic daughter, returns for more undercover antics in “SPY x FAMILY” Season 2, airing Saturdays on Crunchyroll.
  • Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End: “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” – Elven mage Frieren, post-Demon King victory, faces human mortality’s brevity. Her quest with a new apprentice to fulfill old friends’ wishes explores life, death, and the passage of time.
  • Crunchyroll Game Vault: Crunchyroll leveled up its Premium Memberships with Crunchyroll Game Vault—a growing library of free premium mobile titles specifically curated for Mega and Ultimate Fan Members. Crunchyroll Game Vault launched with the mobile debut of hit games River City Girls, Wolfstride and Captain Velvet Meteor: The Jump+ Dimensions. 
  • Crunchyroll Store: Offering a huge selection of merch, including exclusives like poster prints for Cowboy Bebop as well as New FiGPiNs for Loid Forger (SPY x FAMILY); Tanjiro (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba); and Super Saiyan Caulifla (Dragon Ball Super). Anime NYC goers will also get one of the earliest chances to grab items from at the newly launched Cat-Eyed Boy x Deadmau5 collection!

Crunchyroll Brings a Live Concert Experience to Anime NYC

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Crunchyroll welcomes artists Cö shu Nie, Hiroyuki SAWANO, SennaRin, and Survive Said The Prophet for Crunchyroll Night of Live Music – an unmissable one-night concert during Anime NYC.

Crunchyroll Night of Live Music will be held at the Crunchyroll Stage on Saturday, November 18th, featuring hit Sony Music Entertainment Japan artists who have worked on or contributed to fan-favorite anime series. Cö shu Nie is an experimental rock band featured in Tokyo Ghoul : re., PSYCHO-PASS and The Promised Neverland, and is known for their single “Give It Back,” the ending theme for the first season of JUJUTSU KAISEN. Hiroyuki SAWANO is a renowned Japanese composer, arranger, lyricist, pianist and music producer behind the scores for Attack on Titan, The Seven Deadly Sins, Blue Exorcist, among many others. Also featured is SennaRin, a multi-talented singer who has created many musical pieces for series including Dragon Raja, Legend of the Galactic Heroes and BLEACH: Thousand Year Blood War, just to name a few. Survive Said The Prophet, commonly known as “SABAPURO”, is an international rock band and is well known for their hit single “MUKANJYO,” the first opening for VINLAND SAGA. The concert will be free for all Anime NYC badge holders.*

The artists aren’t just in town to perform; fans wanting to hear more can head on over to Center Stage with Crunchyroll Live Music Artists, a panel exploring everything that goes into producing music for anime. 

Check out all the details for both the panel and concert below:

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 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!

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Anime NYC 2023: Crunchyroll returns with its biggest celebration yet!

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Dr. Stone New World

Crunchyroll is taking over all 45,000 square feet of the Javits Center River Pavilion during Anime NYC from November 17 – 19 with a tremendous anime experience.

For all three days of Anime NYC, the Crunchyroll experience at the largest anime convention on the east coast will whisk badge holders into a world of incredible interactive attractions, ani-mazing panels and premieres, with more to be announced soon. 

Once inside the Javits Center, the anime excitement begins! Fans can head to the Crunchyroll Stage at the River Pavilion to catch world-renowned creators from Japan discuss and deliver early looks and premieres for Metallic Rouge, Sengoku Youko, Sasaki and Peeps, and more. Ready for a movie night at Anime NYC? Settle in for the world premiere of My Next Life As A Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Movie. The Crunchyroll Stage also features over ten premieres of upcoming anime series, including BARTENDER Glass of God, Classroom of the Elite Season 3, The Witch and the Beast, and more! Creators will also take fans behind-the-scenes of The Rising of the Shield Hero and Dr. STONE. 

In addition to the Crunchyroll Stage, attendees can continue their exploration of Crunchyroll’s biggest anime celebration of the year by checking out immersive activations, tailor-made for fans. Those that revel in cursed energy may enter The JUJUTSU KAISEN Experience, where they will find themselves immersed in expansive moments from the hit dark fantasy series. Fans can also explore the NUMB Art Exhibit, a new original work by Takashi Okazaki, the author of Afro Samurai. Finally, badge holders can commemorate their Anime NYC experience with anime photo ops featuring SPY x FAMILY among many others! 

The Crunchyroll Store is setting up shop with 50+ items, including new Exclusives: poster prints for Cowboy Bebop as well as New FiGPiNs for Loid Forger (SPY x FAMILY); Tanjiro (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba); and Super Saiyan Caulifla (Dragon Ball Super). Anime NYC goers will also get one of the earliest chances to grab items from at the newly launched Cat-Eyed Boy x Deadmau5 collection!

No convention experience is complete without swag! Crunchyroll members and their guests are invited to test their skills at the Premium Member Arcade presented by Crunchyroll Games to win exciting prizes. Everyone is welcome to take a bit of Anime NYC home with free swag, including exclusive items for Crunchyroll Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan members. 

Crunchyroll Games will also host a dedicated space for fans to explore the expansive worlds of three titles. From Crunchyroll Games and Perfect World, the developers behind Tower of Fantasy, the upcoming One Punch Man: World is an online action game based on the global hit anime, One-Punch Man. Would-be-heroes can demo the game on PC and enjoy a variety of swag including branded hair pins, Saitama masks, and enter to win a premium One Punch Man: World prize pack. World Warriors can step into the ring to demo Street FighterTM: Duel, a mobile RPG adventure within the legendary Street FighterTM franchise. Fantasy action RPG The Eminence in Shadow: Master of Garden will transport Anime NYC attendees into the universe of the popular light novel and anime series, The Eminence in Shadow. 

Crunchyroll Premium Members will also have access to exclusive perks in the River Pavilion including special discounts on merchandise, access to lounge areas, and preferred seating at the Crunchyroll Stage.

To celebrate the beloved space western Cowboy Bebop, Crunchyroll has teamed up with The Town Hall to present the COWBOY BEBOP 25th Anniversary Concert – The Music Feat. The Sinfonietta, taking place the night before Anime NYC. For one night only on Thursday, November 16, fans will be treated to an audiovisual experience pairing iconic scenes with symphonic renditions of Yoko Kanno’s Cowboy Bebop Soundtrack featuring beloved songs like “Tank!” and “The Real Folk Blues.” The eclectic 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 will be available here starting Wednesday, October 18.

Check out the full Crunchyroll Stage schedule and beyond 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 

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!

NYCC 2023: Kaiju No. 8 will premiere in Spring 2024 from Crunchyroll

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At New York Comic Con, Crunchyroll confirmed Kaiju No. 8 would be coming to its streaming service in Spring 2024, subtitled and dubbed, exclusively in more than 200 countries and territories, simulcast weekly after its broadcast in Japan.

The highly anticipated anime series is centered around a group of characters living in a world where giant monsters (or kaiju) attack humanity and the creatures’ destructive aftermath. Kaiju is a Japanese term that is commonly associated with television, movies, and books involving giant monsters (usually depicted attacking major cities and battling the military or other monsters), which has been a science fiction mainstay in the media for decades.

Kaiju No. 8 is animated by Production I.G, with kaiju artwork and design supervision by Studio Khara. The anime is adapted from the original manga created by Naoya Matsumoto.

During the Crunchyroll Industry Panel at New York Comic Con, a special message from Naoya Matsumoto was shared:

Hello from Japan to everyone attending New York Comic-Con. I’m the author of Kaiju No. 8, Naoya Matsumoto. It’s a story about someone struggling in a harsh world without ever giving up, in the hopes of leading people into an even slightly brighter future. To anyone dealing with the complexities of reality that reads this manga, I hope it can help make your future a little brighter, too.

Next year when Kaiju No. 8 begins to air in America and worldwide, I’ll be looking forward to seeing your reactions. I hope you’re looking forward to it, too!

Kaiju No. 8 Official Synopsis:

In a world plagued by threatening creatures known as Kaiju, Kafka Hibino aspired to enlist in the Japan Defense Force to defeat them.

“Let’s wipe out the Kaiiju together.”

Kafka pledged to his childhood friend, Mina Ashiro. Over time, life circumstances forced them to go their separate ways and caused him to abandon his lifelong ambition.

He found himself employed by Monster Sweeper, Inc., a professional cleaning company that specializes in cleaning up the aftermath of Kaiju battles. Meanwhile, Mina Ashiro is now the Captain of the Defense Force’s 3rd Division. As it stands, he is currently unworthy of fighting Kaiju alongside her.

At work, Kafka crosses paths with the highly motivated Reno Ichikawa. Reno’s undying determination to join the Defense Force leaves no room for failure. His perseverance reawakens Kafka’s ambition of standing next to Mina as they protect humanity from Kaiju together.

A dream frozen by time, thawed by a burning promise.

Japanese voice cast and characters:

  • Masaya Fukunishi as Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8
  • Wataru Katoh as Reno Ichikawa
  • Asami Seto as Mina Ashiro
  • TBA as Kikoru Shinomiya
  • TBA as Hoshino

SDCC 2023: Crunchyroll brings the Ultimate Anime Fitness Challenge and more!

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Crunchyroll’s Ultimate Anime Fitness Challenge

As anime continues to grow worldwide and is woven into the pop cultural zeitgeist, there’s no better way to experience anime than at the biggest entertainment fan event of the year – San Diego Comic-Con!

Crunchyroll will once again head to sunny San Diego Comic-Con to bring anime fans a slate of ani-mazing events, including the first-ever Crunchyroll Ultimate Anime Fitness Challenge, massive and immersive show floor pieces, insightful panels and first-ever anime exhibits at the Comic-Con Museum. 

Have you ever wanted to train like your favorite anime character? Crunchyroll is teaming up with Hardcore Fitness in Downtown San Diego to create Crunchyroll’s Ultimate Anime Fitness Challenge, putting bodies in motion for a unique training arc. Crunchyroll subscribers and SDCC badge holders looking to get swole (it’s really a non-intensive, light workout) can sign up for sessions at 9:00AM and 10AM on Friday, Jul 21st and Saturday, July 22nd. Fitness writer, influencer and anime fan Charles Thorp will take trainees through accessible fitness routines inspired by anime heroes—weight training, self-defense and more! 

All weekend long, Crunchyroll will be on the San Diego Comic-Con show floor where its most advanced booth ever [#4135] will activate with scenes and sounds from hit anime, whisking fans away into beloved worlds. Comic-Con goers that long for their own domain expansions may enter The JUJUTSU KAISEN Experience, where fans will find themselves immersed in iconic moments. 

No booth is complete without swag! Crunchyroll is giving out Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO wristbands. Fans can also bring home Solo Leveling and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba posters alongside giveaway art cards for JUJUTSU KAISEN and My Hero Academia art cards. 

In homage to the classic legends and new-generation favorites of the pop culture world, Crunchyroll is presenting new exhibits and features at Comic-Con Museum.  Beginning Tuesday, July 18 at 10AM PT, a statue depicting the legendary fight between My Hero Academia’s All Might and All for One will be on display, and in partnership with Mondo, Crunchyroll will honor Cowboy Bebop’s 25th anniversary with an exhibit that features 28 never-before-seen commissioned art pieces. Tickets are available on the Comic-Con Museum Official Website.

Check out the full San Diego Comic Con line up where you can find Crunchyroll:

CRUNCHYROLL’S ULTIMATE ANIME FITNESS CHALLENGE

Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22 at 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM
Hardcore Fitness – 1014 Fifth Ave STE 120, San Diego, CA 92101

Ready to learn to workout like your favorite anime characters? Crunchyroll will pump the iron (again, a light workout…) and the jams because no workout is complete without a killer playlist. When the music stops, attendees can take back some electrolytes and wipe off that thick post-workout sweat (a light workout, we promise!) with a free Crunchyroll Water Bottle and Crunchyroll Gym Towel—spoiler warning: they’re a very cool orange! Oh, and it’s not a workout without a complimentary smoothie—also orange.  

Register at CrunchyrollAnimeFitness.rsvpify.com; space is limited.

  • Trainer & Host: Charles Thorp 
  • Co-Hosts: Crunchyroll’s Lauren Moore & Tim Lyu 

CRUNCHYROLL INDUSTRY PANEL

Thursday, July 20 | 3:00 PM PT 
San Diego Convention Center – Room 6A

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

  • Hosts: Crunchyroll’s Lauren Moore & Tim Lyu 

“AMAZING! FANTASTIC! INCREDIBLE!” NEWS FROM THE COMIC-CON MUSEUM 

Thursday, July 20 | 10:00 AM PT 
San Diego Convention Center – (TBD) 

Featuring: comic book historian and film producer – Michael Uslan; writer, illustrator and writer Colleen Duran; art historian and curator Kim Munson; Stage Nine Exhibits CEO – Troy Carlson; the godfather of color book digital coloring – Steve Oliff; executive director of the Comic-Con Museum – Rita Vandergaw; general manager of Crunchyroll Games and senior vice president of emerging business, Terry Li; and emceed by the famous Eddie Ibrahim.

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Crunchyroll Adventures to Anime Frontier with Panels and Premieres, Including the World Premiere of Revenger

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Revenger

Crunchyroll has wrangled up the most wanted panels and premieres for Anime Frontier this December 2nd – 4th. Fans can check out the World Premiere of Revenger, as well as get a headstart on the simulcast winter season with early looks at The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague!, The Fruit of Evolution Season 2, and more!

Additionally, the Crunchyroll Industry Panel will be in town to announce the latest and greatest coming to Crunchyroll. 

CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: NEW SIMULCAST PREMIERES ROUND #1 

Friday, December 2 | 7:30PM – 9:00PM
Fort Worth Convention Center – Panel Room 2

Be the first to see new 2023 simulcast series before it streams! See the first episode of Yuri Is My Job!, Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire, and the first two episodes of The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague! (Subbed only)

CRUNCHYROLL INDUSTRY PANEL 

Saturday, December 3 | 12:45PM – 1:45PM
Fort Worth Convention Center – Main Stage

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

CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: NEW SIMULCAST PREMIERES ROUND #2 

Saturday, December 3 | 5:00PM – 6:30PM
Fort Worth Convention Center – Panel Room 2

Be the first to see new 2023 simulcast series before it streams! See the first episode of AYAKA, Fruit of Evolution Season 2, the world premiere of Revenger and more! (Subbed only)

FREE! THE FINAL STROKE PART 1 

Sunday, December 4 | 11:00AM – 12:30PM
Fort Worth Convention Center – Panel Room 3

Haruna Nanase’s new stage is Sydney, the place of his dreams that he once visited. Here he must not only face the champion Albert Volandel but also his own personal motives and what he swims for. Their passionate struggle against the water begins here!

CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: NEW SIMULCAST PREMIERES ROUND #3 

Sunday, December 4 | 12:30PM – 2:00PM
Fort Worth Convention Center – Panel Room 2

Be the first to see new 2023 simulcast series before it streams! See the first four episodes of Kaina of the Great Snow Sea! (Subbed only)

FREE! THE FINAL STROKE PART 1  (ENCORE SCREENING) 

Sunday, December 4 | 1:00PM – 2:30PM
Fort Worth Convention Center – Panel Room 3

Haruna Nanase’s new stage is Sydney, the place of his dreams that he once visited. Here he must not only face the champion Albert Volandel but also his own personal motives and what he swims for. Their passionate struggle against the water begins here!

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