Crunchyroll, a global leader in providing fans with the ultimate anime experiences, is immersing New York Comic Con in this fall’s hottest anime with exclusive premiere screenings, panels and free fan activations.

NYCC badge holders can be the first to see the U.S. premiere of Chainsaw Man and experience panels for smash-hit superhero series My Hero Academia and One Piece Film Red, the latest adventure from the long-running fan favorite anime. My Hero Academia will take over the Main Stage for an unforgettable live concert experience, and convention attendees can pose for photos on the show floor at two unique Crunchyroll booths with SPY x FAMILY, One Piece and Chainsaw Man photo opps.

Fans without a badge can step into scenes from My Hero Academia with bronze character monuments brought further to life with augmented reality, and show off their best cosplay looks at a Crunchyroll-sponsored Sonicboombox Cosplay Dance Party.

Players of the My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero mobile game can go “Plus Ultra” with exclusive NYCC prizes. Visit the Crunchyroll booth and use the code “NYCCTSH2022” in-game to redeem rewards, face off with new villains and discover never-before-seen Season 6 content.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7

Crunchyroll Industry Panel

• 10:30 am – 11:30 am @ Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – Room 405

  • Moderators: Lauren Moore and Tim Lyu

Chainsaw Man Panel & U.S. Premiere

• 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm @ Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – Empire Stage

  • Panelists: Ryan Colt Levy (English voice of Denji), Suzie Yeung (English voice of Makima), Reagan Murdock (English voice of Aki), and Sarah Wiedenheft (English voice of Power)

  • Moderator: Mike McFarland

My Hero Academia Free Live Concert Experience

• 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm @ Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – Main Stage

  • A rock band with epic orchestral elements will perform iconic arrangements of the My Hero Academia soundtracks, led by composer and writer Yuki Hayashi.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

One Piece Film Red Panel

• 10:45 am – 11:45 am @ Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – Empire Stage

  • Panelists: Shinji Shimizu (Executive Producer), Goro Taniguchi (Director), Colleen Clinkenbeard (English voice of Luffy), Christopher R. Sabat (English voice of Zoro), Luci Christian (English voice of Nami), Sonny Strait (English voice of Usopp), and Ian Sinclair (English voice of Brook)

  • Moderator: Kyle Cardine

My Hero Academia Panel

• 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm @ Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – Empire Stage

  • Panelists: Justin Briner (Deku) and more TBA

  • Moderator: Lauren Moore

Sonicboombox NYCC Cosplay Dance Party Sponsored by Crunchyroll (No badge required, tickets available HERE or at the door)

• 8:00 pm – 2:00 am @ SPIN (48 E 23rd Street)

  • Live DJs, dancing, cosplay, photo booth, and free ping pong all night

  • Free Voodoo Ranger IPA for the first 100 fans (limit 1 per fan)

  • Special guests: Fantastic Frankey, Dimitri Beauchamp, and DJ Taylor Senpai

OPEN ALL WEEKEND

My Hero Academia Statue and AR Experience (Free, no badge required)

• Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – Crystal Palace & North Concourse

SPY x FAMILY “Movies in the City” Photo Opp

• Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – Booth #1557

One Piece and Chainsaw Man Photo Opp

• Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – Booth #1545

My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero Exclusive Prizes

• Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – Booth #1557

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