Crunchyroll is set to return to this year’s New York Comic Con (NYCC), offering fans a range of panels, exclusive previews, and merchandise. This year’s event will spotlight new anime titles, feature industry legends, and give attendees a sneak peek at upcoming releases.
One major highlight will be an exclusive preview of Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom, an upcoming theatrical film continuing the Overlord series. Director Naoyuki Ito and MADHOUSE Studio Producer Kentaro Hashimoto will be present to provide behind-the-scenes insights before the film’s release in U.S. theatres on 8 November. Before then however, a new trailer has been released for the film, which can be found below:
Fans of Fairy Tail will also have a chance to meet the series’ creator, Hiro Mashima. Mashima will take the NYCC Main Stage to discuss his current project, Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, and reflect on his long-running career.
Additionally, NYCC attendees will be the first to see the world premiere trailer for Zenshu, a new original anime series from MAPPA, the studio behind Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man. This will debut at the Crunchyroll Industry Panel, where further announcements and reveals will take place.
In collaboration with Tapas and Yen Press, Crunchyroll will also host a webtoon panel featuring TurtleMe, the author of The Beginning After the End, who will offer insights into the series and a special surprise for fans.
Beyond panels, Crunchyroll’s booth on the show floor will provide attendees with exclusive merchandise, including limited-edition FiGPiNs from One Piece and Mobile Suit Gundam, as well as an immersive Solo Leveling experience.
Specifics on the main panels can be found below:
Spotlight on Hiro Mashima: Creator of Fairy Tail
Friday, 18 October | 11:30 AM ET | Main Stage
Join Hiro Mashima in a rare in-person conversation, where he will discuss his career, Fairy Tail, and the Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest anime, which is currently streaming on Crunchyroll.
Crunchyroll Industry Panel
Friday, 18 October | 6:30 PM ET | Room 405
Get the latest announcements and upcoming anime titles from Crunchyroll.
The Beginning After the End ft. Author TurtleMe
Saturday, 19 October | 10:45 AM ET | Room 409
TurtleMe will discuss his work on the Tapas series The Beginning After the End, with a special surprise for attendees.
Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom Exclusive Preview ft. Director Naoyuki Ito and Producer Kentaro Hashimoto
Saturday, 19 October | 12:45 PM ET | Room 409
An exclusive look at the upcoming Overlord film, with insights from the director and producer.
