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Crunchyroll Tease Their Packed Anime NYC Line-Up



Anime NYC, the big apple's largest dedicated anime and manga event returns as an in-person event later this month. As one of anime's biggest names Crunchyroll will be there in force, and they have shared with us their plans for the convention.

Crunchyroll will present a dozen panels, including a celebration of the premiere of the 1000th episode of One Piece, the premiere of their upcoming Odd Taxi English dub and previews and premieres aplenty. Not forgetting their traditional Industry Panel, which will bring attendees all the latest announcements.

Crunchyroll will also bring a brand new booth to the show floor, where visitors can take part in interactive experiences and photo opportunities related to One Piece, Odd Taxi, and Blade Runner: Black Lotus. There will also be giveaways and fan swag related to Crunchyroll's most popular series. The booth can be found at booth #426,

Crunchyroll's panel line-up is as follows:

One Piece 1000th episode premiere & special presentation  
Saturday, 11/20 from 9:00 - 10:30 PM, Panel Room 1 
The 1000th episode of One Piece is this Saturday night and we want to make it a special one for all of you here at Anime NYC! Leading up to the 1000th episode of One Piece, our friends at Funimation, Toei Animation and Youtube creator RogersBase will present episodes 998 & 999 with a variety of extra surprises like fan videos and more. Before the 1000th episode premieres there will also be a round of One Piece trivia and everyone who attends this event will receive an exclusive One Piece episode 1000 challenge coin!


Crunchyroll Presents: Love of Kill Premiere 
Sunday, 11/21 from 11:00 - 11:45 AM, Panel Room 2
What happens when two assassins fall for each other? Find out in this special sneak peek of the first episode of Love of Kill! 


Crunchyroll Presents: ODDTAXI Dub Premiere 
Sunday, 11/21 from 3 - 3:45 PM, Panel Room 3 
A strong contender for anime of the year, be among the first to catch the English dub of the critically-acclaimed mystery-thriller, ODDTAXI!
 

Crunchyroll Industry Panel
 
Saturday, 11/20 from 3:30 - 4:30 PM, Panel Room 1  
Hear about all the latest and greatest anime and manga coming out of Crunchyroll, straight from the source!

Crunchyroll Presents: SAKUGAN World Premiere
Friday, 11/19 from 3:15 - 4:00 PM, Panel Room 5 
Be among the first to get an early peek at Episode 8 of SAKUGAN! What adventures await the father-daughter duo of Gagumber and Memempu next?

Crunchyroll Presents: The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest
Friday, 11/19 from 6 - 6:45 PM, Panel Room 3
Get a look at the upcoming January 2022 anime, The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest!

Crunchyroll Presents: In the Land of Leadale Premiere
Friday, 11/19 from 7:15 - 8:00 PM, Panel Room 3
Get a first look at the fantasy isekai anime, In the Land of Leadale, coming to Crunchyroll January 2022.

Crunchyroll Presents: Orient Premiere
Saturday, 11/20 from 5:15 - 6:00 PM, Panel Room 3
From the creators of Magi, be the first to catch ORIENT, a brand new anime where Musashi confronts demons in Sengoku-period Japan!

CrunchyCast LIVE  
Saturday, 11/20 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM, Panel Room 1
Join Tim Lyu, Cristal Marie and CurtRichy, the hosts of Crunchyroll's official podcast, Crunchycast, as they talk and joke about all things anime. Watch previous episodes on Crunchyroll.com/Crunchycast!

Anime NYC 2021 runs from Friday, November 19- Sunday, November 21. At the Javis Center, in Manhattan NYC.  Grab your tickets from the website now. Proof of vaccination and masks are required as per New York City policy.