Crunchyroll Promises 'Huge Announcements' in NYCC Lineup - Animation Magazine

Crunchyroll announced it will bring a program packed with huge anime news, talent and premieres to New York Comic Con this year (Oct. 8-11). From behind-the-scenes insights to major reveals and highly anticipated premieres, attendees can gain new appreciation for their favorite anime titles and get a look at what’s coming next:

The Crunchyroll Showcase on Thursday, October 8 at 3:30 p.m. in Room 405 will outline what is next for the world of anime fandom. Fans can catch newly announced anime, sneak peeks, world premiere trailers and more.

Fans can go behind-the-mysteries of The Apothecary Diaries on Friday, October 9 at 12:15 p.m. in Room 409 with the Japanese voices of Maomao (Aoi Yuki) and Jinshi (Takeo Otsuka) where the fan-favorite pair will recreate beloved scenes and share their experiences bringing the hit series to life.

Additionally, Black Clover returns after nearly five years! Those that want to experience the return alongside their fellow fans can check out the Black Clover Season 2 Special Screening on Saturday, October 10 at 12:45 p.m. on the Empire Stage. The screening will feature behind-the-scenes stories and a live dub session with the Japanese (Gakuto Kajiwara) and English (Dallas Reid) voices of Asta.

Breakout hit Kahraman olmaya mahkum edildi takes to Room 405 on Friday, October 9 at 6:30 p.m. with a talent lineup so good it should be criminal. Original author Rocket Shokai and original illustrator Mephisto will join the Japanese voices of Xylo (Yohei Azakami) and Teoritta (Mayu Iizuka) to walk fans through the page-to-screen process.

One of the hottest titles of summer burns on! Black Torch 11 Ekim Pazar günü saat 12.00'de Empire Stage'e gidiyor. Jiro Azuma'nın İngilizce sesleriyle (AJ Beckles) and Rago (Keith Silverstein). Join the dynamic duo to look back on the action, laughs and standout moments.

Throughout the weekend, attendees can experience special premieres and screenings, including first looks at brand-new series for Fall 2026 and episodes before their wider release:

• Dengeki Daisy – Episode 1, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m., Rm. 408
• Firefly Wedding – Episode 1, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m., Rm. 408
• Here U Are – Episodes 1 & 2, Oct. 11, 3:30 p.m., Rm. 405
• Shangri-La Frontier Season 3 – Episodes 1 & 2, Oct. 10, 3:45 p.m., Rm. 408
• Crunchyroll Presents: Upcoming Animate Premieres – Oct. 10, 8:30 p.m., Rm. 408
• And more to be revealed soon…

At the Crunchyroll Booth #1653, fans can uplevel their aura with a cutting-edge Black Clover photo opp and learn the secrets of magic with Witch Hat Atelier where precise pen strokes cast wondrous spells.

New York Comic Con also marks the one year since the launch of Crunchyroll Manga, the app that gives fans a single destination to read and discover manga from leading publishers. Just across the way at Booth #1643, readers can grab a tablet and kick back with a massive catalog of titles that has doubled in size since last year.

Details of Crunchyroll’s NYCC lineup subject to change. Updates can be found on Crunchyroll News as the show approaches.