Crunchyroll announced today that they are heading to Anime NYC and they are bringing One Piece, Blade Runner: Black Lotus, and more along for the ride! Anime NYC runs November 19 – 21, 2021 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.
Crunchyroll gave a rundown of the panels they are looking to offer at this year’s event which includes the following:
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 peak 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 in 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!
In addition, Crunchyroll is debuting a brand-new booth at the event which promises to feature fun activities, giveaways, and photo opportunities with series such as One Piece, Blade Runner: Black Lotus, and ODDTAXI. You can stop by Booth #426 to get in on all of the fun! Fans can also expect the usual roundup of fun Crunchyroll giveaways and show swag from series including JUJUTSU KAISEN, Platinum End, The World’s Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat, The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window, ODDTAXI, Muv-Luv Alternative and more.Â
Source: Press Release