#Crunchyroll Hosts Over 20 Panels & Premieres at Upcoming Anime Expo 2024
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Crunchyroll has announced a massive lineup of new panels and anime premieres at Anime Expo 2024, along with several film and series acquisitions. The convention is expected to take place in Los Angeles, California at the La Convention Center from July 4, 2024 to July 7, 2024.
Over 20 panels and premieres are expected to be presented by Crunchyroll during the Anime Expo weekend, which will feature the announcement of new episodes, series, and seasons coming to Crunchyroll later on.
Some of the most anticipated premieres and panels at Anime Expo include spotlights of After-school Hanako-kun, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, Arifureta Season 3, MF GHOST Season 2, Narenare -Cheer for You!-, No Longer Allowed in Another World, and Witch Hat Atelier.
Here’s what anime fans can expect from Crunchyroll during a packed Anime Expo weekend:
Bocchi the Rock! Compilation Films Part 1 & 2 Coming to North American Theaters
Crunchyroll has revealed that the Bocchi the Rock! compilation films will be screened in North American theaters as a two-part recap film, with premiere dates to be announced later. It will be distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
In anticipation of the theatrical release, a special Bocchi the Rock! panel at Anime Expo will be held with series director Keiichiro Saito and voice actress Yoshino Aoyama to discuss the behind-the-scenes work on the anime.
Celebrity Guests & New Anime at The Crunchyroll Stage
The Crunchyroll Stage at the JW Marriott will return as part of Anime Expo festivities and feature several celebrity guests and new anime series information.
Anime fans can get exciting insights for series such as Trigun Stampede and Witch Hat Atelier, as well as special premieres of Senpai is an Otokonoko, To Be Hero X, and more.
Additionally, Grammy-nominated rapper Logic will appear during the “Crunchyroll X Logic” panel on how the medium inspires his music. Meanwhile, American football running back Jamaal Williams will take part in a panel titled “The Revenge of the BLERDS: Black Love of Anime,” where he’ll discuss the special relationship between African American culture and the medium.
New Anime Premieres & Panels: Re:ZERO Season 3, Tower of God Season 2 & More
Crunchyroll is also bringing a 90-minute premiere of the highly anticipated Re:ZERO Season 3 with voice actor Yusuke Kobayashi and key series staff. Fans can also catch a sneak peek at Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom before it arrives in theaters.
Rounding out the huge premieres from the upcoming Summer and Fall seasons are Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest Season 3, After-school Hanako-kun, MF GHOST Season 2, Tower of God Season 2, Quality Assurance in Another World, and more.
The Solo Leveling Experience at the Crunchyroll Booth
On the show floor, Crunchyroll’s largest booth ever (located at #2526) will have special features that capture the scenes and sounds of various hit anime. The Crunchyroll Store is also setting up shop with more than 70 items, including never-before-seen Crunchyroll exclusive merchandise.
One of the booth’s highlights is “The Solo Leveling Experience,” where fans will find themselves immersed in moments from this year’s hit series.
Panels Information: Date, Time & Location
Here are the date, time, and location details for all of Crunchyroll’s panels at Anime Expo 2024:
SENPAI IS AN OTOKONOKO EARLY PREMIERE
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM PST
Location: JW Marriott — Crunchyroll Stage
REVENGE OF THE BLERDS: BLACK LOVE OF ANIME
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: 11:30 AM PST
Location: JW Marriott — Crunchyroll Stage
THAT TIME THERE WAS A LOT OF ISEKAI ANIME ON CRUNCHYROLL
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM PST
Location: JW Marriott — Crunchyroll Stage
Join Crunchyroll for a discussion with staff from both the manga and anime production of some of the hottest isekai titles this year — including That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability, and Wistoria: Wand and Sword.
CRUNCHYROLL X LOGIC AT ANIME EXPO PANEL
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: 2:45 PM PST
Location: JW Marriott — Crunchyroll Stage
TRIGUN STAMPEDE PANEL, PRESENTED BY CRUNCHYROLL AND ORANGE
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 4:00 PM PST
Location: JW Marriott — Crunchyroll Stage
Producers Yoshihiro Watanabe and Katsuhiro Takei will give an in-depth look back at the thrilling first season and an exciting sneak peek at what’s in store for the future. Attendees are encouraged to come in their best Trigun Stampede cosplay for a chance to win merchandise.
WITCH HAT ATELIER PANEL
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM PST
Location: JW Marriott — Crunchyroll Stage
The panel features Witch Hat Atelier manga author Kamome Shirahama and special guests from the anime production staff. They’ll be unveiling the latest information about the upcoming anime adaptation, as well as behind-the-scenes creations.
TO BE HERO X SPECIAL PREMIERE
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: 6:45 PM PST
Location: JW Marriott — Crunchyroll Stage
Be among the first to get an early sneak peek at the upcoming project between Aniplex and bilibili, featuring director Li Haolin at the helm of the series.
WEBTOONS TO ANIME
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: 6:45 PM PST
Location: LA Convention Center — 404AB
With the success of Solo Leveling, more webtoons than ever are being adapted as anime. See what’s hot and what’s next with Takaya Yamaguchi (Head of Anime Production, Crunchyroll), Ernest Woo (Chief Strategy Officer, Tappytoon), Won Young Seo, (Editor, Ize Press), and Deb Aoki (Mangasplaining).
CRUNCHYROLL X KADOKAWA PRESENT SPECIAL SCREENINGS
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: 7:15 PM PST
Location: JW Marriott — Crunchyroll Stage
Crunchyroll and Kadokawa will premiere the first episodes of new simulcast titles Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian and No Longer Allowed in Another World.
EXCLUSIVE PREMIERES WITH CRUNCHYROLL
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: 8:30 PM PST
Location: JW Marriott — Crunchyroll Stage
Catch a sneak peek at Crunchyroll’s upcoming simulcasts before they air:
- • After-school Hanako-kun — Episode 5 World Premiere
- • MF GHOST — Season 2, Episode 1
- • Narenare -Cheer for You!- — Season 1, Episode 1
- • Quality Assurance in Another World — Season 1, Episode 1
ARIFURETA SEASON 3 PREMIERE + VOICE CAST TALK
Date: Friday, July 5, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM PST
Location: JW Marriott — Platinum Ballroom
Be among the first to watch the premiere of Season 3 of Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest ahead of its Fall 2024 simulcast. Join special guest voice actors Toshinari Fukamachi (Hajime) and Yuuki Kuwahara (Yue) for an exclusive Q&A and early previews into Episodes 2-4.
ONE PIECE — EGGHEAD ARC ENGLISH DUB PREMIERE
Date: Friday, July 5
Time: 11:30 AM PST
Location: LA Convention Center — Main Events
SOLO LEVELING PANEL
Date: Friday, July 5, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM PST
Location: JW Marriott — Diamond Ballroom
Join Crunchyroll in a behind-the-scenes Solo Leveling panel with Taito Ban and Aleks Le, the Japanese and English voice actors for Sung Jinwoo, along with A-1 Pictures producer Atsushi Kaneko.
EXCLUSIVE WORLD PREMIERE OF Re:ZERO SEASON 3 FT. YUSUKE KOBAYASHI
Date: Friday, July 5, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM PST
Location: LA Convention Center — Main Events
Join Yusuke Kobayashi, Nobuhiko Okamoto, and several other staff members to watch the first 90 minute first episode of Re:Zero Season 3, ahead of its exclusive simulcast on Crunchyroll in 2024.
The staff members that will be present are director Masahiro Shinohara, character designer Haruka Sagawa, and Kadokawa producer Sho Tanaka.
BOCCHI THE ROCK! PANEL WITH DIRECTOR KEIICHIRO SAITO AND YOSHINO AOYAMA
Date: Friday, July 5, 2024
Time: 8:00 PM PST
Location: JW Marriott — Diamond Ballroom
CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS KADOKAWA ANIME
Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM PST
Location: JW Marriott — Diamond Ballroom
Join Crunchyroll and Kadokawa for an exclusive and in-depth look behind some of Kadokawa’s hottest anime of the year, including a sneak peek of Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom with some notable Japanese guests.
BLACK BUTLER -PUBLIC SCHOOL ARC- PANEL
Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM PST
Location: JW Marriott — Diamond Ballroom
Crunchyroll and Aniplex are also holding a Black Butler panel with producer Yoshito Ito, director Kenjiro Okada, and the renowned Japanese voice of the titular character Sebastian Michaelis, Daisuke Ono. It will be hosted by Youtuber and streamer CDawgVA, and will feature behind-the-scenes content and free poster giveaways.
CRUNCHYROLL INDUSTRY PANEL
Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM PST
Location: LA Convention Center — Petree Hall
TOWER OF GOD 2ND SEASON SPECIAL PREMIERE
Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024
Time: 5:45 PM PST
Location: JW Marriott – Diamond Ballroom
The exclusive premiere of episodes 1 and 2 of Tower of God 2nd Season.
JUJUTSU KAISEN PANEL, POWERED BY CRUNCHYROLL
Date: Sunday, July 7, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM PST
Location: LA Convention Center – Main Events
Join Crunchyroll and special guests Junya Enoki, Shota Goshozono (Director of Season 2), and Keisuke Seshimo (Animation Lead Producer, MAPPA) in celebration of Jujutsu Kaisen.
Source: press release
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