Crunchyroll is making a bold return to New York Comic Con 2025 with an anime-loaded schedule filled with supernatural shenanigans, long-awaited premieres, and first-look exclusives. From behind-the-scenes panels to show-stopping merch drops, anime fans have plenty to look forward to across the NYCC weekend.

Crunchyroll Showcase – Thursday, October 9 at 11:00 AM

Start your convention with the Crunchyroll Showcase, dropping all-new trailers, first looks, and surprise announcements for some of the biggest titles coming soon to the anime world.

DAN DA DAN Panel – Thursday, October 9 at 4:15 PM (Empire Stage)

Get spooky with the cast of DAN DA DAN in a paranormal-packed panel featuring Abby Trott (Momo), A.J. Beckles (Okarun), and Aleks Le (Jiji). Join Crunchyroll on the Empire Stage for behind-the-scenes insights and high-energy hijinks that match the show’s wild vibe.

TRIGUN STARGAZE World Premiere – Friday, October 10 at 3:30 PM (Empire Stage)

The legendary Humanoid Typhoon rides again! Witness the world premiere of TRIGUN STARGAZE Episodes 1 & 2 on the Empire Stage, as the final phase of the Trigun Stampede saga begins. Special guests include staff from studio Orange and series creator Yasuhiro Nightow, who will share exclusive insights into the reimagined epic.

Premieres & Screenings All Weekend

Fans can enjoy sneak peeks and full episode premieres throughout the weekend, including:

• Fire Force Season 3 – Episode 13
• Hana-Kimi – Episode 1
• Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill – Season 2, Episodes 1 & 2
• My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON – Episodes 160 & 161
• Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife – Episode 1
• You Can’t Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! – World Premiere Episode 1

Crunchyroll Store – Booth #1653

Booth #1653 will host exclusive merch drops, apparel collabs, and first-look items. Fan-favorite franchises featured include:

• Jujutsu Kaisen
• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
• Solo Leveling
• Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
• My Hero Academia

Plus, brand-new merch from One Piece (including the first-ever youth apparel line for Crunchyroll), Chainsaw Man, Godzilla, and more—expect collectibles, manga, vinyls, and apparel you won’t find anywhere else.

Gachiakuta Interactive Giveaway – “THE PITMASTER”

For fans of the gritty and bizarre, jump into THE PITMASTER experience based on Gachiakuta. Dig through trash and uncover free swag prizes! And don’t forget, new episodes of Gachiakuta stream exclusively on Crunchyroll through December.

All event details are subject to change. For updates, visit Crunchyroll News.

ーOfficial Press Release