Anime NYC (Leftfield Media) November 16-18, 2018

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Javits Center
655 W 34th St
New York, N.Y. 10001
www.animenyc.com
Facebook: facebook.com/AnimeNYC
Twitter: @AnimeNYC
Instagram: @AnimeNYC

Friday, November 16
Exhibit Hall 1pm – 7pm, Artist Alley 2pm-9pm, Programming until10pm
Saturday, November 17
Exhibit Hall 10am – 7pm, Artist Alley 11am-9pm, Programming until 10pm
Sunday, November 18
Exhibit Hall hours 10am – 5pm, Artist Alley 11am-5pm, Programming until 5pm

Ticket Prices
Daily and full weekend passes available
  • Friday Only Admission: $40
  • Saturday Only Admission: $50
  • Sunday Only Admission: $40
  • 3-Day Weekend Ticket: $65
Kids 6 and under are admitted for free. Mega tickets are $295 and include admission during all Anime NYC hours and access to various special guest appearances and exclusive events. Attendees who purchase tickets by October 15 will receive their passes in the mail; attendees who purchase tickets after October 15 will pick up passes at Anime NYC. Members of Crunchyroll Premium are eligible to receive a $10 discount on tickets as well as rewards throughout the convention.



Anime NYC powered by Crunchyroll, New York’s largest dedicated anime convention, returns to the Javits Center (655 W 34th Street, Manhattan) with an expansive and diverse celebration of anime and Japanese culture from Friday, November 16 through Sunday, November 18, 2018. Show attendees can expect much more from Anime NYC this year – more exclusive screenings; iconic creators and industry leaders; the latest in Japanese gaming technology; and show-stopping performances from Japan’s hottest stars. Tickets are available at www.animenyc.com with general admission tickets priced from $40-65, and Mega tickets priced at $295 guaranteeing access to premiere programming and special guests.

In response to growing fan demands, LeftField Media has expanded the scope and offerings at Anime NYC 2018 in partnership with international animation and manga publishers including Aniplex, Bandai Namco, Crunchyroll, Denpa, Kodansha, Sentai Filmworks, Vertical, VIZ Media, and Yen Press. New this year, more companies direct from Japan including Studio Trigger, King Records, and Pony Canyon will take over double the hall space to accommodate additional programming. In 2017, the convention’s inaugural year, Anime NYC welcomed over 20,000 attendees from 38 states and 10 countries across the globe gathering to share a love of anime, manga, and Japanese culture. Fans attending this year will love exciting additions to the show like the Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] Special Event featuring Aimer and Fate’s U.S. cast, Gunpla Builders World Cup, Manga Library, and Natsume Yujin-cho U.S. Premiere.

Anime NYC also expands outside of the Javits Center for new special performances as a part of the show, including the first ever Anisong World Matsuri concert in NYC, featuring headlining Japanese pop stars Luna Haruna, Shoko Nakagawa, Morning Musume。’18, and New York native nano. Anisong World Matsuri is the largest Japanese concert series in the history of New York City, and it will take over the Hammerstein Ballroom on November 16 and 17.
 
Anime NYC is proud to host guests from Japan’s famed creative animation studio Studio TRIGGER. Studio TRIGGER is regarded as one of the most stylish and creative animation studios in Japan, with its titles including Kill la Kill, Space Patrol Luluco, Kiznaiver, Little Witch Academia, Inferno Cop, and DARLING in the FRANXX. TRIGGER’s SSSS.GRIDMAN is currently on air, and its highly anticipated Promare is debuting next year. Studio TRIGGER guests Hiromi Wakabayashi, Shigeto Koyama, and Mayumi Shintani will be featured in two panel discussions over the course of the weekend, in addition to special fan autograph sessions and exclusive collaboration merchandise

Wakabayashi and Koyama are veterans of Japan’s animation industry, having worked on many iconic projects throughout their prolific careers. Wakabayashi has served as director or producer on titles including Diebuster, Gurren Lagann, Kill la Kill, Space Patrol Luluco, and DARLING in the FRANXX, and Koyama is most known as a designer and director whose work includes Heroman, Star Driver, Eureka Seven, Gurren Lagann, Kill la Kill, Cassette Girl, Space Patrol Luluco, and DARLING in the FRANXX. The pair will offer fans exclusive details on their current and upcoming projects with Studio TRIGGER. Joining them onstage is actress Mayumi Shintani, who is an esteemed member of the theatre group Nylon 100°c. Shintani has lent her voice to many popular Japanese animation series including His and Her Circumstances, FLCL, Kill la Kill, Space Patrol Luluco, and SSSS.GRIDMAN. All three will be participating in the following panels:

  • TRIGGER presents Promare and SSSS.GRIDMAN – November 17 – 6 PM – Panel Room 1
    • Stop by Studio TRIGGER's panel to get insights and exclusive information about TRIGGER’s two newest shows, Promare and SSSS.GRIDMAN!
  • Live drawing and Q&A with Studio TRIGGER – November 18 – 12 PM – Panel Room 1
o Spend time with TRIGGER and an amazing live drawing and expansive Q&A.

In addition to these panels, Hiromi Wakabayashi, Shigeto Koyama, and Mayumi Shintani will host multiple autograph sessions with fans over the weekend.

Finally, Anime NYC will present a special Studio TRIGGER collaboration shirt - featuring an original design created by Promare’s character designer Shigeto Koyama. This shirt is only available at Anime NYC and can be pre-ordered now for $30 online.
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VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL GUESTS FOR ANIME NYC 2018
Join VIZ Media For Premieres, Official Panels, Signing Events, As Well As In-Booth Activities And Retail Exclusives


San Francisco, CA, October 19, 2018 — VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, plans an exciting weekend of panels, premiere screenings, special guests, autograph sessions, events, and retail exclusives during Anime NYC 2018.

The Anime NYC convention and fan celebration takes place November 16th-18th at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. Tickets and additional information are available at: http://animenyc.com. VIZ Media will be located in Booth #635 in the Exhibit Hall.

This year, Anime NYC attendees are invited to attend the North American premiere of K: SEVEN STORIES "MEMORY OF RED - BURN - " and the global premiere of K: SEVEN STORIES "Circle Vision - Nameless Song -”. Special guests will appear at the K: SEVEN STORIES "Circle Vision - Nameless Song -” premiere, including Japanese voice actor Masakazu Morita, who portrays the character, Mishakuji Yukari, and K’s producer Go Nakanishi.
VIZ Media will also host an official SAILOR MOON panel that will feature several voice actors for the popular anime property including Stephanie Sheh (English Sailor Moon), Robbie Daymond (English Tuxedo Mask), Toru Furuya (Japanese Tuxedo Mask) and more! Attendees can also look forward to an official company panel, which will deliver the latest news on upcoming releases and newly acquired anime and manga titles.

The VIZ Media booth at Anime NYC will feature fun activities and premium giveaways each day of the show. Please check the daily booth schedule for activity times, including the SAILOR MOON SUPERS Pegasus Dream Chase. Participants are invited to search the Exhibit Hall for Sailor Guardians and the majestic Pegasus to receive a special prize during specified times.

The in-booth VIZ Media retail area will offer a variety of must-have convention exclusives. Each purchase comes with a special VIZ Media 2018 POKÉMON: SUN AND MOON limited edition tote bag.

Notable VIZ Media Anime NYC exclusives items include:
  • Japanese Manga Replicas - $15 each
  • SAILOR MOON SUPERS T-Shirt - $15
  • JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE – GOLDEN WIND Pin - $12
  • NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Hand-Numbered Poster - $50
Special preorder, prestreet, and gift with purchase items:
  • JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE SET 3 Limited Edition Blu-ray Preorder - $65
  • SAILOR MOON SUPERS PART 2 Combo Pack with art card set - $55
  • ABARA: COMPLETE DELUXE EDITION Manga Prestreet - $30
  • WE NEVER LEARN Vol. 1 Manga Prestreet - $10
  • RAN AND THE GRAY WORLD Vol. 1 Manga Prestreet - $15
  • MY HERO ACADEMIA Vol. 16 Manga Prestreet - $10
VIZ Media Anime NYC 2018 Anime Premieres & Official Panels:

Friday, November 16th
3:15pm K: SEVEN STORIES "Memory OF RED - BURN -”
Anime NYC Main Stage


Join VIZ Media for the exclusive North American premiere of K: SEVEN STORIES "MEMORY OF RED - BURN -." Attendees will receive a special giveaway while supplies last!

Saturday, November 17th
2:15pm Official VIZ Media Panel
Panel Room 2


Catch the VIZ editorial team as they share thrilling tales of upcoming releases! The panel will feature special guests, trivia, prizes, and the latest. All attendees will receive a special giveaway item while supplies last.

3:45pm K: SEVEN STORIES "Circle Vision - Nameless Song -"
Anime NYC Main Stage


Join us for the global premiere of K: SEVEN STORIES "Circle Vision - Nameless Song -" that will be highlighted by special guests Masakazu Morita and Go Nakanishi. Catch insightful commentary a well as prize giveaways and an audience Q&A session.

Sunday, November 18th

12:45pm Official SAILOR MOON Panel
Anime NYC Main Stage


Join members of the SAILOR MOON English and Japanese voice cast to celebrate all things SAILOR MOON! Get ready for exclusive announcements, and awesome prizes. All attendees will receive a special giveaway item while supplies last. Voice cast special guests include Stephanie Sheh (Sailor Moon), Robbie Daymond (Tuxedo Mask), and Toru Furuya (Japanese voice actor of Tuxedo Mask).
 
A full schedule of events can be accessed now at www.animenyc.com

Over 30,000 fans are expected to convene at Anime NYC to dive into even more exclusive screenings, talks with iconic creators and industry leaders, Japanese games, and incredible concerts than were featured at the inaugural show in 2017. With over 200 hours of programming planned, fans are sure to fill the three days with unforgettable experiences.

All Anime NYC events take place at the Javits Center unless otherwise indicated. Highlights from Anime NYC include:

Friday, November 16
  • Anisong World Matsuri – Day 1 (7:00PM – OFF SITE at Hammerstein Ballroom, 311 W 34th St) Anime NYC is proud to welcome the globally renowned Anisong World Matsuri concert series to New York City for the first time! Anisong World Matsuri – the largest Japanese pop concert in the history of New York City - brings together headlining Japanese pop stars Luna Haruna, Konomi Suzuki, TRUE, and nano for a show-stopping concert. A separate ticket is needed to attend.
  • North American Premiere of K: SEVEN STORIES “Memory of RED – BURN” (3:15PM – Main Stage) Join VIZ for the North American premiere of K: SEVEN STORIES “Memory of RED – BURN”! As the boys in Homura prepare a surprise birthday party for their princess Anna Kushina, the colorless king sets his plan to devour all the other kings in motion. Unaware of the danger, Totsuka Tatara heads out into the night to film one last video for Anna’s birthday gift. All attendees will receive a special giveaway item while supplies list.
  • “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” Screening & Talk Show (6:00PM – Room 1) Come enjoy the first two episodes of “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” followed by a short panel featuring Director Yasuhito Kikuchi and Character Designer Ryoma Ebata.
  • “Natsume Yujin-cho the Movie: Ephemeral Bond” North America Premiere (7:45PM – Panel Room 2) Ever since he was little, Takashi Natsume has been able to see what others could not – namely monstrous spirits known as the Yokai. Natsume’s late grandmother, Reiko, would challenge the Yokai to contests and the ones that lost had to sign a contract with her, binding their names to her “Yujin-cho.” Since inheriting the book, Natsume along with his self-proclaimed bodyguard Nyanko Sensei spends his days trying to return the names within the book to their rightful owners. Be the first to experience this enchanting tale at the North America premiere of “Natsume Yujin-cho the Movie: Ephemeral Bond”. Plus receive a free commemorative gift upon attending (while supplies last!)
  • Arc System Works presents Kill-la-Kill: IF (1:15PM – Panel Room 3) Join members from the Arc System Works America team to find out juicy details on Kill-la-Kill: IF, the latest title from the premiere fighting game studio. Special guests from Studio TRIGGER will join the panel to answer questions and talk about new characters. Giveaways within!
  • Inti Creates: Developing Japanese-Style Multiplayer Games on the Nintendo Switch (5:45PM – Panel Room 3) Takuya Aizu (Mega Man 9 & 10, Azure Striker Gunvolt, Gal*Gun, and more) and Yoshifumi Hashimoto (Rune Factory, Harvest Moon, and more) share their experiences with game development on the Nintendo Switch from a Japanese developer’s point of view and what it’s like to create multiplayer-focused action games.
  • HIDIVE Presents: LGBTQ+ Representation in Anime (7:45PM – Panel Room 4) Explore how LGBTQ+ representation in anime has evolved over the last few years with special guest panelist, voice actor, and ADR director David Wald.
Saturday, November 17
  • Anisong World Matsuri – Day 2 (5:00PM – OFF SITE at Hammerstein Ballroom, 311 W 34th St) Anime NYC is proud to welcome the globally renowned Anisong World Matsuri concert series to New York City for the first time! Anisong World Matsuri – the largest Japanese pop concert in the history of New York City - brings together headlining Japanese pop stars Morning Musume。’18, Hironobu Kageyama, Hiroshi Kitadani, and Shoko Nakagawa for a show-stopping concert. A separate ticket is needed to attend.
  • “Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel]” Special Event featuring Aimer (1:00PM – Main Stage) Anime NYC, Aniplex of America and Sony Music Entertainment Japan are proud to host the “Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel]” special event featuring Aimer. This special celebration of the “Fate/stay night” series and the “Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel]” film trilogy will showcase the beloved English cast of the “Fate” series including Kari Wahlgren (voice of Saber), Cristina Vee (voice of Sakura Matou), Bryce Papenbrook (voice of Shirou Emiya) and Tony Oliver (English ADR Director and voice of Lancer) on stage. Don’t miss the electrifying concert as part of the event from Japanese songstress Aimer. A separate ticket is needed to attend.
  • “Mob Psycho 100” II: World Premiere Screening (1:00PM – Panel Room 1) Are you ready for a brand-new episode of “Mob Psycho 100”? Come and join us for the world premiere screening of “Mob Psycho 100” II with a guest from Japan… the Japanese voice of Mob, Setsuo Ito! Claim your free giveaways, watch exclusive comment videos from cast and creators, and don’t miss your chance to win super special prizes.
  • World Premiere of K: SEVEN STORIES “Circle Vision – Nameless Song” with Special Guests (3:45PM – Main Stage) Join VIZ for a memorable event with special guests featuring prize giveaways, Q&As and so much more! Afterwards, stay tuned for the world premiere of K: SEVEN STORIES “Circle Vision – Nameless Song”! Misaki Yata is still having a blast with Homura, Seri Awashima continues working diligently for SCEPTER 4, and Sukuna Gojo runs across the battlefield to fulfill the dream of JUNGLE. But as the days go by, some begin to realize that this perfect world where everyone is alive and happy seems too good to be true. All attendees will receive a special giveaway item while supplies last.
  • “Mobile Suit Gundam NT (Narrative)” Panel presented by SUNRISE (3:00PM – Panel Room 1) Head to the official panel for “Mobile Suit Gundam NT (Narrative)”, the latest Gundam work set in the Universal Century, to hear the film’s producer Naohiro Ogata talking about the inside story of the production. The panel will also feature freshly made video clips of the film, set to be released this year in Japan and the United States, and a raffle will be held at the end of the event.
  • Funimation Presents: “Fairy Tail” Final Season Panel & SimulDub Episode Premiere (6:00PM – Main Stage) Meet the voices of Natsu, Lucy and Happy as well as the ADR Director for the entire “Fairy Tail” series. Join an exciting panel with voice actors Todd Haberkorn, Cherami Leigh, Tia Ballard, and Director Tyler Walker and see the newest SimulDub episode from the final season of “Fairy Tail” before it’s available anywhere else. Plus, participate in Q&A and win free “Fairy Tail” promo items.
  • “Kase-san and Morning Glories” Screening (7:30PM – Panel Room 2) Based on the manga series written by Hiromi Takashima, “Kase-san and…”, the enormously popular short form web anime “Your Light (Kimi no Hikari)” paved the way for “Kase-san and Morning Glories” – the long-awaiting film adaptation. The renowned director Takuya Sato (Steins;Gate,Selector) will attend the screening and panel along with his producer – Pony Canyon’s Yusuke Terada – to discuss the film’s universal themes.
Sunday, November 18
  • “Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki” (2:45PM – Panel Room 2) GKIDS presents an Anime NYC exclusive sneak preview of the upcoming documentary “Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki”, which profiles the master filmmaker as he directs a new short film.
  • Ramen Summit 2.0 (1:30PM – Panel Room 1) Featuring Keizo Shimamoto (Chef-owner – Ramen Shack / Ramen Burger) and Kenshiro Uki (VP of Operations – Sun Noodle / Ramen Lab) alongside amateur ramen cooks Mike Satinover (Akahoshi Ramen, Chicago), David Chan (Nichijou Ramen, Sacramento), and Josh Reisner (S2 MasterChef Junior, Top-8 finalist, NYC)! Ramen has taken America’s hearts and stomachs by storm with no signs of stopping. The infatuation with this dish borders on obsession with our Ramen Summit 2.0 panelists – three super-passionate amateur ramen cooks and their top industry Superstar mentors! Hear how they’ve each discovered endless inspiration, deep friendships, and a lifelong calling all in the name of spreading the love and deliciousness of craft ramen. Moderator and fellow amateur ramen cook Sho Spaeth (Senior Editor, Serious Eats) will lead this exciting discussion about American ramen culture followed by a Q&A.
  • Funimation Presents: “Fairy Tail” Final Season Live Reading Panel (11:00AM – Main Stage) “Fairy Tail” fans, ever wanted to see your favorite voices acted in person? Funimation presents an exclusive opportunity for you to see the “Fairy Tail” voice actors read lines from the latest SimulDub episodes LIVE at a once-in-a-lifetime panel celebrating the last season of “Fairy Tail”.
  • “Sound! Euphonium, The Movie I want to resonate with you…” (11:00AM – Panel Room 2) The anime series “Sound! Euphonium” purely and sincerely depicts high school girls growing through their experience in the school’s brass band. Ogawa Taichi – who oversaw the anime series’ second season – directs this film forming a central narrative axis around the characters of Kumiko and Asuka.
  • Official “Sailor Moon” Panel (12:45PM – Main Stage) Join VIZ and members of the “Sailor Moon” cast as we celebrate all things “Sailor Moon”! Get ready for exclusive announcements, awesome prizes and most importantly MORE GLITTER! All attendees will receive a special giveaway item while supplies last.
  • A Guide to Professional Gaming from the Women’s Perspective (1:30PM – Panel Room 2) A panel of women who are in various parts of the gaming field talk about their experiences in professional gaming, from team ownership, professional play, streaming, journalism and how other women can get into it.
  • Blerds in Geekdom: Black Nerds, POCs, and Representation in Anime, Gaming and Comics (3:30PM – Panel Room 3) Blerd culture is on the rise in almost every geek genre! Where is the diversity and representation in YOUR fandom and how can the Blerd movement move the needle for ALL underrepresented groups?