Entertainment
Crunchyroll announces inaugural Anime Future Forum in New York
The industry summit will precede New York Comic Con and feature speakers including Guillermo del Toro, James Gunn, and Sony executives.
The short version
- Crunchyroll is launching its first-ever Anime Future Forum on October 7 at New York's Javits Convention Center.
- The event serves as a precursor to New York Comic Con, focusing on four primary themes: fandom, technology, storytelling, and IP protection.
- High-profile speakers include filmmakers Guillermo del Toro and James Gunn, alongside leadership from major studios like Sony, Toho, MAPPA, and Aniplex.
Key facts
- The inaugural Crunchyroll Anime Future Forum will take place on October 7, one day before New York Comic Con begins at the Javits Convention Center.[Variety]
- The summit's programming tracks are designed around four core themes: fandom, technology, storytelling, and IP protection.[Variety]
- Featured directors on the speaker lineup include Guillermo del Toro, James Gunn, and 'Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse' directors Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson.[Variety]
- Industry executives slated to participate include Sony Group Corp. CEO Hiroki Totoki, Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO Ravi Ahuja, and leaders from animation studios Toho, MAPPA, and Aniplex.[Variety]
- Crunchyroll has been owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment since its 2021 acquisition and subsequent merger with Funimation.[Variety]