Anime fans heading to New York Comic Con (NYCC) this October are in for a packed slate of premieres, panels, and exclusives, as Crunchyroll has officially unveiled its 2025 programming lineup.

The fun kicks off on Thursday, October 9 at 11:00 a.m. with the Crunchyroll Showcase, where the streamer will debut all-new trailers, exclusive first looks, and fresh announcements.

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That same afternoon, the Empire Stage will host the much-anticipated Dan Da Dan panel (4:15 p.m.), where fans can dive into the supernatural hijinks of the series alongside its English voice cast: Abby Trott (Momo), A.J. Beckles (Okarun), and Aleks Le (Jiji). Expect plenty of laughs, behind-the-scenes insight, and some paranormal surprises.

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On Friday, October 10 at 3:30 p.m., Crunchyroll will premiere the first two episodes of Trigun Stargaze, the final installment of the reimagined Trigun saga. The event will feature studio Orange production staff and celebrated creator Yasuhiro Nightow, giving fans a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of anime’s most iconic series.

Beyond panels, Crunchyroll is treating attendees to early screenings of some of the hottest titles coming this fall and winter, 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!, Episode 1 (North American premiere)

On the show floor, fans can stop by Booth #1653 to shop exclusive merchandise, including apparel, figures, collectibles, manga, and vinyl. Crunchyroll is bringing fresh collabs and fan-favorite franchises like Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Solo Leveling, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, and My Hero Academia. Highlights also include the first-ever youth apparel line for One Piece, as well as new items from Chainsaw Man and Godzilla.

For something interactive, attendees can step into THE PITMASTER, an immersive experience inspired by Gachiakuta, where fans can dig through trash for free prizes.

Fans who can’t attend NYCC in person will still be able to catch highlights and updates via Crunchyroll’s official social media channels, including X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

For more coverage on AnimeNYC 2025, you can find it right here in the NYCC 2025 archive on The Beat!

Source: Crunchyroll

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