IGN can exclusively reveal that the Crunchyroll Anime FanFest will be heading to San Diego Comic-Con for two days of anime and anime-inspired music, including SPYAIR, yama, Denzel Curry, and Iniko. And the best part? It’s free for everyone, even if you don’t have a badge for SDCC!
The Crunchyroll Anime FanFest will take place July 25 – 26 at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, which is right behind the San Diego Convention Center. The doors will open at 1pm PT each day and will welcome guests until capacity is full.
As for the lineup, here is everything fans can expect, directly from Crunchyroll;
- On Friday, July 25, the Crunchyroll Anime FanFest will blend the best of Japan’s music scene with global, anime-inspired sounds.
- SPYAIR — Japanese rock band behind Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle theme.
- yama — J-Pop singer behind SPY×FAMILY ending theme.
- ASH DA HERO—Punk rock band behind “Judgement” for BLUE LOCK.
- Slushii—Anime-inspired DJ, producer, and multi-instrumentalist.
- Magnolia Park—Alternative rock band
- Hyper Potions—Electronic artist known for anime-esque soundscapes.
- VGR—EDM producer known for video game and anime music remixes.
- James Landino—Composer and DJ behind Tower of God original soundtrack.
- On Saturday, July 26, anime’s impact on hip-hop, R&B and more is on full display for fans to explore the intersection between anime-fandom and music.
- Denzel Curry—Miami rapper blending underground hip-hop with anime.
- INIKO—Shounen anime-inspired genre-defying songwriter and producer.
- Pink Pablo—Puerto Rican singer and producer.
- ALI—Boundary-pushing group behind “Lost in Paradise” for JUJUTSUKAISEN.
- Yaeji [DJ Set]—NYC-via-Seoul artist, producer, vocalist, DJ and lifelong anime fan.
- Taku Takahashi x Alenoise—DJ and producer of the Black Clover theme.
- NOODLES—Los Angeles-based DJ.
In addition to seeing these artists perform live, guests can look forward to exclusive art and anime merch pop-ups, giveaways, and explore the Activations Crosswalk, which features immersive experiences for Gachiakuta, Kaiju No. 8, Rising of the Shield Hero, and more.
“Anime fans’ love goes beyond just the content because it’s a lifestyle, and music is an integral part of that anime fandom,” said Crunchyroll’s Chief Operating Officer Gita Rebbapragada. “Music drives anime narratives, sets the tone with hit themes that bookend episodes of fan-favorite series, and is often born from a creator’s unyielding love for the medium. This year, we are going to San Diego Comic-Con with a tremendous festival experience to celebrate music across the anime spectrum.”
For more in the world of anime, check out our list of the top 25 best anime series of all time and what the best anime to watch right now is.
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