Anime powerhouse Crunchyroll has announced its agenda for this month’s Annecy Intl. Animation Festival (June 21-27), featuring a special Studio Focus dedicated to the company, hosted by exec VP of global commerce, Mitchel Berger. The presentation, scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, will showcase how Crunchyroll connects creators, partners, and fans to broaden anime’s impact and presence across the global animation scene.
Additional highlights include the world premiere of Sekiro: No Defeat, the eagerly awaited adaptation of the well-known video game. Grave of the Fireflies, the 1988 film directed by Isao Takahata at the esteemed Studio Ghibli, is set to be screened as part of Annecy Classics. This acclaimed work of Japanese animation will see a re-release in theaters in France and Germany this July. Furthermore, the Crunchyroll Anime Award-nominated series based on a manga, Takopi’s Original Sin, will participate in the official competition within the Television Films category.
Studio Focus: All Anime, All Fans, All in One Place
Tuesday, June 23 | 9:00 AM
Salle de la Volière – Parc de l’Impérial Palace – MIFA
From screens to experiences, Crunchyroll connects creators, partners, and fans to enhance anime’s reach and influence within the global animation environment. Discover the extent of Crunchyroll’s anime ecosystem – from SVOD and theatrical presentations to gaming, live events, merchandise, and manga. Boasting one of the most extensive anime catalogs covering a variety of genres, Crunchyroll delivers a diverse range of narratives to fans globally. Learn how Crunchyroll partners with creators to promote storytelling, expand franchises, and engage audiences all around the world — advancing anime’s impact across the global animation scene.
Host: Crunchyroll’s Mitchel Berger (Executive Vice President, Global Commerce)
Thursday, June 25 | 3:15 PM | Salle de la Volière – Parc de l’Impérial Palace – Impérial Palace – MIFA
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