Crunchyroll and Newtype join forces to bring a piece of anime history back to fans at New York Comic Con. Newtype, the iconic Japanese anime magazine, is making a triumphant return to the United States with a special edition issue for New York Comic Con (NYCC) 2024. This revival is made possible through a unique collaboration with Crunchyroll News bringing together two titans of anime journalism to deliver a fun experience for fans.
Crunchyroll x Newtype at New York Comic Con 2024
Last published in English back in 2008, this collaborative issue marks a significant moment for anime enthusiasts. Available for free at NYCC while supplies last, the special edition boasts 16 pages packed with exclusive content, including:
- Exclusive custom art: Featuring stunning new artwork for two of 2024’s biggest anime hits. OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom graces the front cover and The Apothecary Diaries on the back. These pieces come directly from the source. Madhouse, Inc. provides the OVERLORD art, and OLM and Toho Animation Studio collaborate on The Apothecary Diaries artwork.
- In-depth features: Deep dives into some of the year’s most popular anime, with exclusive art and interviews found nowhere else.
- Exclusive interviews: Gain insights from industry leaders like Naoyuki Ito, director of OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom, and Norihiro Naganuma, director of The Apothecary Diaries.
This collaboration between Newtype, a leading anime publication in Japan, and Crunchyroll News, one of the biggest anime publications worldwide, is a testament to the growing global appeal of anime.
Where to find the Crunchyroll News x Newtype special edition at NYCC:
- The Crunchyroll booth – Javits Center (Booth 1643)
- Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom Screening – AMC34, October 18 at 7 PM
- Crunchyroll Industry Panel – Room 405, October 18 at 6:30 PM
- Overlord Panel – Room 409, October 19 at 12:15 PM
Attendees of the Overlord Panel will have a chance to win a specially signed copy of the issue from director Naoyuki Ito!
Not Familiar with New York Comic Con? Here’s what to know!
New York Comic Con (NYCC) is a massive annual fan convention held in New York City. Essentially, it’s a celebration of all things pop culture. From comics and graphic novels to anime, manga, video games, movies, and television, NYCC has something for everyone. Furthermore, attendees can explore a huge marketplace of vendors selling collectibles, toys, and art. They can meet their favorite comic book artists and writers in Artist Alley.
Of course, no Comic-Con experience would be complete without cosplay! NYCC features a massive cosplay masquerade where attendees can show off their incredible costumes. In addition to the exhibit hall and Artist Alley, NYCC offers a variety of panels and screenings. With over 200,000 attendees in 2022, it’s North America’s largest fan convention. Making it the perfect place for pop culture enthusiasts to connect and share their passions. This year, NYCC takes over the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center from October 17-20.
