Anime NYC is bringing over 150 hours of panels, screenings, and special events featuring talent from the US and Japan!
Anime NYC Friday Highlight Reel
- 11:00 AM: Mackenyu and Taz Skylar (One Piece Live Action) Spotlight
- 12:30 PM: Kaiju No. 8 Panel
- 1:00 PM: Bleach Panel with Kisuke & Yoruichi’s voice actors
- Afternoon Highlights: Bandai Namco Filmworks Industry Panel, SPY x FAMILY & Dandadan manga panel, Re:ZERO 10th Anniversary Celebration, and the Magical Girl Magical Destroyers world premiere
- Friday Night Finish: Hayao Miyazaki’s Future Boy Conan, hololive Super Karaoke Night, and a JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure game show
Main Stage Panel Reservations & Access
Select Main Stage events offer advance reservations. Reservations are highly recommended but not strictly required:
- Standby Line: If you miss a reservation, join the on-site standby queue.
- Capacity Fill: Standby attendees will be admitted 10 minutes prior to showtime until the room hits capacity.
- Check out full details on how to reserve or queue on the Anime NYC Programming Page.
Year-Round Partner Spotlight: Japan Society
Anime NYC proudly partners with Japan Society, an official non-profit organization founded in New York in 1907. Located at 333 East 47th Street, Japan Society promotes cultural connection through art, education, and film year-round:
- Programs: Language lessons, live theater, art exhibits, and North America’s largest contemporary Japanese film festival featuring 60+ screenings spanning silent classics to modern titles.
- Recent Anime Screenings: Angel’s Egg (with Yoshitaka Amano in person), Blue Giant (NA Premiere), The Boy and the Heron (Preview), The First Slam Dunk (East Coast Premiere), Godzilla Minus One (Preview), and Shin Kamen Rider (NA Premiere).
- How to Help: You can support Japan Society by selecting an optional donation when buying your Anime NYC badge!
