Exciting Announcements from Anime NYC 2024!

Anime NYC has just announced some thrilling highlights for this year's event, taking place from August 21 to 24 at the Javits Center in New York City. For the first time, the convention will span four days, offering fans even more opportunities to dive into their favorite anime and manga worlds.

Special Screenings and Guest Appearances

On August 23 at 6:00 p.m., attendees will get an exclusive look at the new anime film, Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Beginning of a New Era (also known as Shinjidai no Tobira). This film is part of the popular Uma Musume Pretty Derby franchise, which continues to captivate fans worldwide.

Image via Anime NYC's X/Twitter account

Meet the Industry Experts

The event will feature notable industry figures, including:

• Yū Saitō, editor-in-chief of Shonen Jump. Saitō took on this role in June 2024 after the previous editor, Hiroyuki Nakano, stepped down. He has been with Shueisha since 2005 and has worked on popular manga like Gintama, Hunter X Hunter, World Trigger, Kuroko's Basketball, Nisekoi, and We Never Learn.
• Kirito Iwashita, an accomplished anime producer who joined Twin Engine in 2020. Iwashita has contributed as an assistant producer on Shine on! Bakumatsu Bad Boys and as a planning producer on Hell's Paradise.

About the Film and Franchise

Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Beginning of a New Era premiered in Japanese theaters in May 2024 and is part of the ongoing franchise that continues to expand its universe.

About Anime NYC

Since its launch in November 2017, Anime NYC has grown into one of the premier anime conventions in the United States. This year marks a significant change, with the event moving from November to August and utilizing the full main building of the Javits Center for the first time. The convention was online-only in 2020 due to the pandemic.

For more updates, check out Anime NYC's official Twitter and stay tuned for all the exciting reveals!

Source: Anime NYC's X/Twitter account