Funimation’s Plans For NYCC 2021
When New York Comic-Con opens next month, Funimation will be ready with not just a new batch of panels, but a whole venue to explore. Welcome to Sakura Park!
No photos yet because it doesn’t exist, but Sakura Park will be the con-goer’s one-stop location for everything anime. As the name implies the area will be full of fake cherry blossom trees, with easter eggs hidden among them in reference to your favorite shows. Special backdrops and standups will provide interesting selfie opportunities. Giveaways will be held at special times for prizes and there will be cosplay meetups throughout the day. If you get hungry a branded food truck will be accessible, and for con-exclusive products and goodies, The Funimation Shop will be located right next door.
As for the panels, Funi’s full schedule has been reproduced below. NYCC 2021 takes place from October 7 through 10.
FUNIMATION: SAKURA PARK
Thursday, October 7 – Saturday, October 9 | 10:00 am – 7:00 pm EST
Sunday, October 10 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm EST
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Showroom – Booth # 1557
Escape the shuffle of the con floor and step into Funimation: Sakura Park, where you can snap pics, grab giveaways, and take a breather. Find your zen, then turn the corner for The Funimation Shop booth. Looking for anime? It all happens here!
ANIME HAPPENS HERE: FUNIMATION PANEL
Thursday, October 7 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – Location TBD
The world of anime is about to get a whole lot bigger! Huge new shows streaming this Fall, Funimation co-productions, and hot topics like My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission. Catch all the latest news in anime, all right here.
● Moderators: Lauren Moore (Funimation) and Chris Han (Funimation)
FUNIMATION SUBSCRIBER EVENT
Thursday, October 7 | 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm EST
The Press Lounge (653 11th Avenue at 48th Street, 16th Floor, New York, NY, 10036)
Funimation also invites its subscribers to a one-night only celebration of anime at NYC’s premier rooftop bar at The Press Lounge, blocks away from the convention center. The event is free on a first-come, first-serve basis with limited capacity and attendees must RSVP, be 21+ years of age, and must show their NYCC badge, proof of Funimation subscription and proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The event is for anime fans looking to kick back, catch up with old friends and new, and enjoy themed drinks, photo booths, and more under the stars.
MY HERO ACADEMIA NEW MOVIE PANEL
Friday, October 8 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – Empire Stage
Your sneak peek into the next chapter of the global anime phenomenon starts here. Presented by Funimation, the panel includes an exclusive preview of My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission before the movie hits theaters October 29!
● Panelists: TBD
● Moderator: Lauren Moore (Funimation)
DEMON SLAYER: MUGEN TRAIN PANEL
Saturday, October 9 | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm EST
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – Empire Stage
Board the Mugen Train once again! Presented by Funimation, this panel is your deep dive into Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train. Join the English voices of some of your favorite characters as they discuss everything from heart-wrenching scenes to moments that fans love most.
Panelists include Aleks Le (Zenitsu), Abby Trott (Nezuko), Landon McDonald (Enmu), and Lucien Dodge (Akaza – Upper Three) along with a special video message from Zach Aguilar (Tanjiro), Bryce Papenbrook (Inosuke), and Mark Whitten (Rengoku).
● Panelists: Aleks Le, Abby Trott, Landon McDonald, and Lucien Dodge
● Moderator: TBD