Don’t fret about the winter weather, because the Funimation festivities at Anime NYC are heating up. Get it?
We’re hosting guests, panels and screenings for some of your favorite anime, including Code Geass, Kono Oto Tomare! Sounds of Life and Dr. STONE. Of course, we’ll also be at the Funimation Booth all convention long, so stop by and check out the latest in anime offerings!
All Show Long
Funimation Booth | Booth #1333
All show long, our booth will be open in the main exhibit hall. Stop by and check out our selection of anime favorites, classics and new releases on Blu-Ray and DVD, collectibles and more!
Score a free bag and lanyard with your purchase. Limited autographed items available with different purchases, as well as a Lucky Pin, depending on purchase amount.
Fruits Basket Booth | Booth #1326
Stop by our installation of the Fruits Basket living room and receive a bookmark and poster for the show while supplies last!
Take a Picture with Standees from Plunderer and Fruits Basket! | Registration Area
Friday, November 15
Code Geass Autograph Session | 1:30 PM
Featuring scriptwriter Ichiro Okouchi, character designer Takahiro Kimura, and the Japanese voice of C.C., Yukana!
AnimeNYC attendees can get exclusive access to the Code Geass guest autograph sessions by pre-ordering the new movie Lelouch of the Re;surrection at the Funimation booth.
The movie pre-order (if paid in full) will be fulfilled by FYE and can be picked up at a store after its release in February 2020.
Code Geass: Behind the Scenes + Live-Drawing with Japanese Creators | 4:30 PM | 1E15
Go behind the scenes of one of the most epic action-sci-fi anime ever–Code Geass scriptwriter Ichiro Okouchi and character designer/chief animation director Takahiro Kimura discuss their craft and the creative development of this series. Listen to them discuss not only the original anime television series, but the new film Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection–and you may hear some tidbits about the future of the Code Geass universe!
Kimura-san will also conduct a live-drawing session–see a real Code Geass animator draw in the flesh!
Yukana and Code Geass – Japanese Voice Acting Panel with the Voice of C.C. | 7:00 PM | 1E13
Japanese voice actress Yukana (C.C. in Code Geass, Tessa Testarossa in Full Metal Panic!, Meiling in Cardcaptor Sakura) discusses her career in the voice acting industry as well as recent and past roles. Hear some insights about her character C.C.’s vital role and narrative growth in the new Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection movie, as well as what it’s like to return to the role after 10 years!
Code Geass Lelouch of the Re;surrection Screening | 8:00 PM | 1E13
Funimation Peep Show (18+) | 9:00 PM | 1E09
What happens at Peep Show, stays at Peep Show… Audience participation is encouraged by tweeting with the hashtag #FunimationPeepShow for a chance to win some naughty prizes. Security will be checking ID’s at the door, so don’t forget them!
Saturday, November 16
Dr. STONE Episode 19 Dub Premiere | 1:00 PM | Special Events Hall
Be the first to catch the English dub of episode 19 of Dr. STONE a week early! Brought to you by Funimation and Crunchyroll.
You can catch up on all other episodes of the dub on Funimation!
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection Panel with Creators and Yukana | 2:00 PM | 1E09
Code Geass returned in 2019 with a brand new animated film, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection, which continues Lelouch’s story years after the dramatic end of the television anime.
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Hear from the Japanese creators about the narrative and production development of the new movie, as well as what it means for the greater Code Geass franchise as a whole for the next phase!
With scriptwriter Ichiro Okouchi, character designer/chief animation director Takahiro Kimura, and voice actress for C.C., Yukana.
KING RECORDS & Funimation Present: Kono Oto Tomare! Panel with Atsumi Tanezaki | 3:30 PM | 1E13
Meet voice actor Atsumi Tanezaki (Satowa Hozuki) and producer Kisara Takahashi from Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life and hear firsthand what went into the making of the show!
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek into this coming of age anime series featuring a high school club playing the koto, a traditional Japanese string instrument. There will be special door prizes!*
*While supplies last.
Code Geass Autograph Session | 5:00 PM
Featuring scriptwriter Ichiro Okouchi, character designer Takahiro Kimura, and the Japanese voice of C.C., Yukana!
AnimeNYC attendees can get exclusive access to the Code Geass guest autograph sessions by pre-ordering the new movie Lelouch of the Re;surrection at the Funimation booth.
The movie pre-order will be fulfilled by FYE and can be picked up at a store or shipped after its release on February 25, 2020.
Sunday, November 17
Funimation Industry Panel | 1:00 PM | 1E09
Come join North America’s largest anime distributor, Funimation, to get the latest industry scoop and info.
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