Mumbai: Crunchyroll, the ultimate anime destination for global fans, is excited to announce an extensive partnership with Comic Con India for their next five highly anticipated events across India. Crunchyroll will be the ‘Powered By’ partner of the iconic pop culture events by Comic Con for the next six months.

As the ultimate anime destination in India, Crunchyroll boasts the most extensive and diverse library of anime titles. In parallel, Comic Con India celebrates the diverse realms of comics, anime, gaming, and pop culture through its exciting fan events. This partnership promises to create a synergy that will enhance the event experience for all attendees.

Partnership with Crunchyroll will kick off from their Bengaluru Comic Con event starting on 17 November at KTPO Whitefield. The partnership will extend to upcoming events in Delhi (8  December at NSIC Grounds, Okhla), Hyderabad (27 January at Hitex), Chennai (17  February at Chennai Trade Centre), and finally conclude in Mumbai (20 April at Jio World Centre, BKC).

"We are thrilled to announce a dynamic partnership with Crunchyroll, the premier destination for anime enthusiasts, for our upcoming five events as our 'Powered by' Partner," said Comic Con India founder Jatin Varma. "We've witnessed a remarkable rise in cosplayers donning anime characters year after year at Comic Con, highlighting the growing love for anime in India. Having Crunchyroll on board is the perfect synergy, allowing us to further enrich fan experiences, create interactive engagements, and fostering connections among like-minded individuals. It's a testament to our commitment to bringing fans closer to the heart of their favourite anime content and creating unforgettable moments at our events."

Crunchyroll senior vice president of marketing Markus Gerdemann said, "Partnering with Comic Con India, which is at the forefront of fandom and pop culture, will allow us to immerse Indian fans into the mesmerizing world of anime. We are looking forward to celebrating anime together and delivering even more experiences to connect fans with their favourite series.”