Anime NYC 2018, an anime convention held in New York City and powered by Crunchyroll, has announced that Anisong World Matsuri will be making its New York City debut from 16 to 17 November 2018.

Anisong World Matsuri was launched in 2016 and has already covered cities such as Los Angeles, Shanghai, and Washington DC. The event is a partnership between leading Japanese entertainment companies, such as BANDAI NAMCO Arts, Inc., Amuse, Inc., and Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. to give overseas’ fans of anime songs (anisong) the chance to go to Japanese pop concerts.

The well-known performers in New York are Konomi Suzuki (‘Redo’ from Re:ZERO), TRUE (Violet Evergarden, Sound Euphonium, and Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans), Luna Haruna (Sword Art Online, Fate/Zero, Monogatari), Hironobu Kageyama (‘Cha-La Head-Cha-La’ from Dragon Ball Z), Hiroshi Kitadani (‘We Are!’ from One Piece), Shoko Nakagawa (‘Sorairo Days’ from Gurren Lagann), Morning Musume。’18 and more!

Shunji Inoue, the vice president of BANDAI NAMCO Arts commented:

‘It really is a great honor to bring Anisong World Matsuri to New York City in cooperation with AnimeNYC. We hope people across New York will enjoy our musicians from Japan, and we look forward to bringing their music to New York for the first time.’

Peter Tatara, Anime NYC’s show director said:

‘We’re thrilled to present Anisong World Matsuri in New York City. Anime NYC is New York’s largest celebration of Japanese pop culture, and we couldn’t be more proud to now work with Anisong World Matsuri to host the biggest Japanese concert in the history of New York!’

Fans who would like to get to know more of their favorite artists should visit Anime NYC, as the ‘Anisong World Matsuri’ performers are set to participate in multiple on-stage Q&As and autograph sessions.

Further details to ‘Anisong World Matsuri’ will be revealed soon!

Anisong World Matsuri

Location: HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM in New York City
Dates: 16 – 17 November 2018
Tickets: Anime NYC badges are not required. Ticket details to be revealed in August 2018.

16 November 2018
Start: 19:00
Performer: Konomi Suzuki, TRUE, Luna Haruna, and more

17 November 2018
Start: 17:00
Performer: Hironobu Kageyama, Hiroshi Kitadani, Shoko Nakagawa, Morning Musume。’18

Anime NYC

16- 18 November 2018
Javits Center New York, NY

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