The highly anticipated Anime NYC 2024 has finally begun, and the Otakus are beyond thrilled! The three-day event, which commenced on August 23, 2024, drew in fans from all over to the Jacob Javits Convention Centre in New York.
Fans have been eagerly anticipating the new announcements that are set to be revealed at the upcoming events. We sympathize with those who were unable to attend, which is why we have compiled the latest updates from Anime NYC 2024 for you.
Confirmation of the English Dub for Bunny Girl Senpai
English Dub production for Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai and Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl is confirmed! pic.twitter.com/YvJ81GofVg
— Aniplex of America (@aniplexUSA) August 23, 2024
Exciting news for fans of Bunny Girl Senpai! The first season of the anime and the movie, Rascal does not dream of a dreaming girl, will soon be available with an English dub. The official announcement was made during the Aniplex of America panel at Anime NYC in 2024 on November 23rd.
The Bunny Girl Senpai anime, directed by Soichi Mausi, was released in October 2018. This series centers around a high school student’s unexpected meeting with a mysterious girl. Additionally, there are three sequel movies available.
The release date for the English dub of the projects has not yet been announced, but all of the original English dub actors are confirmed to be returning to their roles.
Alterna Vvelt – Blue Exorcist Another Story Smartphone Game’s New Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs-d-qdAzZc
Aniplex of America has announced that the smartphone game Alterna Vvelt-Blue Exorcist Another Story for iOS and Android will be released in 2024. This was accompanied by the release of a new trailer on 23 August, 2024.
The game’s synopsis has been revealed, offering a sneak peek into the storyline. Players have the option to take on the role of either the Exorcist or the Knight of the True Cross, tasked with protecting the world of Assiah from demonic threats. Pre-registration for the game is currently available.
The announcement of a new Blue Exorcist MMORPG alongside Aniplex was made in 2020. The game will include the entire original series cast as well as some new characters. The character draft design will be reviewed by Kazue Katō, the manga author, and the theme song will be performed by Fukurow Note.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom – Official Trailer and Release Date
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxyh1BMsa4E
Bandai Namco Filmworks made a huge impact at Anime NYC with their exciting new announcement. The highly anticipated VR anime for Meta Quest 2 and 3 is set to debut on October 3, 2024. Additionally, the trailer for the project, featuring the ME Battle Mode Introduction, has been unveiled to the public.
The “immersive adventure”project was first announced at Anime NYC 2023 and is a co-production between Bandai Namco Filmworks and Atlas V. According to the co-founder of Atlas V, the project will offer a never-before-seen experience of the game and narration.
The forthcoming project’s complete roster of actors and crew members is listed below.
| Position | Staff | Notable Works |
| Director | Kenichi Suzuki | Cells at Work!, JoJo’s Bizzare Adventure |
| Character Designer | Tsukasa Kotobuki | Saber Marionette J Again, City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes |
| Script Writer | Ryōji Sekinishi | Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury |
| Mechanical Design | Mika Wants | Date a Live, Sakura Wars |
A Wild Last Boss Appeared: Anime Adaptation Confirmed!
BREAKING: A Wild Last Boss Appeared! anime adaptation announced at AnimeNYC 2024 by NBC Universal Japan! pic.twitter.com/Ao8wrtEPLO
— Anime Trending (@AniTrendz) August 24, 2024
At Anime NYC, NBC Universal revealed on August 23, 2024 that they will be adapting the light novel series A Wild Last Boss Appeared! into an anime.
The light novel series, A Wild Last Boss Appeared!, written by Forehead and YahaKo, was first published in 2015. The story centers around a man who finds himself inhabiting the body of his in-game MMO character, Lufas Maphaahl, 200 years after her defeat.
The initial preview of the upcoming project has revealed the Black-winged Overlord Lufas Maphaahl. The remaining important details have not been disclosed yet, thus fans will have to be patient and wait for further updates.
Azuki to Release Full Color-Print Editions of Two Manga!
‼️ Azuki X Scholastic Graphix ‼️Hikaru in the Light! and Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms are getting print editions from Scholastic Graphix, 🎨 IN FULL COLOR 🎨Details here, and stay tuned for more info at our @animenyc panel at 7:30pm tonight: https://t.co/PcrZDyN9TQ pic.twitter.com/AZceznD4by
— Azuki: Manga App & Publisher (@ReadAzuki) August 23,
Azuki, the popular manga publishing and distributor site, has revealed that it will be teaming up with Scholastic Graphix to release full-color prints of two manga titles. The first volume of Hikaru in the Light! and Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms will be available in March and April of 2025.
Hikaru is featured in the Light, while Yoshino Koyoka’s Mechanical Arms is a Kickstarter-funded anime project.
The company has recently incorporated fresh manga series such as Kotonoha by Kisugae, Ryoji Renjo:Gourmet Detective by Tadashi Kato, Sweeter than Cake by Yuga Kuromiya, and Dreamnautes by Yasuyuki Oshima.
With that, we have reached the conclusion of all the significant updates for Anime NYC 2024. We hope you have enjoyed the journey and are eagerly anticipating the release of your beloved creations.
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