Crunchyroll has a busy summer ahead, with the second season premieres of of Dan Da Dan and Kaiju No 8, the debuts of Gachiakuta and Nyaight of the Living Cat, the back half of Dr. Stone Science Future, and over twenty other shows. Smack in the middle of that summer is San Diego Comic Con, and Crunchy’s gonna need something big and loud to call attention to its equally big release lineup.

Presenting Anime Fanfest — a two-day concert at The Rady Shell in Jacobs Park, which is right next to the San Diego Convention Center. They’ve booked a wide variety of J-pop, anime-inspired, R&B and hip-hop acts to perform live, and nearby, fans can browse anime merch pop-up shops and enter giveaway contests. There is also the Activations Crosswalk, an interactive display hyping up Crunchyroll’s summer shows.

Here’s who’s playing and when:

• Friday, July 25
  • SPYAIR — Japanese rock band behind Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle theme.
  • yama — J-Pop singer behind SPY×FAMILY ending theme.
  • ASH DA HERO—Punk rock band behind “Judgement” for BLUE LOCK.
  • Slushii—Anime-inspired DJ, producer, and multi-instrumentalist.
  • Magnolia Park—Alternative rock band
  • Hyper Potions—Electronic artist known for anime-esque soundscapes.
  • VGR—EDM producer known for video game and anime music remixes.
  • James Landino—Composer and DJ behind Tower of God original soundtrack.

• Saturday, July 26
  • Denzel Curry—Miami rapper blending underground hip-hop with anime.
  • INIKO—Shounen anime-inspired genre-defying songwriter and producer.
  • Pink Pablo—Puerto Rican singer and producer.
  • ALI—Boundary-pushing group behind “Lost in Paradise” for JUJUTSUKAISEN.
  • Yaeji [DJ Set]—NYC-via-Seoul artist, producer, vocalist, DJ and lifelong anime fan.
  • Taku Takahashi x Alenoise—DJ and producer of the Black Clover theme.
  • NOODLES—Los Angeles-based DJ.

“Anime fans’ love goes beyond just the content because it’s a lifestyle, and music is an integral part of that anime fandom,” says Crunchyroll’s COO Gita Rebbapragada. “Music drives anime narratives, sets the tone with hit themes that bookend episodes of fan-favorite series, and is often born from a creator’s unyielding love for the medium. This year, we are going to San Diego Comic-Con with a tremendous festival experience to celebrate music across the anime spectrum.”

Crunchyroll’s Anime Fanfest will take place from July 25 through July 26 starting at 1 PM both days. Attendance is first-come first-serve and entry will be blocked once all seats are taken.

[Source: IGN]

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