Global anime streaming service Crunchyroll will hold ‘Crunchyroll Festival Korea 2026’ in the Hongdae area of Seoul from Saturday, October 24 to Sunday, November 8 to celebrate the launch of its official Korean service.
The festival was created to let local fans enjoy their favorite anime and anime culture together. To present Korean fans with a rich anime experience that extends beyond streaming into music and events, the festival will feature title-themed pop-ups, live performances, and exclusive screenings. Throughout the event, outdoor advertisements and posters across Hongdae will also feature Crunchyroll anime, enhancing the festive atmosphere.
The pop-up event held at AK Plaza Hongdae from October 24 to November 8 will feature photo booths and photo zones themed around ‘Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc’ and ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Chapter 1’. Visitors can take photos alongside characters from the series and discover major Crunchyroll anime through posters and video displays.
Message boards where visitors can write messages expressing their affection for anime titles and characters, as well as a merchandise shop, will also be operating. Visitors can collect stamps by participating in each program. Those who complete the stamp rally can enter a lucky draw, with Crunchyroll merchandise provided while supplies last.
On Sunday, October 25, ‘Crunchyroll Live’ will take place at Musinsa Garage in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Lia and Ayaka Ohashi will perform live, while Aiobahn +81 and DJ Mê from KIMCHIKURA will take the stage for DJ sets. The live performances and DJ sets will also feature anime-inspired visual productions.
Lia is a singer known for performing theme songs for various works, including ‘Tori no Uta’ from the game and TV anime ‘AIR’, ‘Toki o Kizamu Uta’ from the TV anime ‘CLANNAD After Story’, and ‘My Soul, Your Beats!’ from ‘Angel Beats!’. Ayaka Ohashi is a voice actress and singer who has voiced characters such as Uzuki Shimamura in ‘THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS’ and Saaya Yamabuki in ‘BanG Dream!’. Alongside her voice acting work, she has consistently been active as a solo artist.
Composer, producer, and DJ Aiobahn +81 participated in the soundtrack for the game ‘NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD’. He gained recognition among subculture fans with tracks such as ‘INTERNET OVERDOSE’ and ‘INTERNET YAMERO’.
On Saturday, October 31, a special screening event will take place at CGV Hongdae, featuring three Crunchyroll exclusive anime on the big screen. The featured titles are ‘Iron Wok Jan!’, ‘Let’s go KAIKIGUMI’, and ‘Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her’. Applications for the event will be accepted in advance through Crunchyroll’s official social media channels. Selected fans will be able to watch the anime for free via a lottery draw. The venue will feature title-themed photo zones and offer merchandise to attendees.
Detailed information regarding pop-up operating hours, entry procedures, application schedules, and participation requirements for Crunchyroll Live and the screenings can be found on Crunchyroll’s official social media accounts.
This article was originally written in Korean and translated with the help of AI. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.
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