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Do you want to watch  VERITY before anyone else? Click on the poster above to grab your complimentary passes to an Advance Screening for Tuesday, 9/29 at AMC Aventura. 

SYNOPSIS: Adapted from Colleen Hoover's best-selling novel, this seductive, psychological thriller follows renowned author Verity Crawford (Anne Hathaway) and Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson), a struggling writer who relocates to the remote Crawford estate to ghostwrite for Verity. After Lowen uncovers what appears to be Verity's chilling autobiographical notes, she wrestles with the disturbing and twisted confessions about Verity’s husband Jeremy (Josh Hartnett), and finds it hard to separate fiction from reality, manipulation from attraction, and opportunity from obsession.

VIZ MEDIA AND JAPAN SOCIETY TO HOST WORLD-FIRST SCREENING OF HIRAYASUMI ANIME IN NEW YORK CITY

 

New York Fans Will Be the First to Experience Episode One of the Highly Anticipated Anime Ahead of Its 2027 Launch

 

Special One-Night Event to Feature Hirayasumi Composer Kaori Sawada and Producer Junichi Katsutani

 

 

NEW YORK, NY — September 18, 2026 — VIZ Media and Japan Society will host the first-ever public screening of Hirayasumi Episode 1 on October 7 in New York City, offering fans the first look at the highly anticipated anime ahead of its 2027 launch. The one-night event will also feature composer Kaori Sawada, producer Junichi Katsutani and VIZ Media’s Godswill Ugwa for a special discussion on bringing the acclaimed manga to the screen.

 

 

WHY:

Serialized in Weekly Big Comic Spirits since 2021, Hirayasumi has become an international critical success, with more than 1.7 million copies in circulation worldwide across ten volumes.

 

The acclaimed series is the recipient of the 71st Shogakukan Manga Award and was named Best Serial Comic at Lucca Comics & Games 2024.

 

Now, ahead of the anime’s 2027 launch, New York fans will get the first look at its next chapter.

 

EVENT DETAILS

 

WHAT:
Hirayasumi Anime – Exclusive Early Look at Episode 1

 

WHEN:
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
7:00 PM ET

 

WHERE:
Japan Society
333 East 47th Street
New York, NY 10017

 

FEATURING:
Kaori Sawada — Composer
Junichi Katsutani — Producer
Godswill Ugwa — VIZ Media Community Manager & Panel Host

 

EVENT:

Screening of Episode One and special Hirayasumi discussion.

 

TICKETS:

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OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ikuta doesn’t have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future—and he couldn’t be happier. Hiroto’s breezy attitude isn’t easy for everyone to understand, though. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, Hiroto and the people around him are all just doing their best to figure out this thing called life.

 

 

 

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ABOUT KAORI SAWADA

Born in Seattle and raised in Suginami, Tokyo, Kaori Sawada is a singer-songwriter and composer. After graduating from the Department of Composition at Toho Gakuen Music High School, she moved to the United States and completed her studies in composition at the Berklee College of Music.

 

Upon returning to Japan, she gained widespread attention as a backing vocalist and keyboardist on national tours for prominent artists such as MISIA and Yosui Inoue. In addition to serving as a keyboard conductor for major musical productions by Shiki Theatre Company and Toho, she made her major debut in 2015 with the single "Shiawase no Tane." As a singer-songwriter, she has actively released albums and embarked on a 47-prefecture solo vocal-and-piano tour.

 

In parallel with her artist career, Sawada has established a prolific profile as a media composer. Her extensive scoring credits include original soundtracks for popular television drama series like What Did You Eat Yesterday? and numerous high-profile TV commercial campaigns, including JR Central’s Let's Go to Nara series. She is also well known for composing and supplying songs for major artists including MISIA and Kiyotaka Sugiyama.

 

ABOUT JUNICHI KATSUTANI

Joined Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions in 2010. Producer credits include Hirayasumi, BLACK TORCH, AOASHI, Zo Zo Zombie, and B RAPPERS STREET. Based in: Suginami, Tokyo, Japan

 

About VIZ Media:

Wherever manga and anime fans are, we are! VIZ Media is No. 1 in Japanese pop culture, introducing fans to what’s now, new, and next. Home to the world’s most influential and groundbreaking storytellers and artists, who today drive multiple industries from publishing and animation to film and gaming. If it’s big in Japan, you can find it at VIZ.

 

 

VIZ Media is proudly certified as a Most Loved Workplace® in America and Inc Magazine’s Best Workplace. For more information on VIZ Media visit: https://www.viz.com/ 

 

About Japan Society:

Japan Society is the premier organization connecting Japanese arts, culture, business and society with audiences in New York and around the world. At Japan Society, we are inspired by the Japanese concept of kizuna (絆)–forging deep connections to bind people together. We are committed to telling the story of Japan while strengthening connections within New York City and building new bridges beyond. In over 100 years of work, we’ve inspired generations by establishing ourselves as pioneers in supporting international exchanges in arts and culture, business and policy, as well as education between Japan and the U.S. We strive to convene important conversations on topics that bind our two countries together, champion the next generation of innovative creators, promote mutual understanding and serve as a trusted guide for people everywhere who seek to more fully appreciate the rich complexities and abundance of Japan. From our New York headquarters, a landmark building designed by architect Junzo Yoshimura that opened to the public in 1971, we look forward to the years ahead, which will be defined by our digital and ideational impact through the kizuna that we build. Our future can only be enhanced by learning from our peers and engaging with our audiences, both near and afar.

 

 

 KAYOU Returns to New York Comic Con with a Superfan-Sized Birthday Bash Celebrating One Year in the U.S.

Global Trading Card Powerhouse Celebrates One Superfan-Fueled Year with 
New Cards, Collectibles and Four Days of Can’t-Miss Experiences

 

Back by Popular Demand, the KAYOU Walls of Fandom Take Over Booth #1143 at 
New York Comic Con, October 8–11, Bringing Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, 
My Little Pony, Demon Slayer, tokidoki, Monster Jam and Winx Club to Life

 

September 17, 2026 – NEW YORK – KAYOU, China’s No. 1 collectibles company and one of the world’s fastest-growing collectible trading card brands, is marking its first full year in the U.S. the only way it knows how: by returning to New York Comic Con for an epic celebration with the superfans who made it possible.

 

From October 8 to 11, 2026, KAYOU will transform Booth #1143of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center into a four-day, fan-fueled birthday bash packed with new officially licensed trading cards and collectibles, larger-than-life fandoms and fresh ways for fans to connect with the characters, stories and communities they love. 

 

Step Inside the KAYOU Walls of Fandom.

 

At the center of the celebration, the KAYOU Walls of Fandom will make their New York Comic Con debut after becoming a fan-favorite destination at KAYOU’s first-ever San Diego Comic-Con. Reimagined and expanded for the biggest pop culture celebration on the East Coast, the walkthrough experience will invite credentialed attendees to step inside the worlds of Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, NARUTO, Demon Slayer, My Little Pony, Winx Club, Monster Jam and tokidoki through immersive installations, themed displays, product showcases and can’t-miss photo moments.

 

Throughout the Walls of Fandom, fans can get up close with the KAYOU cards at the heart of each installation, discovering the illustration, design, foiling and craftsmanship that turn every card into a collectible work of art. Together, the experiences will put the artistry behind the cards on full display—and give superfans a new way to celebrate the worlds that bring them together.

 

Winx Club and Monster Jam Cards Make Their KAYOU Debut.

 

The wait is over for Winx Club and Monster Jam fans. During New York Comic Con, KAYOU will reveal the card artwork from both new collections for the first time. Attendees will also be among the first to purchase the new Winx Club collectible trading cards before they become more widely available at retail later this fall, while getting a sneak peek at the KAYOU's upcoming Monster Jam collection. 

 

From the magic of Alfea to the high-octane action of the Monster Jam track, each series of collectible trading cards brings these fan-favorite worlds to life with KAYOU’s signature artistry and craftsmanship.

 

One Year in the U.S. – and More Worlds for Fans to Explore.

 

When KAYOU made its U.S. debut at New York Comic Con one year ago, the company introduced fans to trading card collections inspired by three beloved properties: My Little Pony, NARUTO and tokidoki. Since then, KAYOU has expanded its U.S. lineup to include Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, Demon Slayer, Winx Club and Monster Jam – bringing even more of the characters, stories and worlds fans love to its growing community of collectors.

 

Now, KAYOU is returning to the city where its U.S. journey began to celebrate how far it has come with the superfans who made it possible – and give them an exciting first look at what comes next.

 

“Over the past year, superfans have welcomed KAYOU into their communities, shared what they love and inspired us to keep raising the bar for what collecting can be,” said Sergio Godinho, U.S. General Manager of KAYOU. “We’ve spent that year listening, learning and finding new ways to celebrate the characters, stories and artwork that mean the most to them. Returning to New York Comic Con brings us back to where our U.S. journey began, and there is no better way to mark this milestone than by creating an unforgettable experience for the fans who made it possible. We said from the beginning that KAYOU is here for the superfans – and one year later, that promise remains at the heart of everything we do.”

 

Follow @kayouus on Instagram and visit kayouofficial.com for the latest announcements, including talent appearances, panels, promotional card giveaways and more surprises still to come.

 

About KAYOU

KAYOU is China’s No. 1 trading card company and China’s leading pan-entertainment product company, selected as part of the Global Unicorn Index 2025 published by Hurun Wealth and trusted by a portfolio of nearly 100 licensed IPs across anime, entertainment and pop culture. KAYOU unites scale, speed and creative innovation to deliver next-level collectible experiences fans have never seen. As the company brings trading cards and collectibles together under one roof, KAYOU introduces a whole new dimension of excitement, creating deeper connections for fandoms worldwide. For more information, visit kayouofficial.comand follow @kayouus on Instagram and @kayou_us on TikTok.

Cover Reveal: Smash by Penelope Ward | Vi Keeland

Title: Smash

Authors: Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland

Genre: Standalone Contemporary Forbidden Romance

Cover Design: Sommer Stein, Perfect Pear Creative

Photographer: Michelle Lancaster, @lanefotograf

Model: Callum Arnold

Release Date: October 25, 2026

BLURB

A new, shockingly forbidden standalone from New York Times bestselling authors Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland…

Sometimes one floor is all that separates the life you planned from the life you never saw coming…

Moving to New York with my boyfriend, Calder, was supposed to be a fresh start.

A new city. A new job. A beautiful brownstone in Brooklyn we'd call home. The beginning of our forever.

There was just one catch: Calder’s best friend lived in the apartment downstairs.

Rafe—a gifted artist who smashed glass into masterpieces. With his unruly blond hair and piercing eyes that seemed to see right through me, he was impossible to ignore.

He was also completely off-limits.

Yet somehow, every walk past his apartment or trip to the basement laundry room turned into another deep conversation neither of us ever wanted to end.

At first, it was innocent.

Then I found myself looking forward to running into him again.

Before long, I was creating opportunities to be around him.

Somehow, Rafe and I made each other feel seen in ways neither of us expected.

I tried to ignore our connection, reminding myself that Calder’s best friend was the last man on Earth I could ever fall for.

But with every stolen moment, that lie became harder to believe.

Maybe some love stories aren't about finding the right person—but what happens when you find them too late.

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Penelope Ward is a New York Times, USA Today and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of contemporary romance.

She grew up in Boston with five older brothers and spent most of her twenties as a television news anchor. Penelope resides in Rhode Island with her husband, son, and beautiful daughter with autism.

With millions of books sold, she is a 21-time New York Times bestseller and the author of over thirty novels. Her books have been translated into over a dozen languages and can be found in bookstores around the world.

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Vi Keeland is a #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author. With millions of books sold, her titles are currently translated in twenty-seven languages and have appeared on bestseller lists in the US, Germany, Brazil, Bulgaria and Hungary. Three of her short stories have been turned into films, and two of her books are currently optioned for movies. She resides in New York with her husband and their three children where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age six.

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 NARUTO Takes the Stage at New York Comic Con 2026

 

Special Panel to Feature Franchise News, First-look Footage and Appearances by Japanese Voice Actors and a Studio Pierrot Producer

 

 

SAN FRANCISCO, September 9, 2026 

 

 

WHAT:   

VIZ Media will present a special NARUTO panel at New York Comic Con 2026, featuring updates across animation, and the NARUTO CARD GAME. The program is expected to include new announcements and first-look promotional videos.

 

WHO:

Junko Takeuchi, Japanese voice of Naruto Uzumaki; Noriaki Sugiyama, Japanese voice of Sasuke Uchiha; and Yoshihiko Tominaga, Executive Producer at Studio Pierrot.                    

 

WHEN:

Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 5pm to 6 pm EDT

 

WHERE:

Empire Stage, North Javits, Level 5, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 W. 34th St., New York

 

Panel Highlights

• An announcement related to a new animated film and its worldwide premiere.
• New information and the first promotional video for the NARUTO CARD GAME.
• Surprise announcements regarding other media developments

 

Available Interview Participants

• Junko Takeuchi, Japanese voice of Naruto Uzumaki
• Noriaki Sugiyama, Japanese voice of Sasuke Uchiha
• Yoshihiko Tominaga, production producer at Studio Pierrot
• A Bandai representative for NARUTO CARD GAME interviews

 

Media Interview Opportunities

A limited number of media interviews will be available Friday, October 9, 2026, from 1pm to 3pm EDT at the Javits Center. Interview requests and questions are required to be submitted in advance. Available time slots will be confirmed with approved media.

 

About NARUTO

A shonen manga by Masashi Kishimoto serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump. It gained immense popularity after its serialization began in 1999, concluding its run in 2014 with the 700th chapter.

The protagonist, Naruto Uzumaki, is a ninja who overcomes deadly battles with rivals and past grudges with the goal of becoming the Hokage, the leader of The Hidden Leaf Village. The cumulative sales of the volumes, distributed in over 60 countries and regions, have surpassed 250 million copies.

 

The anime aired on the TV Tokyo network starting in 2002, and from 2007 it aired as NARUTO SHIPPUDEN until March 2017. In October 2022, the series marked the 20th anniversary for its TV debut. Eleven theatrical anime films have also been released. The anime is currently broadcasted in over 145 countries and regions worldwide, making it a beloved national work that is cherished globally.

 

Beyond numerous developments such as with apps, games, and merchandise, its reach extends across diverse fields including exhibitions, 2.5-dimensional musicals, music festivals, and kabuki.

 

 

To keep up with the latest news on NARUTO and more from VIZ Media follow all the action on VIZ Media’s social media platforms: 

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About VIZ Media:

Wherever manga and anime fans are, we are! VIZ Media is No. 1 in Japanese pop culture, introducing fans to what’s now, new, and next. Home to the world’s most influential and groundbreaking storytellers and artists, who today drive multiple industries from publishing and animation to film and gaming. If it’s big in Japan, you can find it at VIZ.

 

 

VIZ Media is proudly certified as a Most Loved Workplace® in America and Inc Magazine’s Best Workplace. For more information on VIZ Media visit: https://www.viz.com/ 

 CRUNCHYROLL’S NEW YORK COMIC-CON PROGRAMMING LINEUP

CRUNCHRYOLL SHOWCASE

Thursday, Oct. 8 | 3:30PM -4:30PM ET

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – Room 405 

Whether you’re a lifelong anime fan or just getting started, Crunchyroll brings you closer to the action with sneak peeks, studio spotlights, announcements, and surprises along the way.

THE APOTHECARY DIARIES PRESENTED BY CRUNCHYROLL & NTV

Friday, Oct. 9 | 12:15PM - 1:15PM ET

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – Room 409

Join the voices of Mao Mao and Jinshi to talk about the hit new season of The Apothecary Diaries. Watch special guests Aoi Yuki and Takeo Otsuka recreate some of your favorite scenes live, and discuss their experiences working on the series!

SENTENCED TO BE A HERO: REFLECTING ON SEASON 1 FT. CREATOR, ORIGINAL CHARACTER DESIGNER AND VOICE CAST 

Friday, Oct. 9 | 6:30PM - 7:30PM ET

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – Room 405 

Join Crunchyroll in welcoming the creative minds and beloved voices behind Sentenced to Be a Hero! Original Author Rocket Shokai, Original Illustration Mephisto, Yohei Azakami (Xylo) and Mayu Iizuka (Teoritta) will join the stage to reflect on Season 1 with a special talk session and exclusive live dubbing performance. 

BLACK CLOVER SEASON 2 SCREENING & LIVE DUBBING WITH VOICE CAST 

Saturday, Oct. 10 | 12:45PM - 1:45PM ET  

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – Empire Stage 

Join Crunchyroll and the voice actors for Asta, Gakuto Kajiwara and Dallas Reid, for exclusive behind the scenes stories, a live dubbing session, and screening in celebration of the highly anticipated return of Black Clover!

CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: SHANGRI-LA FRONTIER SEASON 3 U.S. PREMIERE

Saturday, Oct. 10 | 3:45PM - 4:45PM ET

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – Room 408 

Return to the world of Shangri-La Frontier with the U.S. Premiere of Season 3! Experience Episodes 1 and 2 on the big screen and get an early look at the next chapter of Sunraku’s adventure before the new season begins.

• Shangri-La Frontier Season 3 - Episodes 1 & 2 U.S. Premiere

CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: FIREFLY WEDDING & DENGEKI DAISY EARLY SCREENINGS

Saturday, October 10 | 7:30PM - 8:20PM  

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center  – Room 408 

         

Be among the first to catch two highly anticipated series with a lineup of exclusive premiere screenings! From action-packed battles and captivating romance to unforgettable drama, don’t miss this special showcase featuring our upcoming anime.

• Dengeki Daisy – Episode 1 U.S. Premiere
• Firefly Wedding – Episode 1 Screening

CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: UPCOMING ANIME PREMIERES

Saturday, Oct. 10| 8:30PM - 9:30PM ET  

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – Room 408 

         

Be among the first to catch exclusive early looks at exciting upcoming anime! Don’t miss this special screening featuring premieres of highly anticipated new series, with more details to be revealed soon.

BLACK TORCH ENGLISH DUB PANEL 

Sunday, Oct. 11 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM ET

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – Empire Stage

Join Crunchyroll in celebrating BLACK TORCH with English dub stars AJ Beckles (Jiro Azuma) and Keith Silverstein (Rago)! Look back on the action, laughs, and standout moments from the season with guest Q&A, and a rare chance to see Jiro and Rago come to life with a special live dubbing performance.

HERE U ARE EPISODES 1 & 2 EARLY SCREENINGS

Sunday, Oct. 11 | 3:30PM -4:40PM ET 

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center  – Room 405 

Be among the first to experience Here U Are on the big screen! Catch Episode 1 in its East Coast Premiere, followed by the U.S. Premiere of Episode 2, as this heartfelt story begins to unfold. Don’t miss this special screening and the chance to experience what’s next before anyone else.

Details subject to change. Updates can be found on Crunchyroll News!

For those who cannot attend Anime Expo, Crunchyroll will be posting highlights on its X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Channel! 

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