Crunchyroll Anime Future Forum Reveals First Speaker Lineup Featuring Guillermo del Toro, James Gunn, MAPPA and More

Anime’s influence on global entertainment continues to grow, and Crunchyroll is preparing to bring some of the industry’s biggest names together to discuss where the medium is headed next. The company has revealed the first slate of keynote speakers, panelists and programming for the inaugural Crunchyroll Anime Future Forum, which will take place on October 7, 2026, in New York. The invitation-only event will bring together leaders from Japan’s anime industry and major voices from film, animation, technology, gaming and entertainment.…