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Anime NYC @animenyc.bsky.social · 2h

🎒 Attendance is mandatory, but survival is optional on this class trip. 🩸

On October 12th, Battle Royale comes to theaters near you for the first time. You won't want to miss the film that spawned a genre of its own - get your tickets today!

🎟️ https://loom.ly/01vRPIw

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Anime NYC @animenyc.bsky.social · 2d

🏃‍♂️ Japan Society is honored to present the East Coast Premiere of 100 Meters! The film follows Togashi, a track star who is born to run. As a kid, he is naturally gifted and wins every 100-meter race without effort.

🍿 GET TICKETS https://loom.ly/qZ7AY0k

100 Meters Premiere with Director Kenji Iwaisawa

Japan Society in partnership with GKIDS are excited to present the New York premiere of The Colors Within, with director Naoko Yamada in-person for a Q&A.

japansociety.org

Anime NYC @animenyc.bsky.social · 13d

💥 Meet Mark Hildreth - US voice of Heero Yuy - at @JapanSociety on Oct 12 as part of a special screening of Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz! See the film followed by a Q&A with Heero himself!

🎟️ https://loom.ly/J5f3RW4

Anime NYC @animenyc.bsky.social · 15d

Join @mooniesclub for the second annual Magical Girls Festival, a day-long celebration of magical girls! ✨ There will be over 50 vendors, a special appearance from @Terri_Hawkes, a Miraculous Ladybug Chibi-themed writing workshop, and more.

RSVP here: https://loom.ly/YLF6f2g

Magical Girls Festival

Join us for a day-long celebration of magical girls from Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura, PreCure, Tokyo Mew Mew, and more!

www.eventbrite.com

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Anime NYC @animenyc.bsky.social · 18d

🎥 NOW PLAYING! Watch Studio Ghibli's Howl's Moving Castle on the big screen courtesy of Fathom Events and GKIDS!

#StudioGhibliFest2025 #HowlsMovingCastle

🍿 https://hubs.la/Q03jpBNg0

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Anime NYC @animenyc.bsky.social · 20d

Be the first to 👀 see the new Star Wars anime short "The Duel: Payback" in a Star Wars: Visions advance screening at Japan Society! RSVP now for free tickets to this special event on Oct 7! 🎟️ GET TICKETS https://loom.ly/SnLhoOg

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Anime NYC @animenyc.bsky.social · 21d

Rocket is currently decompressing in Japan after a successful Anime NYC!

Got any travel tips for him?

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Anime NYC @animenyc.bsky.social · 23d

🎨 LAST CHANCE TO SHOP VIRTUAL ARTIST ALLEY! 🎨

When the show ends, the shopping doesn't! You can support artists with just a click away! Browse amazing art, shop unique merch, and discover your next favorite piece! Don't miss your chance to shop!

🖌️ BROWSE HERE: https://loom.ly/FNotP_0

Virtual Artist Alley

Shop Here!

animenyc.com

Anime NYC @animenyc.bsky.social · 25d

🎥 As war brews between two kingdoms, the fate of the world may rest on Sophie, a quiet girl working in a hat shop, and Howl, the handsome and mysterious wizard who literally sweeps her off her feet.

#StudioGhibliFest2025 #HowlsMovingCastle

🍿 https://hubs.la/Q03jpBNg0

Howl's Moving Castle - Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 - Fathom Entertainment

More from Studio Ghibli Fest

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Anime NYC @animenyc.bsky.social · 29d

🎨 ONE WEEK LEFT TO SHOP VIRTUAL ARTIST ALLEY! 🎨

When the show ends, the shopping doesn't! You can support artists with just a click away! Browse amazing art, shop unique merch, and discover your next favorite piece! Don't miss your chance to shop today!

🖌️ BROWSE HERE: https://loom.ly/FNotP_0

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Anime NYC @animenyc.bsky.social · Sep 5

🌲 Rocket is exploring the great outdoors (or indoors) of Portland at our sister show, @rosecitycc.bsky.social!

🌹 In Oregon this weekend? Snag a badge at rosecitycomiccon.com!

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Anime NYC @animenyc.bsky.social · Sep 3

🎨 VIRTUAL ARTIST ALLEY CLOSES SEPT. 15TH! 🎨

When the show ends, the shopping doesn't! You can support artists with just a click away! Browse amazing art, shop unique merch, and discover your next favorite piece! Don't miss your chance to shop today!

🖌️ BROWSE HERE: https://loom.ly/FNotP_0

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Anime NYC @animenyc.bsky.social · Aug 29

🎥 2025 Anime NYC AMV Contest was such a movie, so time to hit replay! Watch the finalists and winners on our website!

🎞️ WATCH HERE: https://loom.ly/bWiJM9c

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Anime NYC @animenyc.bsky.social · Aug 28

🎨 DON'T FORGET ABOUT VIRTUAL ARTIST ALLEY! 🎨

When the show ends, the shopping doesn't! You can support artists with just a click away! Browse amazing art, shop unique merch, and discover your next favorite piece! Visit our Virtual Artist Alley and shop now!

🖌️ BROWSE: https://loom.ly/FNotP_0

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Anime NYC @animenyc.bsky.social · Aug 27

🗣️ We want your feedback, so share your thoughts on how to make it even more awesome next year!

At the end of the survey, you will have a chance to win a pair of 4-Day badges to Anime NYC 2026!

✏️ FILL OUT SURVEY HERE: surveymonkey.com/r/R9PFQW7

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Anime NYC @animenyc.bsky.social · Aug 27

🐠 🐠 Last day to catch Ponyo! 🐠 🐠

When Sosuke, a young boy who lives on a clifftop overlooking the sea, rescues a stranded goldfish named Ponyo, he discovers more than he bargained for.

🍿TICKETS & SHOWTIMES: https://hubs.la/Q03jpyP40

Anime NYC @animenyc.bsky.social · Aug 25

Thank you.

Words cannot describe the love, passion, and energy we felt all weekend. We danced, cheered, laughed, smiled, and created core memories together.

For now, we recover and rest, and then reset for 2026!