This summer, Crunchyroll is turning up the volume at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 with a two-day celebration of anime and music you won’t want to miss. The streaming giant is hosting its first-ever Crunchyroll Anime FanFest, a live music festival blending iconic anime soundtracks with anime-inspired global music — and best of all, no badge is required to attend.
🎶 Two Days. One Epic Lineup.
Taking over The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26, FanFest promises high-energy performances from fan-favorite Japanese artists and international music stars who draw inspiration from the worlds of anime, gaming, and otaku culture.
🔥 Day 1 Lineup (Friday, July 25):
- SPYAIR – The powerhouse J-rock band behind Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle theme
- yama – J-Pop singer featured in the SPY x FAMILY ending theme
- ASH DA HERO – Punk rockers behind BLUE LOCK‘s “Judgement”
- Slushii – Anime-inspired DJ and multi-instrumentalist
- Magnolia Park – Alt-rock band bringing a high-energy live set
- Hyper Potions – Electronic duo with bright, anime-esque soundscapes
- VGR – EDM producer known for anime and gaming music remixes
- James Landino – DJ and composer behind Tower of God‘s soundtrack
🎤 Day 2 Lineup (Saturday, July 26):
- Denzel Curry – Hip-hop artist blending anime themes into his underground sound
- INIKO – Genre-defying artist inspired by shonen anime storytelling
- Pink Pablo – Puerto Rican singer/producer pushing genre boundaries
- ALI – Globally known for JUJUTSU KAISEN’s “Lost in Paradise”
- Yaeji [DJ Set] – Seoul-to-NYC producer and Crunchyroll podcast guest
- ☆Taku Takahashi x Alenoise – DJ duo known for Black Clover’s theme
- NOODLES – LA-based DJ spinning anime vibes all night
🎁 Immersive Experiences + Giveaways
Beyond the music, Crunchyroll Anime FanFest will offer exclusive merch pop-ups, anime-themed giveaways, and the Activations Crosswalk, where fans can interact with immersive worlds from upcoming series like:
- Gachiakuta
- Kaiju No. 8 (returning!)
- The Rising of the Shield Hero
No Comic-Con badge? No problem. Crunchyroll Anime FanFest is 100% free to attend. Gates open at 1 PM on both days. Just follow the signage and Crunchyroll team members to get in.
Get ready for music, fandom, and full-on anime energy—right by the water. Whether you’re vibing to J-Rock or dancing to anime-infused hip-hop, Crunchyroll Anime FanFest is the place to be this SDCC.
🧡 #AnimeFanFest #CrunchyrollMusicFest #SDCC2025 #SPYAIR #DenzelCurry #yama #INIKO #CrunchyrollLive
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