CRUNCHYROLL BRINGS MARIYA ISE, JAPANESE VOICE OF MITSUKI KOGA, AND PRODUCER HITOMI KUROI TO AFA SINGAPORE 2026

Philippines (November 4, 2026) – Crunchyroll is bringing the music-filled world of Ki ni Natteru Hito ga Otoko Janakatta to Anime Festival Asia (AFA) Singapore 2026, with a special appearance by Japanese voice actor Mariya Ise, the voice of Mitsuki Koga, and producer Hitomi Kuroi.

On Sunday, 29 November, both guests will take the AFA Day Stage for a special panel, offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming anime ahead of its highly anticipated premiere in January 2027. Fans will also have the opportunity to meet Ise and Kuroi in person at a separate meet-and-greet session.

Returning to AFA Singapore for its fourth consecutive year, Crunchyroll will once again connect with anime fans at the festival, taking place from 27–29 November at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Meet Mariya Ise and Hitomi Kuroi for an Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at Ki ni
Natteru Hito ga Otoko Janakatta

Ise will take to the AFA Day Stage on 29 November, where she will share insights into her experience voicing Mitsuki Koga and the process of bringing the character to life. She made her voice acting debut at the age of 16 and has since built a career spanning over 20 years across anime, video games, foreign film dubbing, narration, and theatre. Her notable roles include Killua Zoldyck in Hunter x Hunter, Senju Kawaragi in Tokyo Revengers, and Serie in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.

Ise will be joined by Hitomi Kuroi, a member of Aniplex Inc. who has worked on numerous anime productions, including Sword Art Online, The Irregular at Magic High School and My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. Kuroi will offer a producer’s perspective on the panel, giving fans a look at the work behind bringing anime stories to the screen.

Fans will have the opportunity to meet both in person during a special meet-and-greet session.

Across all three days of AFA Singapore 2026, fans can also look forward to a range of interactive activities and photo opportunities at the Crunchyroll booth, with plenty of ways to immerse themselves in the world of anime and celebrate the characters they love.

Event Details
Event: Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2026
Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
Festival dates: 27–29 November 2026 (Friday–Sunday)
Guest panel appearance: Sunday, 29 November 2026 | 2 to 2.45pm at AFA Day Stage
Meet-and-greet: Sunday, 29 November | 4 to 5pm at Meeting room 332 (ticketed entry
only, tickets redeemable via Crunchyroll booth on a first-come, first-served basis)
Crunchyroll booth: J01

++++

Notes for Media

Media may request interview opportunities with Ise and Kuroi on 29 November as well as guided Crunchyroll booth tours during the festival. Please contact Eastwest PR for interview requests, tour slots, accreditation and approved assets. All interview and tour arrangements are subject to confirmation.

About Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll is the global anime brand that fuels fans’ love of anime. With the ambition to make anime an even bigger part of pop culture, Crunchyroll offers fans the ultimate anime experience and destination centered around a premium streaming service. Crunchyroll has the largest dedicated anime library, an immersive world of events, exciting theatrical releases, unique games, must-have merchandise, timely news, and more. Anime is for everyone and is accessible to stream across territories through Crunchyroll—whether on the go on mobile, through gaming consoles and big-screen devices at home, or on desktops anywhere.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.

PRESS RELEASE