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New York Comic-Con 2021 is slowly coming into focus.  Amazon Prime Video today announced virtual panels for New York Comic Con’s Metaverse for fan-favorite series and highly anticipated new titles The Legend of Vox Machina.

The Legend of Vox Machina is an animated fantasy-adventure series for adults that follows Vox Machina, a band of misfits with a fondness for boozing and brawling. In a desperate attempt to pay off their mounting bar tab, these unlikely heroes end up on a quest to save the realm of Exandria from dark magical forces. From a sinister necromancer to a powerful curse, the group confronts a variety of obstacles that not only test their skills, but also the strength of their bond. Join the entire cast of Critical Role as they discuss the process of adapting a role-playing game (RPG) campaign into a series for Amazon Prime Video, and share a special sneak peek of footage from the series. The event is happening Friday, October 8 at 11:00 a.m. EDT and it will be an in-person live-streamed panel.

Also for NYCC 2021, Funimation will unveil Funimation: Sakura Park, a manifestation of a Japanese-inspired anime fantasy, where guests are invited to kick back and find their zen. Throughout the weekend, attendees are welcome to enjoy branded food trucks, search for hidden easter eggs, one-of-a-kind photo opps, exclusive giveaways, cosplay meetups, and much more. Additionally, Funimation will be hosting a variety of panels including two about the hottest anime titles, My Hero Academia and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, with special appearances. On Friday, the English dub voice actors from My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission, the third film of the series coming to US theaters on October 29, will set the stage to discuss one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year. Lastly, grab a Saturday ticket aboard the hype train for a look back at the worldwide phenomenon Demon Slayer -Kimtesu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train, with appearances from the English dub voice actors from the series and box office-shattering film.

Here is more info for the panels:

MY HERO ACADEMIA NEW MOVIE PANEL

Friday, October 8 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – Empire Stage

Your sneak peek into the next chapter of the global anime phenomenon starts here. Presented by Funimation, the panel includes an exclusive preview of My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission before the movie hits theaters October 29!

• Panelists: TBD
• Moderator: Lauren Moore (Funimation)

DEMON SLAYER: MUGEN TRAIN PANEL

Saturday, October 9 | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm EST

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – Empire Stage

Board the Mugen Train once again! Presented by Funimation, this panel is your deep dive into Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train. Join the English voices of some of your favorite characters as they discuss everything from heart-wrenching scenes to moments that fans love most.

Panelists include Aleks Le (Zenitsu), Abby Trott (Nezuko), Landon McDonald (Enmu), and Lucien Dodge (Akaza – Upper Three) along with a special video message from Zach Aguilar (Tanjiro), Bryce Papenbrook (Inosuke), and Mark Whitten (Rengoku).

• Panelists: Aleks Le, Abby Trott, Landon McDonald, and Lucien Dodge
• Moderator: TBD