Aniplex Celebrates 20 Years at NYCC 2025 with Deep Dives into Franchise History and Future Teases

Aniplex marked its 20th anniversary by taking center stage at New York Comic Con 2025, drawing significant crowds interested in the company’s two decades of shaping the anime industry. Executives detailed the production history of major hits, including Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Fate/Grand Order, and the recent success of Lycoris Recoil during packed panel sessions.

A specific session addressed Aniplex’s global outreach, focusing on the localization choices made for subtitles and dubs that introduced these series to international audiences. Staff also offered five specific catalog recommendations, spanning titles categorized as intense action and emotionally driven dramas.

This NYCC presence followed earlier 2025 celebrations, including the Demon Slayer 6th anniversary concert held at Anime Expo, which featured voice actor Natsuki Hanae. Key production partner A-1 Pictures joined a separate 20th-anniversary panel to discuss their collaborative work on Solo Leveling and Lycoris Recoil.

The retrospective at NYCC expanded the list of fan favorites, highlighting titles such as Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day, Your Lie in April, Bocchi the Rock!, Black Butler, and Kill la Kill. The company also acknowledged its continuous influence, citing early titles like Erased.

Discussions did not dwell solely on the past; executives offered early hints about projects slated for 2026 while confirming upcoming 2025 releases. These forward-looking talks covered various production aspects, including storytelling techniques, voice acting talent, and soundtrack production. Exclusive merchandise tied to properties like Fate/Grand Order kept energy high at the Aniplex booth throughout the convention.