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Crunchyroll is the global leader when it comes to bringing the ultimate experience of anime to fans across 200 countries. They are excited to announce the plans for the record-breaking Evolution Championship Series in Las Vegas, which will take place from August 4 to 6. Crunchyroll and Evo have teamed up to offer a gaming-specific experience that will immerse attendees in the world of anime, esports and hit series. This includes DJ performances, games and special guest appearances. Crunchyroll will be bringing Street FighterTM Duel, the recently released game. In select territories, the game lets players enter the ring and collect, level-up, and battle with more than 40 fighters they love from the Street FighterTM franchise.
We know that fans of anime and gaming share a passion for immersive storytelling, engaging character, and expansive universes. Terry Li is Crunchyroll‘s SVP for Emerging Business, and General Manager of Crunchyroll Games. We’re excited to work with Evo on creating a memorable event for the fans.
Crunchyroll’s interactive booth #K1 is the core of its presence at Evo. It allows fans to interact with anime touchpoints such as anime, music, games and merchandise. The Crunchyroll Booth is designed to showcase the visuals and sound effects of popular anime. It transports visitors into other realms. The booth includes:
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Play Games – Crunchyroll subscribers can win incredible prizes every weekend by exploring the Subscriber Super Arcade.
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Crunchyroll and Evo have partnered to bring you a fantastic lineup of artists, DJs, and other performers who will be performing at no cost all weekend. This includes K?D Shihori James Landino, and many more. Meirlin and Hyper Potions will also be performing during Evo, as well as VGR and Kino.
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Interactive Photo Ops – Immortalize the Evo experience by taking photos with characters from popular series such as SPY x Family, Hell’s Paradise and The Ancient Magus’ Bride. Also, take pictures using Crunchyroll’s new interactive digital photo booth.
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FreeSwag! FreeSwag!
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Merchandise – Awesome Crunchyroll merchandise is now available for the very first time at Evo!
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There’s so much more!! Keep an eye out for more details about game collaborations, and other events at the booth.
Evo, which is the world’s largest and longest-running tournament for fighting games, has broken records this year with an 81% rise in competitors compared to 2022. Street Fighter 6 broke the record for Evo registrations with 7,061 participants, beating out 5,052 competitors who competed in Street Fighter V’s debut in 2016. Guilty Gear – Strive, MELTY BLOODS: TYPE LUMINA, and Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 – Evo 2023’s first Throwback Tournament title – also set all-time franchise records. Evo 2023 has welcomed more than 20,000 spectators and competitors to its Arena Finals and tournament convention so far. This is a 33% rise from last year.
“Crunchyroll’s fans will be thrilled to join Evo’s core audience as we continue our gaming convention’s evolution with expanded activities such as the 10,000-square-foot retro arcade, Industry & Community Showcases and artist alley along with our internationally renowned and, once again, record breaking, tournaments,” Rick Thiher said, Evo’s GM.
The finals will take place in the Michelob ULTRA Arena at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino on August 4-6. All seats have been sold. Doors open at 8:30 am on August 4-5, and at 9 am on Aug.6. Tickets are available at https://www.evo.gg/. This month, the full schedule of vendors and exhibitors and their visiting locations will be revealed.
