ANIME | Crunchyroll brings Overgeared guests to AFA Singapore 2026
The three guests are associated with Overgeared, an anime whose production team and cast will participate in a panel, live reading and meet-and-greet during the festival.
Japanese voice actor Tatsumaru Tachibana, director Ayako Kono and executive producer Nobuhiro Osawa will appear at Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2026 on Nov. 28, with fan activities scheduled from Nov. 27 to 29 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre.
The three guests are associated with Overgeared, an anime whose production team and cast will participate in a panel, live reading and meet-and-greet during the festival.
Tachibana, who voices protagonist Grid, will join Kono and Osawa for a panel on the anime’s production at the NEXT Stage from 1 to 1:45 p.m. on Nov. 28. A separate meet-and-greet is scheduled from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 332. The meet-and-greet requires tickets, which will be available for redemption at the Crunchyroll booth on a first-come, first-served basis.
Kono previously worked as an episode director on Love Live! and assistant director on After the Rain before directing the Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- series. Overgeared marks her debut as a television anime director.
Osawa, president of EGG FIRM Inc., has production credits that include Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, Sword Art Online and Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?
Tachibana began his career in stage and musical theater before moving into voice acting. His credits include Aoashi, The Apothecary Diaries and Black Butler: Public School Arc.
Festivalgoers can also participate in an interactive activity at Crunchyroll’s booth, J01. The challenge features a puzzle wall inspired by Grid’s weapon-making skills, followed by a photo opportunity at a 3D installation featuring the character. Participants who complete the challenge can receive a Pagma’s Rare Book notebook while supplies last.
Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2026 runs from Nov. 27 to 29. More information is available at https://animefestival.asia/afasg26/.
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