Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, will be attending the International Animation Film Festival of Annecy from 8 – 14 June, 2025 in France.
This year, Studio Focus is dedicated to Crunchyroll. Hosted by Executive Vice President of Global Commerce Mitchel Berger, the presentation, on Thursday 12 June, will highlight anime’s growth and the part that Crunchyroll has played. There will also be previews for upcoming series and films.
Additionally, two anime series streaming on Crunchyroll, Metallic Rouge and Anne Shirley, have been entered into the official festival competition.
CRUNCHYROLL STUDIO FOCUS
Thursday, June 12 | 9:00 AM
Salle de la Volière – Parc de l’Impérial Palace – MIFA
Crunchyroll Studio Focus: Niche No More – Anime’s Global Growth is Delighting Fans Worldwide
Anime popularity continues to rise and its impact on pop culture is being felt. Dive into the world of anime with a special insider look at the latest Crunchyroll fan-forward projects across theatrical, SVOD, games and more!
Host: Crunchyroll’s Michel Berger (Executive Vice President, Global Commerce)
METALLIC ROUGE
Directed by Motonobu Hori. Animation produced by BONES.
SYNOPSIS
In a world where humans coexist with androids called Neans, a group known as the Immortal Nine rises up against society. A Nean named Rouge Redstar and investigator Naomi Orthmann head to Mars to track them down…but first, Rouge wants some chocolate.
SCREENINGS (Part of TV Films 4)
- Monday, June 9 | 8:00 PM | Pathé 4
- Thursday, June 12 | 10:00 AM | Pathé 4
- Friday, June 13 | 3:00 PM | Pathé 4
ANNE SHIRLEY
Directed by Hiroshi Kawamata. Animation produced by The AnswerStudio.
The producers Yoshiko Nakayama (Fuji Creative Corporation), Yukari Kiso and Kyosuke Sawada (The Answer Studio) will be at the festival (see bios here).
SYNOPSIS
On the beautiful Prince Edward Island in Canada, an orphan named Anne Shirley is mistakenly sent to Green Gables, the home of Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert. They choose to adopt her anyway, as Anne finds friendship, love, and happiness in her new home. Come along for the story of a purehearted and imaginative girl growing up, leaving for college, and returning home a changed woman..
SCREENINGS (Part of TV Films 2)
- Tuesday, June 10 | 10:00 AM | Pathé 4
- Wednesday, June 11 | 3:00 PM | Pathé 4
- Thursday, June 12 | 8:00 PM | Pathé 4
