Crunchyroll's first Korean festival brings anime worlds to Hongdae

Anime usually stays on a screen. This weekend, its worlds step into Hongdae through themed photo booths, merchandise and events.

Crunchyroll announced the Oct. 24–Nov. 8 event on Oct. 15. AK Plaza Hongdae hosts themed photo booths and merchandise for Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1. A live concert is scheduled at Musinsa Garage on Oct. 25, followed by three free anime screenings at CGV Hongdae on Oct. 31, including Cooking Master Boy? No—‘Iron Wok Jan!’ and ‘Let's Go Kaikigumi.’

This is more than an app launch: a streaming platform is turning viewing into physical experiences, from photo booths to concerts and cinema.

A formal Korean service may make streaming easier to access, but in-person events have their own capacities and admission rules. Online availability does not guarantee a seat at a screening.

Yonhap's Oct. 15 report cites Crunchyroll's announcement of the Oct. 24–Nov. 8 festival, themed booths, Oct. 25 live performance and three Oct. 31 free screenings. The word ‘free’ refers to the screenings, not automatically to every concert or item.

For the Oct. 25 concert or Oct. 31 screenings, check the organizer's current ticket and admission instructions. This article verifies the announced program, not real-time availability.