VIZ Media and Japan Society will host the first-ever public screening of Hirayasumi Episode 1 on October 7 in New York City, offering fans the first look at the highly anticipated anime ahead of its 2027 launch. The one-night event will also feature composer Kaori Sawada, producer Junichi Katsutani and VIZ Media’s Godswill Ugwa for a special discussion on bringing the acclaimed manga to the screen.
Serialized in Weekly Big Comic Spirits since 2021, Hirayasumi has become an international critical success, with more than 1.7 million copies in circulation worldwide across ten volumes.
The acclaimed series is the recipient of the 71st Shogakukan Manga Award and was named Best Serial Comic at Lucca Comics & Games 2024.
Now, ahead of the anime’s 2027 launch, New York fans will get the first look at its next chapter.
EVENT DETAILS
WHEN:
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
7:00 PM ET
WHERE:
Japan Society
333 East 47th Street
New York, NY 10017
FEATURING:
Kaori Sawada — Composer
Junichi Katsutani — Producer
Godswill Ugwa — VIZ Media Community Manager & Panel Host
TICKETS:
HERE
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