Crunchyroll Brings ‘Overgeared’ Guests and Forging Challenge to Afa Singapore 2026
What Readers Should Know
Crunchyroll will host Overgeared voice actor Tatsumaru Tachibana, director Ayako Kono and executive producer Nobuhiro Osawa at AFA Singapore on November 28, 2026. Its booth will also feature a forging challenge and Grid photo installation throughout the November 27–29 festival.
Key Takeaways
- AFA Singapore 2026 runs from November 27–29 at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre.
- The Overgeared panel takes place on November 28, from 1:00–1:45 p.m. at the NEXT Stage.
- Guests include Tatsumaru Tachibana, Ayako Kono and Nobuhiro Osawa.
- A ticketed meet-and-greet follows from 3:30–4:30 p.m., with tickets redeemable at the Crunchyroll booth on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Booth J01 offers a forging challenge, a Grid photo installation and completion rewards while stocks last.
Crunchyroll is bringing the cast and creative team behind Overgeared to Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2026, with a guest panel, live reading and meet-and-greet on November 28.
The festival runs from November 27–29 at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. Throughout the three-day event, visitors can also join an interactive forging challenge at Crunchyroll booth J01.
The appearance brings together Tatsumaru Tachibana, the Japanese voice of Grid, director Ayako Kono and executive producer Nobuhiro Osawa.
Meet the People Behind ‘Overgeared’
The November 28 panel will give fans a look at the anime’s production, with the guests sharing their experiences of bringing its characters and world to the screen. A live reading will form part of the appearance.
Kono’s previous work includes episode direction on Love Live!, an assistant director role on After the Rain and directing the Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- series. According to the announcement, Overgeared marks her debut as a TV anime director.
Osawa, president of EGG FIRM Inc., has chief producer credits including Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, Sword Art Online and Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?
Tachibana began in stage and musical theatre before entering voice acting. His roles include Eisaku Ohtomo in Aoashi, Basen in The Apothecary Diaries and Gregory Violet in Black Butler: Public School Arc.
Enter Grid’s Forge at Booth J01
Crunchyroll’s booth will feature a larger-than-life puzzle wall inspired by Grid’s craftsmanship.
Visitors can assemble weapons as part of the interactive challenge, then take photos at a 3D installation featuring Grid.
Those who complete the challenge will receive a Pagma’s Rare Book notebook, while stocks last.
The activities mark Crunchyroll’s fourth consecutive year at AFA Singapore.
Panel and Meet-and-Greet Schedule
| Activity | Date and time | Location or access |
|---|---|---|
| AFA Singapore 2026 | November 27–29, 2026 | Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre |
| Overgeared guest panel | November 28, 1:00–1:45 p.m. | NEXT Stage |
| Meet-and-greet | November 28, 3:30–4:30 p.m. | Meeting Room 332; ticketed entry only |
| Crunchyroll forging challenge | November 27–29 | Booth J01 |
Times are local to Singapore.
Meet-and-greet tickets can be redeemed at the Crunchyroll booth on a first-come, first-served basis. Fans planning to attend should check the redemption arrangements at the booth.
For festival information, visit the AFA Singapore 2026 website.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is AFA Singapore 2026?
November 27–29 at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Which Overgeared guests will attend?
Tatsumaru Tachibana, the Japanese voice of Grid, director Ayako Kono and executive producer Nobuhiro Osawa.
When is the guest panel?
November 28, from 1:00–1:45 p.m. at the NEXT Stage, Singapore time.
How can fans access the meet-and-greet?
It requires a ticket redeemable at the Crunchyroll booth on a first-come, first-served basis. The session is on November 28, from 3:30–4:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 332.
What can visitors do at the Crunchyroll booth?
Complete a weapon-assembly puzzle challenge and take photos at a Grid installation. Challenge finishers receive a Pagma’s Rare Book notebook while stocks last.
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