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Crunchyroll is bringing the music-filled world of Ki ni Natteru Hito ga Otoko Janakatta to Anime Festival Asia (AFA) Singapore 2026, with a special appearance by Japanese voice actor Mariya Ise, the voice of Mitsuki Koga, and producer Hitomi Kuroi. 

On Sunday, 29 November, both guests will take the AFA Day Stage for a special panel, offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming anime ahead of its highly anticipated premiere in January 2027. Fans will also have the opportunity to meet Ise and Kuroi in person at a separate meet-and-greet session.

Returning to AFA Singapore for its fourth consecutive year, Crunchyroll will once again connect with anime fans at the festival, taking place from 27–29 November at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Meet Mariya Ise and Hitomi Kuroi for an Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at Ki ni Natteru Hito ga Otoko Janakatta

Ise will take to the AFA Day Stage on 29 November, where she will share insights into her experience voicing Mitsuki Koga and the process of bringing the character to life. She made her voice acting debut at the age of 16 and has since built a career spanning over 20 years across anime, video games, foreign film dubbing, narration, and theatre. Her notable roles include Killua Zoldyck in Hunter x Hunter, Senju Kawaragi in Tokyo Revengers, and Serie in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.

Ise will be joined by Hitomi Kuroi, a member of Aniplex Inc. who has worked on numerous anime productions, including Sword Art Online, The Irregular at Magic High School and My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. Kuroi will offer a producer’s perspective on the panel, giving fans a look at the work behind bringing anime stories to the screen.

Fans will have the opportunity to meet both in person during a special meet-and-greet session. 

Across all three days of AFA Singapore 2026, fans can also look forward to a range of interactive activities and photo opportunities at the Crunchyroll booth, with plenty of ways to immerse themselves in the world of anime and celebrate the characters they love.

Event Details

Event: Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2026

Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre

Festival dates: 27–29 November 2026 (Friday–Sunday)

Guest panel appearance: Sunday, 29 November 2026 | 2 to 2.45pm at AFA Day Stage 

Meet-and-greet: Sunday, 29 November | 4 to 5pm at Meeting room 332 (ticketed entry only, tickets redeemable via Crunchyroll booth on a first-come, first-served basis)  

Crunchyroll booth: J01

*Cover Photo/Thumbnail Photo From Crunchyroll