Bungo Stray Dogs is bringing its 10th anniversary celebrations to New York, with two special events confirmed for Anime NYC 2026. Voice actor Yuto Uemura, who plays protagonist Atsushi Nakajima, and producer Chiaki Kurakane will appear at the convention for an anniversary panel and autograph session on August 21. The appearance comes as the anime celebrates 10 years since its television debut and gives fans an opportunity to hear directly from two people closely connected to the series.
Anime NYC 2026 takes place at the Javits Center in New York City from August 20 through August 23. The convention’s official schedule confirms the event will feature more than 150 hours of panels, screenings and special programming.
Bungo Stray Dogs 10th Anniversary Panel Details
The main Bungo Stray Dogs anniversary event, titled “10th Anniversary Celebration: Legacy of Bungo Stray Dogs with Yuto Uemura and Chiaki Kurakane,” is scheduled for Friday, August 21, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. local time.
The panel will take place in Room 1A06-08, with Uemura and Kurakane discussing the legacy of the franchise as it reaches its 10-year milestone. The event is expected to give attendees an opportunity to hear behind-the-scenes perspectives from both the cast and production side of the anime.
The convention itself will run through August 23, with Anime NYC confirming the Javits Center as its 2026 venue.
Following the panel, Uemura and Kurakane are scheduled to participate in a special autograph session from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on August 21. The session will be held in Hall C, although applications for the autograph lottery have already closed.
Anime NYC has confirmed that autographing moved to Hall C for 2026, while its official lottery system is used for selected guest sessions.
The appearance is part of a wider international 10th-anniversary celebration for Bungo Stray Dogs, giving fans attending Anime NYC a chance to mark the milestone with members of the anime’s Japanese production team.
Event details remain subject to change, so attendees should check the official Anime NYC website and event schedule for the latest updates.
