VIZ MEDIA AND JAPAN SOCIETY Host Screening of HIRAYASUMI in NYC

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.

Synopsis: At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ikuta doesn’t have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future—and he couldn’t be happier. Hiroto’s breezy attitude isn’t easy for everyone to understand, though. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, Hiroto and the people around him are all just doing their best to figure out this thing called life.

Be there Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM for Hirayasumi Anime – Exclusive Early Look at Episode 1 followed by a discussion at Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017, featuring Kaori Sawada -Composer, Junichi Katsutani -Producer, and Godswill Ugwa -VIZ Media Community Manager & Panel Host. 

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