Crunchyroll Wraps Ani-May 2026 With Drone Show Over Delhi
The drone show and Comic Con presence mark Crunchyroll's largest physical footprint in India to date, signaling the platform's bet on the country as a key growth market for anime fandom.
Reporting from 3 sources: Animehunch, AnimationXpress Anime, OtakuKart Anime.
Crunchyroll concluded its month-long Ani-May celebration in India with fan events in Mumbai and a drone show over Delhi. The drone display featured anime-inspired visuals that lit up the Delhi skyline, serving as the finale for the global initiative. In Mumbai, Crunchyroll had its largest-ever presence at Mumbai Comic Con, where attendees took part in live dubbing sessions, interactive activations, and exclusive merchandise drops. The Ani-May Thread Art Wall gave fans a collaborative space to contribute artwork. Throughout the month, Crunchyroll also highlighted Indian anime fans on social media, sharing fan art, cosplay, and community stories. Ani-May is Crunchyroll's annual worldwide celebration of anime fandom, spanning streaming, gaming, merchandise, and live events. The company described the India events as part of its effort to create experiences beyond streaming and strengthen connections within the growing anime community in the country.
Crunchyroll's Ani-May 2026 finale in Delhi used a synchronized drone display that transformed anime visuals into a live spectacle over the city's skyline. The company described the event as part of a global initiative that spans streaming, gaming, merchandise, and live experiences. In Mumbai, the platform's largest-ever presence at Mumbai Comic Con included live dubbing sessions, interactive activations, and exclusive merchandise drops tailored for the Indian audience. The Ani-May Thread Art Wall gave fans a collaborative space to contribute artwork throughout the convention.
Throughout the month, Crunchyroll amplified Indian fan content across social media, sharing fan art, cosplay, and community stories. The company stated it remains focused on creating experiences that go beyond streaming and foster deeper connections within the community. The Mumbai leg featured anime-themed parties with music, games, and food alongside the Comic Con activations. Crunchyroll's press release, cited by multiple outlets, described the India events as part of its effort to strengthen connections within the country's growing anime community. The drone show served as the closing moment for the month-long celebration, which the company said highlighted the ways fans engage with anime across digital and physical spaces.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 3 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- Animehunch Delhi Sky Turns Anime-Themed As Crunchyroll Celebrates Ani-May Finale
- AnimationXpress Anime Crunchyroll celebrates Ani-May finale with spectacular drone show and fan celebrations in Delhi
- OtakuKart Anime Crunchyroll Wraps Ani-May 2026 With Spectacular Delhi Drone Show and Fan Celebrations Across India