Media distribution service Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that it is partnering with LeftField Media to launch a new anime convention titled Crunchyroll Expo (CRX) this year.
LeftField Media announced in September that it will host a new Anime NYC convention this November with Crunchyroll as the title sponsor.
In contrast to this and other conventions where Crunchyroll has served as a sponsor, Crunchyroll Expo will be owned and operated by Crunchyroll.
In addition to Crunchyroll, the event will feature other partners and publishers from the anime industry, although Crunchyroll has not yet announced specific companies.