'Chained Soldier' Tops HIDIVE's Line-Up of Panels and Screenings at Anime Boston 2024
HOUSTON, TX — March 21, 2024 — Next week, HIDIVE returns to Anime Boston 2024 to showcase some of the current top properties as well as upcoming new series available on the anime focused streaming service from AMC Networks. HIDIVE's programming line-up will offer fans a mix of both panels and screenings, including premieres of both new Spring 2024 simulcasts and new English dubs.
HIDIVE's schedule kicks off on Friday, March 29 with a jam packed Opening Day filled with a double duo of panels and of premiere screenings. The panels start with an English dub panel for the eagerly awaited【OSHI NO KO】Season 2, followed later by the Working!! in the Japanese Animation Industry panel with specials guests Pony Canyon producer Yuki Watanabe and voice actor Hirose Yuya. And throughout the day, fans can choose from two HIDIVE's screenings, including the World premiere of the new English dub of The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess and the North American premiere of Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night, the original anime and Spring 2024 simulcast series from Doga Kobo the studio behind 2023's smash hit【OSHI NO KO】.
On Day Two, HIDIVE presents its third and final panel plus a pair of additional premiere screenings. The day begins with the North American premiere screening of Whisper Me a Love Song, the new yuri romance series and Spring 2024 simulcast from Cloud Hearts. Later in the day, Japanese guests voice actor Hirose Yuya and Pony Canyon producer Yuki Watanabe return for a special Chained Soldier Q&A panel with fans. And then, wrapping up the day are the World premieres of the new English dubs of HELCK and The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior.
And on Day Three, HIDIVE closes out Anime Boston and its programming schedule with the North American premiere screening of Ya Boy Kongming! Road to Summer Sonia, the new compilation movie of the Ya Boy Kongming! anime TV series.
Fans attending HIDIVE events are encouraged to use the hashtag #HIDIVEBOSTON on their social posts throughout the weekend.
HIDIVE Anime Boston 2024 Schedule of Events
(as of 03/21/24; All times listed are Eastern.)
Friday, March 29, 2024
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Sheraton Boston Hotel
Constitution Ballroom
【OSHI NO KO】 Season 2 – English Dub Panel
Join members of the English dub cast and crew as they share their thoughts on the series as well as their favorite behind the scenes moments during its dub production. Open to all badge holders.
§ Panelists include:
ENGLISH DUB CAST & CREW PANEL HOST
▫ Jack Stansbury (Aqua) ▫ Star Butler
▫ Alyssa Marek (Ruby)
▫ Natalie Rial (Kana Arima)
▫ Kristen McGuire (Akane Kurokawa)
▫ Shannon D. Reed (ADR Director)
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Hynes Convention Center
Second Floor
Meeting Room 210
Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Eps 1 & 2 –
North American Premiere Special Screening
Catch the North American premiere of Episodes 1 & 2 of Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night, the highly anticipated new original anime produced by Doga Kobo and HIDIVE Spring 2024 simulcast exclusive. Open to all badge holders.
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Sheraton Boston Hotel
Constitution Ballroom
Working!! in the Japanese Anime Industry –
Japanese Guest Panel
Join Pony Canyon producer Yuki Watanabe and voice actor Hirose Yuya as they discuss Working!! behind the scenes in Japan's anime industry. Open to all badge holders.
§ Panelists include:
JAPANESE GUESTS PANEL HOST
▫ Yuki Watanabe (Producer) ▫ Star Butler
▫ Hirose Yuya (Voice Actor)
10:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Hynes Convention Center
Second Floor
Meeting Room 210
The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess English Dub
Eps 1 & 2 – World Premiere Screening
Catch the World premiere of Episodes 1 & 2 from the new English dub of The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess, last fall's popular comedy fantasy series produced by project No.9. Open to all badge holders.
Saturday, March 30, 2024
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Hynes Convention Center
Second Floor
Meeting Room 210
Whisper Me a Love Song Ep 1 –
North American Premiere Screening
Catch the North American premiere of Episodes 1 of Whisper Me a Love Song, the new yuri romance series produced by Cloud Hearts and HIDIVE Spring 2024 simulcast exclusive. Open to all badge holders.
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Hynes Convention Center
Third Floor
Ballroom
Chained Soldier – Japanese Guest Panel
Join lead voice actor Hirose Yuya (Voice of Yûki Wakura) and Pony Canyon producer Yuki Watanabe for a special Q&A about the series. Open to all badge holders.
§ Panelists include:
JAPANESE GUESTS PANEL HOST
▫ Hirose Yuya (Yûki Wakura) ▫ Star Butler
▫ Yuki Watanabe (Producer)
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Hynes Convention Center
Second Floor
Meeting Room 210
HELCK English Dub Eps 1 & 2 – World Premiere Screening
Catch the World premiere of Episodes 1 & 2 from the new English dub of HELCK, last year's popular adventure fantasy series produced by Satelight. Open to all badge holders.
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Hynes Convention Center
Second Floor
Meeting Room 210
The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior English Dub Eps 1 & 2 – World Premiere Screening
Catch the World premiere of Episodes 1 & 2 from the new English dub of The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen, last summer's popular isekai series produced by OLM. Open to all badge holders.
Sunday, March 31, 2024
12:00 pm – 2: 00 pm
Hynes Convention Center
Second Floor
Meeting Room 210
Ya Boy Kongming! Road to Summer Sonia –
North American Film Premiere
Catch the North American premiere screening of Ya Boy Kongming! Road to Summer Sonia, a compilation movie of the Ya Boy Kongming! anime TV series. The film was produced by P.A. Works with direction by Shū Honma and writing by Yōko Yonaiyama. Open to all badge holders.
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