Crunchyroll Brings the World of Overgeared to Life at AFA Singapore 2026

Step into the world of Overgeared with a special appearance by the Japanese voice  of Grid, the anime’s Director and Executive Producer, on November 28, alongside an  interactive forging challenge at the Crunchyroll booth from November 27–29.

Get ready to step into the world of Overgeared! Crunchyroll,  the global destination for anime fandom, is bringing the talent behind Overgeared to Anime  Festival Asia (AFA) Singapore 2026, taking place from 27–29 November at Suntec  Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. Returning for its fourth consecutive year at the  festival, Crunchyroll will bring together Japanese voice actor Tatsumaru Tachibana, the  voice of Grid, director Ayako Kono, and executive producer Nobuhiro Osawa, where they will  connect with fans through a special appearance on Saturday, November 28.

Meet the Cast and Creative Team Behind Overgeared 

Fans will get an inside look at the making of Overgeared during a special AFA Day Stage  panel on November 28, where the cast and creative team will share insights into what it  takes to bring the anime to life. A special live reading will offer a fresh way to experience the  characters, while a separate meet-and-greet session will give fans the opportunity to  interact with the guests in person.  

Meet the Guests 

Ayako Kono: Kono previously served as an episode director on Love Live! at Sunrise and  assistant director on After the Rain at WIT STUDIO, before directing the Sword Art Online  the Movie -Progressive- series. Overgeared marks her debut as a TV anime director. Nobuhiro Osawa: As President of EGG FIRM Inc., Osawa oversees anime projects spanning  planning, financing, and production. His chief producer credits include Mushoku Tensei:  Jobless Reincarnation, Sword Art Online, and Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a  Dungeon? 

Tatsumaru Tachibana: Tachibana began his career as a stage and musical theatre  performer before making his voice acting debut in Case File nº221: Kabukicho. He has since  voiced characters including Eisaku Ohtomo in Aoashi, Basen in The Apothecary Diaries, and  Gregory Violet in Black Butler: Public School Arc. 

Ready to Forge? Enter Grid’s Forge at the Crunchyroll BoothAt Crunchyroll’s booth, fans can put their forging skills to the test with a larger-than-life  puzzle wall inspired by Grid’s extraordinary craftsmanship. After assembling weapons in the  interactive challenge, visitors can strike a pose at a 3D photo installation featuring Grid.  Those who complete the challenge will receive a specially designed Pagma’s Rare Book notebook, while stocks last. 

Event Details 

Event: Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2026 

Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre 

Festival dates: 27–29 November 2026 (Friday–Sunday) 

Guest panel appearance: Saturday, 28 November 2026 | 1 to 1.45 pm at the NEXT Stage Meet-and-greet: Saturday, 28 November | 3.30 to 4.30 pm at Meeting room 332 (ticketed  entry only, tickets redeemable via Crunchyroll booth on a first-come, first-served basis)  Crunchyroll booth: J01 

Event website: https://animefestival.asia/afasg26/