Crunchyroll announced during San Diego Comic-Con today that a new monthly theatrical program titled Crunchyroll Anime Nights will begin in the United States starting this October. Select theater locations from U.S. theater chains including Alamo Drafthouse, AMC Theatres, Regal, Cinemark Theatres, Harkins Theatres and Larmark Cinemas will host the anime movie screening night every third Monday of the month. The October to December slate was also announced at the convention, and currently includes the following screenings. Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A lonely dragon wants to be loved Release Date : October 20 Synopsis: Miss Kobayashi, Tohru, Kanna, and Iruru's peaceful lives are shattered when Kanna’s father, Kamun Kamui, leader of the Chaos Forces, arrives and forces her to return to the Dragon World to fix a past mistake. With a war brewing between Chaos and Harmony, Kanna must find a way to unite the two worlds but is torn between her loyalty to her friends and her father's demands. Miss Kobayashi, however, refuses to let her go and tries to mend Kanna and Kamui’s broken bond. As dragons clash, Iruru uncovers a hidden force manipulating the war. Can they stop the war before it consumes both worlds? OVERLORD – A Celebration of the Anime’s 10th Anniversary Release Date : November 17 Synopsis: Dive into the world of OVERLORD, the dark fantasy adventure series that has captivated viewers worldwide, as the first seven episodes of season one hits theaters. Momonga is a regular salaryman who leads a guild in an MMORPG video game. After twelve years of playing the game, the servers are finally shutting down. Momonga logs in for the last time, seeing the game to its end. However, after the clock strikes midnight, nothing changes…and Momonga finds himself playing the game indefinitely and is transported into its world. Throughout his adventures, he ascends to the title of Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown. Crunchyroll Anime Nights: Secret Sneak Peek! Release Date : December 15 Synopsis: Experience an exclusive first look at some of the hottest anime series before they become available on Crunchyroll. More information about participating locations and tickets on sale will be announced at a later date. Previous Crunchyroll Anime Nights releases included the Sink Your Teeth: A Tokyo Ghoul Celebration and given The Double Album: Hiiragi mix & To the Sea.
