Crunchyroll brought the worlds of anime and competitive gaming together this year as part of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featuring booth activations and photo ops from fan-favorite anime series, engaging trivia, and so much more! As part of the event, Crunchyroll gave away 60,000 60-day free trials to fans in attendance so they could start their anime-watching journeys, plus plenty of other giveaway items! Special experiences for fans at the event included: Kaiju No. 8 – Find the Core Game: Fans had the chance to help out the Kaiju Defense Force themselves by hunting for Kaiju cores. Gachiakuta – Wall Photo Op: Fans of the hit new series could check out a layered photo wall to celebrate their love for Gachiakuta . One Piece – Lab: Straw Hat fans were able to step into the world of One Piece and Egghead Island. Anime Trivia: Anime fans of all skill levels put their knowledge to the test with this special game! You can check out a selection of photos from the event below, and find more information about the Esports World Cup at the official website. Photo Gallery from Crunchyroll at ESWC 2025 The entrance to the Crunchyroll booth! A group of cosplayers checking out the Gachiakuta photo op. Fans pose behind the Gachiakuta logo at the Crunchyroll booth! A look from inside the Crunchyroll booth, including the Workshop! A look at the One Piece and Kaiju No. 8 activations. Attendees pose with their Crunchyroll swag bags. The One Piece Lab was a standout in the booth. More fans posing with their Crunchyroll tote bags.
