Crunchyroll is bringing the music-filled world of The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy at All (Ki ni Natteru Hito ga Otoko Janakatta) to Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2026, with a special appearance by Japanese voice actor Mariya Ise, the voice of Mitsuki Koga, and producer Hitomi Kuroi.
On Sunday, 29 November, both guests will take the AFA Day Stage for a special panel, offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming anime ahead of its highly anticipated premiere in January 2027. Fans will also have the opportunity to meet Ise and Kuroi in person at a separate meet-and-greet session.
During the panel, Ise will share insights into her experience voicing Mitsuki Koga and the process of bringing the character to life. She made her voice acting debut at the age of 16 and has since built a career spanningover 20 years across anime, video games, foreign film dubbing, narration, and theatre. Her notable roles include Killua Zoldyck in Hunter x Hunter, Senju Kawaragi in Tokyo Revengers, and Serie in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
She will be joined by Hitomi Kuroi, a member of Aniplex Inc. who has worked on numerous anime productions, including Sword Art Online, The Irregular at Magic High School and My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. Kuroi will offer a producer’s perspective on the panel, giving fans a look at the work behind bringing anime stories to the screen.
Returning to AFA Singapore for its fourth consecutive year, Crunchyroll will once again connect with anime fans at the festival, taking place from 27–29 November at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. Across all three days of the event, fans can also look forward to a range of interactive activities and photo opportunities at the Crunchyroll booth.
