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Anime fans gear up! Crunchyroll amps up the anime experience at Comic Con Mumbai
Mumbai: Attention all anime enthusiasts and Manga fans! Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, is excited to bring the immersive and vibrant world of anime to fans during Mumbai Comic Con. Spanning over two fun-filled days, 20 and 21 April, Crunchyroll will host several activities and engaging sessions.
Demon Slayer World Tour Mumbai Panel: Join us for an unforgettable panel discussion on 20 April evening featuring Natsuki Hanae, the Japanese voice behind Tanjiro, and Yuma Takahashi, Aniplex Producer of Demon Slayer. Get a sneak peek into one of the most followed anime series, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba!
*As part of the Demon Slayer World Tour, following the panel discussion, Crunchyroll is also organizing a separate super special fan screening of ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-’ that will include an exclusive fan greeting with Natsuki Hanae and Yuma Takahashi! To attend the screening, fans can register on this Link.
Feel the beat with DJ Kazu: Don’t forget to wear your dancing shoes as DJ Kazu will spin the hottest EDM, J-Pop and popular Anime beats on both days. Having sheer persistence on J-POP/Anison since the release of his first work, “J-Popper Legend,” he has been known as the #1 J-POP/Anison DJ with CD sales of over 2.0 million in total. On April 20th, catch him at the Crunchyroll booth at 12:30 pm and 3 pm, and on April 21st, don’t miss his performance at the Crunchyroll booth at 12:30 pm and the main stage at 5 pm, each session lasting 30-45 minutes.
Prove you’re a real Anime Fan and Win Goodies!: Do you think you’re an anime expert? Test your anime knowledge at the Anime Trivia session at the Crunchyroll booth and stand a chance to win exciting anime merchandise such as JUJUTSU KAISEN Character Cards, Postcards from JUJUTSU KAISEN and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, a One Piece Sticker Sheet, and a Shangri-La Frontier Paper Fan.
Get into the JUJUTSU KAISEN ACTION: Step into the exhilarating world of JUJUTSU KAISEN and fight against curses! Experience the interactive game inspired by the JUJUTSU KAISEN universe, where fans can challenge themselves to battle against curses in a thrilling showdown. Don’t miss the opportunity to put your skills to the test and emerge victorious!
Take advantage of this anime extravaganza, courtesy of Crunchyroll at Comic Con Mumbai. Mark your calendars and join us for an action-packed celebration of anime and manga culture!
e-commerce
Google rolls out new AI shopping tools for Indian users
Gemini, AI Mode in Search, and Circle to Search get smarter upgrades to simplify online buying.
MUMBAI: Google is making online shopping in India a lot less “add to cart” and a lot more “ask and discover”. The tech giant has announced a fresh set of artificial intelligence-powered updates designed to make finding and buying products more intuitive and efficient. By integrating its Gemini models with the Shopping Graph, a massive dataset of over 50 billion product listings that sees nearly 2 billion updates every hour, Google is bringing smarter, more conversational shopping experiences across its platforms.
Users can now move seamlessly from idea generation to product discovery within the Gemini app. Whether planning a festive outfit or building a gift list, shoppers can receive product listings, comparison tables, pricing from across the web, and direct purchase links, all through natural conversation. The feature is currently available in English and Hindi.
Google has upgraded its AI Mode in Search, turning it into a more natural shopping assistant. Instead of relying on traditional filters and keywords, users can ask questions in plain language and receive structured responses with visuals, pricing, reviews, and inventory details. Comparison tables highlighting key differences are also included. While currently available in English, a Hindi version is expected soon.
The popular Circle to Search feature has been enhanced on devices such as the Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26 series. Users can now identify and explore multiple objects in a single image at once. In fashion-related queries, the tool can break down entire outfits and suggest similar products, making style replication or discovery much easier.
Google stated that these updates build on last year’s successful rollout of the Virtual Try-On tool in India, which helped users visualise apparel before purchase.
In a market where shopping decisions often happen in seconds, Google is betting that smarter AI will turn casual browsing into confident buying. From festive shopping lists to spotting the perfect outfit in a photo, these new tools aim to make every scroll feel a little more rewarding and a lot less overwhelming.
