Naruto director Hayato Date to headline Anime India Mumbai 2026

AnimationXpress reports that Anime India is returning to Mumbai in 2026 with renowned animator Hayato Date, director of Naruto. The event expands following strong attendance at previous editions: the 2025 Mumbai debut drew over 29,000 visitors across three days, while Kolkata exceeded 35,000. The Mumbai edition is positioned as India's largest anime gathering, promising enhanced scale and programming for anime enthusiasts and industry professionals.

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