Crunchyroll , the Sony-owned anime streaming and global fandom business, on Friday unveiled plans for a first-of-its-kind invite-only industry summit to convene Japan’s anime sector leaders alongside their Hollywood, tech, gaming and music counterparts.  Dubbed the Crunchyroll Anime Future Forum, the one-day event will be held Oct. 7 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, adjacent to New York Comic Con. The theme is “Designing for Anime’s Future,” with sessions structured around fandom, technology, storytelling and IP protection. “Over the last several years, it’s been clear that anime’s fandom, its cultural relevance and place within the entertainment industry cannot be underestimated and is a central part of the global entertainment industry fabric,” said Crunchyroll president Rahul Purini in a statement. “Crunchyroll is honored to host and curate a forum for exciting and innovative discussions from and between industry leaders around the amazing art form of anime.…