AnimeJapan 2025, one of the world's largest anime events, is set to take place at Tokyo Big Sight in March 2025. Mark your calendars:
- Public Days: March 22 & 23, 2025
- Business Days: March 24 & 25, 2025
They're also accepting applications from exhibitors until November 15, 2024. So if you've got something awesome to showcase, now's your chance!
For those who might not be familiar, AnimeJapan is an annual extravaganza that started back in 2014. It's a massive gathering where anime creators, fans, and industry professionals come together to celebrate all things anime. This year's event, AnimeJapan 2024, was a huge success with over 130,000 visitors, including a significant number from overseas. It truly showcased the global love for anime over two action-packed days.
Here's a quick recap of what went down at AnimeJapan 2024:
- Over 110 exhibitor booths—the largest number to date!
- The AJ Stage hosted 44 different programs.
- The Production Works Gallery made a comeback after five years.
- Family Anime Festa and Cosplayers World were a hit, as always.
- A new Creation Stage was introduced, among other exciting features.
Building on that success, AnimeJapan 2025 aims to be even bigger and better. The event will utilize the East Exhibition Halls 1-8 and the Conference Tower at Tokyo Big Sight, making it the largest scale event in its history.
Here's what you can look forward to:
- Public Days (March 22-23): Perfect for fans to enjoy exhibitor booths, stage events, and immerse themselves in the anime universe.
- Business Days (March 24-25): Geared towards industry professionals for networking and business opportunities.
- Family Anime Festa 2025: Happening alongside the public days, it's a fantastic event for families and kids, featuring anime exhibits and stage events tailored just for them.
The AnimeJapan Executive Committee shared their excitement:
"Thanks to the incredible support from our exhibitors, over 130,000 people joined us last time. We were thrilled to see attendees from both Japan and abroad enjoying the event to the fullest. As we approach the 12th edition of AnimeJapan, we aim to deliver an even more evolved 'World's Largest Anime Festival' in collaboration with our exhibitors."
So whether you're a die-hard otaku, a casual fan, or interested in the business side of anime, AnimeJapan 2025 is the place to be! Remember, exhibitor applications are open until November 15, 2024. For more details, check out their official website.
Stay tuned for more updates, and we can't wait to see you there!
