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AnimeJapan

Japan's biggest anime expo: trailers, stage events, voice actors and exclusive goods from every major studio.

The distinctive inverted-pyramid towers of Tokyo Big Sight convention center in Ariake
Photo: Chad Davis · CC BY 2.0

When · Where

When
2026/03/21 01:00 – 2026/03/22
Where
Tokyo Big Sight(3-11-1 Ariake, Koto City, Tokyo)
City
Tokyo
Getting there
At Kokusai-Tenjijo or Tokyo Big Sight Stn
Price
Tickets around 2,500 yen; some stage events require extra entry

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
At Kokusai-Tenjijo or Tokyo Big Sight Stn Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry
Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
Paying
Tickets around 2,500 yen; some stage events require extra entry. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
Language
Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
Good for
groups of friends, solo-goers, families

Highlights

  • Huge studio booths with new-anime previews
  • Live stage events with voice actors and creators
  • Limited-edition merchandise

Background & story

Held each spring at Tokyo Big Sight, AnimeJapan is the industry's flagship showcase for upcoming titles.

Good to know

Buy tickets in advance and check 2026 dates on the official site. Popular stage events use a lottery — apply early.

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