Everything You Need to Know About Anime at AnimeJapan 2025!

Are you ready for one of the world’s largest anime events? AnimeJapan 2025 is back, bigger than ever! Scheduled for March 22nd and 23rd, 2025, at Tokyo Big Sight, this iconic event promises an unforgettable experience for anime fans around the globe.

A Record-Breaking Event

Now in its 12th edition, AnimeJapan 2025 will be hosted at the East Exhibition Hall 1-8 of Tokyo Big Sight. With 117 exhibitors and high expectations following last year’s attendance of over 130,000 visitors, this year’s event will also feature a special ambassador, the popular idol group Sakurazaka46.

On January 17th, the excitement began with the AnimeJapan KICKOFF 2025 live stream on their official YouTube channel, unveiling the lineup for all 52 stages and additional event highlights.

Stage Highlights

For the first time, AnimeJapan introduces the WHITE Stage, expanding the stage lineup to include:

RED Stage:

Demon Slayer Special Stage
CAST: Natsuki Hanae, Hiro Shimono, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Reina Ueda, Nobuhiko Okamoto

My Hero Academia Final Season Plus Ultra Stage
CAST: Daiki Yamashita, Kenta Miyake, Koki Uchiyama, Akio Otsuka, Hiroshi Kamiya

ONE PIECE: Egghead Arc Special Stage
CAST: Mayumi Tanaka, Kazuya Nakai, Kappei Yamaguchi

Jujutsu Kaisen Special Stage
CAST: Junya Enoki, Yuichi Nakamura, Takahiro Sakurai, Anna Nagase

Fate/strange Fake Special Stage
CAST: Kana Hanazawa, Yuki Ono, Tomokazu Seki, Yu Kobayashi, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- 3rd Season Special Stage
CAST: Yusuke Kobayashi, Rie Takahashi, Satomi Arai, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Kouhei Amasaki, Chika Anzai, Aoi Yuki

GREEN Stage:

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Special Stage
CAST: To be announced

Disney Twisted-Wonderland Special Stage
CAST: Natsuki Hanae, Seiichiro Yamashita, Chiaki Kobayashi, Noriaki Sugiyama, Miyamoto Mitsuru

Detective Conan × YAIBA: Samurai Legend Collaboration Stage
CAST: Minami Takayama, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Manaka Iwami

Black Butler -Emerald Witch Arc- Special Stage
CAST: Daisuke Ono, Hiroki Touchi, Yuki Kaji, Emiri Kato, Takuma Terashima

Dr.STONE Special Stage
CAST: Yusuke Kobayashi, Kengo Kawanishi, Ryota Suzuki

BLUE Stage:

Netflix Special Stage
CAST: Yu Kobayashi (ARCAIN), Chikahiro Kobayashi & Legoshi (BEASTARS), Chiaki Kobayashi, My Melody (My Melody & Kuromi)

New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT Special Stage
CAST: Arisa Ogasawara, Mariya Ise, Hiroyuki Yoshino, Junya Enoki, Yuto Uemura

Me & Roboco Special Stage (Movie Presentation)
CAST: Shun Matsuo, Minami Tsuda, and others

DIGIMON 25th Anniversary Super Evolution Stage
CAST: Undecided

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid & CITY THE ANIMATION Special Stage
CAST: Maria Naganawa, Mutsumi Tamura, Yuuki Kuwahara, Mikako Komatsu, Aki Toyosaki

WHITE Stage:

Tokyo Revengers 5th Anniversary Special Stage
CAST: Yuuki Shin, Yuu Hayashi, Masaya Fukunishi, Sho Karino

Starblazers Yamato 50th Anniversary Stage
CAST: Keiko Han, Megumi Han, Harutoshi Fukui

Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc Special Stage
CAST: Kikunosuke Toya, Tomori Kusunoki

Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 Special Stage
CAST: Inori Minase, Nao Toyama

Ticket Information

Tickets are now available, with various options to suit every fan’s needs:

• Admission Tickets with Stage Entry Rights: ¥2,500 per day (tax included).
• Premium Admission Tickets: At ¥50,000, these include priority access, front-row seats, exclusive goods, and a commemorative pass. Limited to 100 attendees through a lottery system (application closes January 22nd).

For full ticket details, visit the official AnimeJapan 2025 website.

Activities and Attractions

AnimeJapan 2025 offers something for everyone:

• Official Merchandise: Exclusive goods featuring key visual characters, traditional crafts, and unique collaborations.
• Production Works Gallery: A behind-the-scenes look at the anime-making process, including a feature on "Summer Pockets," an anime adaptation of a popular game.
• Cosplayer’s World: Dedicated cosplay areas, official backgrounds, and a lively cosplay parade.
• Food Park: Themed food trucks and collectible novelties.

Family Anime Festa 2025

Families won’t be left out! The Family Anime Festa 2025 will run alongside the main event, offering:

• Family Stage Performances
• Character Meet-and-Greets
• Workshops for Kids

This year’s Family Anime Festa will be the largest ever, ensuring plenty of fun for attendees of all ages.

Manga Ranking: Most Wanted Anime Adaptations 2025

Fan voting is open for the Manga Ranking for Anime Adaptation 2025! With 47 nominated works, fans can vote for their favorites until February 12th. The results will be revealed in mid-March, just in time for AnimeJapan.

Event Details

Public Days: March 22nd-23rd, 9:00-17:00 (Last entry: 16:30)
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, East Exhibition Hall 1-8
Organizer: Anime Japan General Incorporated Association

Source: AnimeJapan 2025