16 Best Anime-Related Events in Japan

Anime is an integral part of Japanese culture, with many unique and world-famous animations originating from Japan. Spanning various genres and styles, anime appeals to a wide range of audiences through movies, TV series, merchandise, exhibitions, and events. As an art form and entertainment medium, anime influences many fans in fields such as music, fashion, sports, and culture.

Japan hosts a plethora of events and festivals that celebrate its rich cultural heritage. In modern times, many of these events seamlessly blend traditional elements with anime-related themes. If you are an anime fan seeking an exciting event to attend, look no further. In this article, I will share the best anime-related events in Japan, offering you a glimpse into the vibrant world of anime celebrations.

1. My Hero Academia Original Art Exhibition

My Hero Academia Original Art Exhibition is a special exhibition to commemorate the 10-year history of the original art of the popular Japanese anime/manga series “My Hero Academia”. It features a history-making manuscript, popular scenes, original artworks and memorabilia.

Genre: Exhibition
Location: Creative Museum Tokyo (MAP)
Date: June 21 to August 31, 2025
Website: https://heroaca-ex.com/

2. My Hero Academia x Sweets Paradise

The collaboration cafe between the Japanese anime My Hero Academia and Sweets Paradise will be held in several cities in Japan in summer 2025. It features a food and dessert menu inspired by the characters. Collaboration goods are also available for purchase.

Genre: Themed Cafe
Locations: Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Miyagi, Fukuoka, more
Dates: Depends on the locations (See the official website)

Website: https://www.sweets-paradise.jp/collaboration/heroaca3

3. Ghibli 3D Sculpture Exhibition

An exciting exhibition event, especially for anime fans, this exhibition features a unique and memorable experience from Studio Ghibli films and characters. It showcases posters and the history of the films, various life-size sculptures of the popular character, and scenes. You can also enjoy other activities, shops, and exclusive merchandise.

Genre: Exhibition
Location: Tokyo Tennozu Warehouse Terada B&C HALL/E HALL
Date: May 27 to September 23, 2025
Website: https://rittai-ghibli.com/

4. Jujutsu Kaisen Exhibition (Gege Akutami)

This is an exhibition of the popular manga series Jujutsu Kaisen, based on its story written by the author Gege Akutami, featuring the contents, story, illustration, and characters. The exhibition has been touring cities in Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka. Besides the exhibits, the visitors can enjoy special merchandise, shops, and other special activities.

Genre: Exhibition
Location: Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka and more
Date: Depending on the locations
Website: https://jujutsuten.com/

Related article: Jujutsu Kaisen Exhibition 2024-2025

5. Toy Story x Tokyo Skytree

Tokyo Skytree will hold a special collaboration with the popular Disney animation Toy Story. The collaboration offers various activities to enjoy, such as themed decorations, character displays, and special light effects. The visitor will also enjoy the limited-time services like photo service, cafe menu, and limited-edition items.

Genre: Collaboration
Location: Tokyo Skytree
Date: July 17 to October 31, 2025
Website: https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/event/special/toystory/

6. Friday Road Show and Ghibli Exhibition

The Friday Road Show and Ghibli Exhibition is a unique exhibition event that has been held and toured across Japan, featuring the various original artworks and history of Studio Ghibli’s films with the Japan TV Program “The Friday Road Show”.

Genre: Exhibition
Location and Date:

• Mie Exhibition
  January 31 to April 11, 2025
• Nagasaki Exhibition
  April 24 to July 6, 2025
• Fukushima Exhibition
  July 19 to September 28, 2025
• Shizuoka Exhibition
  October 11, 2025, to January 4, 2026
• Oita Exhibition
  January 17 to March 31, 2026

Website: https://kinro-ghibli.com/

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▶︎Friday Road Show and Ghibli Exhibition

7. Takahata Isao Exhibition

A special exhibition “Isao Takahata: The Man Who Made Japanese Animation” will be held in Tokyo to celebrate the legacy of the legendary animation director Isao Takahata, who led the Japanese animation industry for over half a century. The exhibition marks two major anniversaries: the 90th anniversary of Takahata’s birth and 80 years since the end of World War II, a historical period that deeply influenced his life and work. The event will showcase newly released materials and provide a deeper look into his pioneering contributions to the art of animation.

Location: Azabudai Hills Gallery, Tokyo
Date: June 27 to September 15, 2025
Website: https://www.azabudai-hills.com/azabudaihillsgallery/sp/isaotakahata-ex/

8. Spy × Family EX RIDE

Various attraction can be experienced in Universal Studios Japan in Osaka in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Universal Cool Japan 2025, allowing visitor to step into the world of popular animations Japanese through the year. Spy × Family XR Ride is a high-speed, dynamic ride with 360-degree VR visuals, offering a thrilling action of Loid, Anya, Yor, and Bond as they leap into action right before your eyes.

Genre: Attraction
Location: Universal Studios Japan (Osaka)
Dates: July 1, 2025 to January 4, 2026
Website: https://www.usj.co.jp/web/ja/jp

9. The Apothecary Diaries Mystery Walk

A mystery solving entertainment with the theme of the Apothecary Diaries Mystery Walk will be available at Universal Studios Japan. Follow the clues in your investigation report, gather the evidence, and unravel the secrets behind the mysterious remedy.

Genre: Attraction
Location: Universal Studios Japan (Osaka)
Dates: July 1, 2025 to January 4, 2026
Website: https://www.usj.co.jp/web/ja/jp

10. Real Escape Game x Detective Conan

Play with your friends and have fun with the TV anime Detective Conan in its collaboration with the Real Escape Game in Tokyo Mystery Circus.

Genre: Games
Location: nationwide
Date: July to December, 2025
Website: https://mysterycircus.jp/

11. Gosho Aoyama Detective Conan Special Exhibition 2025-2026

The Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory, and known as the home of Detective Conan, will hold a special exhibition featuring various arts, illustrations, and many more from popular scenes and characters. This exhibition is a great opportunity to experience to Detective Conan world, with plenty of memorabilia items and exclusive merchandise.

Genre: Exhibition
Location: Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory
Date: April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026
Website: https://www.gamf.jp/3554.html

12. TV Anime Medalist Frozen Cafe

The themed cafe of a popular Japanese TV anime, Medalist will be held in Tokyo and Nagoya this summer. It features a food and dessert menu inspired by the characters. Exclusive merchandise and special limited items are also available for purchase.

Genre: Cafe
Location and Date:

• Tokyo: BOX cafe&space GEMS Shibuya Store
  July 3 to August 3, 2025
• Nagoya: BOX cafe&space Global Gate Nagoya Store
  July 3 to August 3, 2025

Website: https://medalist-frozencafe.jp/

13. Jujutsu Kaisen Pop-Up store x Marui

A Pop-Up Store collaboration with Jujutsu Kaisen and Marui by Toho Animation will be held in Tokyo, Fukuoka, and Hyogo. Various memorabilia products, original goods and limited edition items to be selling along with other fun activities.

Genre: Pop-up Store
Location and Date: 

• Tokyo: Shinjuku Marui Annex
  May 30 to June 15, 2025
• Fukuoka: Hakata Marui
  July 5 to 13, 2025
• Hyogo: Kobe Marui
  August 2 to 11, 2025

Website: https://www.0101.co.jp/405/info/index.html?contents_id=0894

14. Summer Wars Exhibition

The “Summer Wars Exhibition,” an event to commemorate the 15th anniversary of director Mamoru Hosoda’s long-loved first original feature film “Summer Wars” will be held at Hirakata Park in Osaka for a limited time in summer 2025. The exhibition will feature realistic recreations of the Jinnouchi family and the virtual world “OZ”, which appear in the film, as well as photo spots and other experiences and spaces that will make you feel as if you’ve entered the world of the film.

Genre: Exhibition
Location: Hirakata Park, Osaka
Date: July 19 to August 31, 2025
Website: https://www.hirakatapark.co.jp/topics/2025summerwars/

15. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba x Namja Town

A collaboration event for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba will be held at three Namja Town locations (Ikebukuro, Yokohama, and Hakata) in summer 2025. The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba x Nanja Town collaboration event will feature various mini-games, as well as the sale of original goods and collaboration menus. In addition, there will also be a limited-time ride attraction exclusive to the Ikebukuro venue.

Genre: Collaboration event
Location: Tokyo, Yokohama, Fukuoka
Date: Depends on the locations (See the official website)
Website: https://event.bandainamco-am.co.jp/namja/kimetsu2025_07/

16. PreCure Exhibition

The You and Idol PreCure Exhibition, featuring the latest work in the popular PreCure anime series “You and Idol PreCure”, will be held in Sapporo, Kobe, and Hiroshima in summer 2025. The  exhibition will feature a “Favorite PreCure Room” where you can enjoy your favorite idol, and a “Favorite PreCure Analysis” where Purirun will analyze the PreCure that’s perfect for you. There will be also a large lineup of original goods that are only available at the venue.

Genre: Exhibition
Location: Sapporo, Kobe and Hiroshima
Date: Depends on the locations (See the official website)
Website: https://www.toei-anim.co.jp/lp/precure/exh/

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Thank you for reading. I hope this article helps you and provides information about the anime-related events in Japan in August. If you’re looking for more information about events in Japan, check out the following articles!

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