22 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.

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1. My Hero Academia x Tokyo Skytree (Float, Hero Exercise in the Sky)

This is a collaboration event with the popular Japanese anime My Hero Academia and Tokyo Skytree. It features fun activities inspired by the characters, such as Greetings, photo services, exclusive merchandise, and a cafe. The area is surrounded by decorations, lighting, and displays of the characters.

Genre: Collaboration
Location: Tokyo Skytree, Tembo Deck, Tembo Galleria  (MAP)
Date: January 8 to April 8, 2025
Website: https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/event/special/heroaca/

2. Fullmetal Alchemist x Yomi no Tsugai Cafe Collaboration

The cafe collaboration of Fullmetal Alchemist and Yomi no Tsugai held in Tokyo and Osaka features a food menu, gifts, limited edition items, and displays inspired by the characters.

Genre: Collaboration Cafe
Locations and Dates:
Tokyo

• Motto Cafe Ikebukuro Store
  January 29 to April 20, 2025

Osaka (Coming Soon)

• Motto Cafe Osaka Store
  April 9 to June 8, 2025

Website: https://haganeyomi.motto-cafe.com/

3. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Exhibition

Anime Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Exhibition — And to the Infinite Castle, an exhibition focusing on the “pillars” of the Demon Slayer Corps, the highest-ranking swordsmen in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba series will be held at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Kyobashi, Tokyo from 2 November 2024. In addition, the museum cafe CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO CAFE located adjacent to the exhibition venue will also host a collaboration cafe, offering a special menu inspired by the nine pillars.

Genre: Exhibition
Locations: CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Kyobashi, Tokyo
Dates: 2 November 2024 to 2 March 2025
Website: https://kimetsu.com/hashiraten/

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4. 20th Anniversary Gintama Exhibition in Osaka

The popular TV anime Gintama will hold an exhibition in Namba Osaka in celebration of the 20th anniversary featuring sketches, artworks, and original photos of the characters. Exclusive memorabilia and limited edition items are also available to purchase.

Genre: Exhibition
Location: Namba Park Osaka
Date: March 1 to 30, 2025
Website: https://nambaparks.com/museum/common/child/exhibition#exhibi_10

5. Touken Ranbu Cafe 4th Edition

Tokyo Parade will host the 4th Edition of the Touken Ranbu collaboration cafe, featuring a character-inspired menu item and merchandise.

Genre: Collaboration Cafe
Location: TOKYO PARADE goods&cafe Shibuya Parco 6F
Dates: February 20 to April 21, 2025
Website: https://cafe.parco.jp/parade/

6. Detective Conan World

The Detective Conan World attraction will be experienced in Universal Studio Japan in Osaka in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Universal Cool Japan 2025 plenty of mystery activities and attractions to be enjoyed. Allowing the visitor to step into the world of mystery-solving and detective work through an interactive experience.

Genre: Attraction
Location: Universal Studio Japan (Osaka)
Dates: January 31 to June 30, 2025
Website: https://www.usj.co.jp/web/ja/jp

7. The Rose of Versailles Special Afternoon Tea

Special afternoon tea of the iconic character the Rose of Versailles will be held in Hilton Tokyo Odaiba and feature elegant themed menus inspired by the characters. Exclusive memorabilia for the visitors and special merchandise are also available to purchase.

Genre: Afternoon tea
Location: Hilton Tokyo Odaiba
Dates: February 14 to March 21, 2025
Website:https://verbara-ant-ec.jp/

8. Ghibli Museum Mitaka, Special Exhibition

A special exhibition of the popular Studio Ghibli’s in Mitaka, Ghibli Museum featuring various exhibitions from the scene and the characters. In addition to the exhibition exclusive merchandise and limited-edition items related to the world of Ghibli are available and a themed menu is inspired by the characters at the museum cafe.

Genre: How Do You Live? Exhibition Part 3: Background Art
Location: Ghibli Museum Mitaka
Date: November 23, 2024 to May – 2025
Website: https://www.ghibli-museum.jp/

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9. Project SEKAI: The Broken World and Miku Who Can’t Sing x Tower Records Cafe

Inspired by the movie Project SEKAI: The Broken World and Miku Who Can’t Sing will be held an collaboration cafe with the Tower records cafe in Tokyo, Osaka, Aichi, and Fukuoka featuring themed menus and merchandise.

Genre: Collaboration Cafe
Location: Tower Records Cafe in Tokyo, Osaka, Aichi, and Fukuoka
Dates: February 22 to March 16, 2025
Website: https://tower.jp/

10. Muhyo and Rosie’s Magical Law Consultation Office Exhibition

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the character Muhyo and Rosie Magical Law Consultation Office, a special exhibition will be held featuring the character’s story. In addition, various goods and items can be purchased at the event.

Genre: Exhibition
Location and Dates:
Tokyo

• Space Galleria
  December 6, 2024 to January 6, 2025

Osaka

• Space Gratus
  February 8 to March 10, 2025

Website: https://muhyoroji-exhibition.com/

11. Osamu Tezuka’s HINATORI Exhibition

This is a great opportunity events to engage with one of the most popular manga series “Phoenix” of famous Japanese manga artists, anime, and director Tezuka Osamu. Featuring Tezuka masterpiece exhibition, artworks, manuscripts, prologue, and merchandise.

Genre: Exhibition
Locations: Tokyo City View 
Dates: March 7 to May 25, 2025
Website: https://hinotori-ex.roppongihills.com/

12. The Apothecary Diaries Exhibition

The TV Anime Apothecary Diaries Exhibition will be held for the first time in Matsuya Ginza featuring art, videos from the famous scene, original sketches, and storyboards.

Genre: Exhibition
Location: Matsuya Ginza 8F
Date: March 26 to April 14, 2025
Website: https://kusuriyanohitorigoto.jp/news/998/

13. Gag Manga Biyori Exhibition 25th Anniversary (Osaka)

In celebration of the 25th anniversary the Gag Manga Biyori Exhibition will be in Abeno Harukas in Osaka featuring original artworks and merchandise.

Genre: Exhibition
Location: Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store
Date: February 27 to March 9, 2025
Website: https://www.ticketport.co.jp/lp/gyagumanga_biyori/

14. The Making of PROMARE Exhibition

The Making of PROMARE Exhibition offers a deep knowledge of the filmmaker’s process, step into the creative journey that unveils the animated films from concept to screen. Allowing the visitor to experience the exclusive production.

Genre: Exhibition
Location: Parco Ikebukuro
Date: February 21 to March 10, 2025
Website: https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/

15. Kaiju No.8 Special Exhibition (Nagoya)

A special exhibition of the Japanese anime series Kaiju No.8 will be held in Nagoya Parco featuring approximately 120 framed illustrations of famous scenes, art, and exclusive merchandise.

Genre: Exhibition
Location: Nagoya Parco
Date: March 8 to April 6, 2025
Website: https://kaiju-no8-ex.jp/

16. Bungo Stray Dogs Exhibition

The celebration of the 8th anniversary of the popular anime and manga series Bungo Stray Dogs features an exhibition and tricks art.

Genre: Exhibition
Location: Tokyo Anime Center
Date: February 7 to March 23, 2025
Website: https://tokyoanimecenter.jp/event/bungosd_circus/

17. Anime IDOLiSH7 7th Anniversary Exhibition

A celebration of the 7th anniversary of the first season of the TV anime IDOLiSH7 featuring an exhibition, and exclusive merchandise.

Genre: Exhibition
Location: Laforet Museum Harajuku (Laforet Harajuku 6F)
Date: February 15 to March 2, 2025
Website: https://www.id7-anime-ex.com/

18. “Yowamushi Pedal LIMIT BREAK × Rascal” × Chugai Grace Cafe (Osaka)

Special themed menus and merchandise are available in Chigau Grace cafe in collaboration with the Yowamushi Pedal LIMIT BREAK × Rascal held in Namba 1010 in Osaka.

Genre: Collaboration Cafe
Location: Chugai Grace Cafe Namba 1010
Date: March 7 to 30, 2025
Website: https://chugai-grace-cafe.jp/collaboration/yowapeda5-rascal_osaka/

19. IDOLiSH7 x MEMORIAL CAFE

TV Anime IDOLiSH7 will hold a themed cafe to celebrate a memorial exhibition featuring various themed menus and limited-edition items.

Genre: Cafe
Location: BOX cafe&space Omotesando store
Date: February 15 to March 31, 2025
Website: https://idolish7-cafe.f-ent.jp/

20. Bungo Stray Dogs x Chugai Grace Cafe Collaboration

The popular manga series Bungo Stray Dogs will be held at a collaboration cafe with Chugai Grace Cafe in Shibuya, Tokyo featuring themed menus and merchandise.

Genre: Cafe
Location: Chugai Grace Cafe Shibuya MODI
Date: February 7 to March 30, 2025
Website: https://chugai-grace-cafe.jp/

21. Haikyu x Abeno Harukas Collaboration

The TV anime Haikyu will hold a collaboration with Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory in Osaka featuring an exhibition, exclusive merchandise, and activities related to the characters. The visitor can enjoy the Haikyu World, a place filled with displays, decorations, and life-size board displays of the characters.

Genre: Exhibition
Location: Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory
Date: February 7 to March 9, 2025
Website: https://www.abenoharukas-300.jp/observatory/haikyu/

22. My Hero Academia in Asakusa Hanayashiki

The TV anime My Hero Academia holds a collaboration event with the Asakusa Hanayashiki visitors and fans can enjoy various memorabilia, and limited-edition items of the characters.

Genre: Exhibition/Shop
Location: Asakusa Hanayashiki
Date: March 5 to April 21, 2025
Website: https://event.amnibus.com/heroaca-hanayashiki/

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