Japan Anime Events, Exhibitions, Sports, Cafe and Collaborations 2024
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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. Ranma 1/2 Cafe (Osaka, Nagoya, Tokyo)
A character cafe featuring the Japanese manga series Ranma 1/2 is holding a collaboration with the Box Cafe and Space in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. Offering food menus and goods inspired by the characters.
Genre: Character Cafe
Location and Date:
Osaka
- BOX cafe&space KITTE OSAKA 1st store
December 5, 2024 to January 13, 2025
Nagoya
- BOX cafe&space Nagoya Lachic 1st store
December 5, 2024 to January 26, 2025
Tokyo (Coming Soon)..
Website: https://ranma-bcafe.th-cafe.jp/
For more information about this event, check the following article!
▶︎Ranma 1/2 Cafe in Japan 2024–2025
3. 30th Anniversary DETECTIVE CONAN Cafe
The popular Detective Conan 30th Anniversary Cafe will once again hold an event this winter season in Tokyo featuring cafe menus and exclusive merchandise inspired by the characters.
Genre: Character Cafe
Location: BOX cafe&space SHIBUYA109 Shibuya store
Dates: December 5, 2024 to January 31, 2025
Website: https://30th.conan-cafe.jp/
4. 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/
5. 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/
For more information about this event, check out the following article!
▶︎Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Exhibition in Japan 2024-2025
6. Hello Kitty Exhibition at Tokyo National Museum
The Hello Kitty Exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum is a new themed event of the famous character Hello Kitty in celebration of their 50th anniversary. Featuring a wide range collection of artwork, display, accessories, memorabilia, figurines, collaboration items, and limited-edition merchandise of Hello Kitty. A great opportunity event to witness various collections of Hello Kitty, especially for the fans and collectors of the character.
Genre: Exhibition
Location: Tokyo National Museum
Date: November 1, 2024 to February 24, 2025
Website: https://hellokittyexhibition.com/
For information about this event, check the following article!
▶︎Hello Kitty Exhibition 2024–2025
7. Jujutsu Kaisen x Yomiuri Land 2024
The well-known Japanese anime manga series Jujutsu Kaisen and one of the popular amusement parks in Tokyo, Yomiuriland will hold an exciting collaboration featuring activities, attractions, a themed menu, and limited-edition merchandise inspired by the characters.
Genre: Collaboration
Location: Yomiuri Land
Dates: December 27, 2024 to February 2, 2025
Website: https://www.the-chara.com/
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15 minutes by BUS from Keio-Yomiuriland Station (BUS) to Youmiuriland. |
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8. Gintama 20th Anniversary Exhibition
This is a special exhibition event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the well-known Japanese anime series Gintama. It features original artwork, displays, exclusive anniversary limited edition merchandise, and other fun activities related to the characters.
Genre: Exhibition
Location: Ikebukuro Sunshine City World Import Mart Building 4F Exhibition Hall A
Dates: December 14, 2024, to January 17, 2025
Website: https://gintama20th-ten.com/
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14 minutes walk from Ikebukuro Station. |
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9. Haikyu!! Exhibition The Battle of the Garbage Dump
A special exhibition of a popular sport Japanese anime series Haikyu!! Known as the Battle of the Garbage Dump features original artworks, displays, sketches from the famous scene, and exclusive merchandise inspired by the characters.
Genre: Exhibition
Location: Matsuya Ginza 8th Floor
Dates: December 27, 2024 to January 22, 2025
Website: https://haikyu.jp/news/2733/
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4 minutes walk from Ginza Station. |
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10. Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park x Nintama Rantaro the Movie Collaboration
The Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park will hold a collaboration event with the popular Japanese anime Nintama Rantaro inspired by the latest movie it features food menus, goods, and activities such as photo service.
Genre: Collaboration
Location: Sunshine Ikebukuro Tenbou Park
Dates: December 6, 2024 to January 19, 2025
Website: https://www.edith.co.jp/lp/nintama_tenboupark/
11. Jujutsu Kaisen Shibuya Incident- OIOI POP UP SHOP
A pop up shop of The Jujutsu Kaisen Shibuya Incident to be held in selected Marui stores, featuring various collections items, memorabilia, limited edition and exclusive merchandise of the Jujutsu Kaisen Shibuya Incident.
Genre: Pop up Shop
Location and Date:
- Shibuya Modi 7F
October 26 to November 10, 2024 - Hakata Marui 5F
November 22 to December 8, 2024 - Kobe Marui 4F
December 20, 2024 to January 5, 2024 - Morella Gifu
January 11 to 19, 2025 - ELM Goshogawara
February 1 to 11, 2025
Website: https://www.0101.co.jp/
12. ONE PIECE ONLY
A special exhibition of the popular Japanese anime ONE PIECE featuring the making process of One Piece in magazines and comic books. Great opportunity to witness this exhibition, especially to the fans, a unique and extraordinary exhibition.
Genre: Special Exhibition
Location: Play Museum
Dates: October 9, 2024 to January 13, 2025
Website: https://one-piece-only.play2020.jp/en/
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12 minutes walk from Tachikawa Station. |
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13. TV Anime Haikyu Exhibition
An exhibition event of the popular Japanese TV sports anime Haikyu featuring immersive videos, life-size of each character, and team display and exhibition. In addition, exclusive merchandise and artwork can also be seen in the event.
Genre: Exhibition
Location and Dates:
Aichi
- Nagoya Convention Hall 3F Main Hall
December 20, 2024 to January 5, 2025
Hiroshima
- NTT Credo Hall (Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture)
January 9 to 20, 2025
Osaka
- Hirakata Park Event Hall
January 25, 26 and February 1 to 26, 2025
Website: https://haikyu-anime-10th-exhibition.com/
14. 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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13 minutes by (BUS) from Mitaka Station. |
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15. SPY x FAMILY Tsukuba Geo Museum (Ibaraki)
A special event of Tsukuba Geo Museum in Ibaraki with the collaboration of the Japanese anime and manga series SPY x FAMILY featuring various themed activities and exhibitions with its unique settings related to the SPY x FAMILY world.
Genre: Exhibition
Location: Mount Tsukuba Area Geopark, Ibaraki, Japan
Dates: Ongoing Until February 28, 2025
Website: https://ttca.jp/
16. The Birth Of Kitaro Reminiscence Exhibition (Osaka, Nagoya)
A special exhibit event of the popular Japanese manga series The Birth of Kitaro: Reminiscence to held in Osaka and Nagoya Parco. Featuring original paintings, artworks, and memorabilia of the characters. In addition, exclusive merchandise of Gegege no Kitaro and a limited edition of souvenirs are also available at the event.
Genre: Exhibition
Location and Date:
- Osaka: Shinsaibashi Parco
November 22 to December 8, 2024 - Nagoya: Nagoya Parco
December 28, 2024 to January 14, 2025
Website: https://www.kitaro-tanjo.com/
17. 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/
18. Blue Lock x Smile Base Cafe Collaboration
A collaboration cafe event of the popular Japanese TV anime Blue Lock with the Smile Base Cafe which the characters are dressed in Chinese costumes. Food menus inspired by the characters and various goods are available.
Genre: Collaboration Cafe
Locations and Dates:
Tokyo
- SMILE BASE CAFE Ikebukuro store
December 7 to 30, 2024
Aichi
- SMILE BASE CAFE Nagoya Sakae store
January 7 to 20, 2025
Osaka
- SMILE BASE CAFE Shinsaibashi store
January 25 to February 9, 2025
Website: https://smilebase.co.jp/
19. Pop-up Jujutsu Kaisen Area Expansion Square
The popular Japanese TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen will hold a limited pop-up store in Ikebukuro PARCO featuring new goods and life-size illustrations of the characters.
Genre: Event Pop-up
Location: Ikebukuro PARCO
Dates: December 13, 2024 to January 13, 2025
Website: https://ikebukuro.parco.jp/
20. Ryoko Kui and Dungeon Food Exhibition in Fukuoka
The Manga artist Ryoko Kui and his creation The Delicious in Dungeon is to be held as an exhibition event at the Fukuoka Art Museum featuring original illustrations, and artworks inspired by the characters and the enchanted cuisine. Visitors can enjoy the unique culinary adventure and magical world of Dungeon food.
Genre: Exhibition
Location: Kitakyushu Manga Musuem
Date: November 30, 2024 to January 26, 2025
Website: https://exhibition-delicious-in-dungeon.com/
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5 minutes walk from Kokura Station. |
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21. Ranma 1/2 Nekohanten x Shibuya PARCO Collaboration Cafe
The manga series Ranma 1/2 by Rumiko Takahashi will be holding a collaboration cafe called Nekohanten for a limited time at Shibuya Parco Tokyo Parade Goods and Cafe, where the characters wear Chinese dresses.
Genre: Collaboration Cafe
Location: Shibuya PARCO 6F TOKYO PARADE goods＆cafe
Date: December 27, 2024 to February 16, 2025
Website: https://cafe.parco.jp/parade/
22. POKEMON X KOGEI Exhibition
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It is a collaboration exhibition featuring traditional Japanese craftsmanship with the famous Japanese character Pokemon. Various Kogei artworks of Pokemon characters will be exhibited and some exclusive merchandise will also be available to purchase at the event. In addition to the exhibition, the visitors can enjoy some activities included in the event such as workshops and learning programs.
Genre: Exhibition
Location: Azabudai Hills Gallery
Date: November 1, 2024 to February 2, 2025 (closed on 31 December 2024)
Website: https://kogei.pokemon.co.jp/en/
For more information about this event, check the following article!
▶︎POKEMON X KOGEI Playful Encounters of Pokemon and Japanese Craft
23. Momoko Sakura Exhibition and Cafe
The Momoko Sakura Exhibition is a special event featuring various artwork related to Chibi Maruko chan. The visitors can enjoy original illustrations, a variety of scripts, pages, and behind-the-scenes letters. There is a wide range of collectible and memorabilia items available at the event.
Genre: Exhibition and Cafe
Location: Mori Art Center Gallery (Roppongi Hills)
Date: October 5, 2024 to January 5, 2025
Website: https://sakuramomoko-ten.com/
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4 minutes walk from Roppongi Station. |
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24. Welcome to Demon School! Iruma Kun x ROUND 1 Collaboration
A fun collaboration event of the Japanese manga series Iruma Kun: Welcome to Demon School, and the popular amusement center. It features full entertainment with themed decoration of the activities and a themed menu inspired by the characters. Limited-edition items are also available.
Genre: Sport Entertainment/Cafe Collaboration
Location: Nationwide Round 1
Date: November 15, 2024 to February 16, 2025
Website: https://www.round1.co.jp/collaboration/iruma/
25. Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Freedom (Cinema Concert Tour)
A unique event especially for the fans of the famous Japanese anime Mobile Suit Gundam, will be holding a concert tour. The Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Freedom cinema concert tour is held in selected locations, featuring live performances, theme music of the anime, orchestra, shows, and fun activities related to the anime.
Genre: Concert Tour
Location and Date:
Yokohama
- Pacifico Yokohama National Hall
January 13, 2025
Osaka
- Grand Cube Osaka Main Hall
January 25, 2025
Website: https://www.gundam-seed.net/freedom/event/
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Greetings to all mommies I am a supermom from Philippines. Previously, I worked and lived in Dubai for seven years, until 2015 the year I moved in Japan. Currently, I am happily settled here with my Japanese husband and our 7 months old baby. I could only describe my almost 6 years of living here as a roller coaster ride more so, after I gave birth to my son. Japan had changed me in ways unimaginable. It has influence my lifestyle, my perceptions and beliefs. I was able to witness firsthand the pros and cons of living in the country. From their language, culture and ethnicity, the people, place and in work. Those years were enough to give me quite personal and memorable experiences which I would be more than delighted to share with you.
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