20 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. Detective Conan Cafe

The popular Japanese anime series and iconic manga Detective Conan will hold a special themed cafe in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Hokkaido, Miyagi, and Fukuoka. The cafes will feature character-themed menus and exclusive merchandise available for a limited time.

Genre: Themed Cafe
Location: Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Hokkaido, Miyagi and Fukuoka
Date: Depends on the locations (See the article below)
Website: https://conan-cafe.jp/

For more information about this event, check the following article!

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2. My First Ultraman Exhibition in Osaka

The exhibition features the Ultraman Fantasy Special Effects Series project, which shows illustrations, photos, episodes, and characters of Ultraman.

Genre: Exhibition
Location: Shinsaibashi Parco 14F
Date: May 1 to 11, 2025
Website: https://shinsaibashi.parco.jp/

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. SPY FAMILY x Joyfull Restaurant Collaboration

A collaboration of the well-known Japanese TV anime SPY x FAMILY and a family restaurant, Joyfull offers an original food menu and sweets, along with other limited items inspired by the characters.

Genre: Collaboration Cafe
Location: Joyfull Restaurant Nationwide
Date: April 15 to May 27, 2025
Website: https://lp.joyfull.co.jp/spy-family2025

5. Sakamoto Days POP-Up Shop in Osaka

The Japanese TV anime Sakamoto Days will hold a POP-UP shop in Namba Marui in Osaka, featuring exclusive merchandise and other limited items.

Genre: Shop
Location: Namba Marui 5F
Date: May 23 to June 1, 2025
Website: https://www.0101.co.jp/085/event/

6. 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. It will be held in Grand Front Osaka, divided into two types of exhibits between the first term and second term showing different exhibitions. The visitors can enjoy special merchandise, shops, and other special activities.

Genre: Exhibition
Location: Grand Front Osaka
Date: April 19 to June 9, 2025
Website: https://jujutsuten.com/

7. Detective Conan x Tokyo Skytree

Tokyo Skytree will hold a special collaboration with the popular anime series Detective Conan. The collaboration offers various activities to enjoy, especially with the fans. It features 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 Tembo Deck
Date: April 15 to July 14, 2025
Website: https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/event/special/conan/

8. POKEMON x KOGEI Exhibition

It is a collaborative 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, visitors can enjoy some activities, such as workshops and learning programs, that are included in the event.

Genre: Exhibition
Location: Matzukaya Art Museum Nagoya
Date: April 26 to June 15, 2025
Website: https://kogei.pokemon.co.jp/en/

For more information about this event, check the following article!

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9. Gintama x Hirakata Park

The Hirakata Park will hold a collaboration event with the popular anime series Gintama from mid-March to mid-May, offering an exciting experience with a collaboration attraction, decoration, and display of the character throughout the park.

Genre: Collaboration
Location: Hirakata Park
Date: March 19 to May 11, 2025
Website: https://www.hirakatapark.co.jp/

10. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Exhibition

Anime Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Exhibition — And to the Infinite Castle, an exhibition focusing on the charms of “pillars” of the Demon Slayer Corps, the highest-ranking swordsmen in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba series, will be held at Fukuoka City Museum. Plenty of collectible items and exclusive merchandise can be purchased at the event.

Genre: Exhibition
Location: Fukuoka City Museum
Date: April 24 to June 22, 2025
Website: https://kimetsu.com/hashiraten/

For more information about this event, check the following article!

▶︎Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Exhibition 2025

11. 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 film with 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

12. 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 

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

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

13. Detective Conan World (USJ)

The Detective Conan World attraction will be experienced in Universal Studios 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 Studios Japan (Osaka)
Dates: January 31 to June 30, 2025
Website: https://www.usj.co.jp/web/ja/jp

14. Ghibli Museum Mitaka, Special Exhibition

A special exhibition of the popular Studio Ghibli in Mitaka, the Ghibli Museum, features various exhibitions of the scenes and 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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15. Osamu Tezuka’s HINATORI Exhibition

This is a great opportunity to engage with one of the most popular manga series, “Phoenix” by famous Japanese manga artist, anime, and director Tezuka Osamu. Featuring a 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/

16. Ranma 1/2 Nekohanten x Shinsaibashi PARCO Collaboration Cafe

The Japanese manga series Ranma 1/2 “Nekohanten” is holding a collaboration cafe with THE GUEST cafe & diner in Shinsaibashi PARCO Osaka. Offering food menus inspired by the Chinese Restaurant and goods inspired by the characters.

Genre: Collaboration Cafe
Location: THE GUEST Cafe & Diner Shinsaibashi Store
Date: March 28 to May 6, 2025
Website: https://the-guest.com/ranma_nekohanten_osaka/

17. Real Escape Game x SAKAMOTO DAYS

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

Genre: Games
Location: Tokyo Mystery Circus
Date: April 10 to June 29, 2025
Website: https://mysterycircus.jp/

18. ONE PIECE EMOTION Exhibition (Mie)

From the 25th anniversary event of the popular Japanese TV anime ONE PIECE, the One Piece EMOTION Exhibition will be held in Mie Prefecture, featuring various exhibitions of the popular character and scenes, a theater, images, and voices. A  great experience exploring the world of ONE PIECE.

Genre: Exhibition
Location: Nagashima Spa Land
Date: March 15 to May 25, 2025
Website: https://www.onepiece-emotion.com/

19. The Great CAPCOM Exhibition in Osaka

One of the great exhibitions in the game industry, the well-known video games company Capcom, holds an exhibition in the Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka in commemoration of its long-standing inspiring to the gaming industry. It features original artwork of the popular characters, various activities related to the games, and shops selling limited edition items.

Genre: Exhibition
Location: Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka
Date: March 20 to June 22, 2025
Website: https://nakka-art.jp/exhibition-post/capcom-2025/

20. 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

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