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. 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/

2. 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/

3. 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!

▶︎POKEMON X KOGEI Playful Encounters of Pokemon and Japanese Craft 2024-2025

4. 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/

5. 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

6. City Hunter POP-UP Store

The popular and legendary manga and anime series City Hunter will hold a POP-up store in Nakano featuring original artwork, design, and exclusive merchandise.

Genre: Shop
Location: Graveyard Gallery Nakano
Date: March 19 to April 22, 2025
Website: https://hakabanogarou.jp/

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Access	6 minutes walk from Nakano Station.

7. 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/

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

▶︎Friday Road Show and Ghibli Exhibition

8. 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/

9. 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/

10. 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/

11. Detective Conan World (USJ)

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

12. Ghibli Museum Mitaka, Special Exhibition

A special exhibition of the popular Studio Ghibli’s in Mitaka, Ghibli Museum, features various exhibitions from the scenes 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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Access	13 minutes by (BUS) from Mitaka Station.

13. 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/

14. 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/

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. 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/

17. The Birth of Kitaro: Final Chapter “The Mystery of Gegege – Reminiscence Exhibition”

The final chapter of the Birth of Kitaro, “The Mystery of Gegege – Reminiscence Exhibition,” will be held in Shibuya PARCO featuring original artworks, illustrations, displays and new exhibits from the movie the birth of Kitaro “The Mystery of Gegege”. Other activities include shopping, photo spot service, and a variety of exclusive merchandise.

Genre: Exhibition
Location: Shibuya Parco
Date: March 28 to April 20, 2025
Website: https://art.parco.jp/

18. WIND BREAKER x Sweet Paradise

The Japanese anime Wind Breaker will hold a collaboration with Sweet Paradise Cafe in all branches across Japan, offering a themed menu, limited edition items, and decoration with the Painter-themed environment.

Genre: Collaboration Cafe
Location: Sweet Paradise Stores
Date: April 1 to 30, 2025 (Date depends on Store)
Website: https://www.sweets-paradise.jp/

19. 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/

20. Hozuki no Reitetsu Collaboration Cafe

The popular Japanese anime Hozuki no Reitetsu will hold a collaboration with the NATSLIVE Cafe featuring a food menu inspired by the character along with exclusive merchandise and displays.

Genre: Collaboration Cafe
Location: Natslive Cafe ( Omotesando / Shinsaibashi )
Date: March 14 to April 6, 2025
Website: https://cafe.natslive.jp/collabo70

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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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