Events

We visited the brand-new “A Certain Scientific Railgun T” Water Play Pop-up Shop in Akihabara! True to its summer theme, the venue bursts with all-new swimsuit illustrations of your favorite characters and a massive lineup of exclusive goods—from can badges, T-shirts, and acrylic stands to surprise items like curtains you …

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of a Legendary Composer of Anime & Tokusatsu Music! “100th Anniversary: Chumei Watanabe Music Festival” to Be Held – A Miraculous Gathering of Legends! We are pleased to announce that the “100th Anniversary: Chumei Watanabe Music Festival” will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at …

Tokyo Game Show 2025 Unveils Key Visual and Exhibitor List — Poised to Be the Largest TGS Yet The countdown to Tokyo Game Show 2025 (TGS2025) has officially begun, as the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA) announces a wave of exciting updates — from the unveiling of the main visual …

&AND HOSTEL AKIHABARA to Host a Special Collaboration Stay Event with VTuber Group “VJIDAI” &AND HOSTEL AKIHABARA, operated by and factory Inc. (Headquarters: Meguro, Tokyo; CEO: Rinji Aoki), is excited to announce a special collaboration stay event with “VJIDAI,” a VTuber group managed by Anelax Inc. (Headquarters: Toshima, Tokyo; CEO: …

Introduction – What is Wonder Festival? Wonder Festival, commonly known as “WonFes,” is one of the largest figure and garage kit events in the world. It is held twice a year, in winter and summer, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. The event is organized by Kaiyodo, a well-known company …

TV Anime The Apothecary Diaries POP UP STORE – Second Edition Announced! The second edition of the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries POP UP STORE has been confirmed. This time, the theme is Episode 29 (Season 2, Episode 5), Moon Spirit, featuring newly illustrated artwork of Maomao dressed up and …

Rurouni Kenshin 30th Anniversary Exhibition – Shishio Makoto Arc to Be Held in Osaka from March 14 To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Rurouni Kenshin, the original art exhibition Rurouni Kenshin 30th Anniversary Exhibition – Shishio Makoto Arc will be held at Animate Osaka Nipponbashi Annex starting Friday, March 14. …

Artist Lineup Announced for the “Godzilla 70th Anniversary: Godzilla THE Art Exhibition” at Mori Arts Center Gallery! Exciting news! The artist lineup for the upcoming “Godzilla 70th Anniversary: Godzilla THE Art Exhibition” at Mori Arts Center Gallery has been revealed. Check out the event details along with the participating artists. …

Akihabara, often called the “Mecca of Otaku Culture,” is a paradise for anime, manga, and gaming enthusiasts. While the district is famous for its countless shops selling anime merchandise, figures, and games, it’s also a vibrant hub for otaku events. From figure exhibitions and game release parties to cosplay gatherings …

Hi everyone! If you love Japanese pop culture like me, you absolutely need to check out the amazing 日本の巨大ロボット群像 東京会場 (GIANT ROBOTS The Core of Japanese Mecha Anime) happening at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro! I went recently, and it was soooo cool! Imagine being surrounded by all the iconic mecha …

Bocchi the Rock! Recap Movie Re:Re: Special Stage Greeting Held with Appearances by Yoshino Aoyama, Sayumi Suzushiro, Saku Mizuno, and Ikumi Hasegawa! Surprise Comment from Singer AdoThe popular 4-panel manga Bocchi the Rock!, written by Aki Hamaji, is serialized in Manga Time Kirara MAX by Houbunsha. It was adapted into …

A “immersive experience” exhibition that allows fans to relive the world of the TV anime “Tokyo Ghoul,” which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, will open in October at Terada Warehouse in Shinagawa. Highlights of the event, including newly drawn illustrations and the latest technology allowing visitors to experience the …