AnimeJapan 2018] 241 companies, the largest number ever, will be exhibiting at the event! Summary of stage and merchandise information for the top-ranked new shows in terms of popularity!

AnimeJapan, an anime festival, will finally be held at Tokyo Big Sight on March 24 (Sat) and 25 (Sun), 2018 (Business Day on March 22 (Thu) and 23 (Fri)). Here is a summary of information on exhibiting popular works!

AnimeJapan 2018, one of the world's largest anime events, will finally be held at Tokyo Big Sight on March 24 (Sat) and 25 (Sun), 2018. AnimeJapan" is an event organized by Anime Japan, a general incorporated association, where about 241 exhibitors will present their latest works and sell the hottest goods. In addition, a total of 46 programs will be held under the theme of "Everything about anime is here. The event is one of the world's largest anime events, with a total of 46 programs on the AJ Open Stage under the theme of "All About Anime is Here," as well as a variety of other events such as collaboration food linked to works, collaboration goods sales, a cosplay area, and a free area for families to enjoy.

The event will be held from tomorrow, and we will introduce you all the details of this year's AnimeJapan 2018!

5th Anniversary Planning Information

1.AJ Open Stage [RED/GREEN/WHITE/YELLOW/BLUE]
This year, the 5th anniversary, five stages will be set up for free admission. A total of 46 programs, including presentations of the latest animation works and talk events, will be held on these stages.
Stage Program List (Total 46 programs):#1

Official Goods
Various AJ18 limited edition items will be on sale, including work collaboration T-shirts, a dream collaboration between popular works, AJ Gacha (27 types), which sells out on the same day every year, and new acrylic key holders (20 types) and chocolate sets. The illustrations are designs drawn for the 5th anniversary. *Excluding some items.
List of official goods:#

3. Food Park (6 collaboration products)
6 collaboration products such as "Neat Ball Curry Rice" from "Osomatsu-san" and "Special Miso Ramen of a certain Honmaru" from "Touken Ranbu - Hanamaru" will be on sale. 1 original coaster will be given per purchase!
Collaboration food list:#

4. Cosplayers' World
In addition to early morning changing rooms and backdrops for photography, a "Cosplay Parade" will be held for the first time with visitor participation.

5. AJ Night 2018
The popular anime song club-type event will be held on Saturday, March 24 at Toyosu PIT.

6 . AnimeJapan Broadcasting Station Booth supported by Nico Nico Live Broadcasting (11 programs in total)
5th anniversary project. A total of 11 programs will be distributed live on Nico Nico Live with various guests on the stage.

7. Everyone's Choice! Anime Nandemo Ranking
User-participation type voting project on the official AJ website.

8 . Production Works Gallery
Introducing the differences in production flow and methods under the theme of "3DCG Today and the Future of Animation.

9 . Animation Work
Introducing jobs in the animation industry with a focus on theatrical animation advertising and package design.

10. Creation Seminars
Four programs of seminars tied to the exhibition will be held on the presentation stage.

11. AJ x ABPF Animation Business University (Business Planning)
Basic lectures on animation business will be held in the main area on Saturday, March 24.

■Family Category[# ] *Free admission for families.
1. Family Stage
A total of 13 programs will be held on stage for children to enjoy, including character shows.

2. Play Corner
A corner where children can take pictures and move their bodies.

3. Kids' Workshop
Children can experience making their own original goods.

4. Character meet and greet
A corner where children can have their picture taken with characters.

5. Family Food
A family-friendly menu will be served, and a corner will be set up where visitors can take off their shoes and take a rest.

Now that we've covered everything, let's take a look at the AnimeJapan related information on the top 10 most anticipated anime in the "AnimePota" "2018 Spring Anime Popularity Poll".

No. 1 " KOMIKKU GARZ ".
This is Hikaru Akao who plays Kaoruko Mouda, Kaede Hondo who plays Komu, Saori Onishi who plays Ryuhi Shikigawa, and Riyo Takahashi who plays Tsubasa Katsuki will take the stage at the "YELLOW" stage on the 24th.
This will be the first time that all four members of Comiccools will be on stage together, so be sure to check it out!

Stage Information
Special stage right before the broadcast of TV anime "KOMIKKU GARZ
Location: 【YELLOW】 Stage
Date: Saturday, March 24, 2018, 12:40-13:15
Appearance: Hikaru Akao, Kaede Motofu, Saori Onishi, Riyo Takahashi

No. 2: " Full Metal Panic!Invisible Victory "]

On the GREEN stage on the 24th, Mr. Shoji Gato, the series director and scriptwriter, Mr. Tomokazu Seki, who plays Sosuke Sagara, Ms. Satsuki Yukino, who plays Kaname Chidori, Ms. Yukana, who plays Teresa Testarossa, Ms. Ikue Kimura, who plays Kyoko Tokiwa, Mr. Daisuke Namikawa, who plays Leonard Testarossa, and Tamaru Yamada, who sings the theme song, are scheduled to take the stage. Tamaru Yamada, who sings the theme song, is scheduled to take the stage.
In addition, related goods will be on sale at the KADOKAWA booth (East Hall 2, A-3).

Stage Information
Full Metal Panic! IV" Briefing Stage
Location: 【GREEN】 Stage
Date: March 24, 2018 (Sat) 11:10-11:45
Appearance：Shoji Kato, Tomokazu Seki, Satsuki Yukino, Yukana, Ikue Kimura, Daisuke Namikawa, Tamaru Yamada

No. 3: " Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online "]

Stage Information
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online" Stage Event
Location: 【RED】 Stage
Date: March 25 (Sun.) 10:25-11:00
Cast: Tomori Kusunoki, Yoko Hikasa, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Chinatsu Akasaki

The event will also be streamed live on Nico Live at the following website, so those who cannot make it to the venue are advised to check it out.
The streaming page: ##

No. 4: " STEINS;GATE 0" (Steins;Gate zero)

A stage was held here as well. The cast included Mamoru Miyano playing Rintaro Okabe, Tomokazu Seki playing Itaru Hashida, Asami Imai playing Kurisu Makise, Sayuri Yahagi playing Maho Hiyasada, and others.
The ad is now posted at the Kokusai-Tenjijo Station on the Rinkai Line. The left side of the upper exit of the Kokusai-Tenjijo Station is covered with Stave, and a series of 13 posters are also displayed on the escalator.
In addition, the KADOKAWA booth (East Hall 2, A03) will be re-selling goods that were sold at last year's Winter Comic Market, so be sure to check it out as well.

Akiba Research Institute has posted an interview with the original author, Chiyomaru Shikura, about "MQA," so be sure to read it while you wait for the stage.
⇒Let's listen to ani-songs in the rumored music format "MQA!　Part 4: Chiyomaru Shikura, the representative of MAGES.(5pb.), takes a sharp look at "MQA"!

Stage Information
Steins;Gate Zero" AnimeJapan Special Stage
Location: [RED] Stage
March 25 (Sun.) 16:25-17:00
Appearance: Mamoru Miyano, Tomokazu Seki, Asami Imai, Sayuri Yahagi

No. 5: " Otaku ni Koi wa Hanaku" (It's Hard to Love for Otaku)
This one will be held at the Aniplex booth (East Hall 5, J-70), where panels will be displayed, goods using newly drawn illustrations of Narumi and Hirotake will be sold, and promotional business cards will be distributed.

No. 6: " Hishine and Masotan."
An exhibition and PV screening will be held at the BONES booth (East Hall 6, J-65).

No. 7: " Golden Kamui."
On Saturday, March 24, a stage event will be held on the "YELLOW" stage featuring Chikahiro Kobayashi (Saichi Sugimoto), Haruka Shiraishi (Ashi(ri)pa), Kentaro Ito (Yutake Shiraishi), Kenjiro Tsuda (Hyakunosuke Ogata), Joji Nakata (Toshizo Hijikata) and Takamichi Nakakura (host).
In addition, on March 24 (Sat), a stage event will be held at the Twin Engine booth, featuring Chikahiro Kobayashi as Saichi Sugimoto and Kenjiro Tsuda as Hyakunosuke Ogata.
On the 25th (Sun.), the "TV anime 'Golden Kamui' Stage" will be held at the NBCUniversal booth.
The NBCUniversal booth and the "YELLOW" stage will be broadcast on YouTube Live and Periscope, so those who cannot make it to the event can rest assured.

In addition, free trial readers of the original manga will be available at the NBCUniversal booth (East Hall 6, J73), the Twin Engine booth (East Hall 5, J57), and the TOKYO MX booth (East Hall 5, J02).

Stage Information
Geno Studio's new TV anime "Golden Kamui" Stage
Location: Twin Engine booth (East Hall 5, J57) at AnimeJapan 2018
Date ： March 24, 2018 (Sat) 14:00-14:40
Appearance: Chikahiro Kobayashi (playing the role of Saichi Sugimoto), Kenjiro Tsuda (playing the role of Hyakunosuke Ogata)

TV anime "Golden Kamui" Special Stage
Location: [YELLOW] Stage
Date: Saturday, March 24, 15:40-16:15
Appearance: Chikahiro Kobayashi (Saichi Sugimoto), Haruka Shiraishi (Ashi(Ri)pa), Kentaro Ito (Yutake Shiraishi), Kenjiro Tsuda (Hyakunosuke Ogata), Joji Nakata (Toshizo Hijikata), Takamichi Nakakura (host)
Streaming services: YouTube Live, Periscope
　YouTube Live streaming page: #

NBCUniversal Booth: "Golden Kamui" TV Anime Stage
Location: NBCUniversal Entertainment Booth (East Hall 6, J73)
Date: March 25 (Sun.) 11:40-12:10
Stage Venue:
Appearance: Chikahiro Kobayashi (Saichi Sugimoto), Haruka Shiraishi (Ashi(Ri)pa), Kentaro Ito (Yutake Shiraishi)
Numbered ticket distribution start time: March 25 (Sun.) 10:00~.
Numbered ticket distribution location: East Hall 6, outside waiting area
Distribution Services: YouTube Live, Periscope
　YouTube Live streaming page：#

No. 8: " My Hero Academia (3rd season)
From the Hero Department of Yuuei High School, Daiki Yamashita as Izuhisa Midoriya, Nobuhiko Okamoto as Katsumi Bakugo, Ayane Sakura as Ochako Reichi, Kaito Ishikawa as Tenya Iida, and from the Villain Alliance, Koki Uchiyama as Mourning Shigaraki, Hiro Shimono as Dabi, Misato Fukuen as Himiko Togahiko. Misato Fukuen who plays Togahimiko will appear on stage.
In addition, commemorative visuals newly drawn by the characters will be on display at the TOHO animation booth (East Hall 2, A01), and goods will be on sale.

Stage Information
My Hero Academia" 3rd season pre-broadcast special stage
Location: 【WHITE】 Stage
Date: March 25 (Sun.) 14:55-15:30
Appearance: Daiki Yamashita, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Ayane Sakura, Kaito Ishikawa, Koki Uchiyama, Hiro Shimono, Misato Fukuen

Sales information
Location: TOHO animation booth (East Hall 2, A01)

PLUS ULTRA T-shirt Vol. 2
Total 8 kinds
Price: 3,000 yen each
Product specification: made of cotton Size: free size (equivalent to men's size M)

My Hero Academia Official Deformed Character Trading Can Badges
Total 7 kinds
Price: ¥400 each

No. 9: " TOKYO GHOST TOKYO GHoul: re "]

The Marvelous booth will be holding a super-fast first episode advance screening and cast talk show. Check here for precautions for viewing!

Stage Information
TOKYO GHITA:re" Stage
Location: Marvelous booth (East Hall 2, A52)
Date and time:
　March 24 (Sat) 11:50-12:35 / Cast：Natsuki Hanae, Ayane Sakura, Yuma Uchida
　March 25 (Sun) 12:30-13:15 / Cast：Natsuki Hanae, Kaito Ishikawa, Natsumi Fujiwara

SALES INFORMATION
Location: Chugai Mining booth (East Hall 5, J34)

Can badge
Price: 500 yen
Size: approx. 56mm in length
Size: approx. 56mm in length ・Material: tinplate
Lineup: Kikuyo Sasaki, Hisao Urie, Ginshi Shuchi, Toru Rokugatsu, Saiko Yonebayashi [5 kinds].

■Acrylic Key Chain
Price: 600 yen
Size: approx. 60mm in length
Material: acrylic
Lineup: Kie Sasaki, Hisao Urie, Ginshi Shuchi, Toru Rokugatsu, Saiko Yonebayashi [5 kinds].

Compact Mirror
Price: 800 yen
Size: W90 x H115 x D7mm
Size: W90 x H115 x D7mm ・Specifications: glass, PS

No. 10 " The Last Period - A Story of Endless Spirals

Last Period -A Story of Endless Spirals," which will be exhibited at a single booth, will hold a stage event at the NBCUniversal Entertainment booth (East Hall 6, J73) on Saturday, March 24, from 12:10. A web radio planning meeting will be held by the three Wiseman members who are in charge of the ending.
In addition, shoppers will be distributed to enjoy the anime and the original game together!
*Distribution time has not yet been determined. Time of distribution is subject to change depending on how crowded the booth is.
*The distribution will end when all the shoppers are gone. Please be forewarned that the distribution will end when all the shoppers are gone.

Stage Information
TV animation "The Last Period -A Story of Endless Spirals-" Wiseman's web radio planning meeting!
Location: NBCUniversal Entertainment Booth (East Hall 6, J73)
Date & Time: March 24 (Sat.) 12:10~!
Appearance: Kaede Harada (Mizaru), Akari Kito (Kikazaru), Ayumi Mano (Iwazaru)
Numbered ticket distribution for the stage on March 24 (Sat.) starts at 10:00~.
Numbered ticket distribution location: East Hall 6, outside waiting area

Event Information

AnimeJapan 2018

Venue: Tokyo Big Sight (3-10-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063, Japan)
　East Exhibition Halls 1-8 [Main Area]
　Reception Hall on the 1st floor of the Conference Tower [Business Area].
Main Area Dates: March 24 (Sat.) & 25 (Sun.), 2018 Duration: 10:00 - 17:00 *Last admission 16:30
Business Area: March 22 (Thu.) & 23 (Fri.), 2018 Duration: 10:00-17:00 *last admission 16:30
Special Sponsor： Sony x Fate/Grand Order
Special Support: Godzilla Store x TOHO animation STORE / LIVE DAM STADIUM / SANKYO Co.
SANKYO Corporation / dAnime Store / Fields Corporation
Supported by: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry / The Association of Japanese Animations / Comic Publishers Association
Organizer: Anime Japan Inc.
Content: Booths (exhibition, sales, events, etc.), special stage, organized events, etc.
　Business Area *Reception Hall on the 1st floor of the Conference Tower
Admission Ticket: On sale from Saturday, January 27, 2018
Pre-sale: Junior high school students and older: 1,800 yen (tax included) / Elementary school students and younger: Free of charge
Same-day tickets: Junior high school students and older: 2,200 yen (including tax) / Elementary school students and younger: Free
Official website: #animejapan
Official Twitter: @animejapan_aj (hashtag: #animejapan)
Secretariat: AnimeJapan Management Office[Sony Music Communications Inc.]

Concurrent Event: Family Anime Festa 2018

Venue: Tokyo Big Sight (3-10-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063, Japan)
　East Hall 7, East Exhibition Hall
Dates: March 24 (Sat.) & 25 (Sun.), 2018 10:00-17:00 *Last admission 16:30
Special Sponsor： Sony x Fate/Grand Order
Sponsors: Godzilla Store x TOHO animation STORE / LIVE DAM STADIUM / SANKYO Corporation / dAnime Store / Fields Corporation
Supported by: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry / The Association of Japanese Animations / Comic Publishers Association
Organizer: Anime Japan Inc.
Contents: Booths (exhibition, sales, events, etc.), Play Corner, Kids' Workshop Corner, Family Stage, Character Greeting, Family Food Park
Family Food Park
Admission: Free *Admission is limited to elementary school students and under and their parents/guardians.
Official Website
AnimeJapan Management Office[Sony Music Communications Inc.]

Sony x Fate/Grand Order is co-sponsored by Sony Corporation and Fate/Grand Order.