AnimeJapan 2018", 17 pieces in all! Stage Report Summary

One of Japan's largest anime events, AnimeJapan 2018, was held at Tokyo Big Sight from Thursday, March 22 to Sunday, March 25, 2018.

On the 22nd and 23rd, a business area was held where various anime-related companies held business meetings, business seminars, and presentations of collaboration projects, etc. On the 24th and 25th, the main area was held in Halls 1-8 of the East Wing of the Big Sight, where the latest anime promotions, product sales, stage events, etc. took place. The main area was developed.

AnimeJapan 2018, which marked its 5th anniversary, closed with great success, attracting a record number of 152,331 visitors (105% of the previous show)!
Family Anime Festa 2018, which was held concurrently, also recorded a record number of visitors with 14,304 (122% compared to the previous show).

In addition, "AnimeJapan 2019" will be held at Tokyo Big Sight for four days from March 21 (Thu) to 24 (Sun), 2019, and "Family Anime Festa 2019" will be held from March 23 (Sat) to 24 (Sun), 2019, next March.

This time, Akiba Research Institute has covered the exhibitions and events of particular interest to us. We will be uploading reports as they become available, so please be sure to check back.

Report List

The theme of this year's event is "OK!" The world's largest anime song event "Animelo Summer Live 2018 "OK! ]

The first artists to perform at the world's largest anime song event "Animelo Summer Live 2018 "OK!　 TV anime "Fate/EXTRA Last Encore" special talk stage report [AnimeJapan2018

Legendary jockey Yutaka Take's call brought tears to Marika Takano's eyes as she played the role of Silence Suzuka! Report on "Umamusume Pretty Derby: Just Before the Broadcast" [AnimeJapan2018 Special Stage" report [Animejapan 2018].

The audience was excited to see the characters holding their favorite weapons! Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online" Stage Event Report [Anime Japan 2018

Who can become the top "Pretty☆Chan Idol"? The "KIRATTO PRE☆CHAN" stage just before the broadcast! Report[Anime Japan 2018

The three girls' actions, facial expressions, and everything about them are fascinating! Report from the "Run Girls, Run! AnimeJapan!" stage report [Animejapan 2018].

The cast of "Balls are Friends! The cast members were excited to be a part of the "Ball is my friend! Report on the "TV anime "Captain Tsubasa" Special Stage right before the broadcast" [Anime Japan 2018].

Kitaro, Oyaji and Neko Musume all together "GeGeGeGe no Ge~! Report on " Anime 'Gegege no Kitaro' 50th Anniversary & New Series Commemoration Special Stage" [Anime Japan 2018]

The stage was filled with the cast of "In a Corner of the World" and "Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni"! Report on "NETFLIX Anime Festival: A Look Back at the Hottest New Anime with the Casts" [Anime Japan 2018 Special Stage" report [AnimeJapan 2018].

The main cast and the author of the original manga introduced the highlights of the works! Full Metal Panic! Invisible Victory" Briefing Stage Report [AnimeJapan 2018

The casts of the two hot anime titles took the stage! Report on "Jenco New Anime Stage - 'Shika Fudo Yotsukuro Biyori' and 'YU-NO: The Girl Who Sings Love at the End of the World'" [AnimeJapan2018].

The main cast members including Jun Fukuyama, Mamoru Miyano, and Nana Mizuki gathered at the stage! Report on the "PERSONA5 the Animation" stage! AnimeJapan2018

Yuichi Nakamura, Mainaka Ishimi, and others gave a "once-in-a-lifetime stage" performance! Tada-kun wa Koi ni nai" Special Stage Report [Anime Japan 2018].

The " GODZILLA" stage featured Miyano, Sakurai, and other cast members dressed up as Godzilla! 　Additional cast members were also announced! AnimeJapan2018

The live performance of the OP & ED was performed at the earliest opportunity! Additional cast members were announced just before the TV anime "Magical Girl Sight" aired! Talk & Live Stage Report [AnimeJapan 2018

Daisuke Ono, Kenichi Suzumura, and Hiroshi Kamiya gave a presentation of love! Space Battleship Yamato 2202" Love Talk Show 2018 Report [Anime Japan 2018

The main cast members including Konomi Suzuki and Yukari Tamura presented the charms of "Space Battleship Yamato 2202"! Report on the "LOST SONG" special stage right before the broadcast [AnimeJapan 2018].

Cosplayers' Photo Report

Official cosplay of Enako "Ray Zero"! AnimeJapan 2018" Bishojo Cosplayers Photo Report Part 2

AnimeJapan 2018 Photo Report Part 1

Event Information
AnimeJapan 2019
Venue:Tokyo Big Sight (3-10-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063)
　 East Exhibition Halls 1-8 [Main Area] /Conference Tower 1F Reception Hall [Business Area]
Business Area Dates: March 21 (Thu.) & 22 (Fri.), 2019
Main Area: Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24, 2019
Organizer: Anime Japan Incorporated Association
Secretariat: AnimeJapan Management Office [Sony Music Communications Inc.]
*Details to be announced at a later date.

Family Anime Festa 2019
Venue:Tokyo Big Sight (3-10-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063)East Exhibition Hall 7
Dates: Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24, 2019
Organizer: Anime Japan Incorporated Association
Secretariat: AnimeJapan Management Office [Sony Music Communications Inc.]
*Details to be announced at a later date.