The best summer festival ever, please! Akiba Loves. Festival," a summer festival featuring stores and businesses that liven up Akihabara, and exhibits from El Shaddai! Festival" Report

This was the first time in three years, since December 2020, that the "Akiba I love it! Festival" was a chaotic event that brought together all of Akihabara's stores and culture, and was truly the "Akiba I love Akihabara! The venue, Bellesalle Akihabara, was a chaotic event.

On a stage set up in the back of Bellesalle Akihabara, the venue for the event, there were presentations of new anime such as "Grendizer II" as well as live performances by idols and maids from maid cafes active in Akihabara. A large number of visitors came to the event and made the venue more exciting.

In addition, various stores and companies active in Akihabara also exhibited their booths. The lineup was truly diverse and chaotic to say the least!

In this issue, we will report on the day's events, along with photos.

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Report on the presentation of "Grendizer II" to be broadcast in 2024! General Director Mitsuo Fukuda: "It's neither a reboot nor a remaster, it's something completely different and new.
Report on the anime "The Weakest Tamer Begins His Journey of Garbage Pickup," scheduled to air in 2024! Aina Suzuki, who plays the main character Ivy, tries her hand at picking up trash in Akihabara! Akiba Research Institute closely reports on the event!

Jyakami-chan Drop Kick

Our "Evil God-chan" appeared in the "Akiba I love Akiba! Festival.

She was selling special drinks at the entrance of the venue.

Ariru the Bond

At the "Kizuna no Ariru" booth, which is scheduled to air its second season in the fall, original drawings were on display.

Signatures of the cast members were on life-size pop-ups!

Outside the venue, members of the Arills were also present.

El Shaddai

The game "El Shaddai" took the world by storm with power words such as "Are you sure you can handle such equipment?
However, the legendary game is still being updated today, with a Steam version announced in 2021, the 10th anniversary of its release, and a Nintend Switch version currently in development, and the original novel was given away for free at the booth!
Fatty!

Akiba Deep Travel

Akiba Deep Travel is a company that offers a guide service that lets you enjoy Akihabara.
From August 25, V-tubers will start guiding visitors around Akihabara.

Akiba Research Institute will be covering the service at a later date, so stay tuned!

Chirole Chocolate

Chirole Chocolates, with headquarters in Akihabara, is well known for its traditional 10-yen chocolates.
President Yuji Matsuo himself was at the booth to promote the company's products, and said that the company will hold a Tyrol Fest on October 28 (Sat.) and 29 (Sun.).

Dai Souzou Edition

Daisou Sousei-ban sells original TCGs at Daiso, a well-known 100-yen store.

Many TCG fans enjoyed playing duels at the "Mushi-Shinki" experience space, which is currently on sale.

Akiba Guild

Akiba Guild, a casual maid casino, held a beginners' workshop on games.

N.E.E.T. Home Guard N.E.E.T. Out-of-home Dispatch Headquarters

N.E.E.T.", a home security team that works day and night to protect what they want to protect, will be exhibiting!

Low-pitched female V-tuber Genshiyuki was standing as a vendor selling goods!

Akihabara Washington Hotel

The well-known Washington Hotel held a gacha, a prize-giving event where you can win tickets to stay at a discount price and enjoy a meal!

Cardon

Cardon Akihabara, a treacle card store, also exhibited.

In addition to selling cards, they were also handing out coupons for a 100 yen discount.

Haconnect

The booth of Haconnect, a V-tuber office, sold original goods.

In addition to the above booths, there were many other booths with ties to Akihabara, including the Manyobashi Police Station, the Noga Hotel, whose gaming rooms are popular, stores in Akihabara, and anime and game productions!
It was an event that reminded us of the depth of nostalgia and diversity of Akihabara as a place.

It has been announced that the next event will be held next year. What kind of booths will be exhibited at the next "Akiba I love Akiba Festival"? Festival", what kind of booths will be exhibited? I am very much looking forward to it.