Akari Kito commented on the decision to hold the real event for the first time since 2019, saying, "This year, please give it your all and enjoy it from morning till night! AnimeJapan 2023" Stage Lineup Presentation Report

AnimeJapan 2023, one of the world's largest anime events celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, will be held at Tokyo Big Sight on March 25 (Sat) and 26 (Sun), 2023.

AnimeJapan (AJ) used to be held every year in March, but in recent years, due to the Corona disaster, it was cancelled in 2020, followed by an online-only event in 2021, and in 2022, a hybrid event with an online event, but with restrictions on the number of participants.

This year, the real event will finally return!　At the presentation held on January 30, 2023, information on all 46 stages was unveiled. Here is a report on the presentation!

For details of the stage lineup, please click here!

⇒Information on all 46 stages of "AnimeJapan 2023," one of the world's largest anime events, has been released! Admission tickets with stage application rights will be on sale until February 23!

Tickets with stage application rights are on sale until February 23, so don't delay if you want to attend!

AJ Stage lineup announcement" with voice actors Jun Fukuyama, Akari Kito, Akane Fujita and Yoshiaki Suzuki as guests, hosted by Mukai Amatsuki. Fujita and Suzuki have been involved with AJ since the 5th anniversary and have voiced the mascot characters, the AJ brothers, but Fujita, who is the older brother, said, "I don't feel like I have many voices. However, since they have been on stage at these presentations every year, it is no exaggeration to say that they have been with AJ for a long time.

AnimeJapan is one of the world's largest international trade fairs for all things anime, and is held every March at Tokyo Big Sight for two days. it is a participatory event with over 100 companies exhibiting booths, selling goods, etc. "There was also an online event at the Corona Disaster, but this time We are going to make a complete real revival," said Fujita! As Mr. Fujita commented, this year's event is expected to bring back the liveliness of the previous two-day event.

AJ will be held on March 25 (Sat.) and 26 (Sun.), 2023, at the Tokyo Big Sight East Exhibition Halls East 1-6, and this time there will be a variety of admission tickets available, including the "10th Anniversary Platinum Admission Ticket," available to a limited number of 10 people by lottery. This ticket offers many benefits, including front row seats to all stages and access to a special lounge in the venue. This was met with a "bourgeoisie!　With all these perks, 100,000 yen doesn't sound expensive, does it? Fukuyama also marveled. (Check the official site for details.)

The AJ logo highlighting the 10th anniversary was also unveiled. What were you doing 10 years ago? Kito said, "I think it was a time when I was just barely starting to become a voice actor and was thinking of pursuing it," while Fujita said, "I was in an office, but I was still working hard.

I was in my second year of junior high school during the spring break. I was in the spring break of my second year of junior high school. I was really into anime," recalled 24-year-old Suzuki!　I was just doing a chuunibyou work ("I want to fall in love even if I have a chuunibyou disease! series) (laugh)," he said, holding his hand over his face (while doing the so-called chunibyo pose of Dark Flame Master ......) and laughing, "I used to do the recording every time like this. It was impressive to see the exchange that made us realize the 10 years had passed.

AJ's commercial was also unveiled at this presentation. The narration was done by Mr. Fukuyama and Mr. Kito. There, with the catchphrase "Animation never stops! and a key visual with various characters running was introduced.

Finally, a total of 46 programs were announced for the two days of the festival on three stages: the RED STAGE, GREEN STAGE, and BLUE STAGE.

The question was asked, "What are your memories of the AJ stage? to the question, "There is a unique tension when something is unleashed here. I wonder if they will accept it, what kind of reaction they will get, and many other things will be divined, so I think it is unique," said Fukuyama. I think it's unique," said Fukuyama. "I've gone from 'I want to be in AJ someday' to 'I want to run up and down several stages someday! I'm happy to be able to be that kind of voice actor. I also enjoyed passing by the cast behind the scenes, and it felt like a festival," said Kito, looking back on his memories of AJ. Looking at the lineup for this year's event, Mr. Kito is actually scheduled to appear on stage on several stages. This is something to look forward to!

In addition to the above, various other events such as "Manga Ranking for Anime Adaptation" (voting available until 2/3), "AJ Digital Stamp Rally," "Cosplayers' World (cosplay registration fee: 1,000 yen including tax)," "AJ Coloring (downloadable on the official website)," "Official Goods Please check the official site for details.

At the end of the presentation, the four members sent a message to the fans who are looking forward to the event.

I've felt for the past few years that it was precious to have a space where we could share our common thoughts and feelings and unite our passion with everyone. I am looking forward to the revival of this space, where we can start anew with you all.

This time it will be a complete revival. We will have an anime festival with many stages and booths. I know you are all looking forward to it so much, so please give it your all this year and enjoy it from morning till night!" (Mr. Kito)

There will be many exhibitors. There will be a variety of stages and exhibits at each booth, so please enjoy them as well as the stages" (Mr. Fujita)

I've been with AJ since its 5th anniversary, and I've been on the stage every year for presentations, so I'm happy to see the return of the real event. I hope that those who have never experienced AJ since it became a reality will come to the event. It's sure to be a lot of fun. And if you have been coming every year, I hope you will continue to support us. Let's get excited together! (Mr. Suzuki)

The last slogan of AJ was "Everything about anime is here! AJ's catchphrase, "Everything about anime is here!

(Reporting, writing, and photography by Junichi Tsukagoshi)

Event Information

AnimeJapan 2023
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight East Exhibition Halls 1-6
Dates: March 25 (Sat.) - 28 (Tue.), 2023

<Public Day
Dates: March 25 (Sat.) & 26 (Sun.), 2023 9:00-17:00
Contents: Exhibit booths / AJ Stage / Official goods sales / Cosplayers' World, etc.

<Business Day
Dates: Monday, March 27 and Tuesday, March 28, 2023 9:00-17:00 *Online only.
Contents: Company introduction pages, business meetings, matching, business seminars, animation business concierge, etc.

Organizer：Anime Japan for Businesses
Supported by: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry / Japan Animation Association / Comic Publishers Association
Special Support: Fate/Grand Order
Supported by: TOHO animation / d-Anime Store / SANKYO Co.
KADOKAWA / Bookwalker / Georgia Co.
Secretariat: AnimeJapan Management Office (Sony Music Solutions Inc.)
Event details are subject to change or cancellation depending on circumstances.

Official website: https://www.anime-japan.jp
Official Twitter: @animejapan_aj (hashtag: #AnimeJapan)