AnimeJapan 2020/Family Anime Festa 2020, scheduled for March 21-24, has been canceled.

It was announced that "AnimeJapan 2020," one of Japan's largest anime events, which was scheduled to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from March 21 to 24, 2020, will be canceled.

The impact of "COVID-19" (new coronavirus infection) has finally led to the cancellation of "AnimeJapan 2020," one of Japan's largest anime events.
The possibility of the cancellation had already been suggested around February 25, but the government announced yesterday, February 26, its policy of voluntary restraint on the event, However, in light of the government's policy to refrain from holding such events, which was announced yesterday, February 26, and "in consideration of the safety of anime fans, visitors, and all parties involved in AnimeJapan," the decision was made to cancel the event this time.

All ticket types will be refunded in accordance with the cancellation of AnimeJapan 2020.

Refunds are scheduled for March 6 (Fri.), so please check the official website for details after March 6 (Fri.).

Cancellation of "AnimeJapan 2020/Family Anime Festa 2020

Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, we have decided to cancel the event in consideration of the government's policy of voluntary restraint on events announced on 2/26 (Wed.) and, above all, the safety of anime fans, visitors, and all those involved with Anime Japan.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to anime fans who were looking forward to the event and those who were preparing for the event, but we have made this decision in order to contain the spread of the infection.

We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

About the cancellation of AnimeJapan 2020 and Family Anime Festa 2020

In the face of the recent novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the call from the Japanese government to cancel large-scale events made on February 26 , but most of all thinking about the health
In the face of the recent novel coronavirus (COVID-19 outbreak and the call from the Japanese government to cancel large-scale events made on February 26 , but most of all thinking about the health and safety of our visitors and everyone involved in the event we have decided to cancel AnimeJapan 2020 and Family Anime Festa 2020. Anime Festa 2020.

We are extremely sorry towards all the anime fans looking forward to this year's edition and all involved parties who were preparing for the event, however the conclusion has been made to prevent the event from taking place.
However the conclusion has been made to prevent the further spread of the infection.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

February 27, 2020
AnimeJapan Organization

AnimeJapan 2020 Ticket Refunds

Refunds for all ticket types will be available due to the cancellation of AnimeJapan 2020.
Refunds will begin on Friday, March 6. Details will be announced on the official website after 3/6(Fri.).

About AnimeJapan 2020 admission ticket refunds

If you purchased an admission ticket for AnimeJapan 2020 you will be able to get a refund.
The refund period is planned to start on March 6 (Fri), please check the official website again for more details after March 6.