AnimeJapan was first launched in 2014. Under the concept of “Here is Everything about Anime,” it features exhibitions, activities, and shows that anime fans must not miss out on.

A picture of the AJ Stage in 2023. The AJ Stage featured a variety of programs, including presentations of the latest anime titles, live performances, and talk events.

AnimeJapan 2023, the last one, which marked the event’s 10th anniversary, was a huge success, attracting over 100,000 people. The organizer is planning on upgrading the event further into “one of the largest anime festivals in the world” in the next decade.

More than 100,000 people visited AnimeJapan 2023.

In the venue, many companies set up exhibition booths and sell goods. You should also check out a variety of live performances, consisting of 44 programs, that are performed on three different AJ stages.

Moreover, the final voting for the “Manga We Want to See Animated Ranking 2024” started in February. You can vote from AnimeJapan’s official website until March 4, so why not cast your vote? The final rankings will be announced at the venue of AnimeJapan 2024. Be sure to plan your visit to AnimeJapan to find out what’s going on in the Japanese anime world now!

There are also limited-edition items available only at the venue.

A picture from Cosplayer’s World in 2023. You can also participate in cosplay with a prior registration.

■DATA AnimeJapan 2024 Venue: Tokyo Big Sight East Exhibition Hall 1-8 3-10-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo Period: March 23 (Sat.) and 24 (Sun.), 2024 Opening hours: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (last entry at 4:30 p.m.) Fee (pre-sale admission ticket): ¥2,300 (incl.tax) *Prices vary depending on ticket type and sales period. Please check the website below for details. https://www.anime-japan.jp/en/tickets/ Official website: https://www.anime-japan.jp/en/ (Information as of January 2024)"