Marking its 13th edition since its first event in 2014, AnimeJapan 2026 will take place in the East Exhibition Halls of Tokyo Big Sight, where the previous event welcomed over 150,000 visitors, and also expand to the South Exhibition Halls and Rooftop Exhibition Area. Featuring the largest-ever floor space and participation from over 120 companies, the highest number to date, AnimeJapan 2026 aims to deliver a great level of excitement.
Sakurazaka46 will return as AnimeJapan 2026 Ambassadors for the second consecutive year, drawing strong anticipation for the event, including the awards ceremony for the “Manga We Want to See Animated Ranking 2026,” scheduled for March 4.
AnimeJapan KICK OFF 2026 was released on the official AnimeJapan YouTube channel, unveiling the full lineup for all 50 AJ stages, including titles such as Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba , JUJUTSUKAISEN, ONE PIECE, and Frieren:Beyond Journey’s End, as well as the latest information on AnimeJapan 2026.
■ AJ Stage Lineup!
AJ Stage Lineup Revealed!
Featuring performances across four stages: RED STAGE, GREEN STAGE, BLUE STAGE, and WHITE STAGE!
This year’s AJ Stage lineupbrings together everything from beloved fan-favorites to highly anticipated new anime!
Enjoy new announcements, talks, and live performances from a star-studded cast!
Check the full AJ Stage lineup:
https://anime-japan.jp/en/stage/
*Details for stage streaming will be announced at a later date.
■AnimeJapan 2026 Ticket information
Admission Tickets (with Stage Lottery)
You cannot partake in the stage lottery with this ticket.
Sales Period: January 16 (Fri) 2026, 20:00 – February 24 (Tue) 2026, 23:59 JST
Price: ¥2,500 (tax included) per day
*Free entry for children under 12 years old
*Children below 12 years old are required to purchase the stage lottery ticket to view AJ Stages
Application Period: February 27 (Fri) 2026, 10:00 – March 5 (Thu) 2026, 23:59 JST
Sales Location: https://www.trip.com/t/iexitLXi1T2
Issuing method: Web ticket
*No mobile app required. Tickets can be accessed via a web browser through a link received upon purchase.
You will need a device with access to the internet to show your ticket at the entrance. There is no free Wi-Fi at the venue.
Remarks: * Please use the link provided after purchase to apply for stage programs.
*System fees and ticket issuing fees may apply.
*There is no limit to the number of tickets that can be purchased by one person; however, a maximum of 2 tickets per purchase is allowed.
*See here for details on stage applications and schedule.
*The following are strictly prohibited: reselling/transferring/exchanging the ticket for commercial purposes, at higher prices than the original, or via online auctions, social media to multiple unspecified customers.
*No refunds will be accepted after the purchase for any reason, including natural disasters or traffic accidents.
*Lost, stolen or damaged tickets will not be reissued.
Admission Tickets (without Stage Lottery)
You cannot partake in the stage lottery with this ticket.
Sales Period: February 25 (Wed) 2026, 00:00 – March 27 (Fri) 2026, 23:59 JST
Price: ¥2,500 (tax included) per day
*Free entry for children under 12 years old
Sales Location: https://www.trip.com/t/iexitLXi1T2
Issuing method: Web ticket
Remarks:
*System fees and ticket issuing fees may apply.
*Each ticket is valid only for one day. There are no two-day tickets.
*Tickets will be sold while supplies last.
*Lost, stolen or damaged tickets will not be reissued.
■ Enjoy activities at the venue!
AnimeJapan favorites are back! Official merchandise featuring key visual characters, the Production Works Gallery, Cosplayer’s World, and other popular attractions. Stay tuned for updates on these attractions, which have been enhanced to make AnimeJapan 2026 the biggest and most exciting event yet!
▼Official Merchandise
Get your hands on official merchandise featuring key visual characters! There will also be exclusive items to AnimeJapan, unique collabrations between Japanese traditional crafts, illustrators, and anime! Details will be announced later.
▼Production Works Gallery
The theme this year is “Producer,” an indispensable role in animation production. The producer of your favorite anime might even show up!?
▼Cosplayer’s World
AJ's first-ever traveling edition CDEF event! Enjoy a variety of photo backdrops and fun activities in addition to CDEF that everyone can join! Facilities for cosplayers, including changing rooms and cloakrooms, are also available.
▼Food Park
The AJ Food Park returns this year! In addition to 10 food stalls across the South and East Exhibition Halls, Animate’s collaboration food truck will also be on site. Enjoy menus that satisfy both body and soul to recharge and enjoy AnimeJapan to the fullest!
▼AJ Digital Stamp Rally
Digital Stamp Rally is back! Visit the standees of the key visual characters to collect stamps and take photos along the way. Explore the entire AnimeJapan venue!
▼Public day
Dates:
March 28 [Sat] - March 29 [Sun] 2026
Venue:
Tokyo Big Sight East Exhibition Hall 4-8, South Exhibition Hall 1-4, Rooftop Exhibition Area
▼Business Day
Dates:
March 30 [Mon] - March 31 [Tue] 2026
Venue:
Tokyo Big Sight Conference Tower 1F, 6F
▼Family Anime Festa 2026
Dates:
March 28 [Sat] - March 29 [Sun] 2026
Venue:
Tokyo Big Sight South Exhibition Hall 1
Official Website: https://anime-japan.jp/en
Official Social media: X @animejapan_aj @aj_overseas
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@animejapanAJ
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@animejapan_aj
