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Japan anime exhibition and pop‑up events

Overview

In mid‑2026, organizers announced that AnimeJapan, the world’s largest anime exhibition, will move from Tokyo to Osaka for its 2027 edition, opening exhibitor applications and targeting a global audience of over 150,000 visitors.

Later that month, separate character‑focused pop‑up events were scheduled across Japan, including Takara Tomy Arts’ AIPRI World at Makuhari Messe and the Korean duo Kamun and Ant’s first Kansai pop‑up in Osaka. These smaller‑scale programs feature live stages, merchandise and interactive experiences, complementing the larger exhibition’s shift and underscoring a broader push to diversify anime‑related activities beyond Tokyo.

Together, the announcements illustrate an expanding regional strategy for Japan’s anime and character culture, with both a flagship international expo and a series of localized events aimed at engaging fans nationwide.

Entities

AIPRI World 2026 · Kamun and Ant · HMV & Books Namba · Takara Tomy Arts · Makuhari Messe

Timeline

  1. 21 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Japanese venues host 2026 character pop‑up events

    Takara Tomy Arts' AIPRI World 2026 will run at Makuhari Messe in October, while Korea's Kamun and Ant pop‑up opens in Osaka in August, both offering limited merchandise and fan activities.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    AnimeJapan 2027 set for first Osaka edition, exhibitor applications open

    AnimeJapan 2027 will debut in Osaka in March, with public (27‑28 Mar) and business (26‑27 Mar) days at Intex Osaka. Exhibitor applications are open until 2 Nov, targeting animation‑related firms.

Sources

gamebiz.jp · news.cube-soft.jp