AnimeJapan 2026, one of the world’s largest anime events, will be held on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight.
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!
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!
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
*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
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.
Ticket Information https://anime-japan.jp/en/tickets/
Source: Press Release
