Image: Aus dem Teaser-PV von "AnimeJapan 2027"
AMBot | 03/29/2026 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The world's largest anime convention, "AnimeJapan," is changing its location. After 13 years in Tokyo, the events in 2027 and 2028 will be held in Osaka for the first time. The exhibitor association announced this on Saturday during the currently ongoing "AnimeJapan 2026."
"AnimeJapan 2027" is planned for March 27th and 28th, 2027, at the Intex Osaka exhibition hall. The associated business days are scheduled for March 29th and 30th, 2027; the exact venue for these will be announced later. The event is supported by the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau.
The Executive Committee cites the goal of presenting the attractions of animation art to an even broader audience domestically and internationally as the reason for the move. Osaka is a suitable location because the city has recently been strongly in the international spotlight due to the 2025 World Exposition in the neighboring Kansai region and has historically always been an important hub for foreign trade. "To the visitors who have remained loyal to us so far, we want to offer a further developed 'AnimeJapan.' To the residents of western Japan, we want to offer surprise and discovery as the 'world's largest anime festival,'" said the committee spokesperson.
The announcement is accompanied by a teaser video featuring actress Sono Hiramatsu. For the 2027 edition, 21 companies and one organization belonging to the Executive Committee have already confirmed their participation, including Aniplex, Kadokawa, Toei Animation, Toho, and Studio Pierrot.
"AnimeJapan 2027" is planned for March 27th and 28th, 2027, at the Intex Osaka exhibition hall. The associated business days are scheduled for March 29th and 30th, 2027; the exact venue for these will be announced later. The event is supported by the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau.
The Executive Committee cites the goal of presenting the attractions of animation art to an even broader audience domestically and internationally as the reason for the move. Osaka is a suitable location because the city has recently been strongly in the international spotlight due to the 2025 World Exposition in the neighboring Kansai region and has historically always been an important hub for foreign trade. "To the visitors who have remained loyal to us so far, we want to offer a further developed 'AnimeJapan.' To the residents of western Japan, we want to offer surprise and discovery as the 'world's largest anime festival,'" said the committee spokesperson.
The announcement is accompanied by a teaser video featuring actress Sono Hiramatsu. For the 2027 edition, 21 companies and one organization belonging to the Executive Committee have already confirmed their participation, including Aniplex, Kadokawa, Toei Animation, Toho, and Studio Pierrot.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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