AnimeJapan 2025 has officially wrapped up, and this year’s convention did not disappoint! Held at Tokyo Big Sight from March 22–25, the event drew thousands of fans, cosplayers, industry professionals, and international press. Here are the biggest announcements and moments you may have missed — and why they matter.

🌟 Major Anime Announcements

Several highly anticipated projects were revealed at the main stage, including:

  • Spy x Family: Season 3 confirmed for Winter 2026 with a teaser visual of Anya in a new school uniform.

  • Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc announced as a movie project rather than a TV season, produced once again by MAPPA.

  • Original anime “City of Echoes” revealed by Studio Wit — a post-apocalyptic sci-fi series written by Gen Urobuchi.

Fans in attendance got early access to exclusive trailers and visuals, most of which will hit streaming platforms in the coming weeks.

🎭 Cosplay Highlights

Cosplayers turned AnimeJapan into a runway of creativity. From giant EVA units to meticulous recreations of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End characters, the quality of cosplay continues to set a global standard. A surprise appearance by the official Gundam mascot team led to spontaneous dance battles near the merchandise halls!

💬 Industry Panels

One of the most talked-about panels featured representatives from Crunchyroll, Netflix, and HIDIVE discussing the future of anime licensing. Key takeaways included:

  • More simuldub offerings coming to Western platforms.

  • Expanded AI-assisted localization tools for subtitles and dubs.

  • Growing interest in co-producing original anime with Japanese studios.

🛍️ Merch You Missed

Exclusive merchandise booths were packed. Limited-edition Attack on Titan Final Season artbooks sold out within hours, and Demon Slayer perfume sets were a surprise hit. Vendors also debuted official One Piece 3D wall scrolls with built-in lighting — expect these to become a collector’s item fast.

🧭 Final Thoughts

AnimeJapan 2025 continues to be the pulse of the anime world, blending fandom and industry in one massive showcase. Whether you attended in person or followed online, there’s no doubt this event sets the tone for the rest of the year in anime.

We’ll be covering more convention news all year long — next up, Anime Expo USA and Comiket 104!

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