Looking for an anime event to nerd out at? We’ve got you covered with the best anime and manga events happening across Tokyo. Take a look at all of the exciting anime-themed pop-up shops, cafes and art exhibitions in our list below.
Tokyo Anime and Manga Events in December
One Piece Pirates Crisis
One Piece Pirate Crisis is a "full-body cooperative battle" experience where players will have to form alliances to face enemies head-on.
| Date & Time | Oct 9-31 |
| Price | starting at ¥2000 per person |
| Location | Tondemi heiwajima |
Shojo Manga Infinity Exhibition — Moto Hagio x Ryoko Yamagishi x Waki Yamato
This large-scale exhibition traces the careers of shojo manga artists Moto Hagio, Ryoko Yamagishi and Waki Yamato.
| Date & Time | Oct 28, 2026-Feb 8, 2027・10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Fridays & Saturdays until 8 p.m.); entry until 30 minutes before closing |
| Price | ¥2,000 |
| Location | The National Art Center, Tokyo |
| More Info | Advance: general ¥2,000, university students ¥800, high school ¥300. Same-day: general ¥2,200, university students ¥1,000, high school ¥500, free for junior high age and under (student ID or age verification required); free for disability certificate holders and one accompanying carer |
Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival 2026
The Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival is one of the largest Halloween events in Japan. Enjoy stage events, parades, exhibitions and more.
| Date & Time | Oct 30-Nov 1・10 a.m.–6 p.m.・Ikehalo Night on October 30: 4:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. |
| Price | starting at ¥2980 |
| Location | Ikebukuro Sunshine City |
Image courtesy of PR Times | ©Hajime Isayama/Kodansha/"Attack on Titan" The Final Season Production Committee
Mappa Expo 15th Anniversary Exhibition
Celebrating the 15th anniversary of Mappa, a leading anime studio, an exhibition featuring 23 series will be displayed at Yurakucho Museum.
| Date & Time | Sep 16-Dec 7・10 a.m.–6 p.m.・Last entry 5:00 p.m. | The museum will be closed on October 26 and October 27 |
| Price | Adults: ¥2000 | University and high school students: ¥1600 | Junior and elementary school students: ¥1200 | Preschool and under: free |
| Location | Yurakucho Museum |
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Updated On December 9, 2024
