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EventsNov 2

ALIEN STAGE: 3D world tour for 2027 announced

ALIEN STAGE launches its 3D world tour on January 30 and 31, 2027, in Seoul. Further shows are planned for Los Angeles in April and Tokyo in May; a key visual shows six characters.

EventsNov 2

Jump Festa 2027: Ticket Lottery Opens With 34 Stage Programmes

Jump Festa 2027 takes place on 19 and 20 December 2026 in Japan. Shueisha opens the ticket lottery on 2 November and confirms 34 stage programmes featuring anime casts.

EventsNov 2

Ikebukuro Halloween 2026: Cosplay Festival Draws 172,000 Visitors

At the Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival, a total of 172,000 people attended the event from October 30 to November 1, 2026. International visitor numbers rose to 1.7 times the 2025 level.

EventsOct 30

Haikyu!!: Original exhibition with 203 drawings opens

A major Haikyu exhibition opens in Tokyo with 203 original artworks, including 24 new drawings by Haruichi Furudate. Further stops follow in 2027 in Osaka and Sendai.

AnimeOct 30

If You See a Cat: VR Anime Wins Two Awards in Taiwan

The VR animated film "If You See a Cat" by Atsushi Wada wins the top prize in the XR category and an additional special award at the Kaohsiung Film Festival in Taiwan.

CultureOct 29

Yugiri High School: Online Culture Festival Cancelled After Hiatus

The VTuber group Yugiri High School has cancelled its planned online culture festival, scheduled for October 31 to November 2, 2026. The reason is an indefinite activity hiatus for member Amarasu Terasu, ordered by the operator.