AnimeJapan 2026 is officially locked in, and it is shaping up to be the biggest edition the event has ever seen. With ticket sales now open and the full 50-stage lineup revealed, anime fans from around the world have plenty to get excited about ahead of March.

AnimeJapan 2026 Dates, Venue, And Scale Confirmed

AnimeJapan 2026 will take place on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight. This marks the 13th edition of the event since its debut in 2014.

Following a 2025 event that attracted more than 150,000 visitors, AnimeJapan 2026 is expanding even further. The exhibition will now span the East Exhibition Halls, South Exhibition Halls, and the Rooftop Exhibition Area, creating the largest floor space in the event’s history. More than 120 companies are set to exhibit, the highest number AnimeJapan has ever hosted.

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Full 50-Stage AJ Lineup Revealed

The official AnimeJapan KICK OFF 2026 video has confirmed the full lineup across all 50 AJ stages, giving fans an early look at what to expect. The stages are split across four main areas, RED STAGE, GREEN STAGE, BLUE STAGE, and WHITE STAGE.

Image Credit: AnimeJapan

Image Credit: AnimeJapan

Image Credit: AnimeJapan

Image Credit: AnimeJapan

Image Credit: AnimeJapan

The lineup features a mix of long-running fan favourites and highly anticipated titles, including Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba, JUJUTSU KAISEN, ONE PIECE, and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. Across the weekend, attendees can expect new anime announcements, cast talk shows, and special live performances from a star-studded guest lineup.

Details on stage streaming options will be announced at a later date, with the full stage also schedule available on the official AnimeJapan website.

Sakurazaka46 Returns As Official Ambassadors

Sakurazaka46 will return as AnimeJapan 2026 Ambassadors for the second consecutive year, continuing their role as the public face of the event. Their involvement also ties into the upcoming “Manga We Want to See Animated Ranking 2026” awards ceremony, scheduled for March 4, 2026, which remains one of AnimeJapan’s most closely watched announcements.

Ticket Information And How To Buy

AnimeJapan 2026 tickets are available in two main categories, both priced at ¥2,500 per day, tax included. There are no two-day passes, and each ticket is valid for one day only.

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Admission Tickets With Stage Lottery

Sales run from January 16, 2026 at 20:00 JST until February 24, 2026 at 23:59 JST. Children under 12 can enter for free, but must have a stage lottery ticket to view AJ stages. Stage lottery applications open from February 27 to March 5, 2026.

Admission Tickets Without Stage Lottery

Sales begin February 25, 2026 and continue until March 27, 2026, while supplies last. These tickets do not allow participation in the stage lottery.

Tickets are issued as web tickets through Trip.com and require an internet-connected device for entry, as there is no free Wi-Fi available at the venue. AnimeJapan has also reiterated its strict ban on ticket reselling, transfers, or commercial use, with no refunds or reissues under any circumstances.

Attractions And Activities Returning For 2026

AnimeJapan 2026 is bringing back its most popular on-site attractions, with several new twists.

Official merchandise will feature key visual characters, along with AnimeJapan-exclusive items and collaborations between traditional Japanese crafts, illustrators, and anime creators. Full product details will be revealed closer to the event.

The Production Works Gallery will return with the theme “Producer,” highlighting one of the most essential roles in anime production. Visitors may even encounter producers behind their favourite series.

Cosplayer’s World will introduce AnimeJapan’s first travelling CDEF event, complete with themed photo backdrops, interactive activities, and dedicated changing rooms and cloakrooms for cosplayers.

The AJ Food Park will once again offer a wide range of food options, with 10 food stalls across the venue and an Animate collaboration food truck on site.

The AJ Digital Stamp Rally is also back, encouraging fans to explore the entire venue by collecting digital stamps at key visual character standees.

Business Day And Family Anime Festa Details

In addition to the public days, AnimeJapan 2026 will host Business Days on March 30 and 31 at the Tokyo Big Sight Conference Tower, aimed at industry professionals.

Family Anime Festa 2026 will run alongside the public days on March 28 and 29 in the South Exhibition Hall, offering a more family-friendly anime experience.

Where To Find More Information

Fans can find full schedules, ticket details, and future updates on the official AnimeJapan website, as well as through its social media channels on X, YouTube, and TikTok.

With a record-breaking exhibition size, a packed 50-stage lineup, and tickets already on sale, AnimeJapan 2026 is shaping up to be a must-attend event for anime fans in 2026.

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North American esports organisation 100 Thieves has revealed a new collaboration with the hit anime Demon Slayer, sending fans into speculation mode after teasing “Enter the Infinity Compound” on social media.

The crossover was officially announced on X (formerly Twitter) with the date September 5, 2025, lining up neatly with the upcoming Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie, which premieres on September 12. The wording strongly hints at a tie-in event, and given that the teaser also shows off the 100 Thieves Compound in Los Angeles, there’s every chance that fans can expect something happening at their massive 15,000-square-foot venue.

Enter the Infinity Compound…

100 Thieves x Demon Slayer 09.05.2025@aniplexUSA pic.twitter.com/6jzRBF0RyU

— 100 Thieves (@100Thieves) August 29, 2025

Adding fuel to the hype, anime media distributors Aniplex are tagged in the announcement, confirming their involvement. This suggests the collab could go beyond just clothing and lean into event activations as well.

Merchandise leak hints at apparel drop

While the announcement itself didn’t reveal specific details, leaks have already given us an early look. Six days ago, streamer daeunttv posted photos thanking 100 Thieves Apparel for sending over the unreleased collection. The images show two Demon Slayer-themed shirts, confirming that merchandise is at least part of the partnership.

Upcoming 100 Thieves x Demon Slayer Merch | Image Credit: @daeunttv on Instagram

Upcoming 100 Thieves x Demon Slayer Merch | Image Credit: @daeunttv on Instagram

This follows a wider trend in esports and anime collaborations. Just last year, Team Liquid worked with Demon Slayer on a full apparel collection, while Cloud9 teamed up with One Piece, and Sentinels dropped a Haikyuu!! collab.

It’s not just esports either. Demon Slayer itself has been everywhere lately, with a Fortnite x Demon Slayer collaboration rumoured to arrive later this season. Between that and the upcoming Infinity Castle movie, it’s safe to say the franchise is having a huge cultural moment.

100 Thieves are no stranger to the anime world either. Back in 2023, they released a Dragon Ball Z-inspired collection, and in 2022 they partnered with Attack on Titan for another limited drop. It’s clear the organisation knows how much anime resonates with the esports community.

Anime and esports go hand-in-hand

These collaborations keep happening for a reason. Both esports and anime share huge overlapping fan bases. From Crunchyroll launching My Hero Academia merch with FURIA and TSM, to the Esports World Cup in Riyadh featuring anime-themed events, the connection between the two scenes just makes sense.

It’s not just esports either. Video games are also jumping on the anime train. PUBG Mobile recently ran an Attack on Titan event, and Overwatch 2 has rolled out anime-inspired skins from One Punch Man, Cowboy Bebop, My Hero Academia, and Gundam.

What to expect from the collab

For now, fans will need to wait until September 5 to get the full reveal of what 100 Thieves x Demon Slayer has in store. With the Infinity Castle movie dropping a week later, and with Aniplex involved, this collaboration looks like it could be more than just another merchandise line.

Whether it’s an event, an apparel drop, or something bigger, one thing’s certain, anime and esports crossovers aren’t slowing down anytime soon.

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Fortnite fans might finally be getting the Demon Slayer crossover they’ve been waiting for, and it could be dropping sooner than expected.

Reliable Fortnite leaker ShiinaBR has shared that Demon Slayer content may arrive later in Chapter 6 Season 4, which kicked off on 7 August under the theme Shock ‘N Awesome. While Epic Games hasn’t confirmed anything officially, the source of this latest leak has previously been right about multiple collaborations this season and the last, giving fans more reason to believe it could happen.

RUMOR: Demon Slayer may be releasing later this season 🔥

This information is coming from a source that correctly told @blortzen about multiple collaborations for this and the previous season 👀 pic.twitter.com/eeT8PrDtNy

— Shiina (@ShiinaBR) August 24, 2025

Why This Rumour Feels Stronger

ShiinaBR has been teasing the possibility of Demon Slayer skins for nearly a year now, but this time the information lines up with other credible leaks. The source also tipped off fellow leaker Blortzen about several collabs in the past that turned out to be spot-on, including the Halo and Power Rangers cosmetics that launched earlier this season.

Image Credit: Epic Games

That track record makes the timing of this rumour especially interesting. If true, players won’t have to wait too long to see Tanjiro, Nezuko, or other iconic Demon Slayer characters enter the Battle Royale.

The Movie Hype Adds Fuel

The rumour also lands at the perfect moment for Demon Slayer fans. The franchise is hotter than ever thanks to its latest film, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle – Part 1: Akaza Returns. The movie released in Japan on 18 July 2025 via Aniplex and Toho, with Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Releasing handling international distribution. It’s rolling out across select Asian countries in August before a worldwide release in September.

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The film has been smashing records, grossing $203.69 million worldwide in just 69 days, making it the highest-grossing film of 2025 in Japan and the third highest-grossing movie in Japanese history. With that level of hype, Fortnite players have been buzzing for a crossover more than ever, the timing couldn’t be better.

What Else Could Be Coming

Fortnite is no stranger to anime crossovers, Naruto, Dragon Ball, My Hero Academia and Jujutsu Kaisen have all had their turn. According to ShiinaBR, Demon Slayer might not be the only one in the pipeline either. One Punch Man skins are reportedly already sitting in the game files, meaning another anime hit could join the mix soon.

Keep the Salt Handy

As with any leak, it’s worth taking things with a pinch of salt until Epic makes an official announcement. Still, considering Fortnite’s track record with big-name collabs and how reliable these sources have been in the past, the odds of a Demon Slayer crossover happening this season look better than ever.

If it does land before Chapter 6 Season 4 wraps up, it could easily become one of Fortnite’s biggest anime partnerships yet.

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