Anime Tokyo Station's Summer Festival 2026 to Host Numerous Special Summer Events, Including Anime Screenings, Kids' Courses, and Workshops!

Anime Tokyo Station, Japan's anime exhibition hub operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Association of Japanese Animations, serves as a facility that disseminates the appeal of Japanese anime to the world with the motto "Making ANIME More Interesting, Carrying ANIME to the Future." As of June 28, 2026, we have welcomed 302,957 visitors from Japan and abroad.

This summer, Anime Tokyo Station will hold various special events under the theme "Anime Tokyo Station's Summer Festival 2026" during the summer vacation period.

As the second phase of events, we will host "Let's Watch Anime Together" sessions and fun kids' courses and workshops.

The "Let's Watch Anime Together" sessions, titled "Eiken Classical Selection," will feature anime produced by Eiken Co., Ltd., an animation production company founded in the dawn of television anime. Over two consecutive months, we will present masterpieces from the golden age of anime. On July 19 (Sun), we will screen "Tetsujin 28-go," and on August 16 (Sun), "Eigaman." Following the screenings, there will be talk sessions and quiz corners with prizes.

Four kids' courses will be held under the banner "Summer Vacation Exciting Courses!". The lineup includes: "The Joy of Acting!" on July 26 (Sun), "How Cell Animation is Made" on August 11 (Tue), "Anime Drawing Experience (Beginner Level)" on August 12 (Wed), and "Anime Drawing Experience (Intermediate Level)" on August 13 (Thu).

In addition, workshops will also be held. "Let's Make Origami Anime!!" will take place on August 8 (Sat), and "Let's Make Original Coasters!!" on August 22 (Sat).

Furthermore, original character-illustrated fans will be distributed throughout the summer vacation period from July 18 (Sat) to August 30 (Sun).

All these events are free to enjoy, so please take advantage of them for your summer vacation research projects!

For the latest information on "Anime Tokyo Station's Summer Festival 2026," please check our official website and social media channels!

Details of "Let's Watch Anime Together"

【Let's Watch Anime Together 19】"Tetsujin 28-go" Episode 1: "The Story of Its Origin"

© Hikari Production / Eiken

(1) Date and Time: July 19, 2026 (Sun)

1st session: 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM / 2nd session: 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

(2) Venue: Anime Tokyo Station, 1st Floor, Special Venue

(3) Screening: "Tetsujin 28-go" Episode 1: "The Story of Its Origin"

<Story Synopsis>

Tetsujin 28-go, a giant robot, was created by Dr. Kaneda at the request of the former Japanese military. Various evil organizations plot to seize control of the robot, which can be used for good or evil depending on the remote control. Shotaro, Dr. Kaneda's son, teams up with Dr. Shikishima and Chief Otsuka to pilot Tetsujin 28-go for justice and peace, achieving great feats!!

(4) Navigator: Voice Actor Noriko Namiki

(5) Participation Fee: Free (Entry and exit are free)

Details URL: https://animetokyo.jp/archives/events/events73/

【Let's Watch Anime Together 20】"Eigaman" Episode 1: "Eigaman Appears"

© Kazumasa Hirai / Jiro Kuwata / TBS

(1) Date and Time: August 16, 2026 (Sun)

1st session: 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM / 2nd session: 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

(2) Venue: Anime Tokyo Station, 1st Floor, Special Venue

(3) Screening: "Eigaman" Episode 1: "Eigaman Appears"

<Story Synopsis>

The Metropolitan Police Department has seven divisions, each with seven officers. Eigaman is the eighth detective, not belonging to any of them. Only Chief Investigator Tanaka knows his secret.

Young detective Hachiro Azuma, while pursuing a dangerous criminal, falls into a trap and loses his life.

However, his memories and personality are transplanted into an electronic brain, and he is reborn as Eigaman, a super robot with a body of steel.

(4) Navigator: Voice Actor Noriko Namiki

(5) Participation Fee: Free (Entry and exit are free)

Details URL: https://animetokyo.jp/archives/events/events74/

Notes (Common): * Event times and content are subject to change without notice. * Standing room may be available during crowded times. * You can join partway through. You can also watch both sessions consecutively. * Please be seated in areas with chairs. * Seating arrangements may change after each screening. * Please follow the instructions of the staff on the day of the event. * Photography, recording, and audio recording are prohibited inside the venue. * Staff will be taking photos within the venue for Anime Tokyo Station's public relations and internal sharing purposes. Thank you for your understanding.

Details of "Summer Vacation Exciting Courses!"

1 The Joy of Acting!

(1) Date and Time: July 26, 2026 (Sun)

1st session: 11:00 AM - 12:10 PM / 2nd session: 1:30 PM - 2:40 PM

(2) Venue: Fujikyu Building Higashi No. 5, 14th Floor, Special Venue

*This is the building where Anime Tokyo Station is located.

(3) Target Audience: Elementary School Students

1st session: Grades 1-3 / 2nd session: Grades 4-6

*The course content will be tailored to the target grade level for each session.

Please choose the session that matches your child's grade.

(4) Fee: Free

(5) Content:

A course where current voice actors teach children "the joy of acting."

Activities include tongue twisters for articulation training and practicing various expressions using simple dialogue exchanges.

Through this experience, children may discover a new side of themselves.

[Instructor Profile]

Yu Mizushima

Voice Actor / Affiliated with 81 Produce

[Major Works]

Anime / "Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel" (Toshio Otemon), "Invincible Super Man Zambot 3" (Takeru Myojin / Mars), "Tokimeki Tonight" (Shun Makabe), "ONE PIECE" (Napoleon, Zeus, etc.)

Films / Dubbing for Sammo Hung, and many other appearances.

(6) Application Details:

*Capacity: 10 participants per session (Pre-registration and lottery required)

*Application Deadline: July 19, 2026 (Sun) 11:59 PM

*How to Apply: Please apply through the dedicated application form.

Details and application here: https://animetokyo.jp/archives/events/workshop75/

*For sibling applications, we will consider requests to attend the same session, so please indicate your preference when applying.

However, please note that the course content is tailored to the target grade level for each session.

*Results will be sent to your registered email address by July 21 (Tue).

2 How Cell Animation is Made

(1) Date and Time: August 11, 2026 (Tue)

1st session: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM / 2nd session: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

(2) Venue: Fujikyu Building Higashi No. 5, 14th Floor, Special Venue

*This is the building where Anime Tokyo Station is located.

(3) Target Audience: Elementary School to Junior High School Students

(4) Fee: Free

(5) Content:

Let's peek into the secrets of cell animation production!

Cell animation is a visual technology that makes images appear to move by displaying a series of slightly different drawings in sequence.

In this course, learn about the cell animation production process through explanations and actual materials from the instructor.

[Instructor Profile]

Shigeru Okazaki / Manager, Anime Archives, Tezuka Productions Co., Ltd.

Involved in anime production ( "Jungle Emperor," "San-me ga Tōru") under Osamu Tezuka.

Currently manages archives of various works and trains successors at the company.

(6) Application Details:

*Capacity: 20 participants per session (Pre-registration and lottery required)

*On-the-day participation may be possible if there are available seats. Please inquire with the floor staff on the day.

*Application Deadline: August 2, 2026 (Sun) 11:59 PM

*How to Apply: Please apply through the dedicated application form.

Details and application here: https://animetokyo.jp/archives/events/workshop76/

*The instructor's explanations will primarily be for 5th and 6th graders.

We recommend that younger elementary school students participate with parental support.

*For sibling applications, we will consider requests to attend the same session, so please indicate your preference when applying.

*If parents are also participating, please inform us of the number of participants in advance.

*Results will be sent to your registered email address by August 4 (Tue).

3 Anime Drawing Experience (Beginner Level)

(1) Date and Time: August 12, 2026 (Wed)

1st session: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM / 2nd session: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

(2) Venue: Fujikyu Building Higashi No. 5, 14th Floor, Special Venue

*This is the building where Anime Tokyo Station is located.

(3) Target Audience: Elementary School Students

(4) Fee: Free

(5) Content:

A course where you can experience the fun of animation production with professional animators.

Learn about creativity and the joy of expression through the surprise and delight of seeing your own drawings come to life.

This course is enjoyable for everyone regardless of drawing experience, so please join us to create summer vacation memories.

[Instructor Profile]

Junji Kobayashi / Animator, Tezuka Productions Co., Ltd.

Worked at Mushi Production from 1966 to 1972. His debut work was "W3 (Wonder Three)."

After working as a freelance animator, he participated in the founding of Osamu Tezuka's Tezuka Productions (Anime Division) in 1978. He was responsible for key animation and drawing for theatrical films like "Phoenix 2772" and TV anime such as "Jungle Emperor" and "Black Jack." He also worked on the animation for "Jumping" (directed by Osamu Tezuka, 1984), which won the Grand Prix at the 6th Zagreb World Festival of Animated Films.

(6) Application Details:

*Capacity: 12 participants per session (Pre-registration and lottery required)

*On-the-day participation may be possible if there are available seats. Please inquire with the floor staff on the day.

*Application Deadline: August 2, 2026 (Sun) 11:59 PM

*How to Apply: Please apply through the dedicated application form.

Details and application here: https://animetokyo.jp/archives/events/workshop77/

*The instructor's explanations will primarily be for 5th and 6th graders.

We recommend that younger elementary school students participate with parental support.

*For sibling applications, we will consider requests to attend the same session, so please indicate your preference when applying.

*Results will be sent to your registered email address by August 4 (Tue).

4 Anime Drawing Experience (Intermediate Level)

(1) Date and Time: August 13, 2026 (Thu)

1st session: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM / 2nd session: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

(2) Venue: Fujikyu Building Higashi No. 5, 14th Floor, Special Venue

*This is the building where Anime Tokyo Station is located.

(3) Target Audience: Upper Elementary School to Junior High School Students

(4) Fee: Free

(5) Content:

This special course transforms children's curiosity about "how animation moves" and "working in animation" into learning and experience.

Under the direct guidance of a current animator, participants can enjoyably learn the principles of making drawings move and basic animation production techniques.

Recommended for children who love to draw and those interested in a future career in animation, this is a special experiential course. Experience the thrill of seeing your own drawings come to life!

[Instructor Profile]

Shinji Seya / Animation Director, Animation Supervisor, Animator

Joined Tezuka Productions as an animator in 1978. Served as Assistant Animation Supervisor and Sub Character Designer for "Aoi Blink" in 1989. Since then, he has been involved in character design and animation direction for many works, including "ASTRO BOY: Mighty Atom" and "Black Jack."

(6) Application Details:

*Capacity: 12 participants per session (Pre-registration and lottery required)

*On-the-day participation may be possible if there are available seats. Please inquire with the floor staff on the day.

*Application Deadline: August 2, 2026 (Sun) 11:59 PM

*How to Apply: Please apply through the dedicated application form.

Details and application here: https://animetokyo.jp/archives/events/workshop78/

*The instructor's explanations will primarily be for 5th and 6th graders to junior high school students.

We recommend that younger elementary school students participate with parental support.

*For sibling applications, we will consider requests to attend the same session, so please indicate your preference when applying.

*Results will be sent to your registered email address by August 4 (Tue).

Notes (Common for all courses):

*These courses will be conducted in Japanese only.

*When applying, please be sure to enter your grade and age (for age verification).

*Application does not guarantee participation. If the number of applicants exceeds capacity, a lottery will be held. After the application deadline, results will be sent via email regardless of winning or losing the lottery.

*Registration may close early if there are many applicants.

*Instructors are subject to change without notice.

*Actual event times may vary slightly.

*Photos and videos will be taken during these courses for website posting and reporting purposes. By participating, you agree to be included in these recordings.

*Audio recording and video recording by attendees are prohibited.

*The handling of your application details (personal information) is in accordance with the privacy policy of the Association of Japanese Animations.

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*Please contact us in case of cancellation on the day.

Contact: [email protected]

Details of Each Workshop

1 Let's Make Origami Anime!!

Origami Anime Image

(1) Date and Time: August 8, 2026 (Sat)

1st session: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM / 2nd session: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM / 3rd session: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

*Content is the same for each session.

*Duration is approximately 15 minutes.

(2) Venue: Anime Tokyo Station, 1st Floor

(3) Target Audience: Open to everyone.

(4) Fee: Free

(5) Content:

A workshop where you can create animation by moving origami you make yourself.

(6) Application Details:

*Capacity: 12 participants per session

*On-the-day participation is possible if there are available seats. We will guide you in order.

*Each person can participate only once.

*For details, please check the official Anime Tokyo Station website.

2 Let's Make Original Coasters!!

Coaster Image

(1) Date and Time: August 22, 2026 (Sat)

1st session: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM / 2nd session: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM / 3rd session: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

*Content is the same for each session.

*Duration is approximately 15 minutes.

(2) Venue: Anime Tokyo Station, 1st Floor

(3) Target Audience: Open to everyone.

(4) Fee: Free

(5) Content:

A workshop where you can create original coasters by freely drawing on blank coasters.

(6) Application Details:

*Capacity: 12 participants per session

*On-the-day participation is possible if there are available seats. We will guide you in order.

*Each person can participate only once.

*For details, please check the official Anime Tokyo Station website.

Details of Original Character Fans

Cat Conductor (left) and Cat Guide (right)

Distribution Period: July 18, 2026 (Sat) - August 30, 2026 (Sun)

Content:

Visitors to Anime Tokyo Station and participants of the "Anime Tokyo Station's Summer Festival 2026" events will receive original fans featuring "Cat Conductor" and "Cat Guide," the image characters of "ANIME TOKYO STATION ON ROBLOX."

Distribution Target: All visitors during the period

Participants of each event

Facility Overview

◆ Name: Anime Tokyo Station (Abbreviation: Anime Tokyo)

◆ Location: Fujikyu Building Higashi No. 5, 1st-2nd Floors, B1F (2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)

*4 minutes walk from the East Exit of Ikebukuro Station.

◆ Business Hours: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Last admission 6:45 PM, Special exhibitions until 6:30 PM)

◆ Closed: Mondays in principle (If a holiday falls on a Monday, it will be open and closed the following day)

*Please check the official website before visiting for information on year-end and New Year holidays and temporary closures.

◆ Admission Fee: Free

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