AnimeJapan 2027 Osaka Debut Opens Exhibitor Applications
The decision to move the industry's largest trade fair to Osaka after 13 years in Tokyo reflects a strategic geographic shift tied to the Expo's anticipated international audience.
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AnimeJapan 2027 will be held at Intex Osaka in March 2027, marking the event's first move outside Tokyo since its 2014 debut. The 14th edition opens exhibitor applications for public and business days through November 2. The shift follows the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, with the 2028 edition also planned for Osaka. The 2026 edition drew over 210 exhibitors and roughly 150,000 visitors from about 100 countries.
The event's 14th edition will mark the first time it leaves the Tokyo area. The 2026 edition drew over 210 exhibitors and roughly 150,000 visitors from about 100 countries. The move follows the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, which the organizers cite as a reason to hold the event in the western city. The 2027 and 2028 editions will both be held at Intex Osaka. The application period for exhibitors runs through November 2.
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