The Tokyo Big Sight convention center is set to host AnimeJapan 2026 on March 28 and 29. This edition promises to be the most ambitious to date, with over 120 industry companies confirmed and an expanded physical footprint spanning the East, South halls, and the rooftop area. AnimeJapan 2026 is shaping up to be the premier event of the first half of the year for major Japanese animation announcements.
Update: All announcements from AnimeJapan 2026 Day 2 have been added.
AnimeJapan 2026 Day 1 Announcements
- One Piece Heroines: AnimeJapan 2026 trailer confirms release and Maaya Sakamoto’s participation.
- One Piece: Opening 29 and Loki’s voice for the Elbaf arc were unveiled.
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run: Episode 2 trailer reveals the second stage of the race.
- Magic Knight Rayearth: Remake release date announced.
- Katainaka no Ossan: Second season to premiere in July 2026.
- Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You: Release month revealed at AnimeJapan 2026.
- Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life: Anime release date announced.
- Dandelion: Release date for Hideaki Sorachi’s (Gintama author) one-shot presented at AnimeJapan 2026.
- Blue Box: Second season release date revealed at AnimeJapan 2026.
- Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation: Third season announced at AnimeJapan 2026.
- Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Release date and first minutes of Episode 1 revealed at AnimeJapan 2026.
- Sentenced to Be a Hero: Second season and a video game announced at AnimeJapan 2026.
- Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves: SNK reveals Kenshiro on AnimeJapan 2026 Day 1.
- The Ghost in the Shell: Science Saru reveals new anime’s release date.
AnimeJapan 2026 Day 2 Announcements
- Kindergarten Wars: Release month announced at AnimeJapan 2026.
- The Elusive Samurai: New trailer confirms second season release month at AnimeJapan 2026.
- The Eminence in Shadow – Lost Echoes: Movie to premiere in 2027.
- Re:ZERO: Release date for both parts of Season 4 announced.
- Baki Dou: A sneak peek confirms the second part at AnimeJapan 2026.
- I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World: Second season confirmed at AnimeJapan 2026.
What to Expect from AnimeJapan 2026
This year, Japanese animation fans can anticipate a flood of significant announcements, covering both established franchises and highly anticipated new series. The RED STAGE will be the focal point for new information on One Piece‘s Elbaf arc, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2, the 10th anniversary celebration of Re:Zero, and details on upcoming episodes of Steel Ball Run (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure).
The Green Stage will focus on niche projects like Mushoku Tensei and The Eminence in Shadow. The open stages (Blue and White) will feature returns of series such as Psyren and Fist of the North Star. Below, you’ll find the event schedules for each stage, including times for Colombia, Mexico, and Spain. This guide will be updated with links to live streams of the most anticipated announcements.
AnimeJapan 2026 Red Stage Schedule (Day 1 & 2)
| Program | Day (Japan) | Japan Time | Mexico Time (CST) | Colombia Time (COT) | Spain Time |
| Is the Order a Rabbit? | Sat 28 | 09:35 | 18:35 (Fri) | 19:35 (Fri) | 01:35 (Sat) |
| My Hero Academia x Vigilantes | Sat 28 | 10:55 | 19:55 (Fri) | 20:55 (Fri) | 02:55 (Sat) |
| Demon Slayer | Sat 28 | 12:15 | 21:15 (Fri) | 22:15 (Fri) | 04:15 (Sat) |
| Jujutsu Kaisen | Sat 28 | 14:55 | 23:55 (Fri) | 00:55 (Sat) | 06:55 (Sat) |
| Steel Ball Run (JoJo) | Sat 28 | 17:50 | 02:50 (Sat) | 03:50 (Sat) | 09:50 (Sat) |
| One Piece: Elbaf Arc | Sat 28 | 19:10 | 04:10 (Sat) | 05:10 (Sat) | 11:10 (Sat) |
| Oshi no Ko | Sun 29 | 09:35 | 18:35 (Sat) | 19:35 (Sat) | 02:35 (Sun)* |
| Re: Zero (10th Anniv/S4) | Sun 29 | 10:55 | 19:55 (Sat) | 20:55 (Sat) | 03:55 (Sun) |
| Frieren S2 | Sun 29 | 14:55 | 23:55 (Sat) | 00:55 (Sun) | 07:55 (Sun) |
| Sound! Euphonium Movie | Sun 29 | 16:15 | 01:15 (Sun) | 02:15 (Sun) | 09:15 (Sun) |
Where to Watch Key Announcements from AnimeJapan 2026 Red Stage
The Red Stage, the main stage of AnimeJapan 2026, will host events for 10 of this year’s most anticipated anime series. Unlike other events, each series often broadcasts its announcements on its own channels. Below is a list of some of the most important broadcasts. Please note that not all events are publicly streamed, or links may be posted closer to the start time. This guide will be updated with new links.
My Hero Academia x Vigilantes – Day 1 Red Stage
Jujutsu Kaisen – Day 1 Red Stage
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Day 1 Red Stage
One Piece (Elbaf Arc) – Day 1 Red Stage
Oshi no Ko – Day 2 Red Stage
Re: Zero (10th Anniv/S4) – Day 2 Red Stage
Frieren Season 2 – Day 2 Red Stage
AnimeJapan 2026 Green Stage Schedule (Day 1 & 2)
| Program | Day (Japan) | Japan Time | Mexico Time (CST) | Colombia Time (COT) | Spain Time |
| Mushoku Tensei S3 | Sat 28 | 10:15 | 19:15 (Fri) | 20:15 (Fri) | 02:15 (Sat) |
| Witch Hat Atelier | Sat 28 | 14:15 | 23:15 (Fri) | 00:15 (Sat) | 06:15 (Sat) |
| Fate/Grand Order | Sat 28 | 17:10 | 02:10 (Sat) | 03:10 (Sat) | 09:10 (Sat) |
| The Eminence in Shadow | Sun 29 | 10:15 | 19:15 (Sat) | 20:15 (Sat) | 03:15 (Sun) |
| Dr. Stone Science Future | Sun 29 | 15:35 | 00:35 (Sun) | 01:35 (Sun) | 08:35 (Sun) |
Where to Watch Key Announcements from AnimeJapan 2026 Green Stage
AnimeJapan 2026’s Green Stage will feature announcements for five anime series. Below are some of the most relevant broadcasts.
Mushoku Tensei Season 3 – Day 1 Green Stage
Fate/Grand Order – Day 1 Green Stage
The Eminence in Shadow – Day 2 Green Stage
Dr. Stone Science Future – Day 2 Green Stage
AnimeJapan 2026 Blue Stage Schedule (Day 1 & 2)
| Program | Day (Japan) | Japan Time | Mexico Time (CST) | Colombia Time (COT) | Spain Time |
| Netflix Special Stage | Sat 28 | 12:45 | 21:45 (Fri) | 22:45 (Fri) | 04:45 (Sat) |
| Baki-Dou Special Stage | Sun 29 | 12:45 | 21:45 (Sat) | 22:45 (Sáb) | 05:45 (Dom) |
| Keroro Gunso Movie | Sun 29 | 16:05 | 01:05 (Dom) | 02:05 (Dom) | 09:05 (Dom) |
Netflix Special Stage – Day 1 Blue Stage
Keroro Gunso Movie – Day 2 Blue Stage
AnimeJapan 2026 White Stage Schedule (Day 1 & 2)
| Program | Day (Japan) | Japan Time | Mexico Time (CST) | Colombia Time (COT) | Spain Time |
| Blue Box S2 | Sat 28 | 10:15 | 19:15 (Fri) | 20:15 (Fri) | 02:15 (Sat) |
| Psyren Special Stage | Sat 28 | 11:15 | 20:15 (Fri) | 21:15 (Fri) | 03:15 (Sat) |
| Slime S4 | Sat 28 | 15:35 | 00:35 (Sat) | 01:35 (Sat) | 07:35 (Sat) |
| Akane-banashi Kickoff | Sun 29 | 15:35 | 00:35 (Sun) | 01:35 (Sun) | 08:35 (Sun) |
