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Summer season is in full swing! While this summer has been even hotter than usual, students enjoying their summer break and working adults striving in their jobs surely want to make the most of the summer events.
After all, summer means festival season. Various events and festivals in collaboration with anime titles are being held across different locations, so we’ve gathered some options that you can enjoy both outdoors and indoors!
Kitarou Tanjou: Gegege no Nazo – Prayers Tie the Gegege Bonds
This is a special project featuring the blockbuster film `Kitarou Tanjou: Gegege no Nazo` (which can be translated as “Kitarou’s Birth: The Mystery of Gegege”) and Japan’s proud traditional cultural heritage sites, its temples and shrines. The event will be held at four temples nationwide: Tokyo’s Youunji and Kyoto’s Myoumanji from August 1 (Friday) to September 14 (Sunday), 2025, and Kobe’s Sumadera and Sakaiminato’s Youkai Jinja from September 27 (Saturday) to October 27 (Monday), 2025.
Kitarou no Chichi, Mizuki, Kitarou no Haha… and Kitarou and Medama Oyaji will appear alongside auspicious good luck charms like special goshuincho (seal books). You definitely won’t want to miss getting your hands on these limited-edition items featuring newly drawn illustrations!
Event Outline:
Kitarou Tanjou: Gegege no Nazo – Prayers Tie the Gegege Bonds
- First Period: August 1 (Friday) – September 14 (Sunday), 2025
- Locations:
Youunji (18 Samoncho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
Myoumanji (91 Iwakura Hataeda-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto)
- Later Period: September 27 (Saturday) – October 27 (Monday), 2025
- Locations:
Sumadera (4-6-8 Sumadera-cho, Suma-ku, Kobe, Hyogo)
Youkai Jinja (62-1 Taisho-cho, Sakaiminato, Tottori)
(C) Kitarou Tanjou: Gegege no Nazo Production Committee
Summer is Full of Excitement at Sea Paradise!! TV Anime SPY×FAMILY Summer Vacation Event in Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
This special collaboration between Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise and TV anime `SPY×FAMILY` will take place from July 15 (Tuesday) to September 30 (Tuesday), 2025. Set across various facilities within Hakkeijima, including Japan’s largest aquarium showcasing 120,000 living creatures of 700 species, exciting hands-on events await you.
The lineup includes a stamp rally called “Sea Paradise Tanken! Odekeke Rally” where you explore Sea Paradise aiming for the goal, “Photo Spots” with characters appearing throughout the island, and “Animal Life Live!”, where dolphins and other marine creatures perform to music. There’s also the “Hanabi Symphonia” (part of the program), featuring 2,500 fireworks dancing to the music of TV anime `SPY×FAMILY` for 10 minutes. Furthermore, a limited-edition “Holo Can Badge” will be given as a novelty prize for participating in the “Paradise Cruise II,” which circles the resort island, and the refreshing new sensation maze “Sea Paradise Water Maze,” available only during summer.
In addition, there’s a wide array of original goods, original food, and drinks! Through this project, you can fully immerse yourself in the world of TV anime `SPY×FAMILY`.
Sunshine City x Anime Kimetsu no Yaiba Zenchu! Taiyou no Toshidensetsu Daisanshou
This marks the third collaboration between Sunshine City and `Kimetsu no Yaiba` (also known as “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”), which began in 2020. This year, the event will be held from September 5 (Friday) to November 9 (Sunday), 2025.
To commemorate the release of `Gekijouban Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugenjou-hen Daiisshou Akaza Sairai` (which can be translated as “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie – The Infinity Castle Arc: Chapter 1: Akaza’s Return”), newly drawn illustrations of five characters will appear, in addition to illustrations from past collaboration events.
Also, goods-included admission tickets will be sold at Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park within Sunshine City. For the first time in this collaboration, a keyword rally will be held at Sunshine Aquarium. Moreover, a restaurant fair will be held at Alpka Specialty Store Street and Sky Restaurant, where you can receive bromide cards, allowing you to fully enjoy the world of `Kimetsu no Yaiba` at various locations throughout Sunshine City.
A special event where you can meet characters will also be held at the Fountain Plaza on October 25 (Saturday) and October 26 (Sunday). Why not visit Sunshine City, completely immersed in the world of anime `Kimetsu no Yaiba`?
Event Outline:
Sunshine City x Anime Kimetsu no Yaiba Zenchu! Taiyou no Toshidensetsu Daisanshou
- Locations: Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park, Sunshine Aquarium, Alpka Specialty Store Street & Sky Restaurant, Fountain Plaza
- Period: September 5 (Friday) – November 9 (Sunday)
*Event using the Fountain Plaza will be on October 25 (Saturday) & 26 (Sunday) - Admission: Free
*Admission fees are required for the Observatory and Aquarium.
*Reservations may be required for the Observatory and Aquarium, so please check their websites in advance.
(C) Gotouge Koyoharu / Shueisha・Aniplex・ufotable
Anime Tokyo Station’s Summer Festival
The “Issho ni Anime Kanshoukai” (Anime Viewing Party Together) program, usually held on the third Friday of every month at Anime Tokyo Station, will have a special summer vacation program on August 13 (Wednesday) and August 14 (Thursday). On the 13th, `Kagaku Ninjatai Gatchaman` (which can be translated as “Science Ninja Team Gatchaman”) Episode 1, “Gatchaman vs. Turtle King,” will be screened. On the 14th, `Meitantei Conan` (which can be translated as “Detective Conan”) Episode 1, “The Roller Coaster Murder Case,” and Episode 2, “The Kidnapped Rich Daughter Case,” will be shown.
Additionally, on the 14th, a special program will run all day on the interactive vision screen on the first floor of Anime Tokyo Station.
Facility Outline:
Anime Tokyo Station (Abbr: Anime Tokyo)
- Location: Fujikyu Building Higashi Go-gokan, 1st-2nd Floors above ground, 1st Basement (2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)
*4-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station East Exit - Operating Hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Last entry at 6:45 PM, special exhibitions until 6:30 PM)
- Closed: Mondays
*If Monday is a holiday, the facility will be open, and the following day will be closed. Also closed during New Year holidays, temporary closures, etc. - Admission: Free
(C) Tatsunoko Pro
(C) Aoyama Gosho / Shogakukan・Yomiuri TV・TMS 1996
Anno Moyoco Sugar Sugar Rune Selection x PARCO Wall Gallery SHINSAIBASHI
To commemorate the publication of `Anno Moyoco Senshuu: Sugar Sugar Rune` (which can be translated as “Anno Moyoco’s Selected Works: Sugar Sugar Rune”), the “Anno Moyoco Sugar Sugar Rune Selection x PARCO Wall Gallery” will be held at Shinsaibashi PARCO from July 26 (Saturday) to September 15 (Monday), 2025.
This project celebrates the first complete edition of `Anno Moyoco Senshuu: Sugar Sugar Rune`. The exhibition will feature printed versions of title pages and previously unreleased illustrations from the work. Additionally, linked projects such as pre-orders for the complete edition book and novelty campaigns will also be carried out.
Event Outline:
“Anno Moyoco Sugar Sugar Rune Selection x PARCO Wall Gallery SHINSAIBASHI”
- Dates: July 26 (Saturday) – September 15 (Monday), 2025
- Location: Shinsaibashi PARCO 1F, 2F, 3F, 14F common areas
- Organizer: PARCO Co., Ltd.
- Cooperation: Shogakukan Creative Inc., Limited Company Nannantou, COLOR Co., Ltd., Cork Inc.
Ketou Sai ~Matsuri no Yu Egoi Tabi~
This collaboration with TV anime `Blue Lock` will be held at Seibu Chichibu Ekimae Onsen Matsuri no Yu from August 1 (Friday) to September 28 (Sunday). The event features newly drawn illustrations of Isagi Yoichi and seven other characters in “festival”-themed costumes, as well as chibi characters in yukata, fitting for an onsen collaboration.
In addition to original goods and collaboration menus featuring the collaboration illustrations, there will be interactive mini-games and stamp rallies, along with a specially decorated premium lounge. Furthermore, admission tickets with special bonuses will be available to enhance your enjoyment of the event.
Come and enjoy an “egoi tabit” (selfish journey) at Matsuri no Yu, filled with the warmth of the onsen and the excitement of the festival!
Event Outline:
“Ketou Sai ~Matsuri no Yu Egoi Tabi~”
- Period: August 1 (Friday) – September 28 (Sunday), 2025
- Location: Seibu Chichibu Ekimae Onsen Matsuri no Yu
- Address: 1-16-15 Nosaka-machi, Chichibu-shi, Saitama
- Prices:
Adult (Weekday): 2,400 yen / Child (Weekday): 2,000 yen
Adult (Weekend/Holiday): 2,680 yen / Child (Weekend/Holiday): 2,100 yen
Collaboration Towel (additional): 1,000 yen (1 towel) - Organizer: CREEK & RIVER Co., Ltd.
- Planning & Production: At Fes®
- Co-organizer: Seibu Chichibu Ekimae Onsen Matsuri no Yu
(C) Kaneshiro Muneyuki・Nomura Yuusuke・Kodansha / “Blue Lock” Production Committee
Anime Bocchi the Rock! Collaboration Fair with Onsen Facilities’ Restaurants
A collaboration fair with anime `Bocchi the Rock!` will be held at restaurants attached to the “Yurakunosato” and “Kirari” onsen facilities from August 19 (Tuesday) to October 5 (Sunday), 2025.
This project will feature food and drinks inspired by `Bocchi the Rock!`. Each menu item comes with luxurious exclusive bonuses that can only be obtained here.
Furthermore, original merchandise inspired by the series’ world and characters will also be on sale. Popular and incredibly convenient eco-bags, multi-cases, and clear files will feature newly drawn illustrations for this fair. The versatile acrylic carabiners come in vibrant colors inspired by each character!
Come and experience a world that feels as if it leaped right out of the series, full of excitement!
Event Outline:
Anime Bocchi the Rock! Collaboration Fair
- Period: August 19 (Tuesday) – October 5 (Sunday), 2025
- Participating Stores: 20 restaurants attached to “Yurakunosato” and “Kirari” onsen facilities
- Content: Limited-time fair menu & various bonuses / Original merchandise sales
(C) Hamaji Aki / Houbunsha・Aniplex
By Yoneda Kaori
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