The “Nakano Suginami Toshima Anime-tou Chiiki Burandingu Jigyou” (Nakano, Suginami, Toshima Anime, etc., Regional Branding Project) is the driving force behind the upcoming “Nakano x Suginami x Toshima Anime Manga Fesu 2025.” This unique branding initiative is sharply focused on the vibrant worlds of manga and anime, bringing together Nakano-ku, Suginami-ku, Toshima-ku – areas brimming with facilities, industries, and cultures tied to manga and anime – alongside the Tokyo Shooko Kaigisho (Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry). The project’s core aim is to advance “regional branding” by leveraging each area’s distinct characteristics and, through a unified public-private effort, collectively showcase the appeal of these three wards, ultimately aiming to inject renewed energy and vitality into the region.
For Toshima-ku, the festival’s events will primarily center around the historic Tokiwasoo Manga Museum, with November 9th being the key date.
- Tokiwasoo no Machi 4-koma Manga Taishoo
- Shiunsoo Presents Manga Kyooshitsu ‘Manga no Chikara’
- Tokiwasoo Shuhen Event: Experience the Shoowa Era’s Excitement!
Tokiwasoo no Machi 4-koma Manga Taishoo
Tokiwasoo, the legendary apartment where numerous manga masters spent their formative years, continues to inspire new talent. The “Tokiwasoo no Machi 4-koma Manga Taishoo” (Tokiwasoo Town 4-Panel Manga Grand Prize) is a nationwide contest born from this iconic location.
This year’s contest invited submissions on the theme of “sports,” divided into Junior and General categories. We are excited to announce that the award-winning works have been decided! The Junior category also includes an Audience Award, chosen by popular vote at the “Toshima Sports Matsuri.” The winning entries will be officially unveiled on November 1st, followed by an exhibition at various related venues from November 1st to November 24th.
Award-Winning Works Announcement: November 1st, 2025 (Saturday)
Exhibition Period: November 1st, 2025 (Saturday) – November 24th, 2025 (Monday, Holiday) *Dates may vary by venue.
Exhibition Venues: Tokiwasoo Manga Museum, Tokiwasoo Doori Shoowa Retro Kan, and others.
Shiunsoo Presents Manga Kyooshitsu ‘Manga no Chikara’
Shiunsoo, an apartment building still standing today, holds a significant place in manga history as the location where Akatsuka Fujio, the revered creator of classics like *Osomatsu-kun* and *Tensai Bakabon*, rented a room concurrently with his time at Tokiwasoo. Currently, this historic site is home to the “Shiunsoo Katsuyoo Project” (Shiunsoo Utilization Project), an invaluable initiative dedicated to supporting aspiring manga artists.
As part of this project, the “Shiunsoo Presents Manga Kyooshitsu ‘Manga no Chikara'” (Shiunsoo Presents Manga Classroom ‘The Power of Manga’) will be held at Kumin Hiroba Shiinamachi. Here, current participants and accomplished graduates of the Shiunsoo project will generously share their expertise, teaching children the fundamental techniques of manga drawing. This engaging event requires advance registration, and with the application deadline set for October 31st, be sure to sign up promptly!
Date: November 9th, 2025 (Sunday) Afternoon
Location: Kumin Hiroba Shiinamachi
Application Deadline: October 31st, 2025 (Friday)
Tokiwasoo Shuhen Event: Experience the Shoowa Era’s Excitement!
Get ready for a nostalgic trip with the “Tokiwasoo Shuhen Event: Experience the Shoowa Era’s Excitement!” This special event invites you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Shoowa era at Minami Nagasaki Hanasaki Kooen, affectionately known as “Tokiwasoo Kooen,” situated directly in front of the Tokiwasoo Manga Museum. A spectacular pro-wrestling ring will be set up, offering children an unforgettable chance to experience pro-wrestling firsthand. Attendees can also look forward to thrilling matches with energetic live commentary and fascinating manga talk sessions held right within the wrestling ring!
The event is slated to feature the dynamic participation of exciting pro-wrestling figures, including Hayabusa, Chris Vice, Kid Vanted, Matsunaga Junya, Sugawara Takuya, Toki Yuuki, Yokoyama Yoshikazu, and Mashiro Yuuki.
Date: November 9th, 2025 (Sunday)
Location: Minami Nagasaki Hanasaki Kooen (in front of Tokiwasoo Manga Museum)
Scheduled Participants:
Hayabusa
Chris Vice
Kid Vanted
Matsunaga Junya
Sugawara Takuya
Toki Yuuki
Yokoyama Yoshikazu
Mashiro Yuuki
*Please note that scheduled participants are tentative and may be subject to change on the day of the event.
The “Nakano x Suginami x Toshima Anime Manga Fesu 2025,” proudly presented by Tokyo’s Nakano-ku, Suginami-ku, and Toshima-ku, will unfold sequentially throughout November 2025. This presents a truly fantastic opportunity to visit Toshima-ku and the other two enchanting wards, each overflowing with its own unique charm and appeal. Beyond the individual events taking place in each of the three wards, be sure to also immerse yourself in the “Anime & Manga Seichi EXPO 2025” (Anime & Manga Holy Land EXPO 2025), which will be held concurrently on November 8th and 9th.
Anime & Manga Seichi EXPO 2025
Dates:
November 8th (Saturday) 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (tentative)
November 9th (Sunday) 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (tentative)
Locations:
Toshima-ku Nakaikebukuro Kooen & Sunshine Doori (around «Mirai no Tomoshibi»)
Toshima Kumin Sentaa
The official website URL for “Anime & Manga Seichi EXPO 2025” is https://animemanga-spot.com/
Written by Nakase Kootaroo
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