Celebrating Christmas Tree Day and the Magic of Anime

December 7th marks “Christmas Tree Day” in Japan, a delightful occasion commemorating the very first Christmas tree displayed in the country. This historic event took place in 1886 at Meijiya in Yokohama, sparking a tradition that continues to bring joy to homes and streets across Japan.

Dive into the World of Christmas Anime!

Just like festive decorations, many anime series evoke the enchanting spirit of the Christmas season, making them perfect for a cozy watch. The reasons for their popularity during this time are as varied as the twinkling lights on a tree: some tales unfold over a magical Christmas Eve, others feature the thrilling adventures of Santa Claus, while many simply immerse you in the holiday mood with heartwarming Christmas songs. Each of these works brings its own unique charm, beautifully coloring this special time of year.

Participate in Our “Christmas Anime” Survey!

Following the success of last year’s poll, Anime!Anime! is thrilled to announce another reader survey! We’re asking you: “What comes to mind when you think of ‘Christmas’ anime?” We invite you to share your favorite titles in a free-form response and let us know which anime truly capture the essence of Christmas for you.

Click here to take the survey!

Important Survey Information

Please note the following guidelines for participation:

• *Responses should be about anime works (including TV broadcasts, movies, streaming series, OVAs, and more).
• *Each person may submit only one response.

Basic information such as gender and age are entirely optional, and you are welcome to participate without providing them. We encourage everyone to join in and share their cherished Christmas anime memories!

The deadline for submissions is November 27th. We’ll be compiling and releasing the results as soon as possible, so please look forward to discovering what everyone chose!

Looking Back: 2024 Survey Results

Curious about last year’s top picks? Check out the results from our 2024 survey:

What’s your go-to “Christmas” anime? “Aikatsu!”, “Jujutsu Kaisen”, and “My Hero Academia” tied for 2nd place! Find out what ranked 1st in our 2024 edition!

*This survey is conducted as part of an awareness study regarding our readers’ current interest and attention towards anime works and characters. The results are not intended to determine superiority or inferiority among any characters or works. We hope this article can serve as an opportunity for you to discover new works or characters, or to deepen your understanding and interest in existing ones.