The ambassador stage for idol group Sakurazaka46 will be held at AnimeJapan 2025, one of the world’s largest anime events, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight on March 22nd and 23rd, 2025. A timetable has been announced, and in addition to the Sakurazaka 46 members, the most popular anime works, a gorgeous voice actor, and costumes will further liven up the venue.
“AnimeJapan” is one of the largest anime events in the world. “AnimeJapan 2025” will be the 12th time, with 117 companies exhibiting, exceeding the previous year, which recorded over 130,000 visitors, and a total of 52 AJ stages.
At the newly established Ambassador Stage in East Hall 7, Sakurazaka46’s Matsuda Rina, Morita Hikaru, Taniguchi Aiki, Nakajima Yuzuki, and Matono Mio, who will be appointed as ambassadors for this event, will take the stage, bringing you a must-see content that anyone can see. A timetable will begin at 10:30am on March 22nd, revealing the highlights of AnimeJapan, the works that are attracting attention, invited guests they would like to meet, and a stage that brings together costumes who have come to visit AnimeJapan.
Many spectacular guests will be featured in “Sakurazaka46’s Anime Talk! DAY1” which will start at 2:15pm on March 22nd, voice actor Suwabe Junichi, and Kobayashi Chiaki and Umeda Shuichiro will take the stage at 11:50ambassador x TV anime “Summer Where Light Dead” Stage” at 11:50am on March 23rd, with many spectacular guests.
In addition, some programs on the AnimeJapan stage will be streamed for free for free live streaming. A new future television series “ABEMA” will become a promotion partner, and four new channels will be opened as “AnimeJapan Channel” for a limited time only: RED STAGE, GREEN STAGE, BLUE STAGE, and WHITE STAGE.
In addition to broadcasting the stages on the four channels, the channel also offers free broadcasts of titles related to event participation titles. In addition to Niconico Live Broadcasting and YouTube Live, more fans can enjoy the stage both inside and outside the venue.
It has also been announced that AnimeJapan will hold its first award ceremony for the “2025 Manga Rankings to Become an Anime,” which has received a total of 156,909 votes. On the day, Sakurazaka 46 members and MC Tenjin Ii Dairo appeared as presenters. The top 10 works will be presented and awards ceremony will be held, and the event will be streamed for free on the AJ Store. In addition to the highly anticipated ranking announcement, please look forward to the ambassador’s talk.
“AnimeJapan 2025” will be held at Halls 1-8 of Tokyo Big Sight East Exhibition Hall on two days, March 22nd and 23rd. For details on the event, including how to purchase tickets, please visit the official website.
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[Ambassador Stage Timetable]
Saturday, March 22nd
10:30~11:00 AJ2025 DAY1 Opening stage
Cast: Sakurazaka46 (Matsuda Rina, Morita Hikaru, Taniguchi Aiki, Nakajima Yuzuki, Matono Mio), R Fujimoto (MC)
12:00-12:40 Spread the world! AnimeJapan Summit 2025
Cast: Sakurazaka46 (Matsuda Rina, Morita Hikaru, Taniguchi Aiki, Nakajima Yuzuki, Matono Mio), R Fujimoto (MC)
14:15-14:45 Sakurazaka46’s anime talk! DAY1
Cast: Suwabe Junichi
Sakurazaka46 (Matsuda Rina, Morita Hikaru, Taniguchi Aiki, Nakajima Yuzuki, Matono Mio)
15:15~15:35 Mascot gathering stage
Cast: Sakurazaka46 (Matsuda Rina, Morita Hikaru, Taniguchi Aiki, Nakajima Yuzuki, Matono Mio)
Sunday, March 23rd
10:30~11:00 AJ2025 DAY2 Opening Stage
Cast: Sakurazaka46 (Matsuda Rina, Morita Hikaru, Taniguchi Aiki, Nakajima Yuzuki, Matono Mio), R Fujimoto (MC)
11:50~12:30 AnimeJapan 2025 Ambassador x TV anime “The Summer of Light Dead” Stage
Cast: Kobayashi Chiaki, Umeda Shuichiro
Sakurazaka46 (Matsuda Rina, Morita Hikaru, Taniguchi Aiki, Nakajima Yuzuki, Matono Mio), R Fujimoto (MC)
13:30~14:10 AnimeJapan 2025 Ambassador x TV anime “Ao no Hako” Stage
Cast: Chiba Shoya, Ueda Rena
Sakurazaka46 (Matsuda Rina, Morita Hikaru, Taniguchi Aiki, Nakajima Yuzuki, Matono Mio)
14:15-14:45 Sakurazaka46’s anime talk! DAY2
Cast: Ise Mariya
Sakurazaka46 (Matsuda Rina, Morita Hikaru, Taniguchi Aiki, Nakajima Yuzuki, Matono Mio)
■List of streaming stages
Saturday, March 22nd
Anime Japan Special Stage: “Youth Pig Guy Doesn’t Dream of Santa Claus”
Special stage for the anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”
Anime Japan 2025 Special Stage AnimeJapan
TV Anime[Favourite Girl]AnimeJapan 2025 Special Stage
“My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON” PLUS ULTRA Stage
Hypnosis Microphone -Division Rap Battle-
TV anime “Rurouni Kenshin – Meiji Kenshou Romantic Tales” AnimeJapan 2025 Special Stage
TV anime “ONE PIECE” Egghead edition Special stage just before the resumption of broadcast
Sunday, March 23rd
Special stage for the 4th season of the musical “The Prince of Tennis”
“Jujutsu Kaisen” AnimeJapan 2025 Special Stage
TV anime “Fate/strange Fake” AnimeJapan Special Stage
TV anime “The Apothecary’s Monologue” Season 2 AnimeJapan SP Stage 2025
Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World 3rd Season Last Before the Final Episode
Gundam Series Special Stage
Saturday, March 22nd
New information on TV anime “The Summer of Light” special stage released
TV anime “Vigirante – My Hero Academia ILLEGALS-” SP stage just before the broadcast
Special stage for smartphone game “Disney Twisted Wonderland”
TV anime “SAKAMOTO DAYS” AJ special stage
Sunday, March 23rd
Anime Japan Special Stage “Black Butler – Green Witch Edition”
TV anime “Dr.STONE” AnimeJapan 2025 Special Stage
Love Live! Nijigasaki School Idol Club Latest Information Presentation
Saturday, March 22nd
Netflix Special Stage
“New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT” Special Stage
TV anime “Gachi Acta” cast will appear on stage “Gachi”
Kowloon Generic Romance Special Talk Show
TV anime “Summer Pockets” special stage just before broadcast
Sunday, March 23rd
“Children of the Shiunji Family” AnimeJapan Special Stage
Pia Presents TV anime “Fermat’s Cooking” and “The Magician Cunon is Seen” Special Stage
Old man from the remote country becomes a sword saint AnimeJapan 2025 special stage
Annisama 2025 20th Anniversary Annisama 2025
“Let’s go to karaoke! ”I’m so crazy for you. AnimeJapan 2025 Special Stage
Digimon 25th Anniversary Super Evolution Stage
Special stage for the movie “Kobayashi Miss’ Dragon Maid” and the TV anime “CITY THE ANIMATION”
Saturday, March 22nd
Special stage commemorating the 5th anniversary of the TV anime “Tokyo Revengers” anime broadcast
Just before the TV anime “Maebashi Witches” airs! AnimeJapan Special Stage
“I reincarnated as the Seventh Prince, so I’ll master magic at my own pace Season 2” Special Stage
“Love Live! Sunshine!!” digital figure “Holo Model” special talk live
“Kamitsubaki City under construction” Special stage
“Space Battleship Yamato” 50th anniversary stage
Sunday, March 23rd
Just before the broadcast of “Awa Ren-san wa Kara Season 2”! Special Stage
Staff talk stage by Production Works Gallery
“Araikoon Kalkaldan” Super Special Stage
“Rock is a Lady’s Favorite” Talk Show
TV anime “Matchmaking at the Amagami Family” AnimeJapan Special Stage
■ “AnimeJapan 2025” Event Overview
[Public Day]
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight East Exhibition Hall 1-8
Date: Saturday, March 22nd and Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 9:00-17:00 *Last admission: 16:30
Contents: Exhibitor booth / AJ Stage / Organising planning / Official merchandise sales, etc.
[Business Day]
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight Conference Building 1st and 6th floors
Date: Monday, March 24th, 2025, 10:00-18:00 *Last admission: 17:30
Tuesday, March 25th, 2025, 10:00-17:00 *Last admission: 16:30
Developments: Exhibitor booths / Business seminars / Anime Business Concierge, etc.
[Family Anime Festa 2025]
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight East Exhibition Hall 8
Date: Saturday, March 22nd and Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 9:30-17:00 *Last admission: 16:30
Contents: Exhibitor booths / Family stages / Character greetings / Kids workshops etc.
Organised by: Anime Japan, a general incorporated association
Sponsored by: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry / Japan Video Association, General Incorporated Association / Comic Publishing Company Association
Special sponsor: Fate/Grand Order
Sponsored by: Manga Productions / d Anime Store / TOHO animation / TOHO animation STORE /
The Summer of Light Dead (KADOKAWA) / SANKYO / Fields Co., Ltd. /
Animelo Summer Live / Toei Animation Co., Ltd. / ABEMA
Secretariat: AnimeJapan Management Office (Sony Music Solutions Co., Ltd.)
