The official website of AnimeJapan 2024 unveiled the event's key visual on Friday, January 12, 2024, featuring characters from 21 anime. It was also announced that a KICKOFF event will take place on Friday, January 19, 2024, to provide more details about the upcoming event.
AnimeJapan is a popular Japanese anime consumer event that has been held annually at the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center since March 2014. The event was established through the merger of the Anime Contents Expo and the Tokyo International Anime Fair and celebrated its 10th anniversary last year, drawing over 100,000 attendees.
AnimeJapan 2024 unveils key visual and kickoff event details
The official AnimeJapan 2024 account revealed the key visual for this year's event, which prominently displays the letters and numerals of "ANIME JAPAN 2024" filled with various anime characters. In all, there are 21 anime characters featured in the key visual, representing a diverse range of anime series.
Animation Store Manager
Chained Soldier
The Apothecary Diaries
'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess
Harimaware! Koinu
The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse
Sousei no Aquarion: Myth of Emotions
Blue Lock
2.5 Dimensional Seduction
Kingdom
Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World
The Unwanted Undead Adventurer
Hi no Tori
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic
Hakushon Daimaou
Go! Go! Loser Ranger!
Run For Money : The Great Mission
Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night
Bocchi the Rock!
Chibi Maruko-chan
The "AnimeJapan KICKOFF 2024" event will premiere on Friday, January 19, 2024, and will be hosted by well-known voice actors Shouhei Yamaguchi and Atsumi Tanezaki.
Yoichi Isagi as seen in the Blue Lock anime (Image via 8bit)
Shouhei Yamaguchi previously voiced Chao Win in Bloodivores and Percy Bacharach in Bean Bandit.
Meanwhile, Atsumi Tanezaki has previously lent her voice to characters such as Anya Forger in Spy X Family, Frieren in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, and Chise Hatori in The Ancient Magus' Bride. In addition, she is also slated to voice Tinasha in Unnamed Memory and Kiho Kurihara in Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction.
Anya Forger as seen in the Spy X Family anime (Image via WIT Studio, CloverWorks)
The two hosts will be sharing the most up-to-date information about the complete AnimeJapan 2024 lineup on the AJ Stage, including details about the voice actors attending the event. AnimeJapan 2024 is scheduled for Saturday, March 23, 2024, and Sunday, March 26, 2024, at the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center in Tokyo, Japan.
Editor's P/S
As an enthusiastic fan of anime, I am thrilled to see the unveiling of the striking key visual for AnimeJapan 2024. The event promises to be a spectacular celebration of anime, bringing together 21 beloved characters from various series. The key visual itself is a work of art, showcasing the diversity and creativity of the anime industry. I can't wait to immerse myself in this captivating world and experience the excitement of the kickoff event.
The lineup of anime characters featured in the key visual is truly impressive, representing some of the most popular and iconic series of recent years. From the action-packed adventures of "Blue Lock" and "The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse" to the heartwarming comedy of "Bocchi the Rock!" and "Chibi Maruko-chan," there is something for everyone. The inclusion of characters from both established and up-and-coming series demonstrates the inclusivity and diversity of the anime industry.