Public Recording of Streaming Program Featuring Mina Tominaga, Tomokazu Seki, and Atsumi Tanezaki to be Held on June 1 (Monday)! "Anime Tokyo Station Early Summer Gathering"

Anime Tokyo Station, Japan's anime exhibition hub operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Japan Animation Association, welcomes 285,945 visitors (as of May 3, 2026) from Japan and abroad, with the motto "Make ANIME more interesting, ANIME forever into the future," to showcase the charm of Japanese anime to the world.

We are pleased to announce that a public recording event for the Anime Tokyo Station official YouTube channel's streaming program will be held on Monday, June 1, 2026. The event will feature Mina Tominaga, known for roles such as Katsuo in the national anime 'Sazae-san' and Dokin-chan in 'Soreike! Anpanman'; Tomokazu Seki, known for Suneo in 'Doraemon' and Sanemi Shinazugawa in 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba'; and Atsumi Tanezaki, known for Anya Forger in 'SPY×FAMILY' and Frieren in 'Frieren: Beyond Journey's End'. This event will be streamed for a limited period from 12:00 on Saturday, June 13 to 24:00 on Sunday, July 12 on the Anime Tokyo Station official YouTube channel.

From left: Mina Tominaga, Tomokazu Seki, Atsumi Tanezaki

From left: Yuichi Kimura, Noriko Namiki, Soichi Mitani, Kunihiro Kamata

The event will be divided into two parts. In the first part, Mina Tominaga and Tomokazu Seki, both highly active in Japan's anime and television industries, will engage in a talk show unique to Anime Tokyo Station, discussing episodes from their works, past co-starring experiences, and their deep involvement with anime and dramas. In the second part, the fourth work from the 'Arashi no Yoru ni' series of reading plays, "Kiri no Naka de" (In the Fog), which was also performed at last year's "Anime Tokyo Station Autumn Festival," will be presented live by Mina Tominaga, Tomokazu Seki, and Atsumi Tanezaki, accompanied by immersive sound effects featuring percussion and live flute performance. Furthermore, a valuable talk session with the original author, Yuichi Kimura, will also be held.

50 guests will be invited by lottery to the recording venue on the day of the event. Applications will begin on Friday, May 8, 2026, via a dedicated form.

Please take this opportunity to enjoy this special event by Anime Tokyo Station, either by attending in person or watching the stream.

"Anime Tokyo Station Early Summer Gathering" Event Outline

(1) Date & Time: Monday, June 1, Reiwa 8 (2026) Doors open 18:30, Start 19:00, End 20:30 (scheduled)

(2) Venue: Anime Tokyo Station, 1st Floor Special Venue (Fujihisa Building Higogokan, 2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku)

(3) Performers: Mina Tominaga, Tomokazu Seki, Atsumi Tanezaki, Yuichi Kimura (Original author of 'Arashi no Yoru ni'), Noriko Namiki (MC), Soichi Mitani (Percussion), Kunihiro Kamata (Flute)

(4) Content:

[Part 1] Special Talk Show

・Free talk by Mina Tominaga and Tomokazu Seki about episodes from their works and their deep involvement with anime and dramas.

[Part 2] Reading Play

・Live performance of "Kiri no Naka de," the 4th work in the 'Arashi no Yoru ni' series, by Mina Tominaga, Tomokazu Seki, and Atsumi Tanezaki.

・Talk session with Yuichi Kimura, the original author of 'Arashi no Yoru ni'.

(5) Streaming:

Limited-time streaming from 12:00 on Saturday, June 13, Reiwa 8 (2026) to 24:00 on Sunday, July 12, Reiwa 8 (2026).

Scheduled for limited-time streaming on the "Anime Tokyo Station" official YouTube channel.

(6) Participant Recruitment Outline:

・Number of recruits: 50 people (by lottery)

・Application period: Friday, May 8, Reiwa 8 (2026) to Friday, May 22, Reiwa 8 (2026)

・How to apply: Please apply via the dedicated application form.

Details and application here: https://animetokyo.jp/archives/events/events70/

*Performers and content are subject to change without notice. Please be aware in advance.

■Facility Overview

◆Name: Anime Tokyo Station (Abbreviation: Anime Tokyo)

◆Location: Fujihisa Building Higogokan, 1st-2nd floors above ground, 1st basement floor (2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)

*4 minutes walk from Ikebukuro Station East Exit

◆Business Hours: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Last admission until 6:45 PM, special exhibitions until 6:30 PM)

◆Closed Days: Mondays *If Monday is a holiday, the facility will be open and the next day will be closed. New Year holidays, temporary closures, etc.

*Please check the official website before visiting.

◆Admission Fee: Free

◆Official Website: https://animetokyo.jp/