Anime Tokyo Station to Hold Numerous Summer Special Events "Anime Tokyo Station's Summer Festival 2026" - First Round "TOKIO Exciting Anime Workshop" Applications Start June 11 (Thu) at 10:00 AM!

Anime Tokyo Station, an exhibition hub for Japanese anime operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Association of Japanese Animations, has welcomed 296,471 visitors (as of June 7, 2026) from Japan and abroad, with the motto "Making Anime More Interesting, Carrying Anime to the Future." This summer, Anime Tokyo Station plans to hold various special events under the title "Anime Tokyo Station's Summer Festival 2026." The first event in this series is the "TOKIO Exciting Anime Workshop." This workshop is designed for elementary and junior high school students and will be held over two days: Friday, August 21st, and Saturday, August 22nd. Participants will learn about stop-motion animation, the principles of animation, sound expression, and the production process, after which they will collaborate to create an anime using tablets. Actual anime production involves communication and cooperation among various staff members to complete a single work. Experiencing this production process through a workshop provides an opportunity to learn the importance of flexible communication and proactive engagement, fostering children's awareness and growth. The created anime will be provided as data at a later date, making it a recommended activity for summer vacation research projects. Information on other workshops and events planned for "Anime Tokyo Station's Summer Festival 2026" will be announced on the official website and social media channels. Through these unique events at Anime Tokyo Station, participants can enjoy "learning, experiencing, and challenging" themselves, and through the familiar medium of "anime," they are sure to discover a new side of themselves. Scenes from past anime production workshops ■ "TOKIO Exciting Anime Workshop" Details (1) Dates & Times: 1st Session: Friday, August 21, 2026, 13:30 - 16:30 2nd Session: Saturday, August 22, 2026, 13:30 - 16:30 (2) Venue: Fujikyu Building Higashi No. 5, 14th Floor (2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) *Please take the elevator located at the entrance of the Fujikyu Building to the left of the Anime Tokyo Station entrance to the 14th floor. (3) Target Audience: Elementary and junior high school students (4) Language Support: Japanese (English support available) (5) Fee: Free (6) Content: Let's try making your first anime by combining ideas, imagination, and creativity. (7) Instructor: Mayuko Masaki, Representative of "Animenoiroha," an animation education group. Animated Learning Facilitator. A pioneer in animation education with extensive experience in educational institutions from elementary schools to universities. Researches animation creation that bridges society, education, and the environment with the heart, connecting with the world including Denmark. Recently began exploring applications in healthcare and therapy. (8) Delivery of Created Works: Work data will be provided within 3 days of completion using the following methods. Please check the official website for details. Data Format: MOV (QuickTime Movie) *For iPhone/iPad users, data will be shared via AirDrop on the same day. *For others, an email will be sent within 3 days after the event, with a download link via a file transfer service (GigaFile便). (9) Application Overview: *Capacity: 30 participants per session (lottery) *Parents wishing to observe, please notify us in advance. Please check the registration form for details. *Application Period: [Common for 1st and 2nd Sessions] Thursday, June 11, 2026, 10:00 - Friday, July 24, 2026, 23:59 *How to Apply: Please apply through the dedicated application form. Details and application here: https://animetokyo.jp/archives/events/workshop71/ (10) Implementation Partner: Animenoiroha *Content is subject to change without notice. Please understand this in advance. *Only drinks with lids are allowed in the venue. *Venue staff may take photos and videos for use in Anime Tokyo Station's public relations and reporting materials. Please apply with your understanding, as individual accommodations cannot be made. *Please follow staff instructions during participation. ■ Facility Overview ◆ Name: Anime Tokyo Station (Abbreviation: Anime Tokyo) ◆ Location: Fujikyu Building Higashi No. 5, Floors 1-2 and B1 (2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) *4-minute walk from the East Exit of Ikebukuro Station ◆ Business Hours: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Last admission 6:45 PM, Special exhibitions close 6:30 PM) ◆ Closed: Mondays in principle (If a national holiday, open and closed the following day) *Also closed for year-end/New Year holidays and temporary closures. Please check the official website before visiting. ◆ Admission Fee: Free ◆ Official Website: https://animetokyo.jp/ ◆ Official Social Media: X | https://x.com/animetokyo_info (@animetokyo_info) Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/animetokyostation/ (@animetokyostation) YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@アニメ東京ステーション