[Event Report] Broadcasting Japanese Creativity to 8 Countries and Regions! 'Creator Toy & Art Discovery 2026' Surpasses 45,000 Total Visitors

AniMeEon, a global online shopping site operated by BeeCruise Inc. (BEENOS Group) that delivers Japanese pop culture to the world, has released the event report for 'Creator Toy & Art Discovery 2026 (CTD),' which was held from March 19 to April 5, 2026.

Under the theme of 'New Discovery and Exploration,' this event showcased over 3,700 unique items from 172 Japanese creators to 8 countries and regions, including Japan. The event drew a significant response, with the cumulative number of visitors exceeding 45,000 from the pre-opening through the main event period.

'Creator Toy & Art Discovery 2026' Overview - Period: (Pre-opening) Mar 19 - Mar 25, 2026 / (Main) Mar 30 - Apr 5, 2026 - Target Regions: Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Canada, USA, Mexico, Thailand - Participating Creators: 172 - Total Visitors: 45,587 - Number of SKUs Exhibited: 3,766 - Official Site: https://animeeon.com/apps/search/ctd/about

Over 45,000 Visitors, with 60% Coming from Overseas Throughout the session, total visitors reached 45,587. Notably, international users accounted for approximately 62% (28,227 people) of the total visits. This result highlights the nature of a global market where fans from all over the world can enjoy works by Japanese creators simultaneously.

Access by Region: Taiwan Ranked First, Followed by Japan and the USA Looking at visitors by region, interest from Taiwan was exceptionally high, recording 42.7% of total visits, surpassing Japan (38.1%). Furthermore, visitors from the USA accounted for 12.9%, overtaking other East Asian regions like South Korea and Hong Kong, demonstrating a high interest in Japanese creativity from both Taiwan and the USA.

Popular Categories During CTD In terms of purchase volume, cards and stickers—which are relatively affordable and easy to purchase—ranked first, followed by apparel, accessories, and plush toys that can be worn or used daily. On the other hand, in terms of purchase value, original paintings and soft vinyl figures/toys in the higher price range topped the list. This indicates that CTD served as a venue that satisfied both 'casual discovery' and 'collector demand.' Apparel ranked high in both volume and value, proving to be a highly popular genre.

About AniMeEon AniMeEon is a global online shop operated by BeeCruise that primarily handles Japanese anime and game goods. It provides an environment where fans worldwide can easily purchase items related to Japanese works, supporting the expansion of fan communities across borders. Additionally, as part of its efforts to deliver Japanese pop culture from various perspectives, it hosts events such as 'Creator Toy & Art Discovery.'