Total Visitors 27,060 for "Kochi Anicri Festival 2026"
The "Kochi Anicri Festival 2026," part of the "Kochi Anime Creator Holy Land Project" promoted by Kochi Shinkin Bank, was held on April 11th and 12th, 2026. The total number of visitors over two days reached 27,060, an increase of 111% compared to the previous event. This festival aims to bring together anime creators and fans in Kochi to deepen their engagement with anime-related work and networking.
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Kochi Shinkin Bank (President: Kurumi Yamazaki) is promoting the "Kochi Anime Creator Holy Land Project" with the aim of creating employment and revitalizing the region by accumulating anime creators and anime-related companies in Kochi Prefecture.
As part of the project, the "Kochi Anicri Festival 2026," an event where anime creators and anime fans gather in Kochi, was held on April 11 (Sat) and 12 (Sun).
The total number of visitors over the two days is as follows. A detailed report will be provided later.
Thank you for your many visits this time as well.
Visitor Numbers
Total for 2 days: 27,060 people (111% compared to previous, 24,300 people)
April 11, 2026 (Sat): 11,380 people
April 12, 2026 (Sun): 15,680 people
This total includes Kochi Prefectural Citizens' Gymnasium / Central Park / Dot Com Plaza / Kinema Museum.
*Numbers for Otemachi Shopping Street are not included.
Event Outline
The Kochi Anicri Festival is an anime exchange event held as part of the Kochi Anime Creator Holy Land Project, where anime creators and anime fans gather in Kochi to experience anime work and interact with anime.
In addition to the main venue, Kochi Prefectural Citizens' Gymnasium, events were also held in downtown areas such as Otemachi Shopping Street, creating vibrancy throughout the city. On the 10th, the "Anitama Summit" was held, where domestic anime industry professionals, including publishers and anime studios, exchanged opinions on revitalizing the anime industry in Kochi. On the 11th, the "Anicri Social Gathering" was held for interaction among creators and judges.
Date and Time: April 11 (Sat) and 12 (Sun), 2026, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Venue: Main Venue: Kochi Prefectural Citizens' Gymnasium
Downtown Venues: Toyo Denka Central Park, Otemachi Shopping Street, Dot Com Plaza Otemachi, Kinema M, etc.
Admission: Free
Organizer: Kochi Anime Creator Holy Land Project Executive Committee
Co-organizers: Kochi Prefecture, Kochi City, Nankoku City, Susaki City, Shinkin Central Bank
Provided by: Kochi Shinkin Bank, Regional Future Foundation
Official Website: https://www.combank.co.jp/KochiAnikuri/
X: https://x.com/kochi_anikuri
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anicre_kochi/
Kochi Anime Creator Award Website: https://www.anikuri.jp/
As part of the project, the "Kochi Anicri Festival 2026," an event where anime creators and anime fans gather in Kochi, was held on April 11 (Sat) and 12 (Sun).
The total number of visitors over the two days is as follows. A detailed report will be provided later.
Thank you for your many visits this time as well.
Visitor Numbers
Total for 2 days: 27,060 people (111% compared to previous, 24,300 people)
April 11, 2026 (Sat): 11,380 people
April 12, 2026 (Sun): 15,680 people
This total includes Kochi Prefectural Citizens' Gymnasium / Central Park / Dot Com Plaza / Kinema Museum.
*Numbers for Otemachi Shopping Street are not included.
Event Outline
The Kochi Anicri Festival is an anime exchange event held as part of the Kochi Anime Creator Holy Land Project, where anime creators and anime fans gather in Kochi to experience anime work and interact with anime.
In addition to the main venue, Kochi Prefectural Citizens' Gymnasium, events were also held in downtown areas such as Otemachi Shopping Street, creating vibrancy throughout the city. On the 10th, the "Anitama Summit" was held, where domestic anime industry professionals, including publishers and anime studios, exchanged opinions on revitalizing the anime industry in Kochi. On the 11th, the "Anicri Social Gathering" was held for interaction among creators and judges.
Date and Time: April 11 (Sat) and 12 (Sun), 2026, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Venue: Main Venue: Kochi Prefectural Citizens' Gymnasium
Downtown Venues: Toyo Denka Central Park, Otemachi Shopping Street, Dot Com Plaza Otemachi, Kinema M, etc.
Admission: Free
Organizer: Kochi Anime Creator Holy Land Project Executive Committee
Co-organizers: Kochi Prefecture, Kochi City, Nankoku City, Susaki City, Shinkin Central Bank
Provided by: Kochi Shinkin Bank, Regional Future Foundation
Official Website: https://www.combank.co.jp/KochiAnikuri/
X: https://x.com/kochi_anikuri
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anicre_kochi/
Kochi Anime Creator Award Website: https://www.anikuri.jp/
FAQ
When was the Kochi Anicri Festival 2026 held?
It was held on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12, 2026.
What was the total number of visitors for the Kochi Anicri Festival 2026?
The total number of visitors over two days was 27,060.