Japan-Origin Anime Experience Festival "ANIME UTAGE" to be Held in Los Angeles in 2027

FLAG Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hiroaki Kubo, hereinafter "FLAG") and Real Akiba Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director CEO: Keita Sakakibara, hereinafter "Real Akiba") are pleased to announce that the experiential festival "ANIME UTAGE -The Japan Junction-", centered on Japanese anime and anisong culture, will be held in Los Angeles, USA in 2027. We are also seeking partner companies, including IP holders aiming for North American expansion, and various sponsor companies.

Recruitment of IP Holders and Sponsor Companies Begins

Event Overview

Event Name

ANIME UTAGE -The Japan Junction-

Event Period

2027 (Specific dates to be announced later)

Venue

Los Angeles, USA

Organizer

FLAG Inc.

Planning and Production

Real Akiba Inc.

Concept

An immersive festival delivering Japanese anime and anisong culture to North America as experiential content

Background and Objectives

Interest in Japanese anime and anisong culture is rapidly expanding in North America, with related events like Anime Expo drawing hundreds of thousands of fans annually. However, despite the rapid growth in interest, the number of dedicated anime events in North America remains limited, and the available event options are not keeping pace with the fans' enthusiasm. By incorporating elements of "experience" such as anisong live performances and immersive content, we believe we can create a unique event unlike any other.

ANIME UTAGE, as an immersive festival combining anisong live performances, IP experience zones, and participatory content, aims to meet this market demand and provide a platform for Japanese IPs and brands to directly reach the core North American fan base.

Regarding Recruitment of Partner and Sponsor Companies

This event is widely seeking partnerships and sponsorships from the following companies and organizations:

Japanese IP holders (anime, games, music, etc.) aiming for expansion and increased recognition in the North American market.

Companies considering brand outreach to North American Japanese culture fan bases.

Companies with plans for North American expansion in food and beverage, hobbies, and entertainment.

For details on sponsorship and partnerships, please contact the inquiry contact below.

Inquiry Contact: FLAG Inc. IP Content Business Department

E-mail: t.ebitani@flag-pictures.co.jp (Contact: Ebita)

URL: https://www.flag-pictures.co.jp/

Company Overview

【Organizer】FLAG Inc.

Company Name

FLAG Inc.

Representative

Hiroaki Kubo, Representative Director

Location

Shibuya Bridge 6F, 1-29-3 Higashi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Established

January 2004

Business Activities

Entertainment marketing business, cross-industry marketing business, IP content business

URL

https://www.flag-pictures.co.jp/

【Planning and Production】Real Akiba Inc.

Company Name

Real Akiba Inc.

Representative

Keita Sakakibara, Representative Director CEO

Location

7F & 8F, Shin-Akihabara Building, 1-18-19 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Established

April 9, 2025

Business Activities

Entertainment business centered on Akihabara-originating dance, music, and otaku culture, live event production, IP content planning

URL

https://realakiba.co.jp/