[TIGS2026] First Online Showcase a Huge Success! Indie Games Gathered for a Grand Finale - 'TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026' On-site Report
Phoenixx Inc. successfully held 'TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026' in Suginami Ward, Tokyo, on March 20-21, 2026. The first online showcase reached over 2 million users, and the offline venue welcomed 12,978 visitors, marking a significant step forward for TIGS with its hybrid online and offline appeal.
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Phoenixx Inc. (Musashino City, Tokyo; President and CEO: Katsunori Sakamoto) held the indie game festival 'TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026' on March 20 (Friday, holiday) and 21 (Saturday), 2026, at 'IMAGINUS (Suginami Science Lab for the Future)' in Suginami Ward, Tokyo, as its main venue. The event attracted a total of 12,978 visitors, and the first-ever online showcase achieved a user reach of over 2 million. This hybrid online and offline approach successfully delivered the appeal of indie games to a wider audience, marking a significant step forward for TIGS.
### **'TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026' Event Overview**
**Dates:**
March 20, 2026 (Friday, holiday) 10:00-17:00 - Business Day
March 21, 2026 (Saturday) 10:00-17:00 - Public Day
**Main Venue:** IMAGINUS (Suginami Science Lab for the Future)
2-14-13 Koenji Kita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 166-0002
**Tickets (tax included):** Business Day Ticket 6,000 yen / Public Day Ticket 1,000 yen / TIGS Supporters Ticket 10,000 yen
**What is TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT?**
TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT is an indie game event that started in Kichijoji, Musashino City, in 2023, with the hope of becoming a place where the talents of various creators, centered on indie games, gather and find opportunities to reach the top. It continues to develop as a place where new possibilities are born and nurtured, with creators having the opportunity to present their works and interact with users and other creators, and users having the opportunity to discover and experience new games and creators, fostering a sense of unity among creators, fans, and the local community. This year, for its 4th iteration, the venue moved to 'IMAGINUS' in Koenji, Tokyo, and featured a wider variety of initiatives than ever before, including the first online showcase utilizing TikTok LIVE and the expansion of the TIGS AWARD to four categories. It disseminated the unique culture of indie games, blending local and global appeal.
**—First 'TIGS Online Showcase' streamed on TikTok LIVE!**
Prior to the event's opening on March 20 (Friday, holiday) and 21 (Saturday), the first-ever online streaming program 'TIGS Online Showcase' was broadcast on TikTok LIVE from 7:00 PM on March 16 (Monday). Under the MC Hyakka Ryoran, members of the gaming streamer team 'TIZZ TRIDENT,' composed of top TikTok LIVE game creators—Yukidora, Rinaty, Sawako, Junkunchi, and Tanaka—appeared. They presented 'TIGS LINEUPS 2026,' introducing all exhibited titles, and 'TIGS PICKUP,' where they actually played notable titles, over three hours. The winners of the newly established 'TIGS AWARD 2026' were also announced during the program. The broadcast was delivered to indie game fans worldwide and received a great response as a showcase that condensed the appeal of indie games. The broadcast was on the official TikTok LIVE account.
### **'TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026' Event Overview**
**Dates:**
March 20, 2026 (Friday, holiday) 10:00-17:00 - Business Day
March 21, 2026 (Saturday) 10:00-17:00 - Public Day
**Main Venue:** IMAGINUS (Suginami Science Lab for the Future)
2-14-13 Koenji Kita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 166-0002
**Tickets (tax included):** Business Day Ticket 6,000 yen / Public Day Ticket 1,000 yen / TIGS Supporters Ticket 10,000 yen
**What is TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT?**
TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT is an indie game event that started in Kichijoji, Musashino City, in 2023, with the hope of becoming a place where the talents of various creators, centered on indie games, gather and find opportunities to reach the top. It continues to develop as a place where new possibilities are born and nurtured, with creators having the opportunity to present their works and interact with users and other creators, and users having the opportunity to discover and experience new games and creators, fostering a sense of unity among creators, fans, and the local community. This year, for its 4th iteration, the venue moved to 'IMAGINUS' in Koenji, Tokyo, and featured a wider variety of initiatives than ever before, including the first online showcase utilizing TikTok LIVE and the expansion of the TIGS AWARD to four categories. It disseminated the unique culture of indie games, blending local and global appeal.
**—First 'TIGS Online Showcase' streamed on TikTok LIVE!**
Prior to the event's opening on March 20 (Friday, holiday) and 21 (Saturday), the first-ever online streaming program 'TIGS Online Showcase' was broadcast on TikTok LIVE from 7:00 PM on March 16 (Monday). Under the MC Hyakka Ryoran, members of the gaming streamer team 'TIZZ TRIDENT,' composed of top TikTok LIVE game creators—Yukidora, Rinaty, Sawako, Junkunchi, and Tanaka—appeared. They presented 'TIGS LINEUPS 2026,' introducing all exhibited titles, and 'TIGS PICKUP,' where they actually played notable titles, over three hours. The winners of the newly established 'TIGS AWARD 2026' were also announced during the program. The broadcast was delivered to indie game fans worldwide and received a great response as a showcase that condensed the appeal of indie games. The broadcast was on the official TikTok LIVE account.