List of Anison Festivals Nationwide [2025]

Last updated:2025/11/11

List of Anisong Festivals Nationwide [2025–2026]

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

Anime songs are no longer just a subculture for anime otaku—they’ve become a beloved genre among many music fans.

What’s more, they’ve gained passionate followers worldwide as a part of Japanese culture.

These hugely popular anison tracks even have their own dedicated music festivals.

While there aren’t as many of them compared to rock or jazz festivals, there are large, staple events held annually, and the scene has firmly taken root.

In this article, we’ll introduce anime song festivals held across Japan all at once, so whether you’re an anison fan or simply a music lover, be sure to check it out!

Tokyo Metropolis

LisAni! LIVESat, Jan 31 – Sun, Feb 1, Tokyo

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This festival, held in tandem since its launch in 2010, is constantly pursuing new styles and getting more powerful every year. From major names in the anisong scene to fresh faces, it’s sure to offer something to enjoy across a wide range of genres!

Schedule	Sat, Jan 31–Sun, Feb 1, 2026
place	Nippon Budokan, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
Website	https://www.lisani.jp/live/
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Kanagawa Prefecture

ANIMAX MUSIX YokohamaSat, Nov 15 – Kanagawa Prefecture

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This is a music event organized by Animax, famous for the catchphrase “If you watch anime, watch Animax.” The lineup is impressively far-reaching, featuring not only popular anime voice actors but also bands and idol units connected to anime. The event began in 2009 and has been held annually at Yokohama Arena since 2010. Watching fans wave glow sticks creates an undeniable sense of unity!

Schedule	Saturday, November 15, 2025
place	Yokohama Arena, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Website	https://musix.animax.co.jp/
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FLOW THE FESTIVALSat 6/6 – Sun 6/7, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Schedule	Sat, Jun 6–Sun, Jun 7, 2026
place	Pia Arena MM, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Website	https://www.flow-official.jp/cam/flowthefestival2024/

Kyoto Prefecture

Kyo Premium LiveKyoto Prefecture, Sat 12/27 – Sun 12/28

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Kyoto’s anime music festival, Kyo Premium Live. With “Kyoto-ness” as its theme, this live event features anisong singers and voice-actor artists. For anime fans, it doesn’t get more luxurious than this. If you love anime, you can’t miss it.