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ABEMA “ABEMA Anime Festival” Free Stage Report Saturday, September 20th Special stages for seven titles will be held, from the movie “Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc” and “My Hero Academia” to the new winter anime “Opposites”!

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【ABEMA】 “ABEMA Anime Festival” Free Stage Report [Saturday, September 20th] Special stages featuring seven titles, from the film “Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc” and “My Hero Academia” to the new winter anime “Opposites”! ​
ABEMA Press release: September 20, 2025 To Members of the Press “ABEMA Anime Festival” Free Stage Report [Saturday, September 20th] “Chainsaw Man” The Movie A special stage will be held for seven titles, from “The Legend of 1900: Reze” and “My Hero Academia” to the new winter anime “Opposite You and Me”! From first-time information to
behind-the-scenes dubbing stories and even live dubbing! Everyone in the venue was excited for this “packed” event!
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ABEMA, the new television of the future, is hosting the largest anime festival brought to you by ABEMA’s anime channel, “ABEMA Anime Festival 2025 supported by Comic C’moa,” from September 20th (Sat) to September 23rd (Tue, national holiday). This event is based on the concept of “A ton of anime love.” It offers a variety of special events, including talk events featuring popular anime and TV shows with a star-studded cast of voice actors, cinema screenings, merchandise and food sales, and even character greetings. On Saturday, September 20th, the ABEMA Anime Festival Special Stage was held, featuring seven titles: “My Hero Academia,” “Blue Lock,” “Tougen Anki,” “SHIBUYA ANIME BASE,” “Chainsaw Man,” “Kamiina Botan, Drunken Sugata wa Yuri no Hana,” and “Opposite You and Me.” A special talk session was held with a stellar cast of voice actors. ■ “My Hero Academia” FINAL SEASON is finally here! Yamashita Daiki & Sakura Ayane are Plus Ultra!!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/64643/1955/64643-1955-880259c2975bc27dd9e1382d58f15d1a-1000×666.jpg The first show to perform on the free stage at the “ABEMA Anime Festival” was “My Hero Academia.” Daiki Yamashita (voice of Izuku Midoriya) and Ayane Sakura (voice of Ochaco Uraraka) took to the stage after participating in the “My Hero Academia Gather! Good Manners Heroes!” event held that morning as part of the Shibuya Good Manners Project. As this beloved series finally reaches its final chapter, they reflected on its journey to date and shared their thoughts on the “FINAL SEASON,” which will air next month. On stage, they showcased the top three rankings for Deku and Ochaco, based on the “Ultimate Scene Ranking” voting project, a special pre-season event. Yamashita and Sakura shared their memories and the emotions they felt while acting, allowing them to relive the series’ journey with the audience. Furthermore, Porno Graffitti will be performing the opening theme song for the first time since the first season, and a clip of “The Day,” the opening theme for the first season, was screened, connecting the beginning and end of the series and warming the hearts of fans. The stage concluded with the traditional call of “Further Beyond! Plus Ultra!!”, creating a truly “My Hero Academia”-like performance that allowed fans to share their feelings with one another. ■ The audience erupted in applause at the surprise live voice-over by the “Blue Lock” cast!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/64643/1955/64643-1955-20bfc2a3621e796a72197aa3e1a47b4a-3900×2600.jpg The stage for the hit anime “Blue Lock” featured Nozomi Urawa (role of Kiyoyoichi), Nobunaga Shimazaki (role of Seishiro Nagi), Sougo Nakamura (role of Gagamaru Gin), and Eiji Mikami (role of Hiori Hitsuji). Titled the “Blue Lock Broadcasting Room Ego Fest Special Supported by Blue Lock Project: World Champion,” this special stage, held just before the major event “Blue Lock Egoist Festa 2025” (hereafter “Ego Fest”), which is scheduled to be held on Sunday, September 28th, featured an in-depth discussion about highlights, enthusiasm, and the series’ past and future. There was also a project titled “Let’s Think of the Best Fan Service!” in which the cast members announced their “pledges” for the type of fan service they would provide at “Ego Fest.” Each cast member came up with a unique “performance idea,” which the audience voted for with a round of applause. In addition, as a surprise for the fans gathered at the venue, there was a special event in which the three members performed a live voiceover of the story of the smartphone game “Blue Lock Project: World Champion (PWC).” The cast’s immersive performance captivated the entire venue, creating a stage filled with enthusiasm and smiles. ■First-time information revealed! Nozomi Urawa, Kotaro Nishiyama, and Shunichi Toki engage in a heated shooting battle on the “Tougen Anki” stage!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/64643/1955/64643-1955-0a960b6303ccad25e402ea60fb955475-3900×2600.jpg Taking the stage for “Togen Anki” were Nozomi Urawa (voice of Ichinose Shiki), Kotaro Nishiyama (voice of Kougasaki Jin), and Junichi Toki, who will be playing Momodera Kamikado, who will appear in the Nerima arc of the second season, which will begin airing in October. The event began with a look back at episode 11, which aired the previous day, followed by a talk packed with highlights, delving deeply into the worldview of the series and the emotions of the characters. The synopsis for episode 12 was also revealed for the first time, announcing that the anime’s original story will be a departure from the serious plot and depict daily life at Rakshasa Academy, eliciting cheers and cries of surprise from the audience. In the second half of the stage, a game project called “Mastering the Blood Eclipse Release! Shooting Training” was held, based on the “Blood Eclipse Release” from the series. Each cast member took advantage of special effects they were given, such as “Closer target,” “3 more bullets,” and “Bigger target,” to take on the serious challenge. The stage was filled with excitement and laughter as the battle heated up. And at the end of the stage, it was announced that “Tougen Anki” pop-up shops will be opening in two locations, Tokyo and Osaka, by the end of the year. This pop-up shop will sell limited edition merchandise featuring “band ver.” illustrations of all seven main characters, specially drawn for the “ABEMA Anime Festival.” The latest information will be announced on the official “ABEMA Anime Festival” website. Don’t miss it! ■ The world premiere of the anime footage from “Hiroshi Nohara’s Lunch Style” has also been released! The “SHIBUYA ANIME BASE” stage embodied an “anime festival to watch” with live dubbing, behind-the-scenes stories, and even a live performance!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/64643/1955/64643-1955-5a2b4f974bd66812c6888f422f0288f4-3900×2600.jpg “ABEMA” original regular program “SHIBUYA ANIME The “Shibuani BASE” stage featured familiar faces from the show, including MC Haraichi’s Iwai Yuuki, Tokui Sora, Nakamura Shugo, and NON STYLE’s Inoue Yusuke. Along with special guests, the spectacular stage showcased the appeal of a diverse range of anime. The show kicked off with an appearance by Shiraishi Haruka (as the Princess) and Itou Shizuka (as Torture Torture) from “It’s Princess Torture Time.” The duo performed a stunning live dubbing of the “sweet torture” scene that punctuates the show’s worldview. The following segment, “The Fainting Hero and the Assassin Princess,” featured a lively crosstalk packed with
highlights, including memorable scenes shared by Iori Saeki (Ciel) and Gore Shiraishi (Gore), and behind-the-scenes stories from the dubbing process. Furthermore, during the “Nohara Hiroshi’s Lunch Style” segment, lead actor Toshiyuki Morikawa took the stage and released the world’s first preview of the opening footage from Episode 1 ahead of the October broadcast. Regarding the gourmet food featured in each episode, Morikawa revealed, “The staff actually eats each dish, so it’s convincing. I didn’t get any… (meals). I wish they had (laughs).” He also revealed some secret anecdotes, eliciting warm laughter and sympathetic responses from the audience. In the second half of the stage, Aya Uchida and Kotaro Nishiyama appeared for the “Quiz! Public Deep Dive Connection” quiz, delving into their roots and personalities. The audience also participated in the quiz, livening up the stage with warmth and laughter that brought fans closer together. The event concluded with a live performance by the music group Maebashi Witches, bringing the audience’s excitement to a fever pitch. The packed stage, featuring live voice-overs, laughter, and singing, concluded with a thunderous success, truly making this a “spectator anime festival.” ■The Chainsaw Man cast members’ “outrageous” stories have everyone laughing! Who took the title of “the most outrageous person”?
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/64643/1955/64643-1955-7dcab2dcc450899cd8ed8aad1e5feb86-3900×2600.jpg Movie version “Chainsaw Man” The “Reze Arc” stage featured a star-studded cast, including Kikunosuke Toya (Denji), Tomori Kusunoki (Makima), Shogo Sakata (Aki Hayakawa), Maaya Uchida (Angel Devil), and Karin Takahashi (Kobeni Higashiyama). They discussed the appeal of the film, which just hit theaters on Friday the 19th, the day before the stage, and also looked back on the world premiere on Monday, September 15th (national holiday). In the “Chainsaw Man Heartwarming Selection” corner, the cast announced their favorite scenes, using “heartwarming” as a keyword, in reference to the film’s characteristic of calming and heartwarming moments amidst the intense battles. The cast members spoke passionately about their favorite scenes, revealing unexpected similarities in their selection points. In addition, the cast members shared their own “crazy stories” and even had a segment to decide who was “the craziest.” In keeping with the story of “Chainsaw Man,” the stage was filled with laughter and excitement from start to finish. ■What are Suzushiro Sayumi and Aoyama Yoshino’s “adult taste skills”? A thorough introduction to the charms of the tipsy yuri comedy “Kamiina Botan, Drunk Like a Lily Flower”!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/64643/1955/64643-1955-887a4f5039552dee84473e0762603204-3900×2600.jpg Suzushiro Sayumi (voice of Kamiina Botan) and Aoyama Yoshino (voice of Tonami Ibuki) appeared on stage to promote the TV anime “Kamiina Botan, A Drunken Appearance is Like a Lily Flower,” scheduled to begin airing in April 2026. They introduced the series’ appeal and the latest information ahead of the long-awaited anime adaptation. The event kicked off with a concept movie offering a glimpse into the world of the series, and Suzushiro appeared “with a drink in hand,” instantly drawing the audience into the atmosphere of the series. Afterwards, they unveiled over 20 costumes for the first time, introduced each character, screened a promotional video, and shared behind-the-scenes stories from the dubbing studio. The second half of the event featured an original quiz called “Adult Taste Proficiency Test,” themed around “adult tastes.” The two engaged in endless laughter as they took on the challenge. The talk, held in a relaxed atmosphere and tinged with affection for the series, was a stage where viewers could fully experience the excitement and appeal of the series. ■ In “Opposite You and Me,” Shimabukuro Miyuri will play Azuma, and Kato Wataru will play Taira! Suzushiro Sayumi and Sakata Shogo will take on a synchronized swimming challenge! ?
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/64643/1955/64643-1955-907c0e92ad9c0f06078c3c5c66c994a0-3900×2600.jpg And the final performance of the day was the new winter anime “Opposite You and Me.” This was the first event for the series, and Suzushiro Sayumi (Suzuki) and Sakata Shogo (Tani) appeared on stage to talk about the appeal and highlights of this series, a life-sized romantic comedy about two polar opposites, ahead of its October broadcast. In addition to screening promotional videos and character introductions, there was a cross-talk session based on the characters’ personalities and relationships, drawing the audience into the world of the series. Additional cast information was also announced on stage, including Shimabukuro Miyuri as Azuma and Kato Wataru as Taira. The audience erupted in cheers as the cast members shared comments and unveiled never-before-seen character visuals. In the second half, they also took on a challenge called the “Opposites Synchronization Showdown,” in which they had to simultaneously answer the “opposite” of a given word and match their answers.The two’s well-coordinated (?) answers resulted in laughter and applause, creating a pleasant atmosphere. ■Tomorrow, the 21st (Sunday), there are many exciting events! Also, tomorrow, the 21st (Sunday), there will be free stage performances featuring “Jujutsu Kaisen,” “A Night Out with Voice Actors 2025,” “Two People Smoking Smoke Behind the Supermarket,” “Dandadan,” “Hologoe! 2025,” and “TV Anime ‘SPY×FAMILY’ Season 3.” The stage performances will be broadcast free of charge on the “ABEMA Anime Festival Channel,” and will also be available for free catch-up streaming. Further cinema screening events at Human Trust Cinema Shibuya include an advance screening of the full version of “Bocchi the Rock! ‘The Road to Cable Bands’,” a talk show featuring a stellar cast of voice actors, and an advance screening of the first episodes of “The Court Magician Who Limited His Allies to Support Magic, Was Banished and Aims to Become the Strongest” and “My Friend’s Little Sister is Annoying Only to Me,” as well as the “Overlap Bunko All-Star Gathering SP 2025 Traveling Edition,” which brings together popular anime from Overlap Bunko, and “Indie Anime Abema X!”, a screening and talk event where notable animators discuss “indie anime” from various perspectives. The character greeting will feature six characters: Turbo Granny and Alien Serpo from “Dandadan,” Anya from “SPY×FAMILY,” the mother from “Atashin’chi,” Sobi from “Seiyuu to Yoasobi 2025,” and even the popular mascot “Chiitan☆,” known for her physical challenge videos. A numbered ticket is required to participate, so please check the official website for application details. “ABEMA Anime Festival” official website:
https://contents-abema.com/anime-matsuri2025/free_stage/ “ABEMA Anime Festival Channel”:
https://abema.tv/tag/5012ef9f-25db-48eb-ab71-700f21e1d4dd [Free stage @ MIYASHITA PARK 4F] ▼Full Lineup & Timetable
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/64643/1955/64643-1955-bcb4495e7b46ee366cdd91eddacdd7f6-1172×1200.jpg <Saturday, September 20th> 11:00 AM – “My Hero Academia” Starring: Yamashita Daiki, Sakura Ayane 12:20~ “Blue Lock” (NEW) Starring: Nozomi Urawa, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Shugo Nakamura, Eiji Mikami 13:50 ~ “Togen Anki” Starring: Nozomi Urawa, Kotaro Nishiyama, Junichi Toki 15:15~ “SHIBUYA ANIME BASE” Starring: Yuuki Iwai (Haraichi), Sora Tokui, Shugo Nakamura, Yusuke Inoue (NON STYLE) Guests: Aya Uchida, Kotaro Nishiyama “It’s Time for Princess Torture” Corner Guests: Haruka Shiraishi, Shizuka Itou “The Fainting Hero and the Assassin Princess” Corner Guests: Iori Saeki, Haruka Shiraishi “Nohara Hiroshi’s Lunch Style” Corner Guest: Morikawa Toshiyuki “Maebashi Witches” Corner Guest: Maebashi Witches (Kasuga Sakura, Sakikawa Hinano, Motomura Rena, Minami Haruka, Momose Honami) 5:30 PM ~ “Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc” Starring: Kikunosuke Toya, Tomori Kusunoki, Shogo Sakata, Maaya Uchida, Karin Takahashi 18:55~ “Kamiina Peony, Her Drunk Appearance is Like a Lily Flower” Starring: Suzushiro Sayumi, Aoyama Yoshino 8:10 PM ~ “Opposite You and Me” Starring: Sayumi Suzushiro, Shogo Sakata 11:00 AM – “Jujutsu Kaisen” Starring: Junya Enoki, Takahiro Sakurai, Daisuke Namikawa 12:25~ “Night Play with Voice Actors 2025” Cast: Shimono Hiro, Namikawa Daisuke, Seki Tomokazu, Kawashima Reiji, Fukunishi Katsuya, Naganawa Maria, Kaneda Tomoko, Sobii 14:30~ “Two People Smoking Smoke Behind the Supermarket” Cast: *To be announced on the day 15:45~ “Dandadan” Starring: Shion Wakayama, Mayumi Tanaka, Masako Isobe 17:30 ~ “Hologoe! 2025” Starring: Fubuki Shirakami, Laplace Darkness, Sumire Uesaka, Marika Takano 19:45~TV anime “SPY×FAMILY” Season 3 Cast: Takuya Eguchi, Kenichiro Matsuda ・The free stage will be broadcast live for free on “ABEMA Anime Festival Channel”! Free missed broadcasts too!
「ABEMAアニメ祭チャンネル」:https://abema.tv/tag/5012ef9f-25db-48eb-ab71-700f21e1d4dd Click here for free stage details:
https://contents-abema.com/anime-matsuri2025/free_stage/ [Cinema screening @Human Trust Cinema Shibuya] Click here for cinema screening details: https://contents-abema.com/anime-matsuri2025/premium_stage/ ■ “ABEMA Anime Festival 2025 supported by Comic Seymour” event overview Date: September 20th (Sat) – 23rd (Tuesday/holiday), 2025 Venue: MIYASHITA PARK and other areas around Shibuya Special supporter: Comic Seymour *Some stages are scheduled to be held on dates other than the above dates. *Additional content, schedule, and venue will be announced later. ・Updating the latest information from time to time! ABEMAアニメ祭公式サイト:https://contents-abema.com/anime-matsuri2025/ ABEMAアニメ祭公式X(@ABEMA_Animefes):https://x.com/ABEMA_Animefes ・What is “ABEMA Anime Festival 2025 supported by Comic Seymour” A special event for anime fans will be held in 2025 ABEMA Anime Festival presented by “ABEMA” anime channel This year, the city of Shibuya will be filled with anime! The talk event featuring the voice actors of the hottest new anime will be delivered from a special stage on the 4th floor of MIYASHITA PARK (Shibuya Miyashita Park)! Furthermore, there are plenty of photo spots where you’ll want to take pictures and goods you’ll want to pick up! Everything you need to “watch, feel, and encounter” anime is here. Official name: ABEMA Anime
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