The Association of Japanese Animations
【PRESS RELEASE】Anime hub born in Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, celebrates its 1st anniversary Anime Tokyo Station Special Exhibition: TV Anime Pokémon 1st anniversary event to be held!
2024.10.16
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celebrates its 1st anniversary
Anime Tokyo Station
Special Exhibition: TV Anime Pokémon
1st anniversary event to be held!
This facility serves as a launch point into the world of anime, where travelers visiting Tokyo from all over the world, specialists, children, and adults alike can gather and enjoy discovering both past masterpieces and the latest popular series.
Through displays featuring iconic scenes broadcasted on TV, visitors can relive Pokémon's vibrant history. Additionally, there will be an interactive corner where the two protagonists from "Liko and Roy Channel" come to life and react to visitors.
■TV Anime Pokémon Special Exhibition
[Exhibition Overview]
The new series of the currently airing TV anime Pokémon features a dual protagonist format, centering on a young girl, Liko, and a young boy, Roy, and began airing in April 2023.
On Friday, October 11th, a new chapter, "Rayquaza Rising," will commence.
This special exhibition will present the world of the TV anime Pokémon and trace the journey of Liko and Roy’s adventures thus far.
・ Exhibits
Original drawings of iconic scenes, panels of the main characters and Pokémon, Liko's pendant, and the ancient Poké Ball, among other items.
・ Photo Spots
Photo spots where visitors can take pictures with characters and Pokémon, including face cutout panels.
・ "Liko and Roy Channel" Experience Corner
An interactive experience corner where Liko and Roy react to visitors.
From October 26 (Sat), 2024, to February 2 (Sun), 2025
■1st Anniversary Event
(1) Date & Time: October 31 (Thu), 2024, 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. (tentative)
Miina Tominaga (voice actor)
Ryūsei Nakao (voice actor)
Talk show and special segments by the panels, congratulatory messages from the voice actors, etc.
■ Number of participants: 50 (by lottery)
■ Application period: From October 4 (Fri), 2024, to October 20 (Sun), 2024
■ Application method: Please apply via the dedicated application form.
Please refer to the official Anime Tokyo Station website for more details and applications.
*Panels and content are subject to change without notice. Thank you for your understanding.
■Overview of the Facility
◆Name: Anime Tokyo Station (abbreviation: Anime Tokyo)
◆Location: Tokyu Building East Building No.5, 1-2F above ground, B1F below ground (2-25-5, Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo) *4-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station
◆Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (last admission by 6:45 p.m.)
◆Closed: Mondays
◆Admission: Free
◆Official website: https://animetokyo.jp/en/
-Inquiries regarding this press release-
Public Relations Office of "Anime Tokyo Station" (Kyodo PR)
Contact person: Miri Yasuda
E-mail: animetokyo-pr@kyodo-pr.co.jp
Photo (from the left)
1. Symbolic artistic installation on the 1st floor of Anime
2. ©Nintendo・Creatures・GAME FREAK・TV Tokyo・ ShoPro・JR Kikaku ©Pokémon
3. Miina Tominaga
4. Ryūsei Nakao Photo by: SHIN YAMAGISHI
5. 1st Anniversary Event application form
6. Official website
7. Location