Tokyo and Anime Tokyo Station, an anime exhibition base operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Japan Video Association, “Make Anime More Interesting, Make Anime To The Future” With the motto, 285,945 people (as of May 3, 2026) have visited the facility as a facility that conveys the charm of Japanese animation to the world.

This time, the role of the national anime “Sazae-san” bonito and “Soreike! “Anpanman” Dokin-chan, etc., Tomokazu Tominaga, who is known for playing “Doraemon” Suneo and “Devil’s Blade” and Tomokazu Seki, “Spy x Family” Anya Forger and “Funeral” “Freyen of Osoku” will be held on June 1, 2026 by Atsumi Tanezaki, who is known for the role of Freeren. In addition, this event will be distributed on the official Anime Tokyo Station YouTube channel for a limited time from 12:00 on June 13th to 24:00 on Sunday, July 12th.

From the left, Mina Tominaga, Tomokazu Seki, Atsumi Tanezaki

From the left, Yuichi Kimura, Noriko Namiki, Soichi Mitani, Kunihiro Kamada

The event is based on a two-part system, and in the first part, Tominaga-san and Seki-san, who are very active in the Japanese anime and television world, will be co-starring about their appearances and past performances. We will hold a talk show unique to the anime Tokyo Station while talking about the episodes of the time and the deep relationship with anime and dramas. In the second part, the 4th “Kiri no Naka de” series from the “Arashi no Yoru ni” series, which was held at last year’s “Anime Tokyo Station Autumn Festival”, was performed. In addition to the percussion, Mr. Tominaga, Mr. Seki, and Mr. Tanezaki will perform live performances with a lively sound effect with live flute. In addition, we will also hold a valuable talk with the original author, Yuichi Kimura.

On the day of the event, 50 people will be invited to the recording venue by lottery. Applications will start using the dedicated form on Friday, May 8, 2026.
By all means, please take this opportunity to enjoy a special event at the Anime Tokyo Station by participating or streaming.

“Anime Tokyo Station Early Summer Gathering” Implementation Overview
(1) Date and time: Monday, June 1, 2018, 18:30, the performance starts at 19:00, the performance ends at 20:30 (planned)

(2) Venue: Anime Tokyo Station 1st Floor Special Venue
(2-25-5 Fujikyu Building, East No. 5 Building, Toshima-ku, 2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro)

(3) Performers: Mina Tominaga, Tomokazu Seki, Atsumi Tanezaki, Yuichi Kimura (“Arashi no Yoru “Ni” original author) Noriko Namiki (MC), Soichi Mitani (percussion), Kunihiro Kamata (flute)

(4) Contents:
[Part 1] Special Talk Show
・ Free talk about episodes of appearances by Mr. Tominaga and Mr. Seki, as well as about their deep relationship with anime and dramas.
[Part 2] Reading play
・The 4th work of “Arashi no Yoru ni” series “Kiri no Nakade” by Tominaga-san, Seki-san, and Tanezaki-san will perform live.
・”Arashi no Yoru ni” original author Yuichi Kimura talk corner

(5) Delivery:
Limited time from 12:00 on June 13 (Sat) to 24:00 on Sunday, July 12, 2019
“Anime Tokyo Station” official YouTube channel for a limited time

(6) Participation Recruitment Overview:
・Number of recruits: 50 people (lottery)
・Application period: May 8 (Fri) to May 22 (Fri) 2020
・How to apply: Please apply from the dedicated application form.
Click here for details and application https://animetokyo.jp/archives/events/events70/
*Performers and contents are subject to change without notice. Please understand beforehand.

■ Facility overview
Name: Anime Tokyo Station (Abbreviation: Anime Tokyo)
Location: Fujikyu Building East No. 5 Building 1-2 floor, 1st basement floor (2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)
*4 minute walk from the east exit of Ikebukuro station
Hours of operation: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
◆Closed days: Monday *If Monday is a holiday, the museum will be open and the next day will be closed. New Year holidays, temporary closures, etc.
Please check the official website when visiting.
◆ Admission: Free
◆Official website: https://animetokyo.jp/