Anime Events

World Biggest Anime song event


The biggest anime song Live concert in Japan called Animelo Summer Live! This live concert event held in Japan every end of August at Saitama Super Arena, where it is super close to Tokyo. This event is always held in end of August. So you can just go after going to comic market. So just to make sure to reserve ticket. Very popular event so sold out very quick.

DATE of 2025

August 29th, 30th and 31st.

You can also check other event at event calendar.
Table of Contents
    How to Anisama (Click and tap to each section)
    1. 01 Basic information of Anisama
    2. 02 Anisama Tickets
    3. 03 Artists participating Anisama
    4. 04 What you need for Anisama
    5. 05 Transportation and hotels for Anisama
    6. 06 Prohibitions in Anisama
    7. 07 Others (Like Advices)

Where this event are held

Basic information of Anisama


© Animelo Summer Live 2023
Animelo Summer Live, or Anisama, is the world's largest anisong (anime song) event and has been held since 2005. Anisama is held every year around the end of August, and this year, 2025 will be held over three days, on 8/29, 8/30, and 8/31.

Basic Information
Dates: August 39th ~ August 31st, 2025
Location: Saitama Super Arena (SSA), Keyaki Hiroba
How to Participate: Ticket

Check Official Web here!!

About Cosplay Participation
In live events like Anisama, cosplay is not welcomed. Although there are a few individuals who cosplay every year, it's generally advisable to refrain from cosplay at such events!

Anisama Tickets


Normally, Animelo Summer Live (Anisama) holds multiple rounds of ticket lotteries and general sales. As of now, only some tickets are available through early sales. Below is a breakdown of the ticket information!

Seat Guide


Anisama seats are generally divided into four categories: VIP Seats, S Seats (Arena), S Seats (Stand), and Reserved Seats! The VIP Seats are the closest to the stage, while the Reserved Seats are the farthest away. If you want to see the artists with your own eyes, we recommend the VIP Seats or S Seats (Arena)!

*All prices listed below include tax.



VIP Seat
Per Day: ¥25,300
*Front and center of the arena, includes exclusive merchandise, priority entry/exit, and your name in the support message listing

S Seat (Arena)
Per Day: ¥16,500
*Front section of the arena seating area

S Seat (Stand)
Per Day: ¥16,500
*Front rows of the 200-level stand seating area

Reserved Seat
Per Day: ¥11,000

Ticket Sales Information


This section explains how each type of ticket is sold! (Except for some special tickets, this information is based on the 2024 event. Please use it as a reference, as the official details for 2025 have not been released yet.)

VIP Seat

General Sale
Sales Period: July 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – August 14, 2024, 11:59 PM
Tickets: Purchase here
Note: 2025 information has not been announced yet
Exclusive Early Lottery Reservation for Anisama 2024 Blu-ray Buyers
Lottery Period: March 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – April 13, 2025, 11:59 PM
Tickets: Purchase here
Note: No additional info
dAnime Store Members Only – Early Lottery Reservation
Lottery Period: April 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – May 6, 2025, 11:59 PM
Tickets: Purchase here
Note: No additional info
Anisama 2025 Official! Shinkansen Tour
Lottery start date and time:2025 4/21 14:00~
Tickets:Purchase tickets here
Additional notes: Nothing in particular

S Seat (Arena)

General Sale
Sales Period: July 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – August 14, 2024, 11:59 PM
Tickets: Purchase here
Note: This is information for 2024. (Details for 2025 have not been announced yet)
Exclusive Early Lottery Reservation for Anisama 2024 Blu-ray Buyers
Lottery Period: March 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – April 13, 2025, 11:59 PM
Tickets: Purchase here
Note: No additional info
dAnime Store Members Only – Early Lottery Reservation
Lottery Period: April 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – May 6, 2025, 11:59 PM
Tickets: Purchase here
Note: No additional info
Anisama 2025 Official! Shinkansen Tour
Lottery start date and time:2025 4/21 14:00~
Tickets:Purchase tickets here
Additional notes: Nothing in particular

S Seat (Stand)

General Sale
Sales Period: July 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – August 14, 2024, 11:59 PM
Tickets: Purchase here
Note: This is information for 2024. (Details for 2025 have not been announced yet)
Exclusive Early Lottery Reservation for Anisama 2024 Blu-ray Buyers
Lottery Period: March 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – April 13, 2025, 11:59 PM
Tickets: Purchase here
Note: No additional info
dAnime Store Members Only – Early Lottery Reservation
Lottery Period: April 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – May 6, 2025, 11:59 PM
Tickets: Purchase here
Note: No additional info
Anisama 2025 Official! Shinkansen Tour
Lottery start date and time:2025 4/21 14:00~
Tickets:Purchase tickets here
Additional notes: Nothing in particular

Reserved Seats

General Sale
Application Period: 2024 7/21 10:00~8/14 23:59
Tickets: Purchase from here
Note: This is 2024 information. (2025 is not yet announced)
AniSama 2024 Blu-ray Purchasers' Limited Fastest Pre-Order Lottery
Lottery Start Date: 2025 3/26 12:00~4/13 23:59
Tickets: Purchase from here
Note: None
dAnime Store Member Limited Ticket Pre-Order Lottery
Lottery Start Date: 2025 4/18 12:00~5/6 23:59
Tickets: Purchase from here
Note: None
animelo+ Member Limited Ticket Pre-Order Lottery
Lottery Start Date: 2024 5/10 12:00~5/19 23:59
Results Announcement: 2024 5/23 18:00
Payment Deadline: 2024 5/23 18:00~5/26 23:59
Ticket Pickup Period: 2024 8/24 15:00~
Tickets: Purchase from here
Note: This is 2024 information. (2025 is not yet announced)
animelo mix Member Limited Ticket Pre-Order Lottery
Lottery Start Date: 2024 5/10 12:00~5/19 23:59
Results Announcement: 2024 5/23 18:00
Payment Deadline: 2024 5/23 18:00~5/26 23:59
Ticket Pickup Period: 2024 8/24 15:00~
Tickets: Purchase from here
Note: This is 2024 information. (2025 is not yet announced)
Early Pre-Reserve Ticket Pre-Order Lottery
Lottery Start Date: 2024 5/24 12:00~6/2 23:59
Results Announcement: 2024 6/6 18:00
Ticket Pickup Period: 2024 8/24 15:00~
Tickets: Purchase from here
Note: VIP seats and S seats (Arena) available only on Fridays. This is 2024 information. (2025 is not yet announced)
AniSama x PIA Ticket Pre-Order Lottery
Lottery Start Date: 2024 5/27 12:00~6/9 23:59
Results Announcement: 2024 6/13 18:00
Payment Deadline: 2024 6/13 18:00~6/16 23:59
Ticket Pickup Period: 2024 8/24 15:00~
Tickets: Purchase from here
Note: This is 2024 information. (2025 is not yet announced)
AniSama x Seven-Eleven Ticket Pre-Order Lottery
Lottery Start Date: 2024 6/14 12:00~6/23 23:59
Results Announcement: 2024 6/27 18:00
Payment Deadline: 2024 6/27 18:00~6/30 23:59
Ticket Pickup Period: 2024 8/24 15:00~
Tickets: Purchase from here
Note: This is 2024 information. (2025 is not yet announced)
Pre-Reserve Ticket Pre-Order Lottery
Lottery Start Date: 2024 6/28 12:00~7/7 23:59
Results Announcement: By the application site
Tickets: Purchase from here
Note: This is 2024 information. (2025 is not yet announced)
Play Guide Ticket Pre-Order Lottery
Lottery Start Date: 2024 7/5 12:00~7/15 23:59
Results Announcement: By the application site
Tickets: Purchase from here
Note: This is 2024 information. (2025 is not yet announced)



Important Notes
Ticket pickup will be available after 8/24, using the MOALA Pocket app (download required). After purchasing and completing the payment, select the "electronic ticket pickup" option from the ticket distribution and issuance service Claok. By clicking the pickup URL, the MOALA Pocket app will automatically launch, and the pickup process will be completed. On the event day, you will use the MOALA Pocket app on your smartphone to enter. Download from the following links!!

For iOS, download here
For Google Play, download here

Artists participating Anisama


Anisama will feature a variety of artists over the three days! You can attend all days, or just the day that the artist singing your favorite anisong is on!

Artists participating may still be updated. To check the official website, click here!!

Day1


Here's some artists participating in Day1 of Anisama!!
© Animelo Summer Live 2023

Day2


Here's artists participating in Day2 of Anisama!!
© Animelo Summer Live 2023


Here's artists participating in Day3 of Anisama!!
© Animelo Summer Live 2023

What you need for Anisama


Anisama is held in summer and there's Keyaki Hiroba stage so, you have to prepare many things!! We introduce what you need in the list below!! Also, for things that are needed, we colored them red. List below are the one we actually use in this event!

What you need for Anisama

Transportation and hotels for Anisama

This section will tell you about hotels and transportation that you’re going to use on the day of Anisama!!

Transportation (Train)


In this part, we will explain about 2 train stations that are close to Saitama Super Arena (SSA), the venue of Anisama!!



Saitama-Shintoshin Station (Keihin-Tohoku line, Takasaki line, Utsunomiya line)
The station that is the closest to Saitama Super Arena (3 minutes walking). The station has 3 lines which make it more accessible from Tokyo. Most people use this station to go to Saitama Super Arena. In addition, there’s a shopping mall that has Yodobashi camera, a movie theater, and more called cocoon city. You can buy some stuff at Yodobashi Camera and go to the live event. 

Kitayono Station (Saikyo line)
another station that is close to Saitama Super Arena (7 minutes walking). We recommend using this station if Saitama Shintoshin Station is crowded or your accommodation is close to Saikyo line station.

Around Kitayono station, there are anime locations of bottom-tier character Tomozaki (Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun)!! Also, around Musashi Urawa station, which is 2 stations next to Kitayono station, there are anime locations of Call of the Night (Yofukashi no Uta)!! If you have time, why don’t you visit there??


Ⓒ2022コトヤマ・小学館／「よふかしのうた」製作委員会



Transportation (Others)


Bus
There are several bus stop around Saitama Super Arena, and there’s even a limousine bus that comes from Haneda airport, Sendai, and more!! Though there’re some bus stops around Saitama Super Arena, we recommend using trains because it is more accessible.

Taxi
Compared to buses and trains, taxis are more comfortable and making it easier to get around compared to the other transportation options described. However, taxis in Japan are expensive, so we do not recommend using them if you cannot afford them or want to spend more money on goods. Also, if you don't have a phone number in Japan, use the hotel reception or an app to call a taxi.

IC card
IC cards such as Suica, Pasmo and etc for buses and trains. We recommend to charge about ¥2,000.


Hotel around Anisama Venue


We will introduce hotels around the venue.



The above map and list provide all the hotels around Saitama Super Arena. As there are not many hotels around Saitama-Shintoshin Station, it is recommended to make reservations at the adjacent Omiya Station.


↑ (Click the image above when making hotel reservations) This is the biggest and the most popular travel company in Japan!! You can reserve hotel at reasonable price!! Cannot understand English? don't worry!! There are English, Thai, Korean and Chinese version for Rakuten!! You can switch it from language. If you're using Smartphone, change website to PC version and switch the language to your language.
To stay in Japan, Japanese site is always the cheapest.


Prohibitions in Anisama


At Anisama, and/or at live events, there are several prohibitions, such as the prohibition of the use of modified penlights, the prohibition of jumping, and so on. This page introduces what is prohibited at Anisama.

About recording and using phones


Not only at Anisama, but also at most anime events and live events in Japan, it is prohibited to record video, use recording devices at the venue, or use mobile phones or other such devices during the show. If you are found doing so, you may be asked to leave the venue. If you are participating in the event, please do not film or record, and turn off your smartphones and tablets!

About dangerous or disruptive behaviors


Similar to the above, any behavior that may disturb the people around you, the staff, or the artists (pushing people away, hitting, extreme jumping, yelling, screaming, otagei, lifting people up, etc.) is also prohibited. Smoking, drinking, coming to the event drinking alcohol, bringing dangerous items, eating and drinking for purposes other than rehydration, etc. are also prohibited. Please do not do this.

※In the past, things that have happened are: touching the voice actors directly, destroying seats, putting kimchi on the head, releasing a lot of cockroaches, etc. Never try this.

About penlight, glow sticks


At Anisama, the use of penlights and psylliums is allowed, but they are limited to straight types no longer than 30 cm in length. Therefore, modified or homemade penlights, penlights that are so bright that they obstruct the view of others, or throwing and waving them around are prohibited.

Others (Like Advices)


Call and response
At a live concert, there is a call and response, commonly known as a call in Japanese. Especially for famous songs, there are calls, and if you remember them, you will be able to enjoy the atmosphere of the performance even more. However, since calls are not appropriate for ballad songs, etc., it is important to be aware of the genre of the song!

About penlight, glow stick
To enjoy the live concert even more, we recommend that you bring a penlight or glow stick! We recommend the Lumiace 3 by Lumica Inc. one of the Anisama sponsors! Lumiace 3 has a reserve mode that allows you to check the next color you want to change at hand, so you can change colors without making a mistake!

Keyaki Hiroba Stage
In the past, the Keyaki Hiroba Stage has featured live performances by voice actor units and a karaoke stage! You don't have to have a ticket to see it, so this is a great way to just feel the atmosphere!
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↑(Click img above for hotel reservations)
This is the biggest and the most popular travel company in Japan!! You can reserve hotel at reasonable price!! There are English, Thai, Korean and Chinese version for Rakuten!! You can switch it from language. If you're using Smartphone, change website to PC version and switch the language to your language.
To stay in Japan, Japanese site is always the cheapest.