Written by Aarohi Narain
Anime meets pyrotechnics in this fireworks spectacular near Mount Fuji.
What happens?
This event fuses two beloved cornerstones of Japanese culture: legendary anime and traditional fireworks. Think the goosebumps from a swelling anime theme song, now accompanied by choreographed pyrotechnics lighting up the night sky.
Curated in collaboration with a major anime production company, this event brings scenes, openings, and endings from classic anime of the 1970s to 1990s — generation-defining titles such as Astro Boy — into an immersive outdoor experience. Every firework burst is timed to beloved songs from series you probably wore out your VHS rewinding.
Schedule 2025
The event takes place on July 7 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m.
Tickets 2025
There are a number of ticketing options available. The cheapest option costs ¥9,000, which gets you a ticket for a designated block. However, you don’t get a specific reserved seat, so you’ll need to get there early to snag a good spot.
Meanwhile, a standard reserved seat costs ¥11,000 per person. For a proper panoramic view, the price goes up to ¥13,000. Both come with an original character cushion mat.
For a table that would seat up to four, the tickets cost ¥85,000, and go up to ¥0 for front row seats.
See all the ticket options here.
How to get there
The event takes place at the Fujikawa Iki-iki Sports Park Special Venue.
From Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, take the Limited Express Chuo Line to Kōfu Station. There, switch to the Minobu Line and alight at Kajikazawaguchi Station. On foot, the venue is about an hour away, so it would be best to take a taxi.
Another option is to take the highway bus from Shinjuku to Kōfu Station South Exit, then switch to the local bus 44 and get off at Kajikaza Police Station. The venue is about ten minutes away on foot. However, keep in mind that departures may be limited.
Either way, the entire journey should take around three and a half hours.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.