Ready to indulge your inner otaku and immerse yourself in anime and manga this month? Here are three June anime and manga events in Tokyo to help you make the most of your time in Japan.

Manga & Anime Events in Tokyo

For manga and anime fans growing up outside of Japan, sometimes the wide world of Japanese comics and cartoons, particularly the width and breadth of what is widely available, is the very first thing that draws us in. But the true vastness of that variety can be hard to comprehend until the first time you walk into a Japanese bookstore and see the huge shelves dedicated only to the latest, hottest manga series. Fortunately, that means that when you come to Japan, there are always plenty of unique manga and anime-themed events to check out! Fill out the schedule of your next trip to Tokyo, or just find something fun to do on the weekend, with these June 2024 events hand-picked for your enjoyment!

① Hana to Yume 50th Anniversary Exhibition

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If you grew up immersed in the romance and fantasy of Japanese shoujo manga, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve read at least one manga that was originally published in the manga magazine Hana to Yume. This cutesy publication (Hana to Yume literally means “Flowers and Dreams”) has been a major player in the Japanese manga scene for half a century, putting out popular series on a regular basis since 1974, and some of the most famous names have found popularity all over the world: Fruits Basket, Skip Beat!, and Kamisama Kiss are just a few of the big ones. This exhibition gives shoujo manga fans a chance to celebrate 50 years of Hana to Yume, from the publication process to the final manga series that make it onto the magazine’s pages. Check it out to immerse yourself into the worlds (and take pictures) of some of Hana to Yume’s most popular manga series, see original illustrations from throughout the decades, and even get a behind-the-scenes look at how the artists and editors work to make Hana to Yume a success!

Hana to Yume 50th Anniversary Exhibition (創刊50周年記念 花とゆめ展)
Event Dates: May 24, 2024 – June 30, 2024
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② Chainsaw Man Escape Room “Escape From the Labyrinth Devil”

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We can’t all hunt down devils with our handy chainsaw hands, but for a limited time this year, we can at least try joining the Public Safety Devil Hunters! “Escape From the Labyrinth Devil” is the latest creation from the escape room experts at Tokyo Mystery Circus, who are well known for their anime rooms and other collaborations, and it offers fans a chance to investigate the mysterious “Labyrinth Devil” and his ever-changing labyrinthian lair. Check out this escape room for a unique chance to join forces with Denji, Aki, and Power and work together to take down a devil!

Chainsaw Man Escape Room “Escape From the Labyrinth Devil” (リアル脱出ゲーム×チェンソーマン『迷宮の悪魔からの脱出』)
Event Dates: April 04, 2024 – June 30, 2024
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③ The Road to City Hunter: 40th Anniversary Special Manga Exhibition

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Fans of retro Shounen Jump won’t want to miss this exhibition, which focuses on the legendary manga and anime City Hunter by Tsukasa Hojo. An icon of the ’80s shounen manga scene, City Hunter is all about private eyes investigating (and doing hits) in the seedy underbelly of Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku neighborhood, and the series has gone on to find success as an anime and multiple live-action movies (including a new Netflix adaptation).

This year, to celebrate four whole decades of City Hunter fandom, author and artist Tsukasa Hojo is exhibiting a huge collection of original works from the manga’s creation, including dozens of illustrations, original manga panels, and promotional paintings. There’s also a City Hunter pop-up cafe (only accessible to exhibition-goers) that offers a rotating menu with items like “Ryo’s Mokkori Omurice” and an Angel Heart “Glass Heart” drink! If you’re a fan of this old-school classic, this event offers a rare chance to see more of City Hunter while you’re in the very city where Ryo Saeba does his work!

The Road to City Hunter: 40th Anniversary Special Manga Exhibition (北条司展 the road to『CITY HUNTER』40th anniversary 2025)
Event Dates: April 17, 2024 – June 23, 2024
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More Tokyo Events for June

If you love Japanese culture but don’t quite find yourself blown away by any of these three events, there’s plenty more where that came from! Don’t forget to check the Japankuru event calendar for more manga and anime-themed events in Tokyo, plus many more festivals, exhibitions, and other fun attractions all over Japan!

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