Kariya-City Kariya Anime Collection
Date: Oct 31,2026(Sat)
This autumn, Kariya comes alive—Anime style!
Kariya Anime Collection is a comprehensive anime/manga event held around Kariya Station. A cosplay event held at the Kariya City Industrial Promotion Center served as the launching pad for the Cosplay Festa in Kariya beginning in 2010, which then expanded in 2013 to include anime and other such contents to become the all-inclusive anime/manga event that it is today.
Festivities include talk shows by voice actors and actresses as well as anime-related booths, and some 2,000 cosplayers make an appearance. Food and drink vendors too offer tasty treats as the cherry on top of a myriad of events!!
Event details (partial)
Special talk stage (advance ticket-style) SOME EVENTS SOLD OUT
Events:
10:30 am Ryotaro Okiayu (Kunimitsu Tezuka from The Prince of Tennis, Byakuya Kuchiki from Bleach, Subaru Okiya from Detective Conan, etc.)
12:30 pm Fumihiko Tachiki (Gendo Ikari from Neon Genesis: Evangelion, Taizo Hasegawa from Gintama, Akainu from One Piece etc.) and the Kariya Castle Warrior Entertainment Brigade
2:30 pm Akio Otsuka (Black Jack from the Black Jack series, Batou from the Ghost in the Shell series, Daisuke Jigen from Lupin the 3rd Part 6, etc.)
4:00 pm Romi Park (Edward Elric from Fullmetal Alchemist, Toshiro Hitsugaya from Bleach, Hange Zoë from Attack on Titan, etc.)
• Location: Large Hall, Kariya Cultural Center
• Price: Free to view (all seats reserved)
Kariya Indie Game 2026
Indie games produced by individuals and clubs come together during this event. Visitors can enjoy game exhibits and play as well as the chance to mingle with creators. Encounter new games you'll only find here.
• Location: Aioi Hall, Kariya City Industrial Promotion Center
• Price: Free of charge to view with no tickets necessary. Unreserved seating.
Cosplay photography
Application
• Cosplay participation with use of a changing room: Kariya Cultural Center and Kariya City Industrial Promotion Center
• Photography and cosplay participation without use of a changing room: Aioi Hall, Kariya City Industrial Promotion Center
• Price: JPY 500/person
Special open stage (advance reservation required)
• Location: Small Hall, Kariya Cultural Center
1) Open cosplayer stage
• Time: 10:00 am–12:00 pm and 3:30 pm–5:00 pm
• Participation fee: JPY 800/group (20 min. Advance application required. Available to those with a cosplay ticket only.)
2) Anime theme song karaoke competition
• Time: 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
• Participation fee: JPY 300/group (for one song with two mics available)
Check the official Kariya Anime Collection site (External link. Japanese only.) for details.
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Event info
| Date | Sat, Oct 31, 2026 |
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| Time | 10:00 am–7:00 pm |
| Location | Area around Kariya Station |
| Location | 〒448-0028 Sakura-machi, Kariya-shi, Aichi Note: • The Access Map shows the location of JR Kariya Station. |
| Price | Some events require a fee. |
| Parking | Pay parking available (available free at Kariya City Hall) Use the Kariya Cultural Center, Aioi, Kanda, and other nearby parking lots. |
| Inquiries | • 0566-23-4100 (Kariya City Tourism Association, available weekdays 8:30 am–5:15 pm) • 0566-45-5833 (Kariya Station Front Tourist Information Center, available daily 10:00 am–6:00 pm, excluding the second Wed of each month) |
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DIRECTIONS
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- By public transportation
- Get off at Kariya Station. All events and booths are just a short walking distance.
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- By car
- Approx. 25 min. (6.8 km) south from Toyoake Interchange on the Isewangan Expressway via Route 23.
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