List of anime song festivals nationwide [2026]

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Anime songs are no longer just a subculture for anime otaku—they’ve become a beloved genre among many music fans.

What’s more, they’ve gained passionate followers worldwide as a part of Japanese culture.

These hugely popular anison tracks even have their own dedicated music festivals.

While there aren’t as many of them compared to rock or jazz festivals, there are large, staple events held annually, and the scene has firmly taken root.

In this article, we’ll introduce anime song festivals held across Japan all at once, so whether you’re an anison fan or simply a music lover, be sure to check it out!

Past events

Animelo Summer LiveFri 8/29 – Sun 8/31, Saitama Prefecture

Animelo Summer Live, commonly known as Anisama, is a summer festival where anime song artists gather in one place. Anisama draws as many as 80,000 attendees each year, making it one of the largest anisong events in Japan. Many artists take the stage one after another, offering a lineup that promises both surprises and enjoyment.