Aniplex Inc. has officially announced that its annual online event, Aniplex Online Fest 2025, will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025. The digital festival, now in its sixth year, is expected to deliver a wealth of new information on upcoming anime titles, feature special guest appearances, and showcase musical performances for fans worldwide.
The event will be livestreamed globally for free on Aniplex’s official YouTube channel, starting at 1:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PDT) on September 13, which translates to 5:00 p.m. Japan Time (JST) on the same day.
What to Expect at Aniplex Online Fest 2025
Aniplex Online Fest has become a staple for anime enthusiasts, serving as a platform for major announcements and exclusive content. Following the format of previous years, the 2025 iteration is set to feature over 20 anime titles and more than 40 guests, including voice actors and musical artists.
A Lineup of Anticipated Titles and New Reveals
While “new series reveals and surprise guest appearances” have been teased, Aniplex has already provided an initial glimpse into some of the featured shows for 2025. Fans can look forward to updates and new information on a diverse range of titles, which include:
- AlternaVvelt –Blue Exorcist Another Story-
- DAEMONS OF THE SHADOW REALM
- DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR (Original By DARK MOON : THE BLOOD ALTAR WITH ENHYPEN)
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Global Highlights
- Dragon Raja II -The Mourner’s Eyes-
- Fate/strange Fake
- GNOSIA
- Hana-Kimi
- The Irregular at Magic High School THE MOVIE Yotsuba Succession Arc
- May I Ask for One Final Thing?
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie Part 1: Beginnings / Part 2: Eternal TV Edition
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising-
- Sakurazaka46×BUILDDIVIDE -BRIGHT-
- SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes
- Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider
- Touring After the Apocalypse
These titles span various genres, suggesting a broad appeal for the upcoming festival. The event is known for revealing premiere dates, new trailers, key visuals, and additional cast and staff information for its featured projects.
Hosts, Guests, and Musical Performances
Returning as hosts for Aniplex Online Fest 2025 are Sally Amaki and Hisanori Yoshida, who have become familiar faces for the event. The festival will also feature a roster of special guests, including renowned voice actors such as Aoi Yuki, Akari Kito, Asami Seto, Ayane Sakura, Kana Hanazawa, Soma Saito, and Yuichi Nakamura, among many others.
In addition to anime news, live musical performances are a significant component of Aniplex Online Fest. The 2025 event will include performances by artists such as Tatsuya Kitani, SI-VIS, spira spica, PiKi, SawanoHiroyuki[nZk], SennaRin, NICHIMEZO, and DJ Kazu. This blend of announcements and entertainment aims to create an engaging experience for the global audience.
The Legacy of Aniplex Online Fest
Since its inception, Aniplex Online Fest has consistently delivered major headlines. For example, Aniplex Online Fest 2024, held on September 15, 2024, provided updates on highly anticipated projects like Solo Leveling Season 2, Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II, Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga-, and Fate/strange Fake. The event has proven to be a crucial communication channel for Aniplex to connect directly with its international fanbase.
The official visual for Aniplex Online Fest 2025, featuring art by Solo Leveling character designer Tomoko Sudo, has also been revealed, building anticipation for the upcoming virtual gathering. As the date approaches, fans can expect further details and a more comprehensive schedule to be released on the official Aniplex Online Fest website and social media channels.
