Aniplex Inc. has officially announced that Aniplex Online Fest 2025 will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, marking the sixth consecutive year for the global streaming event. The online festival is set to feature updates on over 20 anime titles and include appearances from more than 40 guests, streaming worldwide for free on the official Aniplex YouTube channel.
Global Celebration of Anime: Date, Time, and Hosts Confirmed
Anime enthusiasts worldwide can tune into Aniplex Online Fest 2025 starting at 1:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PDT) and 5:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time (JST) on September 13. The event will be broadcast in both English and Japanese, ensuring accessibility for a broad international audience. Returning as hosts for this year’s festivities are Sally Amaki and Hisanori Yoshida, who have become familiar faces at the annual event.
The official visual for Aniplex Online Fest 2025 has also been unveiled, featuring new artwork by Tomoko Sudo, known for her character design work on the popular series Solo Leveling.
What to Expect: New Reveals, Featured Shows, and Musical Performances
Aniplex Online Fest has a history of delivering exciting announcements, and the 2025 iteration is no exception, teasing “new series reveals and surprise guest appearances.” Attendees can anticipate a diverse program that typically includes panels with staff and cast members, fresh information on upcoming anime and game projects, and exhilarating live music performances.
While the full schedule and detailed guest list are typically released closer to the event, Aniplex has already provided a glimpse into some of the titles expected to be featured during the stream:
- 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
The festival has historically welcomed a range of musical artists, with past events featuring popular acts like LiSA, ClariS, ReoNa, and SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]. DJ Kazu has also been a recurring performer, providing electrifying DJ sets.
A Legacy of Digital Anime Fandom
Aniplex Online Fest first launched in 2020 as a response to the cancellation of major in-person events, quickly establishing itself as a significant platform for Aniplex to connect with its global fanbase. Since its inception, the event has consistently offered free access to exclusive content and updates, drawing hundreds of thousands of views worldwide. The upcoming 2025 event continues this tradition, promising another comprehensive showcase of Aniplex’s diverse anime and entertainment portfolio.
Fans are encouraged to follow Aniplex’s official social media channels and the Aniplex Online Fest website for further announcements and the detailed program schedule as the September 13 date approaches.