April is a busy month — the spring anime season arrives, and NicoNico Chokaigi draws internet culture fans to Makuhari.
NicoNico Chokaigi (Late April)
The “Super Meeting” at Makuhari Messe is part convention, part live stream. Expect:
- VTuber stage appearances with real-time NicoNico comment integration
- Game zone with retro setups and fighting game tournaments
- Creator booths from doujin music and video circles
- Full coverage in our event spotlight series
Tickets: ¥2,500 advance. Makuhari Messe is 30 minutes from Tokyo on the JR Keiyo Line.
Spring Anime Season Premiere
April 1–7 marks the start of the spring 2026 anime season. New simulcasts launch on Crunchyroll, Abema, and Netflix Japan. The season preview guide drops on most anime news sites in late March.
C106 Circle Results
Summer Comiket (August) circle selection results are typically announced in late April to May. Keep an eye on the Comiket official site for waitlist information.
Coming Up in May
- Golden Week — Prepare for closures April 29–May 5
- Kanda Matsuri — Major festival (odd-numbered years)
- Design Festa — Late May at Tokyo Big Sight
Vocab: 春 haru — Spring. The spring anime season (春アニメ) covers April–June broadcasts.