March bridges the winter and spring anime seasons, bringing major conventions and fresh premieres.

AnimeJapan (Late March)

Tokyo Big Sight hosts AnimeJapan, the main anime industry trade show. Key things to know:

  • Saturday — Enthusiast day, exclusive goods, packed
  • Sunday — Family-friendly, slightly calmer
  • Tickets sell out in advance through the lottery system
  • Major studio booths (MAPPA, Ufotable, Toei, KyoAni) preview upcoming seasons

Spring Anime Premieres

The spring anime season starts in early April, but March brings:

  • Final episodes of winter 2026 shows
  • Advance screenings at AnimeJapan and individual theater events
  • Streaming platform announcements (Crunchyroll, Netflix Japan, Abema)

C106 Circle Applications

Comiket 106 (Summer Comiket) circle applications open in March. Circles selected through the lottery will be announced in May. New circles have a lower acceptance rate — apply early and prepare backup categories.

Coming Up in April

  • NicoNico Chokaigi — Late April at Makuhari Messe
  • Golden Week — Prepare for closures and travel crowds
  • Spring anime season — New simulcasts start

Vocab: æ˜„ă‚ąăƒ‹ăƒĄ haru anime — Spring anime season. The Japanese TV season starts in April, so spring anime premieres are usually the most anticipated of the year.

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