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EXHIBITION<\/h1>\n

[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]FLOOR PLAN<\/a> EXHIBITORS<\/a> NEXT STAGE<\/a> COSPLAY HUB<\/a> CREATORS HUB<\/a>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||50px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”text-align: center;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code module_id=”floor-plan” module_class=”page_header green” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#000000″ custom_margin_tablet=”50px|10px||10px|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”10px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

AFA NEXT STAGE<\/h1>\n

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It\u2019s entertainment at the next level! AFA NEXT STAGE<\/strong> brings together top talents from Japan and the region!<\/p>\n

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FRIDAY
27 NOVEMBER<\/span><\/h1>\n

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\u00a9Yukino Sonoyama, KODANSHA\/ BLESS Production Committee<\/p>\n

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Asian Premiere<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aia Udagawa dreams of being a makeup artist, and Jun Sumisaki dreams of being a model. They both keep these thoughts to themselves and try to fit in, but a contest during their school festival sets their dreams in motion…<\/p>\n

This passionate story about continuing to pursue dreams despite all the obstacles and setbacks, along with the realistic depictions of makeup, have drawn widespread attention to this series and helped it sell over 1,250,000 total copies\u2014and now, at last, its anime adaptation is on the horizon!<\/p>\n

With animation by A-1 Pictures and a talented staff headed by director Shotaro Kitamura, this multi-POV tale of blindingly bright youth is off and running in a dazzling burst of color!<\/p>\n

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FRIDAY
27 NOVEMBER<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Reki Kawahara, Author of “Accel World” “Sword Art Online”.
The latest work is here.<\/p>\n

VR \u226aVirtual Reality\u226b “Sword Art Online”
AR \u226aAugmented Reality\u226b “Sword Art Online the Movie -Ordinal Scale-“
Here comes MR \u226aMixed Reality\u226b “Devils’ Crest”<\/p>\n

A new death game begins in an isolated world where \u300aActual Magic (AM)\u300b, the world\u2019s first full\u2011sensory immersion VRMMO-RPG, has fused with \u300aReality\u300b.<\/full-dive><\/p>\n

This is a game, and it is real.<\/p>\n

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Voice of Sawa Ashihara<\/p>\n

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FRI \u00b7 SAT \u00b7 SUN
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Special Guest<\/p>\n

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FRI \u00b7 SAT \u00b7 SUN
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Special Guest<\/p>\n

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SATURDAY
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Official PR character of Kumamoto Prefecture<\/strong><\/h6>\n

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SATURDAY
28 NOVEMBER<\/span><\/h1>\n

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SATURDAY
28 NOVEMBER<\/span><\/h1>\n

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SJ60 Friendship Supporter<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Special Guest<\/p>\n

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SATURDAY
28 NOVEMBER<\/span><\/h1>\n

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\u00a9Overgeared Animation Partners<\/p>\n

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Director<\/p>\n

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Executive Producer<\/p>\n

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Voice of Grid<\/p>\n

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SUNDAY
29 NOVEMBER<\/span><\/h1>\n

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\u00a9Paradox Live2026<\/p>\n

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At the legendary CLUB paradox, ten teams come together: BAE, The Cat\u2019s Whiskers, cozmez, AKYR, BURAIKAN, VISTY, AMPRULE, 1Nm8, GokuLuck, and the newly introduced ILLGATOR.<\/p>\n

Each rapper carries their own beliefs, past, and motivations, clashing intensely through Phantom Live. In addition to its high-quality HIP-HOP music, the project has gained a strong following for its distinctive characters and the powerful bonds between team members. The official YouTube channel has surpassed 310 million total views.<\/p>\n

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VIRTUAL APPEARANCE<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Voice of Anne Faulkner \u00b7 BAE<\/p>\n

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