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Tokyo Advanced Nurturing High School is a dreamlike institution boasting a 100% advancement and employment rate, where students receive 100,000 yen worth of points every month.

However, behind its ideal facade lies a strict meritocracy in which only top-performing students are granted special privileges.

After rising to Class C in the third semester of their first year, Ayanokoji and his classmates take on the final special exam of the year, only to narrowly lose to Class A and fall back down to Class D.

Their second year begins once again from the bottom.

Following spring break, Ayanokoji and Karuizawa become a couple, while Horikita parts ways with her past self who idolized her talented older brother, Manabu.

As relationships gradually shift, the students move forward into their second year.

The new second-year students’ first special exam is a written test conducted in pairs with first-years.

However, among the new students lurks an agent dispatched from the White Room by Tsukishiro…

Will these new bonds formed across grade levels bring about calm or chaos?

The curtain now rises on the second year of their school life.

He is also the illustrator of the new AFATH26 version of our beloved mascot Seika-chan. Catch his special appearance on NEXT STAGE – stay tuned for more details!

For centuries, the deadly arts have been perfected by those known as the Masters.

Among them, the Poison Masters of the Five Great Families hold the most fearsome power and influence.

Hikaru Gero, heir to the Poison Masters’Gero Family, has lived his entire life in the underworld, far removed from love or marriage.

But when the Gero Family head decrees that Hikaru’s sister must bear an heir to preserve the bloodline—by force if necessary—Hikaru resolves to protect her at all costs.

It is then that Hikaru encounters Mei Kinosaki, a brilliant marriage swindler who becomes the target of his latest job.

Realizing that the only way of solving the family succession problem and protecting his sister is through marriage, Hikaru impulsively asks Mei for help in finding a bride.

“—That’s the first time anyone’s ever proposed like that.”

And so, with the cunning marriage swindler Mei as his advisor, the elite assassin Hikaru embarks on the most challenging mission of his life: finding a wife!

Their goal: the ultimate marriage.

This is the world’s toughest mission for love, brought to you by the ultimate duo—an assassin and a marriage swindler!

“Hikaru isn’t here anymore… If that’s the case, then—”

Yoshiki and Hikaru are two boys living in a certain village. Being the same age, they have grown up together their entire lives.

However, one day, Yoshiki becomes certain that the “Hikaru” standing before him has been replaced by “something else.”

Even so, he still wants to be with him. And so, his everyday life begins with this “something” that wears the skin of his friend.

At the same time, strange incidents begin to plague their village—

From the VTuber groups “NIJISANJI” and “NIJISANJI EN”, “3SKM” and “BY THE BEAT” will be performing for a total of 1 hour. Please enjoy a lively talk segment at the BY THE BEAT stage, and at the 3SKM stage, in addition to the talk, don’t miss the vocal performances of original songs! *The stage content will be a newly pre-recorded video exclusively prepared for this event.

A Tale of Adventure for Boys and Girls Who Dreamed of the Age of Electricity in a World Shrouded in Smoke!

This was a little while ago.
Kyoto in the early 20th century, having evolved differently from the history we know today.
In a world where only steam engines had advanced, the city was shrouded in smoke.

A boy who lost his brother, with whom he had dreamed of the “Age of Electricity,” and now lives with deep suspicion.
A girl who keeps her dreams for the future and her regrets for her deceased mother hidden in her heart, now living a devout life.
The boy and girl meet while seeking the secret of the 20th Century Electrical Catalog, which depicted their dreams.

Surpass who you are now and break through the dreams you once had!
This is the story of <regeneration>.

Kyoto Animation’s new frontier.
With challenging art backgrounds reminiscent of Impressionist paintings and intricate animation, it depicts the dreams of boys and girls shining in an era of upheaval and innovation──.

Look forward to the Asia Premiere (Episodes 1 & 2) at AFA Thailand 2026 Next Stage!

Witness the phenomenon that took the world by storm! The Beginning After the End, the epic rebirth fantasy manga that has amassed over 150 million views worldwide and topped rankings on platforms like Tapas, is coming to Anime Festival Asia Thailand (AFATH) 2026!

After the triumphant anime premiere of Season 1 in April 2025, the story continues with the highly-anticipated Season 2, scheduled to broadcast on Fuji TV’s “+Ultra” and other channels from April 2026. Don’t miss your chance to dive into this incredible world at our panel!

Join us for a special stage event featuring the Japanese voice actors. Come for an exclusive fan interaction, get the latest news on Season 2, and celebrate this global hit with fellow fans!

Synopsis:

King Grey is the undisputed strongest, possessing unrivaled power, wealth, and fame. Yet, his cold and ruthless nature left him with no one to trust and no one by his side.

Upon an unexpected death, he is reborn as a helpless baby named Arthur in a world of magic. Surrounded by a loving family and companions—a joy he never knew in his previous life—Arthur grows once more from infancy. However, this peaceful second chance is shattered when his family is attacked by bandits during a journey…

Thus begins a second life filled with love and adventure!

ACC is bringing three of their to musical talents to AFATH 2026, performing not just on NEXT STAGE but also on niconico LIVE Stage!

picco is a Tokyo-based trackmaker and Vocaloid producer.. Describing her style as “Hyper kawaii Music,” picco has built a growing fanbase through works that resonate with subcultures and the internet music scene.

SatapanP is Hyper-Vocaloid Producer who is talented at blending multiple genres and chaotic, thrilling, catchy elements. Youtube Subscribers surpassed 1 million in only 2 years since the debut.

Yoshida Yasei is a vocaloid producer who widespread attention with their signature work “Override,” and have also produced popular songs such as “I know 愛脳.” and “Simulcaster,” among others. Yoshida Yasei will be coming to AFA Thailand 2026 through the ASIA CREATORS CROSS program and will be performing at the niconico LIVE Stage!

SEIREI SHIMEI JOSHI【SSJ】 as a next‑generation girls’ performance group rooted in Japan’s unique cultural sensibilities. Their creative stage productions and perfectly synchronized performances captivate audiences wherever they go.

VII (Septem) is a five‑member boys’ idol group. The name represents each member’s vibrant charm (Vibrant), the beautiful scenery that emerges from that (Vista), and their desire to take fans “into” that world (In).

Shun Nakanishi is a composer and DJ whose music blends delicate piano melodies with bold, avant‑garde electronic sounds. He gained widespread attention across Asia through the Netflix romance reality series The Boyfriend as part of the beloved couple DaiShun.

SugarNote is an up and coming classic idol group. The members come from diverse backgrounds, from participants of PRODUCE 101 JAPAN THE GIRLS, current high school students, and even members in figure skating.