Akihabara July 2025 Events Guide: Anime, Game, Hololive, Nijisanji & Idol Info
Hey there, fellow anime and game enthusiasts! Your friendly Japanese blogger here, ready to spill the beans on why Akihabara is an absolute must-visit, especially if you're planning a trip to Tokyo this July 2025. This isn't just a district; it's a vibrant, electrifying hub where your favorite anime, manga, and video game worlds collide with reality!
Think of Akihabara as a treasure trove filled with incredible events, limited-time collaborations, and unique experiences you won't find anywhere else. From exclusive merchandise to themed cafes, and even live idol performances, there's always something exciting happening. I've put together a comprehensive guide to all the coolest events happening this July, so get ready to dive in and plan your ultimate Akihabara adventure!
July 2025: Akihabara's Hottest Anime, Game, and Idol Events!
Get ready to mark your calendars! Here's a rundown of the unmissable events in Akihabara this July.
Akihabara Atre Collabs
Atre Akihabara is a major shopping complex directly connected to Akihabara Station, and it's a frequent host of fantastic anime collaborations. This July, they've got two big ones!
Love Live! Series x Atre Akihabara
Fr. July 11 – Th. July 24, 2025
Location: Atre Akihabara
What's Happening: The entire building will be decorated with brand-new illustrations of the Love Live!members holding flowers in their character colors. You'll also find exclusive merchandise and mini-games.
Special Treat: Spend 500 yen (tax included) at participating stores, and you'll receive one of eight random original character cards. These are limited, so grab them while you can! Look for the POP signs at eligible shops.
The Idolm@ster Million Live! Theater Days x Atre Akihabara
Fr. June 27 – Th. July 20, 2025
Location: Atre Akihabara (entire building) & 2F Event Space
What's Happening: Prepare to be surrounded by your favorite idols! All 52 idols will adorn the building in special decorations.
Special Treat: For every 500 yen (tax included) you spend at participating shops, you'll get a random original sticker.
Atre 1 Shops: 17 types of stickers
Event Space: 18 types of stickers
Pro Tip: Make sure to say "Original benefit kudasai!" (オリジナル特典ください) when you make your purchase to receive your sticker!
Exclusive Goods (2F Event Space):
The Idolm@ster Million Live! Acrylic Stands "Create ∞ Festival Ver." (52 types, ¥2,580 each)
Acrylic Keyholders "Create ∞ Festival Ver."
Raffle tickets for special prizes!
The Idolm@ster Million Live! Theater Days Special Menus
Fr. June 27 – Th. July 10, 2025
Location: Atre Akihabara 1F Restaurants
What's Happening: Prepare your taste buds for some delicious, idol-themed treats! Here are just a few examples:
Sarutahiko Coffee: 8th Anniversary Special Coffee Float (¥1,050)
Quatre: Mirai's Sweet Cake Can (¥1,500)
Marugame Seimen: Hand-Kneaded Udon with Iriko Dashi Original Summer Ver. (¥1,500)
Sushi Uogashi Nihonichi: Matcha Tart Deliciously Enjoyed by the Phantom Thief (¥1,728)
Gyoza no Ohsho Express: Celebrity Island Bowl (¥2,500)
Ethiopia: Julia's Nostalgic Food Stall Ramen Set (¥1,500)
Patisserie & Cafe A La Campagne (4F): Nao Yokoyama's Curry (¥1,900), Jungle ★ Party Pasta (¥2,310)
Special Treat: Purchase a special menu item to receive a limited-edition bonus (ask at the store for details!).
Important: Menu items may be limited in quantity, and numbered tickets might be distributed during peak hours.
Pop-Up Stores & Exhibitions
Akihabara is always buzzing with temporary pop-up shops featuring new and popular anime and game titles.
TV Anime Blue Box Pop-Up Store
Fr. July 25 – Mon. August 11, 2025
Location: Anisugar Atre Akihabara 1/2F, Anisugar Ikebukuro PARCO, Anisugar Nakano Base
What's Happening: Get ready for adorable new merchandise featuring Chinatsu, Hina, Karen, and Ayame on cute sweets!
Heads Up: Check official announcements for bonus information. In Akihabara, this will be within Anisugar.
Gintama Character Pop Store
Dates: Coming Soon (Stay tuned for updates!)
What's Happening: Expect a wide range of Gintama merchandise and character displays.
Akiba Trim Pop-Up Shop
Sat. July 5, Sun. July 6, Sat. July 12, Sun. July 13, 2025
Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Akiba Trim 1F (Outdoor Space)
What's Happening: A special pop-up shop featuring exclusive merchandise.
Special Treat: Purchase bonuses available (details will be announced officially).
Important: This is a web reservation-only event. Cashless payment only (no cash!). Items may have purchase limits. Since it's outdoors, remember to take precautions against heatstroke!
AmiAmi Akihabara Radio Kaikan Store
TV Anime Tokyo Ghoul 10th Anniversary POP UP SHOP
Fr. June 27 – Sun. July 13, 2025
What's Happening: A ton of new merchandise featuring brand-new illustrations! There are also special box purchase bonuses.
Special Treat: For every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent on event-related items, you'll receive one random illustration card (7 types in total).
Heads Up: Bonuses are available while supplies last.
Danganronpa Series x Bukubu Related Goods In-Store Purchase Campaign
Dates: Currently running (End date not specified)
What's Happening: Merchandise featuring illustrations by Ohkawa Bukubu-sensei will be available, including先行発売 (senkou hatsubai - early release) of "Plushie Mascot" (12 types) at this store.
Special Treat: For every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent on eligible items, you'll receive one random holographic sticker (6 types in total).
Eligible Stores: AmiAmi Akihabara Radio Kaikan Store, AmiAmi Ikebukuro mini Fair Goods Store
Heads Up: Bonuses are available while supplies last.
AmiAmi Akihabara Figure Tower Store
Rozen Maiden Pop-Up Store
Fr. July 18 – Sun. July 27, 2025
What's Happening: Many new merchandise items are planned!
Heads Up: Keep an eye on their official social media for more details on bonuses and goods.
Volks Akihabara Hobby Paradise 2
Amagami SS 15th Anniversary POP UP SHOP
Sat. June 28 – Sun. July 13, 2025 (Closed Wed. July 9)
Location: 6F Event Space
What's Happening: Early release of merchandise featuring brand-new wedding swimsuit illustrations. Purchase bonuses available!
No Game No Life POP UP SHOP ~Pajama Party~
Fr. June 27 – Sun. July 13, 2025 (Closed Wed. July 9)
Location: 1F Special Corner
What's Happening: Early release of merchandise featuring brand-new nightwear illustrations. Purchase bonuses available!
The Quintessential Quintuplets Fair
Fr. June 20 – Sun. July 6, 2025
Location: 1F
What's Happening: Merchandise featuring new Japanese umbrella illustrations.
Purchase Bonus: For every ¥3,000 (tax included) spent, you'll receive one random postcard (4 types in total).
Revue Starlight Pop-Up Store ~Goddesses of Flowers~
Sat. June 21 – Sun. July 6, 2025
Location: 6F Event Space
What's Happening: Merchandise featuring new original illustrations.
Lashinbang Akihabara
Blazing Hot ☆ Summer Present Festival
Tu. July 1 – Mon. September 1, 2025
What's Happening: Make a purchase of ¥2,000 (tax included) or more during the campaign period to enter a lottery for amazing prizes! You'll need your receipt number to apply.
Prizes: Luxurious prizes (check in-store or their website for details!).
Lashinbang Akihabara Bonus Sale
Tu. July 1 – Wed. July 9, 2025 (Extended!)
Location: All Lashinbang Akihabara stores
What's Happening: Get 10% off one item priced ¥9,999 or less!
Eligible Items: Items with purple, red, black, light blue, yellow, or green price tags.
Heads Up: Figures and plastic models are not included.
Kotobukiya Akihabara Store
The Idolm@ster Million Live! Theater Days 8th Anniversary in AKIHABARA
Fr. June 27 – Sun. July 13, 2025
Hours: Weekdays 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM / Weekends & Holidays 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: 5F Event Floor "Kotobukiya Base Akiba"
What's Happening: New merchandise sales (including 8th-anniversary costumes!), life-size panel displays, and a digital stamp rally (information posted at the 1F entrance).
Overlord POP UP CORNER
Fr. July 18 – Sun. July 27, 2025
Location: 1F
What's Happening: New merchandise featuring pirate-themed mini-character illustrations, and new standee panels of Albedo and Shalltear!
Special Treat: For every ¥2,200 (tax included) spent on related products, you'll receive one random postcard (5 types in total).
Nijisanji Kotobukiya Shop "Which Is Better, an Iris or a Lily? 1st Anniversary Campaign"
Sat. June 21 – Sun. July 6, 2025
Participating Stores: Tachikawa Main Store, Akihabara Store, Namba Store
Bonus Conditions: For every ¥2,000 (tax included) spent on Nijisanji-related products during the campaign, you'll receive one mini clear file of your choice!
Displays: Untouched visual panels of Shikami Riko, Tamanoi Nana, Kisara, Kotonoha Tone, and Runrun from "Which Is Better, an Iris or a Lily?" will be on display. You'll also find replicas of handwritten messages. At the Akihabara store, there will even be a huge tapestry next to the escalator!
Animate Akihabara
Shueisha Natsucomi 2025 Fair
Tu. July 1, 2025 – (End date not specified; typically runs until late August)
Location: Animate Akihabara Building 2, 3F
What's Happening: Purchase eligible Shueisha manga, and for each volume, you'll receive one random twin sticker (22 types in total)!
July Distribution (20 types): One Piece, Sakamoto Days, Blue Box, Phantom Busters, D.Gray-man, Kagurabachi: The Swordsman's Requiem, Spy x Family, Kaiju No. 8, The JOJOLands, Kingdom, Chainsaw Man, Dandadan, Gokurakugai, Pink to Habanero, Fukakouryoku no I LOVE YOU, One-Punch Man, Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi., Re:blue, Honey Lemon Soda, Nana
August Distribution (2 types): One Piece, Spy x Family
Bonus: A display contest is also being held in the store (check in-store for details).
Official X Post: Animate Akihabara
Gamers Main Store
Hololive Gamers Gama Gama Collaboration Fair!
Tu. July 1 – Th. July 31, 2025
What's Happening: Spend ¥3,000 (tax included) on "Hololive Official Goods" and other Hololive-related products at participating stores, and you'll receive one random original sticker (5 types in total)!
Momokusa-san wa Monogusase Sugiru!! Vol. 1 Release Commemoration Autographed Shikishi Present Fair
Wed. July 2 – Sun. July 27, 2025
Application Deadline: Sun. July 27, 2025, 11:59 PM
Eligible Product: Kadokawa Comics Ace "Momokusa-san wa Monogusase Sugiru!! Vol. 1" (Released Fr. July 4, 2025 / ¥792 tax included)
What's Happening: For each eligible product purchased at participating stores, you'll receive one serial number entry ticket. Winners will be chosen by lottery to receive an autographed shikishi (colored paper board) by the author, Tuki Amezawa-sensei!
Summer Book Festival 2025
Fr. July 18 – Tu. September 30, 2025
Participating Stores: All Gamers stores, Online Shop
Eligible Products: Books (Comics, Novels, Photo Books, Art Books, Book Information Magazines, etc.)
What's Happening: Earn 1 point for every ¥500 (tax included) spent on books. Also earn 1 point for each book reserved (with full payment). Collect points and exchange them for prizes!
Amane Kanata 2nd Album Trigger Release & 1st Solo Live Celebration Campaign
Celebration Message Corner:
Tu. July 22 – Sun. August 3, 2025
Participating Stores: All Gamers stores (excluding some stores/online shop)
What's Happening: A message board will be set up in the corner for fans to write congratulatory messages!
~Back Again... 2nd Time! Surpass Kanata! Gamers Handgrip Strength Measurement Campaign~:
Tu. July 22 – Sun. July 27, 2025
Participating Stores: AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store, Gamers Namba Store, Gamers Nagoya Store
Eligible Product: Amane Kanata 2nd Album Trigger (Released Wed. July 23, 2025) [Regular Edition A] ¥3,850 (tax included) / [Regular Edition B] ¥3,850 (tax included)
What's Happening: Customers who purchase the eligible product can participate in a handgrip strength measurement!
Participation Prize: One random "Original Sticker" (2 types in total).
Bonus Prize: If you exceed Kanata's handgrip strength of 50kg, you'll receive an additional "Original Sticker" (1 additional from the 2 types)!
Note: One participation per product purchased.
In-Store Lottery:
Tu. July 22 – Sun. July 27, 2025
Participating Stores: AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store, Gamers Namba Store, Gamers Nagoya Store, Gamers Sendai Store, Gamers Hakata Store
What's Happening: One lottery draw per eligible product purchased.
A Prize: Autographed promotional poster (1 winner per store)
B Prize: Promotional poster (5 winners per store)
Heads Up: Customers using the "In-Store Pickup Service" from the online shop are not eligible for the lottery.
Photo Exhibition @ AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store:
Tu. July 22 – Sun. July 27, 2025
Location: AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store 5F
For more details, please check their official website!
Bellesalle Akihabara
Potafes 2025 Summer Akihabara
Official Name: Portable Audio Festival (PotaFes)
Dates: Sat. July 12 – Sun. July 13, 2025
Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last admission 5:30 PM)
Admission: Free (no pre-registration required)
Venue: Bellesalle Akihabara B1F, 1F, 2F (Sumitomo Fudosan Akihabara Bldg., 3-12-8 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
What's Happening: The largest exhibition and trial listening event for earphones, headphones, and portable audio players from around the world!
Maid Cafes & Collaboration Cafes: A Taste of Akihabara's Unique Charm!
Akihabara isn't just about shopping; it's also famous for its themed cafes, especially maid cafes, where you can experience a truly unique form of Japanese hospitality.
Cure Maid Cafe
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Birthday Cafe 2025
Dates: Sat. July 5 – Mon. July 21, 2025 (National Holiday)
Location: Cure Maid Cafe (Onoden Main Store 4F)
Menu: Get ready for cute and delicious dishes like the Checked Waitress Omelette Rice (¥1,480), Shirou and Sella's Lunch Plate (¥1,280), Pancakes (¥1,200), Shortcake Parfait (¥1,200), Happy Birthday ☆ Drink (¥770), and more!
Goods: Acrylic stands, T-shirts, mugs, clear files, and plenty of other items!
Special Treat: Order a menu item to receive a limited-edition card (9 types in total). Spend ¥3,000 on goods to get a cheki card (6 types in total)!
Important: Menu items are limited in quantity. Numbered tickets may be distributed during busy times.
Love Live! Series Takeout Collaboration
Dates:
Part 1: ~July 6
Part 2: July 7~27
Part 3: July 28~August 16
Location: Cure Maid Cafe
What's Happening: Enjoy unit-themed takeout drinks! The bonus card designs change with each period.
Special Treat: Purchase a drink to receive an original card for that period!
Animate Cafe Akihabara Annex
Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side
Dates: Fr. June 27 – Sun. July 27, 2025
Special Treat (Paid Bonus): Trading Acrylic Coasters (47 types in total: 1st Love: 12 types / 2nd Season: 12 types / 3rd Story: 11 types / 4th Heart: 12 types). You can purchase one for an additional ¥500 (tax included) with each menu item ordered.
Heads Up: Check official announcements for detailed menu and exhibition information.
Lock is a Lady's Hobby Gratte
Dates: Sat. June 28 – Mon. July 21, 2025 (National Holiday)
What's Happening: For every ¥1,100 (tax included) spent on related products or reservations, you'll receive one bromide (4 types in total)!
The Dangers in My Heart Vol. 12 Release Commemoration Gratte
Fr. June 6 – Mon. July 21, 2025 (National Holiday)
Special Treat (Paid Bonus): Trading Acrylic Coasters (10 types in total).
HUB Akihabara Store
Holostars x HUB Collaboration Campaign
Dates: Fr. June 6 – Sun. July 6, 2025
Location: HUB Akihabara Store
What's Happening: Enjoy special collaboration drinks and food!
Menu Examples ( अनुमान - conjecture): Original cocktails, collaboration food plates.
Special Treat: Receive one random coaster for each collaboration menu item ordered.
In-Store Display: Standee panels featuring brand-new illustrations!
Participating Members: Miyabi Hanasaki, Izuru Kanade, Arurandeisu, Rikka, Astel Leda, Kishido Temma, Yukoku Roberu, Kageyama Shien, Aragaami Oga, Yatogami Fuma, Utsugi Uyu, Minase Rio.
Heads Up: Details on menu and goods are best confirmed via official social media. Items may be limited in quantity.
@home cafe (@home cafe)
Collaboration Photo Exhibition "P@RADE in Akihabara"
Dates: Fr. July 11 – Mon. July 21, 2025 (National Holiday)
Location: AKIBA Cultures Zone 4F CulZone
What's Happening: An exhibition of photos of 23 participating maids with the theme "Akihabara at Night."
Admission: Free! Open 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM.
Special Treat: Spend ¥6,600 (tax included) or more on related goods to receive one "Solo Cheki Lottery" ticket featuring a maid from the exhibition!
July Fun Stream & Cosplay Day
Stream Event: Collaborative Nico Nama streams featuring members (both official members and new maids will participate!). Check cafe-athome.com for details.
July Cosplay Day: Special maid service with maids dressed in Tanabata (Star Festival) outfits and more! Details to be announced later on 10cafe-athome.com.
Maidreamin Akihabara
Real-Time! Store vs. Store Wagamama DANCE BATTLE
Date: July 1, 2025
Location: Maidreamin Akihabara AKIBA
Concierges: First half: Watame / Second half: Himawari
Participating Maids: Watame, Shika, Himawari, Okome, Haru, Canelé, Yunomi, Kiri, Ninomiya, Moka
Time: 9:00 PM Group LIVE Song: SUKIDAKEDO
Kurara 1st Anniversary Event ~Voyage to the Dreamland~
Date: July 7, 2025, 3:00 PM ~
Costume: Marine outfit
Location: Maidreamin Akihabara AKIBA
Concierges: Watame-chan / Shika-chan
Limited-Edition Merchandise (On the Day): Bromide ¥550, Acrylic Keyholder ¥2,200, Acrylic Stand ¥3,300
Special Treat:
Say "I'm coming!" to get a limited-edition lamica (limited quantity).
Order a champagne or tapestry worth ¥15,400 (tax included) or more to receive a keyholder (limited quantity).
Himawari Pokapoka Party
Date: July 14, 2025
Costume: Fluffy dress
Location: Maidreamin Akihabara AKIBA
Concierges: Watame-chan / Kiri-chan
Limited-Edition Merchandise (On the Day): Acrylic Stand ¥3,300, Limited Bromide ¥550, Acrylic Badge ¥1,650
Pre-sale Merchandise (Reservations until June 23): Himawari Evolution Set ¥2,530 (Happiness Uniform Bromide, Dream Uniform Bromide, Legend Uniform Bromide)
Special Treat:
Say "I'm coming!" to get a limited-edition Pokapoka design lamica (limited quantity).
Order a champagne or tapestry worth ¥15,400 (tax included) or more to receive a limited-edition Pokapoka design charm keyholder (limited quantity).
GiGO Taiyaki Akihabara
Get ready for some delicious themed taiyaki (fish-shaped cakes filled with various fillings)!
HIMEHINA x GiGO Campaign "HimeHina-yaki"
Dates: Sat. June 14 – Sun. July 20, 2025
Price: ¥600 (tax included) per piece
Types: 2 types (Tanaka Hime, Suzuki Hina)
Flavors: Chocolate, Premium Cream
Special Treat: Each HimeHina-yaki comes with one random novelty coaster (10 types in total)!
Blue Archive x GiGO Campaign "Blue Archive-yaki"
Dates: Sat. July 5 – Mon. August 11, 2025 (National Holiday)
Price: ¥600 (tax included) per piece
Types: 6 types (Haruna, Akari, Izumi, Junko, Peroro, EAT OR DIE)
Flavors: Premium Cream, Chocolate
Special Treat: Each Blue Archive-yaki comes with one random novelty coaster (8 types in total)!
Bonus: Collaboration drinks will also be available at participating stores starting on the same day!
GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE x GiGO Campaign "NIKKE-yaki"
Dates: Sat. June 14 – Mon. July 21, 2025
Price: ¥600 (tax included) per piece
Types: 5 types (Rapi, Alice, Eleg, Red Hood, Anis)
Flavor: Premium Cream
Special Treat: Each NIKKE-yaki comes with one random novelty coaster (11 types in total)!
Bonus: Drinks with novelty items will also be available at participating stores starting on the same day!
Check the official GiGO website for more details on other participating stores!
Tsukuyomi Maid Cafe Akihabara Branch
Fr. July 4 – Wed. July 9: Tanabata Summer Stall SP
Write wishes on tanzaku (strips of paper) and enjoy summer festival-themed food stalls!
Sat. July 5: Chamomile & Nairu Special Service
Two popular maids will be serving in limited-edition outfits for this special day!
Sun. July 6 – Tu. July 8: Tanabata Date Private Clothes Day
Maids serving in their private clothes? Enjoy three days that feel just like a date!
Fr. July 18 – Wed. July 23: Black Maid
A cool-themed maid service with maids dressed in black maid outfits!
Sat. July 26 – Sun. July 27: Meruto Birthday Festival
A special event to celebrate Maid Meruto's birthday!
Check the Tsukuyomi Maid Cafe Official X for more details!
Magical Lollipop・RABBIT CASTLE
Sun. July 6: Marine Sailor Cosplay Day
Sun. July 20: Nanu Birthday & Anniversary Event
Sun. July 27: Yukata Cosplay Day
Check their Official X for more details!
Idol Events: Get Ready to Cheer!
Akihabara is the heart of idol culture! Catch live performances and meet your favorite groups.
IDOL CONTENT EXPO @ TwinBox AKIHABARA
Date: Tu. July 1, 2025
Venue: TwinBox AKIHABARA
Performers: Gaisensei Altruism, Claire♡Dolls, Sisters Anima, TEARS-, Nanairo Panda-chan, Nitokuri., Parfait d'ange, Hitotsu Kirari, √PlusF★rt …and more!
Time: Doors 4:40 PM / Start 5:10 PM / Fan Meet & Greet 9:00 PM ~
Tickets: Advance Front Row ¥2,500 / General ¥2,000 + Drink Fee
AiF Vol.53 - AKIBA iDOL FACTORY - @ ZEST
Date: Fr. July 4, 2025
Venue: Akihabara ZEST
Performers: Gaisensei Altruism and others (from the "Idol FACTORY" series). Check livepocket.jp for details.
Time: Doors 4:30 PM / Start 5:00 PM
Tickets: Advance ¥2,500 / At Door ¥3,000 + Drink Fee
Tokyo Idol Parade vol.08
Date: Sun. July 6, 2025
Venue: Akihabara Hundred Square Club
What's Happening: Live performances & Fashion Show (Part 1). Check livepocket.jp for details.
Time: Doors 12:30 PM / Start 1:00 PM
Akihabara Dear Stage
Dear Stage Wedding 2025 Day 1: Fr. July 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Hikaru-chan Birthday Event 2025: Sat. July 5, 2025
Dear Stage Wedding 2025 Day 2: Sun. July 6, 2025, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Episode 0. ~DS Laboratory Arc~: Sun. July 6, 2025, 1:00 PM OPEN
Performers: Kayane Kou, Mogekizero, Kirimiya, Himemimi Ka, Ishimoba Lulu
Wednesday's Aoyama Shi: Wed. July 9, 2025, 6:00 PM OPEN
Ako Ishihara Birthday Festival 2025 GAL THE HOUSNAIL: Wed. July 9, 2025, 5:00 PM OPEN / 10:00 PM CLOSE
Kirimiya 1st Anniversary: Sat. July 19, 2025, 5:00 PM OPEN / 10:00 PM CLOSE
Poppin' Fever Momoko Yumeki 2nd One-Man Live: Sat. July 26, 2025, 1:00 PM OPEN / 1:30 PM START
Akihabara AKIBA Cultures Theater July 2025
Tu. July 1: Prhythm "Let Me Hear Your Voice!" Performance
Performers: Unannounced / Doors: 6:00 PM / Start: 6:30 PM / Note: Reservation required.
Fr. July 4: Midsummer Symphony ♪ Blooming Performance ~Chinatsu Ayamori Birthday Festival Mini~
Performers: Tsubomi Symphony / Doors: 6:30 PM / Start: 7:00 PM / Note: Birthday Festival Performance.
Sat. July 5: "BECOMING" #1
Performers: HEROINE CIRCUS / Kono Idol wa Fiction desu. / Rinn Okabe / Doors: 5:00 PM / Start: 5:30 PM.
Sun. July 6:
Pop’n Vils Wonderland - Jelly vils Debut Performance
Performers: Unannounced / Doors: 5:30 PM / Start: 6:00 PM.
Pop’n Vils Wonderland - Pop'n Jam Debut Performance
Performers: Unannounced / Doors: 7:30 PM / Start: 8:00 PM.
Mon. July 7:
Jelly Vils "Believe in miracles" 11 AM Show
Performers: Unannounced / Doors: 10:30 AM / Start: 11:00 AM.
Jelly Vils "Believe in miracles" 1 PM Show
Performers: Unannounced / Doors: 12:30 PM / Start: 1:00 PM.
ArcJewel Tanabata Performance
Performers: Unannounced / Doors: 6:00 PM / Start: 6:30 PM.
Tu. July 8:
Pop'n Jam "Dreams are forever" 11 AM Show
Performers: Unannounced / Doors: 10:30 AM / Start: 11:00 AM.
Pop'n Jam "Dreams are forever" 1 PM Show
Performers: Unannounced / Doors: 12:30 PM / Start: 1:00 PM.
Prhythm "Let Me Hear Your Voice!" Performance
Performers: Unannounced / Doors: 6:00 PM / Start: 6:30 PM.
Th. July 10:
Pop'n Jam "Dreams are forever" 11 AM Show
Performers: Unannounced / Doors: 10:30 AM / Start: 11:00 AM.
Pop'n Jam "Dreams are forever" 1 PM Show
Performers: Unannounced / Doors: 12:30 PM / Start: 1:00 PM.
Peel the Apple Regular Performance Vol.51 ~Ryoka Sato Produce LIVE~
Performers: Unannounced / Doors: 6:00 PM / Start: 6:30 PM.
Fr. July 11:
Jelly Vils "Believe in miracles" 11 AM Show
Performers: Unannounced / Doors: 10:30 AM / Start: 11:00 AM.
Jelly Vils "Believe in miracles" 1 PM Show
Performers: Unannounced / Doors: 12:30 PM / Start: 1:00 PM.
Midsummer Symphony ♪ Blooming Performance
Performers: Unannounced / Doors: 5:00 PM / Start: 5:15 PM.
Mon. July 14:
Jelly Vils "Believe in miracles" 11 AM Show
Performers: Unannounced / Doors: 10:30 AM / Start: 11:00 AM.
Jelly Vils "Believe in miracles" 1 PM Show
Performers: Unannounced / Doors: 12:30 PM / Start: 1:00 PM.
Tu. July 15: Prhythm "Let Me Hear Your Voice!" Performance
Performers: Unannounced / Doors: 6:00 PM / Start: 6:30 PM.
Fr. July 18: Midsummer Symphony ♪ Our Own Way Performance
Performers: Unannounced / Doors: 6:30 PM / Start: 7:00 PM.
Sat. July 19: 2nd School Diary #4 ~After School Fashion Show~
Performers: Unannounced / Doors: 11:30 AM / Start: 12:00 PM.
Tu. July 22: Prhythm "Let Me Hear Your Voice!" Performance
Performers: Unannounced / Doors: 6:00 PM / Start: 6:30 PM.
Th. July 24: BOCCHI。Regular Performance "Not Enough Excitement YO!!" vol.32
Performers: Unannounced / Doors: 6:30 PM / Start: 7:00 PM.
Fr. July 25: Midsummer Symphony ♪ Blooming Performance
Performers: Unannounced / Doors: 6:30 PM / Start: 7:00 PM.
Sun. July 27: Kyushu Girls Wing Regular Performance Eighty-Seventh Piece in TOKYO
Performers: Unannounced / Doors: 10:30 AM / Start: 11:00 AM.
Wa-Suta Premium Live ~This is My Idol Path!~
Date: Sat. July 12
Venue: AKIBA Cultures Theater
Time: Doors 11:30 AM / Start 12:00 PM
Tickets: All Standing ¥5,000 (tax included) *Separate drink fee required. Check livepocket.jp.
321 Idol Club 4th Generation Solo Performance & Joint Birthday Festival
Date: Fr. July 11
Venue: Grace Bali Party Desk Akihabara (PALMS 7F)
Performers: 321 Idol Club 4th Generation members. Check livepocket.jp.
Based on the AKIBA Cultures Theater performance schedule.
Other Idol & Related Pickups
Here are some other notable idol-related performances scheduled for July in Akihabara:
Th. July 3, 6:15 PM: HoliSpe! Public Live Recording
Fr. July 4: LOVE IZ DOLL All Members T-Shirt Performance
Sun. July 6: RIOT MUSIC x Vebop Project Chat Festival @ Akihabara undisclosed location
Online & Streaming Events
Can't make it to Akihabara in person? No worries! Some events offer online streaming.
The Idolm@ster SideM 11th Anniversary Special Live Stream
Date: Th. July 17, 2025, 7:00 PM ~
What's Happening: Includes a drama reading by cast members, a look back at the 10th-anniversary tour, new merchandise information, and more!
Streaming Platforms: YouTube Live / Niconico Live (planned). Check t.livepocket.jp and idolmaster-official.jp for details.
Figure, Hobby & Plastic Model Events
For collectors and model enthusiasts, Akihabara is paradise!
【TAMASHII NATIONS STORE TOKYO】GUNDAM FIGURE EXHIBITION
Dates: Th. March 27 – Mon. September 8, 2025
Location: TAMASHII NATIONS STORE TOKYO (1-1 Kanda Hanaoka-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
What's Happening: An exhibition of collector's figures from the Gundam series, featuring mobile suits and character figures.
Bonus: Special illustrations drawn exclusively for Tamashii Nations and original merchandise will also be available for purchase!
Game & App Related Events
Dive into the world of your favorite games with these exciting events!
STEINS;GATE 15th Anniversary Pop-Up Exhibition
Dates: Mon. July 28 – Sun. August 31, 2025
Venue: Don Quijote Akihabara Store
What's Happening:
Original artwork display (reproductions)
Life-size Time Machine display
Limited-edition merchandise sales
Bonus: Held to coincide with the original broadcast start date (July 28).
Magic: The Gathering Beginner Experience Session
Date: Th. July 17, 2025, 10:00 AM ~
Venue: Hareruya Akihabara Store
Participation Fee: Free! (Capacity: 28 people)
What's Happening: A beginner-friendly experience session with a welcome pack, practice play, deck registration, and instruction from a lecturer.
Note: Can participate individually. For groups of 5 or more, please confirm with the store beforehand. Check https://www.google.com/search?q=hareruyamtg.com for details.
Arknights Soundwave Offline Screening Event
Dates: Sat. July 19 – Sun. July 20, 2025
Venue: Akihabara UDX Theater
Showtimes: 10:30 AM / 1:00 PM / 3:30 PM / 6:00 PM (Doors open 15 minutes prior)
Tickets: All Reserved Seats ¥3,000 (tax included)
Special Treat: All attendees will receive a special postcard!
GiGO Akihabara Building 1
Get ready for more GiGO collaborations!
Identity V x GiGO Campaign "Holiday Outing"
Dates: Sat. July 5 – Mon. August 11, 2025
Sanrio Characters x GiGO Campaign
Dates: Sat. July 12 – Sun. August 31, 2025
Zenless Zone Zero x GiGO Campaign
Dates: Fr. July 4 – Sun. August 17, 2025
Naruto Shippuden x GiGO Campaign
Dates: Sat. July 5 – Sun. August 3, 2025
Check the official GiGO website for more details and other participating stores!
Other Akihabara Related Events
Beyond anime and games, Akihabara offers unique cultural experiences too!
Karuta (Japanese Card Game) Cultural Experience Event
Date: Sat. July 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Within Akihabara (Exact location unknown)
Participation Fee: ¥2,000 (on the day)
What's Happening: Learn how to play Karuta and participate in reflex training! Check magical-trip.com for details.
Akihabara Regular Board Game Meetup (Hatokura Kai)
Date: Sun. July 6, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Shop Gorakuya Akihabara Space Store
What's Happening: A board game exchange event. Pre-registration required. Check bear.cool for details.
Public Events in Akihabara
These large-scale events bring the whole district to life!
Summer Akihabara Electric Town Festival 2025
Dates: Fr. June 20 – Sun. July 27, 2025
Location: Throughout Akihabara Electric Town
What's Happening: The entire district transforms with a summer festival atmosphere! Expect food stalls, sales, stamp rallies, and various other interactive events.
Noujiru Yokochou (Creative Food Festival & DJ Event)
Dates: Fr. July 4 – Sun. July 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Venue: Bellesalle Akihabara 1F
What's Happening: A unique and immersive festival featuring food stalls by creators, and mapping x DJ performances! Admission is free, but food and goods are extra.
Virtual Market 2025 Summer (Virtual & Real Hybrid Exhibition)
Dates: July 12 – 17, 2025
What's Happening: A virtual marketplace in VR space linked with real-world exhibitions. There will be a venue modeled after Akihabara, allowing for a hybrid VR and real-world experience!
Akihabara Exploration Events
Turn your visit into an adventure with these interactive, district-wide events!
The Apothecary Diaries x Akihabara Cross "Mystery Solving Oshi Yuugi"
Dates: Sat. June 8 – Mon. July 7, 2025
Locations: Various spots throughout Akihabara
What's Happening: A location-based, app-linked mystery-solving event! Adorable SD characters with a Chinese flair from The Apothecary Diaries are hidden throughout Akihabara. This event turns real historical spots like Kanda Myojin Shrine and Manseibashi Bridge into "pilgrimage sites."
Completion Bonus: Receive an omamori (charm)-shaped acrylic keyholder of your "oshi" (favorite character) upon completion!
Other Pop-Up Shop Information (Outside Akihabara, but still good to know!)
While these aren't in Akihabara, they might be worth checking out if you're exploring other parts of Tokyo or Japan!
Princess Cafe Pop-Up Shop Information (June – July 2025)
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
Tokyo - Granduou Kamata: Wed. June 25 – Wed. July 9, 2025
Both locations will feature new merchandise that fans won't want to miss!
Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest
Three simultaneous venues!
Tokyo - Ikebukuro Sunshine City Alta: Fr. June 20 – Fr. July 4, 2025
Osaka - Abeno Harukas: Fr. June 20 – Sun. July 6, 2025
Fukuoka - Solaria Plaza: Fr. June 20 – Sun. July 6, 2025
This nationwide scale is a must-visit for series fans!
Yowamushi Pedal Limit Break
Two simultaneous venues in East and West Japan!
Tokyo - Asakusa ROX: Fr. June 27 – Sun. July 13, 2025
Osaka - Abeno Harukas: Same dates (June 27 – July 13)
Enjoy a limited-time event that combines road racing with a summer festival!
Koi Seyo Mayakashi Tenshi-domo
This series, with its themes of moe and magic, also has two simultaneous venues in Tokyo and Osaka!
Tokyo - Shinjuku PePe: Fr. June 27 – Sun. July 13, 2025
Osaka - Kuzuha Hanano Mall: Same dates (June 27 – July 13)
Love & fake angels descend upon city shopping malls!
For more details, check out the special feature articles on Princess Cafe!
I hope this guide helps you plan an amazing trip to Akihabara this July! There's so much to see and do, you'll be immersed in the vibrant culture of anime, games, and idols. Come visit and experience the magic for yourself!
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