Animers-Anime Meetup Tokyo-

🎟️ Only 40 spots available!
Once advance tickets are sold out, registration will close.
You can pay at the door if spots are still available, but an RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee entry.
We highly recommend securing your ticket in advance!
🎟️ 定員40名！
事前チケットが売り切れ次第、受付を締め切ります。
空きがある場合は当日払いも可能ですが、Meetupで参加表明をしていても入場を保証するものではありません。
確実に参加されたい方は、事前のチケット購入をおすすめします！
Get your advance ticket / 事前チケットはこちら

## 🎃 Special Halloween Cosplay Event! 👻

Any kind of cosplay is welcome!
Halloween costumes, anime characters, game characters — anything goes ◎
Even a simple costume or small Halloween accessory is totally fine, so feel free to join in♪(^^)
(Cosplay and costumes are completely optional.)
※ We have also arranged a changing space near the venue.

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## 🏆 Cosplay Contest 🎉

Each participant will receive one vote, and prizes will be awarded to the top-ranked cosplayers!

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This is a Halloween social event at a karaoke bar for Japanese and international anime & manga fans!
Sing anime songs, listen to music, chat with others,
or simply come to socialize without singing — all are welcome♪
Please note that the venue may be a little loud due to karaoke.
First-time participants and solo attendees are very welcome 👥

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## 📅 Event Details

🕒 Time
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Private Event)
📍 Venue
Karaoke Cross Ikebukuro West Exit
※ Formerly known as Karaoke Hundred
(The name has changed, but the location is the same!)
3F Shinwa Building, 1-22-4 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Just a short walk from Ikebukuro Station West Exit.

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## 💰 Admission

For this special Halloween event, we have rented a nearby changing space for participants.
Because of this, the admission fee is ¥300 higher than our regular event price. Thank you for your understanding.

• ¥2,900: 3 hours of unlimited non-alcoholic drinks + snacks
• ¥3,500: 3 hours of unlimited alcoholic drinks (beer not included) + snacks
• ¥4,000: 3 hours of unlimited alcoholic drinks (including beer) + snacks

※ We recommend purchasing your ticket online in advance. Capacity is limited to 40 people.
🎟️ Tickets:
https://10-31-2026-animers.peatix.com/
Please note that marking yourself as “Attending” on Meetup alone may not guarantee entry if the event reaches capacity.

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## 🕰️ Schedule

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Changing space available
5:00 PM
Doors open / Check-in begins
Unlimited karaoke, darts, and drinks!
Enjoy free time to mingle and have fun♪
6:15 PM
Social icebreaker game
6:45 PM – 7:00 PM
Cosplay contest voting
7:30 PM
Cosplay contest results & prize announcement
7:45 PM
Event ends / Please begin leaving the venue
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Changing space available

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## 👗 Changing Space

We have rented a changing space near the event venue for anyone who would like to change into or out of cosplay.
⏰ Available Times
Before the event: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
After the event: 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM
More details here:
https://animers.notion.site/Changing-Space-Info-Halloween-Meetup-2026-3e929d2fc0f480169eb6f9403423d904?source=copy_link

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## 📝 At the Venue

• You will receive a name tag at check-in
  → Please write your name, the languages you speak, and your favorite anime or manga
• Karaoke is available throughout the event 🎤
• Light snacks will be provided

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## 🌍 What is Animers?

Animers is an international community for anime and manga fans from around the world.
Our mission is:
“To connect people across cultures through Japanese pop culture, and create meaningful encounters and happiness that enrich people’s lives.”
Founded in 2018, Animers now has around 3,000 members.
We aim to create opportunities for people to make friends and build meaningful connections through a shared love of anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture.
People of different nationalities, ages, religions, genders, and backgrounds come together in our community, forming friendships that go beyond cultural differences.
Animers is more than just a fan community.
We have also organized collaborative events with professional artists and creators, helping connect people working in the anime and entertainment industries both in Japan and overseas.
We usually hold events 2–3 times per month, and we work hard to create a friendly, welcoming atmosphere where newcomers can quickly feel comfortable.
Participants have shared comments such as:
“I finally found a place where I belong.”
“I met friends who have become important people in my life.”
Our events have received a rating of 4.7/5 from 505 reviews.
Website:
https://animers.site/

### Past Events

Hanami cherry blossom parties, picnics, BBQs, Halloween cosplay events, Christmas parties, live events featuring anime song singers, VTuber café collaborations, anime DJ × live painting events in Shibuya, and more.

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## 👤 Who Should Join?

This event is perfect for anyone who:

• Has at least one anime or manga they like
  (You do not need to be a hardcore fan!)
• Is interested in joining an anime community
• Wants to make international friends
• Wants to practice or improve their English or Japanese
• Enjoys meeting people from different cultures
• Wants to enjoy Halloween with fellow anime fans

Feel free to drop by and join us♪

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## 💡 What Makes Animers Special?

### ◾️ A warm and welcoming atmosphere

Our events have received 4.7/5 from 505 reviews.
We use name tags, icebreaker games, and other activities to help make the event comfortable and easy to join, even for first-time or solo participants.

### ◾️ A great place to practice another language

Japanese and English are the main languages spoken at our events.
Participants often tell us things like:
“It naturally encourages me to try speaking another language.”
“It’s easy to start conversations because everyone shares an interest in anime and manga.”
You do not need to speak fluent English or Japanese to join.

### ◾️ Make friends who share your interests

Many members become friends outside the events too, going to movies, shopping, or other events together.

### ◾️ Opportunities to meet people working in the anime industry

While they are not guaranteed to attend every event, many Animers members work in anime, manga, media, and related industries.
Past participants have included people connected with Bandai, Tatsunoko Production, KADOKAWA, Anime News Network, GENCO, as well as influencers and international anime event organizers.
If you would like to connect with more members, we also recommend joining our Discord community.
There are many channels for different topics, so it is a great place to continue conversations and meet people between events.

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## 👫 We Also Have an Online Community!

Animers has a free and open Discord community.
People from around the world chat and exchange information about anime, manga, cosplay, VTubers, games, board games, and many other topics.
Join us here ↓
https://discord.gg/nu5qHBSt9c

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## ☆ Frequently Asked Questions

### Q. Can I join even if I don’t speak English/Japanese well?

Absolutely!
Many international participants can speak Japanese/English, so please don’t worry.

### Q. Do I need to be a huge anime or manga fan?

Not at all!
If there is even one anime or manga title you enjoy, you are very welcome to join.
Conversations are not limited to anime and manga either — people also talk about culture, work, hobbies, travel, everyday life, and much more.

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## ⚠️ Important Notes

• Please cancel by the day before the event if you are unable to attend
• Tickets are non-refundable after purchase

To make sure everyone can enjoy the event in a safe and comfortable environment, Animers has a Code of Conduct / Community Guidelines.
Please read it before attending.
Code of Conduct / Community Guidelines:
https://animers.notion.site/Code-of-Conduct-2ce29d2fc0f480ffafbdf40e2ca43cf1?source=copy_link

Get your advance tickets here! 事前チケットはこちら

日本語は下へスクロール↓

# A Place for Anime & Manga Lovers to Connect

Calling all anime and manga fans! Let’s sing, chat, and connect!
This is a fun international gathering of anime & manga lovers,
hosted in a karaoke bar in Ikebukuro.
You can sing anime songs, listen, chat with others, or just enjoy the friendly atmosphere!
🎶 The karaoke may be a bit loud at times, but you don’t need to sing to join.
Solo and first-time attendees are very welcome!

***********

### 🌏 What is Animers?

Animers is a international community for anime and manga fans.
We regularly hold casual meetups and also organize special events with anime voice actors, anisong singers, and VTubers etc.
About Our Group

***********

### ✅ This event is perfect if you...

• Want to talk about anime and manga
• Want to make international or local friends
• Want to practice English or Japanese

People working in the anime and manga industry also sometimes join!

👫 We also have an online gathering place! 🤝

Not just anime and manga, but also cosplay, Vtubers, video games, board games, and a wide variety of topics are discussed and information is exchanged by enthusiasts from all over the world. It's a free open space. Join us here ↓
https://discord.gg/nu5qHBSt9c

***********

### 📅 Event Details

🕓 Time
17:00 – 20:00 (private room)

📍 Venue
Karaoke X (Cross)
Formerly known as Karaoke Hundred (the name has changed, but the location is the same!)
– Ikebukuro Nishiguchi
Shinwa Bldg. 3F, 1-22-4 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku (close to the West Exit)

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### 💰 Price

• ¥2,600: Non-alcohol all-you-can-drink + snacks
• ¥3,200: Alcohol all-you-can-drink (no beer) + snacks
• ¥3,700: Alcohol all-you-can-drink (with beer) + snacks

🎫 We recommend purchasing tickets in advance (max 40 people).
Get your advance tickets here!
RSVP on Meetup alone does not guarantee entry if tickets are sold out.

***********

### 📝 On the Day

• You'll receive a name tag at reception
  → Please write your name, spoken languages, and favorite anime/manga
• You can sing karaoke freely 🎤
• Light snacks will be provided

***********

### ⚠️ Notes

• If you need to cancel, please do so at least 1 day in advance
• Tickets are non-refundable after purchase
• To create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone,
  Animers has established Community Guidelines. Please make sure to review them before joining.
  Community Guidelines (Code of Conduct)

:;;;::;;;::;;;:*:;;;::;;;::;;;:**:;;;::;;;::;;;:*:;;;::;;;::;;;:**:;;;::;;;:*****

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## アニメ漫画好きがつながる場所

アニメ・漫画好き集まれ！歌って・話して・つながろう！
アニメ・漫画好きな日本人と外国人が集まるカラオケバーでの交流イベントです！
アニソンを歌ったり、聴いたり、話したり、ただ交流するだけの参加もOK♪
カラオケがあるため、音量はやや大きめです。ひとり参加・初参加も大歓迎！

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### 🌏 アニマーズとは？

アニメ・漫画好きが集まる国際コミュニティです。
定期的に開催する交流イベントのほかに、声優さん、アニソン歌手、VTuberなどとのコラボイベントも実施しています。
グループ概要はこちら

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### ✅ こんな方におすすめ！

• アニメ・漫画の話をしたい！
• 外国人や日本人の友達を作りたい！
• 英語や日本語を練習したい！

アニメや漫画業界で活動する方なども参加していたりします!

👫オンライン交流場所もあります！🤝
アニメや漫画だけでなく、コスプレやVtuberやゲーム、ボードゲームなど幅広いトピックについて、世界中から好きな人が集まり話したり情報交換しています。無料のオープンスペースです。参加はこちらから↓
https://discord.gg/nu5qHBSt9c

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### 📅 イベント詳細

🕓 時間
17:00〜20:00（貸切）

📍会場
カラオケクロス　池袋西口店
※旧名カラオケハンドレッド(名前が新しく変わりましたが、場所は同じです！)
豊島区西池袋1-22-4 信和ビル3F（西口からすぐ）

💰料金

• 2,600円：ノンアル飲み放題＋スナック付き
• 3,200円：お酒飲み放題（ビールなし）＋スナック付き
• 3,700円：お酒飲み放題（ビールあり）＋スナック付き

※ 事前にオンラインチケット購入をおすすめします（定員40名）。
事前チケットはこちら
Meetupで参加表明だけでは入場できない場合があります。

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### 📝 当日の流れ

• 受付でネームタグをお渡しします
  → 名前・話せる言語・好きなアニメや漫画などを書いてください
• カラオケは自由に歌えます 🎤
• 軽食あり（簡単なスナックの準備があります）

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### ⚠️ 注意事項

• キャンセルは前日までにお願いします
• チケット購入後の返金はできません

参加者の皆さんが安心して過ごせる場を作るため、アニマーズでは行動規範（コミュニティガイドライン）を設けています。
ご参加の前に、内容をご確認ください。
コミュニティガイドライン-行動模範

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Get your advance tickets here! 事前チケットはこちら

日本語は下へスクロール↓

# A Place for Anime & Manga Lovers to Connect

Calling all anime and manga fans! Let’s sing, chat, and connect!
This is a fun international gathering of anime & manga lovers,
hosted in a karaoke bar in Ikebukuro.
You can sing anime songs, listen, chat with others, or just enjoy the friendly atmosphere!
🎶 The karaoke may be a bit loud at times, but you don’t need to sing to join.
Solo and first-time attendees are very welcome!

***********

### 🌏 What is Animers?

Animers is a international community for anime and manga fans.
We regularly hold casual meetups and also organize special events with anime voice actors, anisong singers, and VTubers etc.
About Our Group

***********

### ✅ This event is perfect if you...

• Want to talk about anime and manga
• Want to make international or local friends
• Want to practice English or Japanese

People working in the anime and manga industry also sometimes join!

👫 We also have an online gathering place! 🤝

Not just anime and manga, but also cosplay, Vtubers, video games, board games, and a wide variety of topics are discussed and information is exchanged by enthusiasts from all over the world. It's a free open space. Join us here ↓
https://discord.gg/nu5qHBSt9c

***********

### 📅 Event Details

🕓 Time
17:00 – 20:00 (private room)

📍 Venue
Karaoke X (Cross)
Formerly known as Karaoke Hundred (the name has changed, but the location is the same!)
– Ikebukuro Nishiguchi
Shinwa Bldg. 3F, 1-22-4 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku (close to the West Exit)

***********

### 💰 Price

• ¥2,600: Non-alcohol all-you-can-drink + snacks
• ¥3,200: Alcohol all-you-can-drink (no beer) + snacks
• ¥3,700: Alcohol all-you-can-drink (with beer) + snacks

🎫 We recommend purchasing tickets in advance (max 40 people).
Get your advance tickets here!
RSVP on Meetup alone does not guarantee entry if tickets are sold out.

***********

### 📝 On the Day

• You'll receive a name tag at reception
  → Please write your name, spoken languages, and favorite anime/manga
• You can sing karaoke freely 🎤
• Light snacks will be provided

***********

### ⚠️ Notes

• If you need to cancel, please do so at least 1 day in advance
• Tickets are non-refundable after purchase
• To create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone,
  Animers has established Community Guidelines. Please make sure to review them before joining.
  Community Guidelines (Code of Conduct)

:;;;::;;;::;;;:*:;;;::;;;::;;;:**:;;;::;;;::;;;:*:;;;::;;;::;;;:**:;;;::;;;:*****

***********

## アニメ漫画好きがつながる場所

アニメ・漫画好き集まれ！歌って・話して・つながろう！
アニメ・漫画好きな日本人と外国人が集まるカラオケバーでの交流イベントです！
アニソンを歌ったり、聴いたり、話したり、ただ交流するだけの参加もOK♪
カラオケがあるため、音量はやや大きめです。ひとり参加・初参加も大歓迎！

***********

### 🌏 アニマーズとは？

アニメ・漫画好きが集まる国際コミュニティです。
定期的に開催する交流イベントのほかに、声優さん、アニソン歌手、VTuberなどとのコラボイベントも実施しています。
グループ概要はこちら

***********

### ✅ こんな方におすすめ！

• アニメ・漫画の話をしたい！
• 外国人や日本人の友達を作りたい！
• 英語や日本語を練習したい！

アニメや漫画業界で活動する方なども参加していたりします!

👫オンライン交流場所もあります！🤝
アニメや漫画だけでなく、コスプレやVtuberやゲーム、ボードゲームなど幅広いトピックについて、世界中から好きな人が集まり話したり情報交換しています。無料のオープンスペースです。参加はこちらから↓
https://discord.gg/nu5qHBSt9c

***********

### 📅 イベント詳細

🕓 時間
17:00〜20:00（貸切）

📍会場
カラオケクロス　池袋西口店
※旧名カラオケハンドレッド(名前が新しく変わりましたが、場所は同じです！)
豊島区西池袋1-22-4 信和ビル3F（西口からすぐ）

💰料金

• 2,600円：ノンアル飲み放題＋スナック付き
• 3,200円：お酒飲み放題（ビールなし）＋スナック付き
• 3,700円：お酒飲み放題（ビールあり）＋スナック付き

※ 事前にオンラインチケット購入をおすすめします（定員40名）。
事前チケットはこちら
Meetupで参加表明だけでは入場できない場合があります。

***********

### 📝 当日の流れ

• 受付でネームタグをお渡しします
  → 名前・話せる言語・好きなアニメや漫画などを書いてください
• カラオケは自由に歌えます 🎤
• 軽食あり（簡単なスナックの準備があります）

***********

### ⚠️ 注意事項

• キャンセルは前日までにお願いします
• チケット購入後の返金はできません

参加者の皆さんが安心して過ごせる場を作るため、アニマーズでは行動規範（コミュニティガイドライン）を設けています。
ご参加の前に、内容をご確認ください。
コミュニティガイドライン-行動模範

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