Jump Festa 2026 Announcement Ignites Social Media! High Expectations for Star-Studded Super Stages

The highly anticipated manga and anime festival, "Jump Festa 2026," has announced its dates, already generating significant buzz on social media. With this major event set to take place at Makuhari Messe on Saturday, December 20, 2025, many fans are eagerly posting comments like "I want to go!" and "I'm going to apply!"

Particular attention is being drawn to the unveiled details of the Jump Super Stages. The popular anime "Bōkyaku Battery" (Oblivion Battery) has confirmed the appearance of an impressive lineup of voice actors, including Toshiki Masuda, Mamoru Miyano, Yohei Azakami, Nobunaga Shimazaki, and Yuki Kaji, delighting fans. The official account announced that their stage will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 1:40 PM.

According to MANTANWEB, popular works such as "ONE PIECE," "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba," "Jujutsu Kaisen," "Chainsaw Man," and "Gintama" are also slated to feature, with their respective stellar voice casts gathering for the event. On social media, fans are expressing their excitement, with some declaring they'll "have no choice but to use two screens" to watch both the "Mission: Yozakura Family" and "Jujutsu Kaisen" stages. High expectations are also building for stages featuring "Dr. Stone," "SAKAMOTO DAYS," "Haikyu!!," "World Trigger," and "BLEACH," with "World Trigger" fans particularly anticipating a sequel to the anime.

On the other hand, some fans have expressed disappointment over the absence of popular voice actors Kenjiro Tsuda and Yuichi Nakamura, indicating the high level of interest in the stage casting.

As soon as the event details were announced, numerous joyous posts appeared, exclaiming, "It's Jump Festa season!" However, there are also poignant comments about the high lottery odds for stage viewing, with some fans lamenting that they "have never won before." While many strongly wish to attend this year, others have expressed concern over scheduling conflicts with other events, such as a "Tokyo Revengers" event, driving school lessons, or a Touken Ranbu musical.

Attendees from distant regions voiced desires for regional events, with comments like "Makuhari is too far" and "Jump Festa, please hold it in Osaka too!" Past experiences of struggling to purchase merchandise or view exhibits due to required numbered tickets were also shared. Concerns about the availability of online streaming suggest a desire for a more accessible environment for a wider audience. Regarding the fact that tickets are distributed by lottery rather than being paid, some speculated positively, saying, "If it's a consideration to prevent it from being just adults, then I support it."

The Context

Jump Festa is an annual festival in Japan, sponsored by Shueisha, the publisher of the various Jump manga magazines (Weekly Shōnen Jump, Jump Square, V Jump, etc.). It is one of the biggest events for manga and anime fans, featuring announcements, stage events with voice actors and creators, merchandise sales, and interactive exhibits for popular series like "ONE PIECE," "Dragon Ball," "My Hero Academia," and many more. It has become a key end-of-year tradition, offering a platform for fans to celebrate their favorite series and get exclusive peeks at upcoming projects. The event often involves a lottery system for stage attendance and sometimes even for merchandise, reflecting its immense popularity and demand.

Jump Festa, which has become a cherished end-of-year tradition, looks set to be an unmissable event for many fans again this year. Its lavish content and vibrant atmosphere will undoubtedly bring great excitement to the holiday season.