About Aichi Nagoya International Animation Film Festival
A Brand-New International Animation Film Festival is coming to Aichi-Nagoya!
On December 12th, 2025, we will host the 1st Aichi Nagoya International Animation Film Festival (ANIAFF) in Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya. With the support of the prefecture and the city, ANIAFF combines the regional culture and industrial strength of Nagoya, one of Japan’s three major metropolitan cities, to create a world-class international film festival. The city of Nagoya, the third largest city located in the center of Japan, has outstanding access to nearby Asian countries and has a long-standing forward-thinking character. In ANIAFF, we create a creative platform for creators worldwide to gather, discuss, and inspire one another. We aim to establish a next-generation international animation film festival and global market—crossing borders, genres, and technologies—to lead not only Japan, but also Asia and the world.
Why launch an Animation Film Festival in Nagoya, Aichi?
It is no exaggeration to say that nearly every visual creator in the world has been influenced by Japanese animation. This is what makes Japan the ideal place to host a major international animation film festival. Aichi Prefecture has a rich history of cultural initiatives, including Expo 2005, the Aichi Triennale, the Aichi International Women’s Film Festival, and the World Cosplay Summit. More recently, Ghibli Park has drawn global attention, further establishing Aichi as a hub for animation fans. The launch of the Aichi-Nagoya International Animation Film Festival this December will strengthen the region’s cultural foundation and contribute to the growth of Japanese culture. With convenient access from Tokyo and Osaka, and international connectivity via Chubu Centrair Airport, Aichi is well-positioned to host a world-class film festival. As the heart of Japan’s manufacturing industry, the region now looks to animation—a new generation of creative industry—as a symbol of Monozukuri Nippon, the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship.
International Animation Film Festival Built on a Creators-First Philosophy
Held in Aichi Prefecture’s city of Nagoya, known as “the manufacturing capital of Japan,” ANIAFF aims to be the world’s leading animation film festival that contributes to the development and promotion of the animation culture and industry by globally disseminating a great number of animated works to the international market with a fundamental concept of “Creators First”. The festival’s functions are not just limited to introducing diverse films through screenings; creators and producers from across borders will gather in Nagoya for networking through various talks, conferences, and workshops. In addition to the film festival, we will establish a hub for the next generation of animation talent, offering creators opportunities to connect, collaborate, and grow. From this “Creators First” international market, we aim to generate and promote a wide range of new works on a global scale. Through these efforts, we are committed to advancing both the culture and industry of animation worldwide. This is the mission of the Aichi Nagoya International Animation Film Festival—a world-leading festival that places creators at its heart.