Mark Schilling Japan CorrespondentJapan’s comic fans will get a taste of what it is like to return to normal as the Anime Japan 2021 expo will be held in person for four days (March 27-30), starting Saturday at Tokyo Big Sight center.But the show may be a static, booth-bound affair as there will be no physical, in-person events.
Instead, everything from stage shows for fans to business seminars and meetings for industry professionals, will be online.An annual event that usually draws throngs of fans to the venue, Anime Japan was canceled last year, as a state of emergency was declared on April 7 in Tokyo and six prefectures.This year, the showcase starts shortly after the lifting of another state of emergency in Tokyo last Sunday.
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