Warner Bros. Japan Anime Production to Exhibit at AnimeJapan 2026

Featuring new titles including STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and FIST OF THE
NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN, interactive experiences, character greetings, and a special 15th anniversary showcase

Minato-ku, Tokyo — Warner Bros. Japan LLC (WBJ) Anime Production will have its exhibition at
AnimeJapan 2026, one of the world's largest anime events, taking place March 28–29, 2026 at Tokyo
Big Sight.
At the Warner Bros. Japan booth, visitors will experience immersive displays and interactive activities featuring WBJ's latest anime lineup, including STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, premiering exclusively on Netflix on March 19, along with FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN and Record of Ragnarok III.

The booth will also feature a special 15th anniversary showcase celebrating WBJ Anime Production, highlighting its past, present, and upcoming titles that represent WBJ's anime legacy and future.

WBJ Anime Booth Highlights
- Exhibits featuring upcoming titles including STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN, and Record of Ragnarok III
- Interactive experience “Zako Explosion!! Pressure Point Challenge!!” inspired by FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN
- A 15th anniversary showcase highlighting WBJ Anime Production titles from the past 15 years
- Character greeting sessions from the YouTube anime Tom & Jerry Gokko
- WBJ Anime titles introduced across official social media platforms

Latest Anime Lineup Showcase
The Latest Anime Lineup area will feature immersive exhibits that allow visitors to experience the worlds of upcoming WBJ anime titles. This area highlights WBJ Anime Production's present and future lineup, showcasing highly anticipated series set to premiere soon.

● STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
● FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN
● Record of Ragnarok III
● A certain dark Item

Interactive Experience: “Zako Explosion!! Pressure Point Challenge!!”
Inspired by FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN, this interactive experience challenges visitors to strike a pressure point within two seconds.
Those who succeed will receive an exclusive original trading card.

15th Anniversary Showcase: WBJ Anime 15th Anniversary
To celebrate its 15th anniversary in 2026, WBJ Anime Production will host a special showcase highlighting the studio's past, present, and future.

Key visuals from anime titles produced over the past 15 years will be displayed together, offering visitors a look back at WBJ Anime's legacy while showcasing its ongoing evolution.

A commemorative booklet featuring WBJ Anime titles from the past 15 years will also be distributed.

WBJ Anime Booth Stamp Rally
Explore the WBJ Anime booth and collect WB shield stamps.
Complete the rally to receive a random WBJ Anime visual card.

Tom & Jerry Gokko Character Meet & Greet
Tom, Jerry, and Taffy from the Japanese original Tom & Jerry short animation series Tom & Jerry Gokko will appear at the booth for photo opportunities with visitors.
Schedule updates will be announced via the official X account.

Follow WBJ Anime on Social Media
As part of the 15th anniversary celebration, WBJ Anime Production will share key visuals and opening videos from its anime titles across its official social media platforms, including X and TikTok.

Official WBJ Anime Production Accounts
• X (formerly Twitter) https://x.com/wb_anime
• TikTok https://www.TikTok.com/@warnerbros_anime
• YouTube https://www.YouTube.com/channel/UCcjqSFXBg2cGQg5r0YooMiA

AnimeJapan 2026 – Event Details
Event: AnimeJapan 2026
Dates: March 28–29, 2026
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last admission: 4:30 PM)
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight
3-10-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063, Japan

Warner Bros. Japan Booth
East Hall 4 – Booth J50

Official Website
https://anime-japan.jp/en/
For more details about the event, please visit the official website above.

Featured Titles
STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
Title: STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
Based on a story by: Hirohiko Araki (Shueisha Jump Comics)
Premiere Date: March 19, 2026
Streaming: Exclusively on Netflix worldwide
Official Website: https://jojo-portal.com/en/anime/
Copyright: ©LUCKY LAND COMMUNICATIONS/SHUEISHA,JOJO's Animation SBR Project

Record of Ragnarok III
Title: Record of Ragnarok III
Based on Original Comic Series “Record of Ragnarok”
Illustration: Azychika Story: Shinya Umemura Story Structure: Takumi Fukui (Serialized in Monthly Comic Zenon / Coamix)

Streaming: Netflix (all episodes)
Official Website: https://ragnarok-official.com/
Copyright: © Azychika, Shinya Umemura, Takumi Fukui/Coamix, Ragnarok III Project

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN
Title: FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN
Original story by Buronson / Original art by Tetsuo Hara
Premiere Date: April 10, 2026
Streaming: Prime Video worldwide
Official Website: https://hokuto-anime.com/
Copyright: ©Buronson&Tetsuo Hara/Coamix, HOKUTO Committee

A certain dark Item
Title: A certain dark Item
Based on: Kazuma Kamachi (Published by Dengeki Bunko)
Release: Coming in 2026
Official Website: https://toaru-project.com/item/
Copyright: ©Kazuma Kamachi/KADOKAWA/PROJECT-ITEM

About Warner Bros. Japan
Warner Bros. Japan LLC (WBJ) is the Japanese subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.
WBJ has also locally produced a variety of Japanese anime titles for more than a decade, which are not only the popular franchise such as JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Mob Psycho 100, Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Sōma, and Record of Ragnarok, but also DC-branded titles such as Batman Ninja, and Suicide Squad ISEKAI.