On Saturday, October 18, on the 14th floor of Anime Tokyo Station, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Toshima City, and Dwango Co., Ltd. will co-host a special parent-and-child workshop in collaboration with the Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival 2025 :“Make Your Own Handmade Accessories at Anime Tokyo and Join Ikebukuro Halloween!! 2025.”

This workshop is designed for elementary school children and their guardians. It celebrates the 2nd anniversary of Anime Tokyo Station (October 31) and the 12th anniversary of the Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival.
On the day, professional model-maker Mr. Wasabi, known for his work across a wide range of genres, will guide participants in creating a magical wand, while also teaching about the anime production process.

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Schedule
October 18, 2025 (Sat)
Session 1: 10:00 – 11:30 (20 participants)
Session 2: 12:00 – 13:30 (20 participants)

Venue
Anime Tokyo Station, 14th Floor Special Venue and B1F – 2F
(2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo, Tokyu East No. 5)

Program Details
Handmade Craft Workshop (approx. 1 hour)
・Create a magical wand
・Colors available: pink, yellow, light blue (distributed at random)

Special Benefits for Participants
・You can participate in the “Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Parade 2025”!
Eligible to join the Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Parade 2025 with your handmade magical wand (guardian must accompany). Details will be provided at the workshop.

... can participate in "Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Parade 2025 for Parents and Children"!
Workshop participants can also participate in "Halloween for Parents and Children" on the main stage of Nakaikebukuro Park if they bring their magic stick. Why not come on stage in costume with your child to commemorate Halloween?
Participants in Session 1 may join on Saturday, October 25 (around midday). Participants in Session 2 may join on Sunday, October 26 (around midday).
(Optional; details confirmed during the workshop. Final confirmation taken at the workshop.)
We will also confirm your request for participation on stage at the workshop, and that will be the final deadline.

Learn About Anime Production + Facility Tour (approx. 30 minutes)
・15-minute explanation of the anime production process (B1F), followed by free viewing and dismissal

Eligibility
Elementary school children and their guardians

Admission Fee
Free

Capacity
20 participants per session
(Please note: Only children will create the craft, guardians cannot participate in production.)

Application Deadline
Friday, October 10, 2025, 15:00
First-come, first-served if applications exceed capacity.
Please contact us in case of cancellation. Those arriving more than 15 minutes late will be considered canceled.
The event may be photographed for publicity.

Organized by
Tokyo Metropolitan Government

In cooperation with
Toshima City, Dwango Co., Ltd.

Managed by
Anime Tokyo Station