Summary of all articles from 'Machi★Asobi vol.30'



' Machi★Asobi Vol. 30, ' the largest anime event in Western Japan, has begun, taking place on Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th, 2026. Over 100 events of all sizes are planned.

Machi★Asobi vol.30

https://www.machiasobi.com/

·table of contents
◆ Airport anime takeover
◆ Opening Ceremony
◆ 'Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance' Machi★Asobi Special Stage
◆ Introduction event for 'KitaCon,' a subculture event in respect to Machi★Asobi, to be held in Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido.
◆ 'Medalist' Special Stage at Machi★Asobi
◆ Demon Slayer: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime Stage & Demon Slayer: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime Soundtrack & Insert Song Special Live
◆ They're back! 'Sakurazaka46 x Build Divide -Bright-' Machi Asobi Thanksgiving Stage!
◆ An event where you can do voice acting together with the voice actor of Shikoku Metan
◆ Encounter with Emilia in Poppo Town
◆ Donate blood and get a 'Nanoha Gundam Breaker' poster
◆ Completed the anime studio stamp rally
◆ 47 Prefectures Conquest Journey 'Super Position ~Dream Limit Edition~' @ Tokushima Live Stage
◆ Machi★Asobi SPECIAL LIVE – Spira Spica
◆ Machi★Asobi SPECIAL LIVE – Masayoshi Oishi
◆ 'The Rewinder of Fate' Special Talk Stage at Machi★Asobi
◆ FGO Guest Talk at Machi★Asobi vol.30
◆ Aruaru City is coming to Machi★Asobi!
◆ Project LEAP! Machi★Asobi SP Stage
◆ Enjoy Tokushima's famous Naruto Kintoki sweet potatoes and sudachi citrus.
◆ Talk about the anime 'Summer Pockets'
◆ Girls band FullMooN, Empress Special Live
◆ Machi★Asobi SPECIAL LIVE – Yui Ninomiya
◆ The 'Super Kigurumi Fight' mascot battle event, in which the 'Working Cat' also participated.
◆ Preview of the former Mizuho Bank Tokushima Branch
◆ 'Super Princess Kaguya!' Staff Talk Show ~What I like about 'Kaguya'~
◆ Haruka Tomatsu, who plays Aoko Aozaki in 'Mahoutsukai no Yoru,' appointed as one-day stationmaster of Tokushima Station & 'Mahoutsukai no Yoru' special stage

Please refer to the official website or the schedule summary article below for the schedule of each event.

'Machi★Asobi vol.30' Event Schedule Summary - GIGAZINE



Details about the venue can be found in the following article.

Machi★Asobi Vol.30 Venue Roundup: 'Amico Dome Stage' Makes Its Debut, and a Preview of the Former Mizuho Bank Tokushima Branch Also Held - GIGAZINE



At the entrance to Aibahama Park, where one of the main stages, the Aibahama Park Stage, was set up, a panel commemorating the 30th anniversary of Machi★Asobi was installed.



Even before the venue opened, a long line of people had formed in front of the main gate.



This is what it looks like from a distance. Good weather is forecast throughout the period, so please take precautions against heatstroke.



The following is a summary of the interviews conducted, as well as reports from the official website and official social media accounts.

◆Airport anime takeover
A giant tapestry was displayed at Tokushima Awa Odori Airport.

Giant tapestries of Mahoutsukai no Yoru, Demon Slayer: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, and Azur Lane appear inside the airport; this is what the 'Machi★Asobi vol.30' airport anime takeover looks like - GIGAZINE



◆Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony was hosted by Yuma Takahashi and Tokushima Anime Ambassador Eriko Nakamura, who introduced the guests. The guests who took the stage were Hiroshi Matsuyama from CyberConnect2 Inc., Yoshiyuki Hirai from America Zarigani, Noritaka Kawaguchi from CoMix Wave Films Inc., Yukio Koyama from Animate Inc., producer Takahiro Yamanaka, and Machi★Asobi organizer and lawyer Daisuke Okeda.



To commemorate the 30th anniversary, the opening ceremony included a look back at past Machi★Asobi events. The shirt that Nakamura is wearing was made at

the indigo dyeing experience event at Machi★Asobi vol.20.



The memorable photos also include a picture of

her dressed as a one-day station master at Machi★Asobi vol.10.



Also appearing as the second ambassador was

Mikiha from Spira Spica , who serves as the Awa Tokushima Tourism Ambassador. As both are ambassadors related to Tokushima, the two appeared in outfits featuring green, inspired by sudachi citrus, and blue, inspired by indigo dyeing.



◆ 'Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance' Machi★Asobi Special Stage
A special stage event was held for 'Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance,' a brand new anime that follows the two-part theatrical film series of 'Nanoha.' The event featured appearances by Anzaki Tachibana (voice of Shiina Kuze), Asaki Yukikawa (voice of Towa Yoruumi), and Haruna Aoki (voice of Yuzu Koji).

A report on the Machi★Asobi Special Stage for the brand new 'Nanoha' series, 'Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance,' including a live performance of the ending theme - GIGAZINE



◆Introduction event for 'KitaCon,' a subculture event in respect to Machi★Asobi, to be held in Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido.
The subculture event 'Kita-Con' will be held in Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido on November 14th and 15th, 2026. Koichi Terasaka, the organizer of Kita-Con, has announced the event details, so I've summarized them here.

The subculture event 'Kita-Con' has been confirmed to be held in Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido, in November to coincide with the baseball off-season and avoid heavy snowfall - GIGAZINE



◆ 'Medalist' Special Stage at Machi★Asobi
At the special stage for the anime ' Medalist ,' Takeo Otsuka, who plays the role of Michiji Akiura, and Natsumi Haruse, who plays the role of Inori Kessoku, took the stage. The theatrical film version of 'Medalist' will be released in 2027.



◆ Demon Slayer: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime Stage & Demon Slayer: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime Soundtrack & Insert Song Special Live
From the anime 'Demon Slayer: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba,' which has been rebroadcasting its entire series on the Fuji TV network since April 2026, the following voice actors appeared on stage: Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado), Akari Kito (Nezuko Kamado), Hiro Shimono (Zenitsu Agatsuma), Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Inosuke Hashibira), Takahiro Sakurai (Giyu Tomioka), Satoshi Hino (Kyojuro Rengoku), Katsuyuki Konishi (Tengen Uzui), and Kengo Kawanishi (Muichiro Tokito).



Furthermore, a special live performance was held featuring Go Shiina, who composed the film's soundtrack and insert songs, along with a total of 11 talented artists.



◆They're back! 'Sakurazaka46 x Build Divide -Bright-' Machi Asobi Thanksgiving Stage!
Rina Matsuda and Mio Matono from Sakurazaka46 appeared on the special talk stage for 'Sakurazaka46 x #BuildDivideBright'.



◆ An event where you can do voice acting together with the voice actor of Shikoku Metan
An event was held where participants could experience voice acting together with Tanaka Koyuki, the voice actress for the popular character 'Shikoku Metan.'

An incredibly luxurious event was held in Tokushima where attendees could do anime voice acting together with Koyuki Tanaka, the voice actress for Shikoku Metan - GIGAZINE



◆ Encounter with Emilia in Poppo Town
I met Emilia from 'Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World' at the KADOKAWA GOODS SHOP in Poppo Street. She let me take pictures of her in various poses.

Emilia strikes various poses at Machi★Asobi vol.30 - GIGAZINE



◆Donate blood and get a 'Nanoha Gundam Breaker' poster
A blood donation bus is set up inside the venue, and if you donate 400ml of blood, you'll receive a poster for 'Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance.' The process from registration to receiving the poster is summarized in the article below.

Report on donating 400ml of blood and receiving a 'Nanoha Gundam Breaker' poster: Donating blood isn't scary! [Machi★Asobi vol.30] - GIGAZINE



◆Completed the anime studio stamp rally
At Machi★Asobi Vol.30, a stamp rally was held where participants could collect stamps placed at the booths of anime studios. I've already collected all the stamps and completed the rally! I've summarized my journey in the article below. If you're wondering where to find a particular stamp, please refer to this article.

I spent a whole day walking around Tokushima city and completed the Machi★Asobi vol.30 commemorative 'Anime Studio Stamp Rally' - GIGAZINE



◆Journey to conquer all 47 prefectures 'Super Position ~Dream Limit Edition~' @ Tokushima Live Stage
With the TV anime ' BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita ' scheduled to air in July 2026, the virtual girl band Mugen Dai Myutype held a special live performance.



The setlist is here.



◆Machi★Asobi SPECIAL LIVE – Spira Spica
Spira Spica, who had been participating since the opening ceremony, performed a live show on the Aibahama Stage.



Ms. Kaneha expressed her joy at being able to sing in her hometown of Tokushima.



◆Machi★Asobi SPECIAL LIVE – Masayoshi Oishi
Masayoshi Oishi holds live performances and releases videos filmed from the stage.



◆ 'The Fate Rewinder' Special Talk Stage at Machi★Asobi
The original author, Futa Kimura, also appeared on stage at the talk event for the anime 'The Rewinder of Fate.'



◆FGO Guest Talk at Machi★Asobi vol.30
Haruki Ishitani, Tarusuke Shingaki, and Shoya Chiba appeared at the talk event for 'Fate/Grand Order'.



◆Aruaru City is coming to Machi★Asobi!
'YATTEKURU,' an interactive talk variety show from Aruaru City, a pop culture facility located near Kokura Station in Kitakyushu City, was held at the Higashishinmachi Park stage, where Megamots, Yuka Nishio, and ZAQ engaged in talk and games.



◆Project LEAP! Machi★Asobi SP Stage
The five members of the idol x voice actor project Project LEAP! held a special stage performance. Merchandise sales were also popular, with the muffler towels selling out completely.



◆Enjoy Tokushima's famous Naruto Kintoki sweet potatoes and sudachi citrus.
I bought a crepe made with Naruto Kintoki sweet potatoes, a specialty of Tokushima, and a sudachi soda from a food truck and tried them.

I tried Tokushima's specialty, Naruto Kintoki sweet potato crepes and sudachi soda, at the Machi★Asobi event - GIGAZINE



◆Talk about the anime 'Summer Pockets'
Several talk events were held in connection with the anime ' Summer Pockets ,' featuring Natsumi Takamori, who plays the role of Ao Sorakado, and other staff members.




◆Girls band FullMooN, Empress Special Live
The opening acts for the Ryogokubashi West Park stage were the girl bands FullMooN and Empress.




◆Machi★Asobi SPECIAL LIVE – Yui Ninomiya
Yui Ninomiya, who was participating in Machi★Asobi for the first time in a long while, also held a special live performance at the Ryogoku Bridge West Park stage.



◆The 'Super Kigurumi Fight' mascot battle event, in which the 'Working Cat' also participated.
The 'Super Kigurumi Fight' event, featuring popular characters such as 'Shigoto Neko,' 'Zundamon,' and 'Jashin-chan Impact,' was held at Amico Dome. We provide a detailed report of all the matches, from the first match to the final.

A report on watching 'Super Kigurumi Fight,' where people in costumes battle it out with thumbtack-equipped weapons, and even the working cat joins the fray! [Machi★Asobi vol.30] - GIGAZINE



'Work Cat' VS 'Zundamon' VS 'Jashin-chan': A chaotic free-for-all with body part destruction [Super Kigurumi Fight] [Machi★Asobi vol.30] - GIGAZINE



◆ Open House of the Former Mizuho Bank Tokushima Branch
To commemorate ufotable's acquisition of the historic building 'Former Mizuho Bank Tokushima Branch' in Tokushima City, a preview event was held at Machi★Asobi Vol.30.

I went to see the preview of the historic 'Former Mizuho Bank Tokushima Branch,' a building constructed about 100 years ago, which was held at Machi★Asobi Vol.30 - GIGAZINE



◆ 'Super Princess Kaguya!' Staff Talk Show ~What I like about 'Kaguya'~
A talk show featuring the staff of the popular animated film 'Super Princess Kaguya!', which has grossed over 2.5 billion yen at the box office, was held. The event was packed to capacity, with the staff talking extensively about their favorite scenes and characters from the film.

'Super Princess Kaguya!' Staff Talk Show ~What I Love About 'Kaguya'~ Report: Director and Staff Share Their Favorite Things at Machi★Asobi Vol.30 - GIGAZINE


◆Haruka Tomatsu, who plays Aoko Aozaki in 'Mahoutsukai no Yoru,' appointed as one-day stationmaster of Tokushima Station & 'Mahoutsukai no Yoru' special stage
Haruka Tomatsu, who voices Aoko Aozaki in the animated film 'Mahoutsukai no Yoru' (Witch on the Holy Night), scheduled for release in 2026, served as the stationmaster for one day at Tokushima Station for a departure ceremony.

Haruka Tomatsu, voice actress for Aoko Aozaki in the anime 'Mahoutsukai no Yoru,' appointed as one-day stationmaster of Tokushima Station - GIGAZINE



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