The New Chitose Airport International Animation Film Festival is gearing up for its 12th edition. It’s taking place inside the New Chitose Airport terminal building in Hokkaido from November 21st to 25th, 2025. So, what’s the schedule for this year? Let’s give you the full scoop!
Did you know?
The New Chitose Airport International Animation Film Festival is the world’s first airport-based film festival. Over the years, it has grown into one of Japan’s leading events dedicated solely to animated films. Everything, from screenings to accommodations, happens inside the airport itself.
This year’s program includes a wide variety of screenings and events. Among the highlights are Kinza, 100 M, and One Piece in Love. At the New Chitose Airport Theatre, audiences will see special support screenings of KING OF PRISM -Dramatic PRISM.1- and KING OF PRISM -Your Endless Call-Everyone Sparkle! Prism Tours.
The feature-length 100 M will also be shown. It will be followed by a stage greeting featuring director Iwaisawa Kenji and character designer and chief animation director Kojima Keisuke.
MADHOUSE will be the focus of a studio special that includes episodes from ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Department Regards and Funeral of Freiren. Animators Saito Keiichiro and Kariya Nobuhide will take the stage to discuss their work.
There will also be commentary on Natsume Shingo’s upcoming project Ghost, scheduled for release in 2027. The festival’s jury program will bring together Flow director Gints Zilbalodis and Look Back director Kiyotaka Oshiyama for a dialogue session.
Beyond screenings…
Meanwhile, the festival has a strong educational and creative exchange element. There will be lectures and talks by Japanese and international creators, including a feature session called Artist Talk: Creators Pioneering a New Era for Japanese Animation.
Since its start in 2014, the New Chitose Airport International Animation Film Festival has stood out for its unusual setting. Last year’s edition drew more than 33,000 visitors over four days and received over 1,100 submissions for its competition. For more information on this year’s event, head over to the official site.
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