Calling all anime fans!
From July 2 (Wed) to July 8 (Tue), 2025, “THE 縁日 – ENNICHI –” will take place at Expo ’70 Commemorative Park in Osaka. This unique event brings your favorite characters—dressed in summer yukata—together with delicious anime-inspired dishes served from traditional-style festival stalls.
Want to know what to eat, what to buy, and what to look forward to? Here’s the full guide!
🎉情報大公開🎉
EXPO 2025 大阪・関西万博にて「アニメ×フードフェス –THE 縁日ENNICHI–」の開催が決定！
人気アニメをイメージしたメニューが万博会場で体験することが出来る！EXPO 2025 大阪・関西万博 アニメ×フードフェス THE 縁日-ENNICHI-
開催日程：2025年7月2日（水）～7月8日（火）… pic.twitter.com/yFQVSBLbgD— アニメ×フードフェス (@animefoodfes) June 6, 2025
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What Is “THE ENNICHI”?
This special anime × food festival is part of EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai. It offers exclusive menus inspired by popular anime scenes and characters—available only at the venue.
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Only Here! Recreated “Anime Food” Menus
Anime food becomes real at this event! Check out these collaborations:
🍽 Restaurant to Another World 2
(Original Title: 異世界食堂2 / Isekai Shokudō 2)
Roast Cutlet Set Meal – Inspired by the wedding of Adelheid and Sharif
Buffet Plate – A variety of fan-favorite dishes
Past episode items like quiche, teriyaki burger, coffee float, and more
🍛 KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!
(Original Title: この素晴らしい世界に祝福を！)
Kazuma’s Party Curry – With character cheese of Aqua & Megumin
Megumin’s Explosion Juice
🔥 Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill
(Original Title: とんでもスキルで異世界放浪メシ)
Isekai Camp Meal Plate – Grilled meat with hearty soup
💙 Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
(Original Title: Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活)
Character-themed dishes inspired by Rem, Crusch, and Reinhard
(Exact details are a surprise—revealed at the event!)
🍜 Other Collaborating Brands
21 food vendors are joining with anime collab menus, including:
Go! Go! Curry
Sutadonya (Legendary Stamina Bowl)
Gyutan Rikyu
Hikari no Omusubi
Ikinari Steak, and more!
(We’re still wondering how Sutadonya will blend with anime themes, but that mystery makes it even more fun!)
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Food Bonuses & Exclusive Merch
Buy anime food, get exclusive gifts!
1 collab dish = random coaster
Spend ¥3,000 = exclusive yukata character art card
Must-Get Merchandise:
Acrylic stands, can badges, lunch cloths, postcards
Characters in festival-style yukata, each with different colors and patterns
3D acrylic stands with lanterns and summer motifs
(The lantern acrylic stand is so cool—but we’d be scared to break it on the way home!)
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Festival Atmosphere & Photo Spots
Japanese-style lanterns and food stalls to boost the real festival feel
Tons of photo spots featuring anime characters
Early arrival is key—some freebies may run out!
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Event Details
📅 Dates: July 2 (Wed) – July 8 (Tue), 2025
🕙 Hours: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (last order: 8:00 PM)
📍 Venue: Festival Plaza, Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Osaka
🚉 Access: 5-minute walk from Banpaku Kinen Koen Station (Osaka Monorail)
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Tickets – How to Get In
The event is held inside the Expo 2025 venue, so you’ll need an Expo admission ticket—no extra ticket for ENNICHI is required.
🎟 Expo 2025 Admission Prices:
Adults (18+)
All-Day: ¥7,500
Weekday (after 11 AM): ¥6,000
Night (after 5 PM): ¥3,700
Teens (12–17)
All-Day: ¥4,200
Weekday: ¥3,500
Night: ¥2,000
Kids (4–11)
All-Day: ¥1,800
Weekday: ¥1,500
Night: ¥1,000
Ages 3 and under
Free (ticket required if a seat is needed)
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Final Thoughts: Your Anime Dream Summer Starts Here
“THE ENNICHI” offers a one-of-a-kind experience:
anime vibes + delicious festival food + beautiful yukata character art—all in one place.
It’s perfect for taking photos, enjoying anime-themed dishes, and showing off your merch haul online.
Evening tickets are cheaper and suit the night festival mood, but limited-edition goods may sell out, so if you’re after something special, arrive early!
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This article is an English translation of the original Japanese post.
