Tokyo Anime Center, Animation museum in Shinjuku, Japan
Tokyo Anime Center is a museum in Shinjuku dedicated to Japanese animation and displays work across different eras and styles. Rotating exhibitions feature original drawings, painted cels, digital artwork, and behind-the-scenes materials that show how productions come together.
The center was established to promote Japan's animation industry and has relocated several times as the sector expanded and evolved. Each move reflected shifts in Tokyo's media district geography and cultural priorities.
The space introduces how animation fits into contemporary Japanese culture and shows the respect given to the artists and craftspeople behind these works.
The center sits in an office district with good access by train and is entirely indoors, making it comfortable to visit any time of year. Plan to spend about two to three hours exploring the galleries and interactive areas at your own pace.
The center includes a recording booth where visitors can voice animated characters and experience the work of voice actors firsthand. This hands-on area reveals an often-overlooked part of how animation comes to life on screen.
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