Jump Festa 2026: Complete schedule, all stages, what to expect, and more

Jump Festa 2026
Jump Festa 2026 poster (Image Source: Jump Festa)

Jump Festa 2026 is being staged at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, on December 20-21, 2025, presents an awesome weekend for Japanese animation fans. Through Jump Festa, Shueisha gathers fans of its mostly Weekly Shonen Jump publications together for two club-style days full of exciting announcements, video screens with stage performances, and everything either simulcast or live on location.

It already has leaps and bounds more activity being expanded to Exhibition Halls 1-10, and the event space is now increased by 1.5 times compared to last year. Jump Festa 2026 showcases 42 titles across three distinct stages, including the main Jump Super Stage alongside Jump Studio and the newly introduced Jump Station.

Attendees can expect major reveals from beloved franchises like ONE PIECE, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Chainsaw Man. Voice actors from popular anime series will gather to share behind-the-scenes stories, announce upcoming seasons, and celebrate with fans during this massive two-day convention.


Jump Festa 2026 Event Details

The convention is open from 9 AM to 5 PM, with entry available until 4:30 PM. Admission to Jump Festa 2026 is free, with an application for tickets needed through the Jump NAVI app. The expanded location will now accommodate more fans and interactive booths than in previous years.

Venue Information:

  • Location: Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan
  • Dates: December 20-21, 2025
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (JST)
  • Last Entry: 4:30 PM (JST)

Jump Super Stage Schedule - Saturday, December 20

The Jump Super Stage has the biggest announcements and most desirable panels. All events are listed in Japan Standard Time (JST), Eastern Standard Time (EST), and Indian Standard Time (IST).

SeriesTime (JST)Time (EST)Time (IST)
My Hero Academia11:40 - 12:1021:40 - 22:10 (Dec 19)08:10 - 08:40
Gintama12:20 - 12:5022:20 - 22:50 (Dec 19)08:50 - 09:20
Jujutsu Kaisen13:00 - 13:3023:00 - 23:30 (Dec 19)09:30 - 10:00
Oblivion Battery13:40 - 14:1023:40 - 00:1010:10 - 10:40
Blue Exorcist14:20 - 14:5000:20 - 00:50 (Dec 20)10:50 - 11:20
Kaiju No. 815:00 - 15:3001:00 - 01:30 (Dec 20)11:30 - 12:00
The New Prince of Tennis 15:40 - 16:10 01:40 - 02:10 (Dec 20) 12:10 - 12:40
World Trigger 16:20 - 16:50 02:20 - 02:50 (Dec 20) 12:50 - 13:20
SAKAMOTO DAYS 17:00 - 17:30 03:00 - 03:30 (Dec 20) 13:30 - 14:00

Saturday Highlights

Deku as seen in My Hero Academia Final Season (Image Source: Studio Bones)
Deku as seen in My Hero Academia Final Season (Image Source: Studio Bones)

Jump Festa 2026 kicks off with My Hero Academia and brings voice actors Daiki Yamashita, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Ayane Sakura, Yuki Kaji, and Kenta Miyake. The panel will look back at the final season of the anime, along with huge announcements for the franchise.

Jujutsu Kaisen will be the highlight prior to the broadcast starting for Part 1 of the broadcast. This will bring voice actors Junya Enoki, Yuma Uchida, Daisuke Namikawa, and Emi Ogata to discuss highlights from the anime and manga.

Kaiju No.8 makes its first appearance after the completion of the original manga, featuring voice actors Katsuya Fukunishi, Wataru Kato, Kengo Kasai, and Kouki Uchiyama, who will discuss details of what is next for the franchise.

SAKAMOTO DAYS is the last event on the Saturday program, previewing faction members for the debut of X, featuring voice actors Tomokazu Sugita, Shima Nobunaga, Daisuke Namikawa, and Kouki Uchiyama, updating audience members with details on the original manga, anime, and movie of the franchise.


Jump Super Stage Schedule - Sunday, December 21

Sunday's lineup features equally exciting panels with major franchises taking the stage.

SeriesTime (JST)Time (EST)Time (IST)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba11:40 - 12:1021:40 - 22:10 (Dec 20)08:10 - 08:40
Blue Box12:20 - 12:5022:20 - 22:50 (Dec 20)08:50 - 09:20
Dr. STONE13:00 - 13:3013:00 - 13:3009:30 - 10:00
SPY×FAMILY13:40 - 14:1023:40 - 00:1010:10 - 10:40
Dandadan14:20 - 14:5000:20 - 00:50 (Dec 21)10:50 - 11:20
BLEACH15:00 - 15:3001:00 - 01:30 (Dec 21)11:30 - 12:00
Akane Banashi15:40 - 16:10 01:40 - 02:10 (Dec 21) 12:10 - 12:40
Chainsaw Man 16:20 - 16:50 02:20 - 02:50 (Dec 21) 12:50 - 13:20
ONE PIECE 17:00 - 17:50 03:00 - 03:50 (Dec 21) 13:30 - 14:20

Sunday Highlights

Monkey D. Luffy's Nika Form (Image Source: Toei Animation)
Monkey D. Luffy's Nika Form (Image Source: Toei Animation)

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba kicks off on Sunday with the cast from the movie version. Natsuki Hanae, Hiro Shimono, Takahiro Sakurai, and Saori Hayami will talk about the first chapter of the Infinite Castle fierce battle.

SPY×FAMILY brings together the Forger family with voice actors Takuya Eguchi, Atsumi Tanezaki, Saori Hayami, and Kenichiro Matsuda to announce the results of the first-character popularity vote and see who took home first place.

BLEACH will hear the travel disaster team talk about the final season broadcast in 2026. Seiichi Morita, Noriaki Sugiyama, Yuki Matsuoka, and Hiroki Yasumoto will share never-before-seen information along with the final season of the show, detailing the Millennium Blood War arc.

ONE PIECE will conclude Jump Festa 2026 with all of the Straw Hat Pirates cast. This special 50-minute panel will have Mayumi Tanaka, Kazuya Nakai, Akemi Okamura, Kappei Yamaguchi, Hiroaki Hirata, Ikue Otani, Yuriko Yamaguchi, Subaru Kimura, Cho, and Katsuhisa Houki in attendance. Jump Festa 2026 fans can expect a slew of major announcements about the anime, live-action adaptation, and the surprises that traditionally conclude the event.


What to Expect at Jump Festa 2026

In addition to the main stage programming, the added venue provides attendees with a world of attractions. The Jump Original Art World expands with new exhibits featuring artwork from popular manga titles. Jump Amusements Island is a space for us to play games and games and participate in activities.

While the Super Stage features the biggest franchises, Jump Festa 2026 includes two other stages. Jump Studio presents 10 series, including titles that may not occupy the main spotlight but maintain devoted followings. Programming details for this stage will be announced closer to the event date.

Jump Station is the newest staging area, with 14 series spanning a variety of genres, including newer hits and series that deserve more attention. This stage provides a place for emerging franchise announcements and engages with fans.

Finally, Jump Festa 2026 will likely be one of the largest since it was launched 27 years prior. The combination of expanded facilities, increased programming, and major franchise participation creates an unmissable celebration for anime and manga enthusiasts. Whether seeking exclusive announcements, meeting voice actors, or just taking part in interactive exhibits, Jump Festa takes place over two action-packed days.


Where to Watch Jump Festa 2026

Jump Festa 2026 gonna be streamed live on YouTube over the official Jump Channel, as well, so fans across the world will also be able to watch the festivities live from any timezone across the globe.

The streaming starts when Jump Festa kicks off at 9:00 AM JST (Japan Standard Time) on December 20, 2025. For your reference in other time zones:

  • EST (7:00 PM on December 19, 2025)
  • PST (4:00 PM on December 19, 2025)
  • IST (5:30 AM on December 20, 2025)

Watch the official Jump Festa social media accounts and the Jump Channel on YouTube for the respective streaming links.

Edited by Akihito Chakma