Guangdong animation and trendy toys shine in Tokyo's Akihabara

As the 15th National Games of China approach in just one month, excitement is building across the Greater Bay Area. This year's Games will make history by taking place across 19 cities in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. Among them, Foshan stands out—not only as a host city but also as a place where the spirit of sports and martial arts truly connect.

On October 10, 2025, south China's Guangdong province brought its vibrant animation and trendy toy culture to Tokyo with the "New Dimensions of Guangdong Animation and Trendy Toys Exhibition" at Belle Salle Akihabara, a hub for Japanese pop culture.

The event, celebrating the 2025 China-Japan-ROK Year of Cultural Exchange, attracted creative industry professionals, students, and fans from both countries.

Covering an area of 500 square meters, the exhibition featured nearly 50 animation works and around 100 trendy toys from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan, and Shantou. Classics such as Havoc in Heaven, Mr. Black, Astro Boy, and Castle in the Sky were displayed alongside contemporary works, including Cell by Yoneyama Mai.

Reporter | Li Muzi, Dai Bosi

Videographer | Guo Hongda

Video Editor | Pan Jiajun, Guo Hongda

Poster | Pan Jiajun

Editor | Qiu Ping, Hu Nan, James Campion, Shen He