We are delighted to announce that our friends from the Japanese animation studio MAHO FILM will once again make the long journey to Potsdam for the Anime Messe Babelsberg 2026, bringing a brand new title with them.
On Friday, 17 July 2026, at 16:50 we shall celebrate the anime premiere of "The World's Strongest Rearguard" in the grand hall of the Metropolis Halle at Filmpark Babelsberg. Together with the animators Ms Yuko Oba and Ms Manami Inose, we shall watch the latest episode before anyone else and chat about how the series came to be. An autograph session will follow afterwards.
"The World's Strongest Rearguard" tells the story of the corporate worker Arihito, who, after an accident, is reincarnated into the Labyrinth Country and there takes on the unusual role of a "Rearguard", a support class that combines attack, defence and healing in one. A story about bonds, trust and the strength that comes from supporting others.
A voice you are bound to recognise is coming to Anime Messe Babelsberg! Right now you can hear Malte Meibauer as the enigmatic court official Jinshi in "The Apothecary Diaries", and you might also know him as Sein in "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" or Victor in "Yuri!!! on Ice". Malte will be with us on Saturday and Sunday, taking part in the anime voice actor panel and giving a signing session on both days. [More info]
It is going to be magical and oh so sweet! Get your penlights ready: together with Moonflow Media, we are bringing solo idol Aizawa Hitomi straight from Japan to Anime Messe Babelsberg. Catch her live on Friday at 11:00 in the Festsaal and on Saturday at 14:10 in the Vulkanarena, plus a Cheki-kai on Sunday from 11:00 to 12:30. A must for every fan of J-pop and kawaii culture! [More info]
Get ready for a voice that is impossible not to love! We are thrilled to welcome Lisa Dzyadyk to Anime Messe Babelsberg 2026. Whether as the charming Alya in "Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian" or as the brand-new German voice of Hitori "Bocchi" Gotoh in the upcoming release of "Bocchi the Rock!", Lisa's versatility is truly impressive. From gaming blockbusters to adorable anime, she has done it all. Meet her on all three days at our panels and grab your free autograph! [More info]
For over 10 years, Amira Leisner has been lending her distinctive voice to the heroines of numerous anime series. Now we are delighted to welcome her to Anime Messe Babelsberg! You will likely recognise her from recent hits such as "The Apothecary Diaries", where she voices the lively Shaolan, or from one of her most iconic roles as Index in "A Certain Magical Index". Amira will be attending all three days of the convention, participating in the voice actor panels and holding daily autograph sessions. [More info]
