Aye, sailors! Set sail and set course for Anime Messe Babelsberg! We have a fantastic announcement on board for you to kick off the new year.
We are thrilled to announce that the charismatic J-Pop singer Kota Shinzato, known for the legendary One Piece hit "Hands Up!", will be our guest at Animeland in Potsdam (near Berlin) from July 17 to 19, 2026. Look forward to live concerts on Saturday and Sunday, Meet & Greets, and signing sessions – and experience that true Grand Line feeling up close! [More Info]
If you want to experience Kota Shinzato live, secure your tickets for Anime Messe Babelsberg in time – before they sell out. And best of all: Until January 18, you can still get your tickets at the Early Bird discount on www.AnimeTickets.de!
We’re checking in one last time before Christmas to thank you all for an incredible 2025! And to ramp up the excitement for next year right away, we have a "Christmas gift" for you: We are bringing mpi back – and onto the big stage at Anime Messe Babelsberg 2026!
The singer and long-time partner of Hiroyuki Sawano (known from Attack on Titan, Solo Leveling) deserves a massive audience. That’s why we’re going to rock the Volcano Arena in the outdoor area together on Saturday and continue the spectacle on Sunday on the Indoor Stage. It’s going to be a blast! [More Info]
With the start of ticket sales for Anime Messe Babelsberg, taking place from 17 to 19 July 2026, we are thrilled to announce that for the very first time in the history of the event, we can kick things off with a huge guest announcement right on day one!
A true legend will take the stage at Anime Messe Babelsberg 2026! We are proud to present none other than Dave Rodgers – the father of Eurobeat and the voice behind unforgettable anime songs such as Deja Vu, Space Boy and Night Fever. His music turned the cult anime Initial D into a worldwide phenomenon and has inspired generations of fans.
Experience him live: at the grand Opening Ceremony and his Indoor Concert on Friday, at the epic Outdoor Concert in the Vulkanarena on Saturday, and at the Community Panel all about Eurobeat & Initial D on Sunday!
The 9th Anime Messe Babelsberg will take place from 17 to 19 July 2026 once again at the beautiful Filmpark Babelsberg in Potsdam. We are happy to announce that the ticket sale starts on 01 October on AnimeTickets.de! As always, there will be a special discount phase at the beginning: until 20 October you can secure your tickets at the lowest price – and with your early purchase you also help us to organise another amazing Animeland for all of us.
For those who prefer to buy their tickets on site: on Saturday, 04 October you can also get them at the AnimeFanShop.de warehouse: Amboßweg 2, 16356 Ahrensfelde near Berlin. There you will save an extra €2 per ticket and also have the chance to help us clear out our warehouse: 30% off all anime merchandise still in stock.
PS: We also have great news about our ticket shop! Thanks to our new partnership with Stripe, you can now use almost all common online payment methods:
This way there should be something for everyone – and especially our international guests will now find it much easier, as PayPal is no longer the only option available.
Today we would like to share with you how things will continue. So far, we had announced the Anime Messe Babelsberg for 17–19 July 2026 (subject to change). Now we have a clear plan for how we will realign ourselves – and for this we need your support.
Summary: Our core problem is time: AnimeFanShop consumes so much of it that event planning suffers. Our solution: we will downsize the shop – possibly close it completely – and launch a temporary warehouse sale, with the proceeds securing the start of the planning phase for Anime Messe Babelsberg 2026. You can help us by coming to the warehouse sale (grab some bargains!) or by supporting us directly with a donation. Together, we will refocus on the events.
More background in the video: Watch the YouTube video
Half-time update in the video: Watch the YouTube video
“Support the Messe” Warehouse Sale – key information
Where? Amboßweg 2, 16356 Ahrensfelde near Berlin
What? Large warehouse sale from AnimeFanShop.de – UPDATE! From Tuesday there will be 30% off everything.
When?
Notes: Discount applies on site while stocks last. No new goods during the promotion.
All details & updates on the warehouse sale
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Every contribution helps us to start the planning phase for AMB 2026 on solid ground. Thank you for your support!
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Status: 15.09.2025, 18:19 • Total: €555 • Supporters: 15
Let’s open this new chapter together. See you at the warehouse sale!
Yours, conanmichi
