Anime Contents Expo 2013 (ACE 2013) is scheduled to be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 30 and 31, 2013, at Makuhari Messe.

Following intense discussions regarding whether to hold the event, the members of the Executive Committee eventually decided to do so for two reasons. The first is to respond to the enthusiasm displayed by the 41,628 people who attended ACE 2012. The second is to provide an opportunity for even more exciting encounters between visitors and animated works.

We intend to scale up and make this event more enjoyable in every way than the previous event. The hall space will be expanded to make room for even more visitors.

We hope you will look forward and visit this special event. Come take your spot in animation’s vanguard!

The purpose of this event is to give fans the opportunity to enjoy cutting-edge anime and related content through various activities, including exhibitions, on-stage performances, and displays of for-sale merchandise.

Anime Contents Expo 2013 Overview
Name: Anime Contents Expo 2013
Date: 9:00-17:00, March 30 (Saturday) & 31 (Sunday), 2013
Venue: Makuhari Messe Halls 1-2-3-4
Organizer: Anime Contents Expo Executive Committee
Tickets: 1,500 yen per day (three years old or more charged)
Features: Corporate booths (featuring exhibitions and for-sale merchandise), on-stage performances, cosplay zone, food, etc.
Note: Please submit applications to exhibit from Monday, October 15 through Friday, November 30.
Tickets: Tickets will go on sale in early February 2013.

Official website: http://www.animecontentsexpo.jp
Official twitter: @ACE_Makuhari (hash tag: #ace_makuhari)