With the news surfacing today of calls for schools to be canceled in Japan through the end of March, it’s coming as no surprise that the AnimeJapan executive council has opted to cancel (not postpone) the planned winter event that was set to happen on March 21st through the 24th. More and more event facilities are seeing plans being canceled as well as concerts and more in the face of the spread of the virus.
“In face of the recent novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the call from the Japanese government to cancel large-scale events made on February 26, but most of all thinking about the health and safety of our visitors and everyone involved in the event we have decided to cancel AnimeJapan 2020, and Family Anime Festa 2020.
We are extremely sorry towards all the anime fans looking forward to this year’s edition and all parties who were preparing for the event, however the conclusion has been made to prevent the further spread of the infection.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.”
AnimeJapan 2020, Family Anime Festa 2020 cancellation.
Due to the novel coronavirus outbreak and the call from the Japanese government to cancel large-scale events, but above all thinking about the health of our visitors and everyone involved, we have decided to cancel the event. pic.twitter.com/oNoKhs4SrB— AnimeJapan 2020 Official English Account (@aj_overseas) February 27, 2020
