Celebrate Tanabata 2025: The Ultimate Anime World Festivities, Part V
Discover the latest on anime classics, new releases, and industry insights featuring Haruhi Suzumiya, Macross, My Dress-Up Darling, and more!
Celebrating Tanabata in Anime and Manga!
On July 7, Japan celebrates Tanabata, a special holiday that marks the celestial meeting of the star-crossed lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi. It's a day when both children and adults write wishes on paper slips and hang them on bamboo branches, hoping for their dreams to come true. The anime and manga worlds are no strangers to this tradition, often sharing heartfelt wishes and festive scenes.
Highlights from the Anime World
Alice Gear Aegis
- A nostalgic reissue of the Yashima Heavy Industries Gear Factory Tour, where characters Serina-onee-san and Momotan peek into adult secrets, all set against the Tanabata backdrop.
Atelier Resleriana
- Johanna watches Resna make a wish upon a shooting star. Their secret wishes add a touch of mystery, beautifully illustrated by Meij. Wishing everyone a magical Tanabata!
CITY The Animation
- Fans share their wishes online, with the official account encouraging everyone to participate in the starry celebration.
Macross
- Special voice messages from Sheryl Nome and others from Macross F are shared exclusively for Tanabata, adding a personal touch to the holiday.
Marry Me, Let's Have a Baby!
- The main cast members, including Kei Shirai, Rei Kagami, and Hana Yurimoto, decorate bamboo with their wishes, hoping for dreams to come true.
Other Notable Mentions
- Characters from Mononoke, My Dress-Up Darling, Isekai Quartet, and Puniru is a Kawaii Slime also share their wishes and thoughts on this starry night.
Special Messages and Events
- George Nakata, a renowned voice actor, simply states, "Today is Tanabata in Japan."
- Gunma-chan asks fans what they wish for, spreading the festive spirit.
- 神撃のバハムート (Rage of Bahamut) shares a heartfelt message about meeting loved ones.
- Toei Animation showcases Tanabata decorations from last year's Sendai Festival, inviting fans to visit the museum.
Missed Your Favorite Wishes?
If you think any wishes or celebrations are missing, feel free to share your thoughts in forums or contact us via email at [email protected]. Let's keep the starry spirit alive!
Enjoy the magic of Tanabata, whether through your favorite anime characters or your own heartfelt wishes! 🌟🎋