Jump Festa 2025 was an extraordinary event that brought together fans of the iconic Dragon Ball franchise. Held on December 21st and 22nd at Makuhari Messe, this celebration marked the 40th anniversary of Dragon Ball, showcasing a plethora of exciting attractions, exclusive merchandise, and interactive experiences. Whether you are a long-time fan or new to the series, this event had something for everyone!

Jump Original Art World

One of the highlights was theJump Original Art World, featuring over 140 pieces of original artwork and signed illustrations. A standout piece was the color sketch by Toyotarou, showcasing Black Frieza from Dragon Ball Super, which captivated attendees with its metallic finish and striking design.

Jump Amusement Island

At theJump Amusement Island, fans could enjoy various attractions and game trials. The “VJ Game Park” allowed visitors to try out the new game, Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO. Inspired by Dragon Ball SD, attendees enthusiastically punched their way through challenges against androids, and those who participated received special stickers featuring characters from the series.

Dragon Ball 40th Anniversary Celebrations

The event also featured a stamp rally where fans could collect stamps from Dragon Ball-related booths to earn a commemorative badge celebrating the 40th anniversary. Additionally, a photo spot recreating the cover of the first Dragon Ball comic was a hit among fans, providing a perfect backdrop for memorable photos.

BANDAI SPIRITS Showcase

BANDAI SPIRITS had a massive booth dedicated to Dragon Ball DAIMA, showcasing a variety of new merchandise. A giant monitor displayed upcoming products, including the “Dragon Ball Sticker Biscuits” featuring characters from both Dragon Ball DAIMA and Dragon Ball Z. The biscuits were adorned with iconic symbols and items from the series, making them a must-see for collectors.

Exciting New Figures

Among the highlights were the newly announced S.H.Figuarts figures, including the recently available King Goma, who is known for shrinking Goku and his friends. The figure captured his unique presence perfectly. Additionally, the Figurearts ZERO series showcased high-quality non-articulated figures, including a stunning representation of the main visual from Dragon Ball DAIMA.

More BANDAI SPIRITS Items

Beyond Dragon Ball DAIMA, BANDAI SPIRITS displayed a range of other Dragon Ball items. The second installment of the popular Gashapon series, “Machibouke Dragon Ball,” featured adorable deformed figures of characters like Frieza, which were hard to resist. The crane game section also previewed upcoming items, including the MATCH MAKERS series, which drew gasps of admiration from onlookers.

Megahouse Booth

At the Megahouse booth, fans were treated to the first display of cute figures of Goku and Vegeta in sitting poses from the “Rukappu” series. Their charming designs were sure to melt hearts. The “Desktop Real McCoy EX” series also showcased high-quality sculptures of iconic illustrations.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Booth

The BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment booth featured a giant Goku balloon and allowed fans to try out the latest 3D action game, Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO. Mini-games for mobile titles like Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle and Dragon Ball Legends were also available, complete with exclusive merchandise and special shopping bags for participants.

Dream Tomica Display

Takara Tomy showcased the newly announced “Dream Tomica Tomica x Dragon Ball” series, which drew attention with its eye-catching display. More details will be reported in a separate article, so stay tuned!

Toei Animation Booth

Finally, the Toei Animation booth was buzzing with excitement, featuring life-sized statues of Goku and King Goma. Fans could take photos with these characters and enjoy attractions like defeating enemies with Goku’s staff action and summoning Shenron for prizes.

DB Correspondent Project on X (Twitter)

On the day of the event, the “DB Correspondent” project was active on X (Twitter), where fans shared their experiences and photos from the event using the hashtag #DB特派員. This allowed everyone to see not only the characters but also many items that couldn’t be covered in this report.

Jump Festa 2025 was a fantastic celebration of Dragon Ball, and fans left with unforgettable memories and exclusive merchandise. Stay tuned for more updates and future events!