A Week of Japanese Animation: Japan Anime Fest 2025 is coming to Bahrain!

The Embassy of Japan in the Kingdom of Bahrain, with support from the Japan Foundation and in collaboration with Bahrain Polytechnic and Epix Cinemas, is proud to present Japan Anime Fest 2025, a week-long celebration of Japanese animation and culture.
From November 27 to December 4, 2025, this festival will showcase a diverse array of acclaimed Japanese animated films, highlighting the creativity, emotion, and imagination that have made Japan's anime industry world-renowned. Screenings will be held at both Epix Cinemas and Bahrain Polytechnic, offering audiences in Bahrain a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of Japanese storytelling on the big screen.
 
Screening Schedule:

1. Epix Cinemas (Dana Mall)– November 27 to December 1
   Daily screenings at 4:00 PM and at 6:00 PM

The lineup includes popular and critically acclaimed titles such as:

• Children of the Sea – (PG 15)
• Time of EVE – (18+)
• Okko’s Inn (The Young Innkeeper Is a Grade Schooler) – (PG)
• Penguin Highway – (PG15)
• Ride Your Wave – (15+)

2. Bahrain Polytechnic – December 2 to 4
   Daily screenings at 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., featuring:

• Machida-kun: Almost a Miracle (The World of Machida-kun)-(15+)
• The House of the Lost on the Cape- (PG 13)
• Lu Over the Wall – (PG 13)

All screenings are free of charge and open to the public. We warmly invite anime enthusiasts, students, and families to join us for this cinematic journey through Japanese animation.
This festival is part of the Embassy's ongoing commitment to fostering cultural exchange, creative learning, and mutual understanding between Japan and Bahrain. Through this event, we aim to share the charm and global appeal of Japanese culture with audiences of all ages.
For detailed schedules and the latest updates, please scan the provided QR code or visit the Embassy of Japan's official Instagram page (@japan_embassy_bahrain).

 https://www.japan-embassy-bahrain.net/japan-anime-fest-2025/

We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting celebration of Japanese creativity at Epix Cinemas and Bahrain Polytechnic.