In the dog days of summer, it’s best to escape the heat in a place that’s cozy and cool. For those into both cutting-edge and classic anime, this month offers a diverse trio of theatrical revivals—all in the comfort of indoor air conditioning.

Soar over NYC and learn more about what makes it the greatest city in the world through Time Square’s most exciting new attraction!

After the outdoor fireworks, enjoy some summer events in the cool indoors, whether it’s taking in North America’s largest annual Japanese film festival, checking out a Kurosawa or Studio Ghibli classic, or enjoying an anime con, Brooklyn-style!

After an unusually warm spring, it’s finally starting to feel like summer. Enjoy some seasonal events this month that celebrate the best of both fine and fun arts.

As spring continues and the weather continues to warm, New Yorkers can enjoy activities all over the city both indoors and out.

Spring has sprung in the Big Apple, and that means one thing: a new season of sounds, colors, and spectacular performing arts to match the blossoming sakura trees throughout the city.

Stay warm this winter with some hot local events, from live showcases that will transport you to another time and place, a clutch of new anime screenings, and a live performance you won’t want to miss.

Coming in February: The Academy Award-nominated Perfect Days comes to U.S. theaters, Mr. Big returns to NYC for The Big Finish, Satoshi Kon’s Paprika gets a spiffy new theatrical release, and Stardew Valley in concert!

This month serves up new anime movies, video game awards with special guests, and traditional kabuki dance you won’t want to miss!

We close out the year in an enormous way with the return of Godzilla, the nationwide release of Miyazaki’s latest, a revival of Tokyo Godfathers, and the 8-Bit Big Band at Sony Hall!

Can you believe Cowboy Bebop debuted 25 years ago? Neither can we, but The Sinfonietta is serving up a retrospective concert featuring symphonic renditions of Yoko Kanno's classics to anime clips and more big surprises. All this, plus New York Japan CineFest and Anime NYC!

Coming in October: The U.S. premiere of Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron at the New York Film Festival, which also offers the latest from Ryûsuke Hamaguchi and Neo Sora, plus live performances by Hiromi, Akiko Yano and Yoshiki!

Post-Labor Day brings plenty of play, with live performances by PassCode, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra and Shunzo Ohno, plus the return of Perfect Blue to theaters and the latest feature by Yui Kiyohara!

Coming soon to a theater near you: A rockin’ 4K anniversary restoration of Tokyo Pop; Tommy Wiseau’s action-packed follow-up to The Room; a trio of Miyazaki classics; and a live performance from the leading lady of John Wick: Chapter 4!

For the 16th edition of Japan Society’s annual JAPAN CUTS (running July 26 through August 6), moviegoers will thrill to 29 films, with highlights like the East Coast premiere of THE FIRST SLAM DUNK and a special appearance by actor Yuya Yagira for his lead role in centerpiece film Under the Turquoise Sky!

Anime Expo, JAnime and a live screening of ‘Demon Slayer’ are the hottest events this July!

This month features the return of The Joy of Sake, Kiki’s Delivery Service on the big screen, and a pair of unique showcases of traditional, and virtual Japanese performing arts!

This month sees the return of an all-new exhibition and Infinity Mirrored Room by celebrated artist Yayoi Kusama, plus world tour kickoffs by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, MAN WITH A MISSION, and more!

Spring is here, and what better way to enjoy the equinox than the U.S. theatrical premiere of “Spirited Away: Live on Stage,” a director Q&A-assisted run of “Plan 75,” and a two-night stand by J-rock darlings RADWIMPS!