Nigejōzu no Wakakun Joins the Kamakura Fireworks Festival

Kamakura Fireworks Festival collaboration artwork for Nigejōzu no Wakakun

On June 23, 2026, the official Nigejōzu no Wakakun site and the Kamakura City Tourist Association announced a collaboration tied to the 78th Kamakura Fireworks Festival. The festival is scheduled for July 10, 2026, from 7:20 PM to 8:10 PM JST at Kamakura Coast, and the program will include theme fireworks plus a pre-show announcement by voice actor Asaki Yukawa, who plays Tokiyuki Hojo. The anime’s second season is also set to begin in July 2026.

What Was Announced

This is more than a teaser image or a social post. The official anime news page says the collaboration will support the 78th festival with fireworks themed around the series, while the tourism office page adds the practical details: Kamakura Coast as the venue, the Yuigahama and Zaimokuza shoreline area, and roughly 2,500 fireworks. The event has no rain date, so the July 10 schedule matters.

Why It Matters

The tie-up works because the story itself is rooted in Kamakura. Instead of treating the city as generic scenery, the campaign connects the anime to a living seasonal event that local residents already recognize. That gives fans a clearer reason to care about the place, not just the characters. It also shows how Japanese anime promotion often moves through local tourism bodies as much as through broadcasters or streaming platforms.

Context for International Fans

Fireworks festivals in Japan are not simply spectacle nights; they are part of the summer social calendar, local branding, and regional tourism. Kamakura’s official guide says this festival began in 1948, so the collaboration links a contemporary anime with a long-running coastal tradition. For overseas readers, the useful frame is simple: this is an anime promotion that uses a real city event to deepen the connection between the setting on screen and the place on the map.

What Happens Next

On July 10, 2026, the festival will run from 7:20 PM to 8:10 PM JST. If you are following the anime itself, the other date to watch is the start of the second season in July 2026. The official news page is the best place to check for any additional collaboration details before then.

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Information was checked on June 24, 2026 at 04:15 JST.

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