Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival

09/10/2026

We were saddened to hear about the passing of Fusako Yusaki, who was a pioneer of clay animation in Italy.

Her talents can be seen in several TV works like Talpy and Petit Petit Anime. Her animation always brought us such joy and featured such dynamic movement.
We were honoured to showcase her work and receive a special message from her in 2020.

Please watch her talk on our Youtube Channel

Clay Metamorphosis - An Online Talk with Fusako Yusaki (recorded on 25th October 2020)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmfUFQoUjxQ

Rest in peace.

Clay Metamorphosis - An Online Talk with Fusako Yusaki (recorded on...

04/10/2026

(C) Nathan Brenton

04/10/2026

29/09/2026

Thank you so much Cloth Cat for your continuous support!😊

29/09/2026

🎉 Thank you for celebrating Kotatsu’s 15th anniversary with us at Chapter this weekend! 🎬🇯🇵

It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces, as well as plenty of new ones! 💕 We hope you enjoyed the films, the atmosphere, and celebrating 15 years of Japanese animation with us. 🍿✨

We’re looking forward to bringing you even more wonderful Japanese animated cinema in the future! 🌸🎞️

📣 We’d love to hear from you!

Please take a few minutes to fill out our attendee survey. 📝 Your feedback is really important — it’s a requirement for us to secure funding, and it also helps us shape the festival and make future editions even better. 🙏💫

👉 Fill out the survey here:
https://online1.snapsurveys.com/Interview/805b2b8a-e571-417a-86df-0f07c118e46a

Thank you for being part of the Kotatsu community! 🥰🌸

19/09/2026

🎉Kotatsu at Chapter next weekend!🥳

We can’t wait to see you next weekend at Chapter as we celebrate Kotatsu’s 15th anniversary!

📅 26–27 September

Haven’t got your tickets yet? Get yours now and join us for a weekend of Japanese animation, culture, and celebration!

🎫https://www.chapter.cymru/whats-on/kotatsu-japanese-animation-festival-2026-children-of-the-sea

18/09/2026

Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival director Eiko was interviewed for Welsh publication Golwg360.

The questions range from about the past and future of the festival, now in its 15th year, to personal anime recommendations from Eiko herself.

Check it out here (Welsh only):

Pan ddechreuodd Eiko Meredith Ŵyl Anime Kotatsu yng Nghymru yn 2010, cafodd wybod nad oedd digon o gynulleidfa yma ar gyfer anime. “Wnaethon ni ddim cael cyllid gan un sefydliad penodol,” meddai. “Fe ddywedon nhw, ‘Mae anime yn niche yng Nghymru.’ “Ro’n i’n gwybod eu bod nhw’n ang...

03/09/2026

! Our long term partner the Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival is celebrating their 15th anniversary in Cardiff and Aberystwyth this September and October! Booking for Cardiff open now below:

📍Chapter, Cardiff
📆 26-17 Sep
🔗https://www.chapter.cymru/whats-on

📍Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Aberystwyth
📆 16-18 Oct
🔗 Coming soon!

With the rare opportunity to see titles ranging from the classic Dojoji Temple (1976) in celebration of director KAWAMOTO Kihachiro’s 101st birthday to the contemporary sci-fi All You Need is Kill (2025), discover an exciting range of animation from Japan.

Chapter Canolfan y Celfyddydau Aberystwyth Arts Centre Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival

28/08/2026

Tickets are now available for Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival's 15th anniversary at Chapter, Cardiff!
Get yours here: https://www.chapter.cymru/whats-on/film?page=3
Check out our website for full programming: https://kotatsufestival.com/

Aberystwyth Arts Center 16th-18th October We would love for you celebrate this special year, so be sure to mark your calendars.

16/08/2026

We are looking for a photographer to cover our 15th anniversary festival at Chapter.
Please get in touch!