Thanks to your support, TOKYO GAME SHOW has reached its 30th anniversary.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the exhibitors and related parties who have supported this event over the years,and to everyone who has attended.
The environment surrounding games continues to evolve rapidly, along with technological innovations and societal changes.
The new experiences and possibilities that emerge from this are still expanding.
As a place where you can experience the forefront of these developments, Tokyo Game Show will be taking on the challenge of expanding its event dates this year.
We will continue to evolve with the times, so please look forward to what's to come.
Computer Entertainment
Supplier's Association (CESA)
TGS's 30-Year History
1st1996
ゲームショウでゲームしよう
Dates: August 22-24, 1996
Number of Visitors: 109,649
The inaugural Tokyo Game Show was a great success, exceeding 100,000 visitors from its very first event.2ndSpring 1997
みんな集まれゲームの新学期！
Dates: April 4-6, 1997
Number of attendees: 121,172
Following the success of the first event, it was held twice a year, in spring and autumn.3rdAutumn 1997
The Entertainment of Your Life
Dates: September 5-7, 1997
Number of attendees: 140,6304thSpring 1998
ゲームは無限のエネルギー。
Dates: March 20-22, 1998
Number of Visitors: 147,913
A commemorative gift was given to the group at the front of the queue for entry.5thAutumn 1998
ゲームパワー、見せてあげる。
Dates: October 9-11, 1998
Number of attendees: 156,4556thSpring 1999
スイッチ・オン！
Dates: March 19-21, 1999
Number of attendees: 163,448
The event stage featured "CESA Grand Prize Presents - CESA Quiz King Championship!!"7thAutumn 1999
スゴイは、ここから。
Dates: September 17-19, 1999
Number of attendees: 163,8668thSpring 2000
新世紀がうなる祭典へ、ようこそ。
Dates: March 31 - April 2, 2000
Number of attendees: 131,7089thAutumn 2000
みんな、ゲームが好きなんだぁ。
Dates: September 22-24, 2000
Number of Visitors: 137,400
Total number of visitors reached 1 million. A commemorative ceremony was held.10thSpring 2001
21世紀、ゲームは楽しいコミュニケーション。
Date: March 30 - April 1, 2001
Number of attendees: 118,080
A keynote speech was delivered by Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft.11thAutumn 2001
Let's Play Together!
Dates: October 12-14, 2001
Number of attendees: 129,62612th2002
Playing Is in Our DNA
Dates: September 20-22, 2002
Number of attendees: 134,04213th2003
A Playful Spirit Can Change the World
Dates: September 26-28, 2003
Number of attendees: 150,08914th2004
A Brand New Sensation for Everyone in the World
Dates: September 24-26, 2004
Number of attendees: 160,09615th2005
Your front row ticket to the next generation of gaming
Dates: September 16-18, 2005
Number of attendees: 176,05616th2006
New Excitement. New Sensations. A New Generation.
Dates: September 22-24, 2006
Number of attendees: 192,41117th2007
Link up, Reach out, To the World.
Dates: September 20-23, 2007
Number of attendees: 193,04018th2008
Ready for GAME Time!
Dates: October 9-12, 2008
Number of attendees: 194,28819th2009
Game, It's so energetic!
Dates: September 24-27, 2009
Number of attendees: 185,03020th2010
GAME goes to a new chapter
Dates: September 16-19, 2010
Number of Visitors: 207,647
Total number of visitors during TGS exceeded 200,000.21st2011
GAME-Dancing Your Heart
Dates: September 15-18, 2011
Number of attendees: 222,66822nd2012
Spreading Smiles Through Games
Dates: September 20-23, 2012
Number of attendees: 223,75323rd2013
GAMES: Limitless Evolution
Dates: September 19-22, 2013
Number of attendees: 270,19724th2014
Changing Games: The Transformation of Fun
Dates: September 18-21, 2014
Number of attendees: 251,83225th2015
Play Your Way: Games Unleashed
Dates: September 17-20, 2015
Number of attendees: 268,446
An orchestral concert was also held within TGS.26th2016
Press Start to Play the Future
Dates: September 15-18, 2016
Number of attendees: 271,22427th2017
Reality Unlocked.
Dates: September 21-24, 2017
Number of attendees: 254,31128th2018
Welcome to the Next Stage.
Dates: September 20-23, 2018
Number of attendees: 298,69029th2019
One World, Infinite Joy
Dates: September 12-15, 2019
Attendance: 262,076
Numerous esports matches were held, including the Japanese national team selection tournament.30th2020
The Future Touches Gaming First.
Dates: September 24-27, 2020
Viewership (Program): 31.6 million
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this was the first TGS event ever held online.31st2021
We'll always have games
Dates: September 30, 2021 - October 3, 2021
Number of Visitors: 1,574
Views (Program): 39.47 million
VR Experiences: 210,56632nd2022
Nothing Stops Gaming
Dates: September 15-18, 2022
Number of Visitors: 138,192
Views (Programs): 26.89 million
VR Experiences: 398,62233rd2023
Games in motion, the world in revolution
Dates: September 21-24, 2023
Number of Visitors: 243,238
Views (Program): 22.4 million
VR Experiences: 319,96734th2024
Trailblaze the World with Gaming
Dates: September 26-29, 2024
Number of Visitors: 274,739
Views (Program): 15.96 million
VR Experiences: 117,09035th2025
Unlimited, Neverending Playground
Dates: September 25-28, 2025
Number of Visitors: 263,101
Views (Programs): 10.14 million
The number of exhibitors exceeded 1,000, the highest number ever.36th2026
to be continued...
30th Anniversary Special Contents
Orders are being accepted until September 8th (Tue) !!
30th Anniversary TicketA limited-edition pure gold (K24) medal, exclusively available here, engraved with visuals from popular game titles! The included frame will be engraved with the purchaser's name and serial number.
30th Anniversary Title Talk StageExploring the appeal of this landmark title celebrating its 30th anniversary, together with a stellar lineup of producers!
Even bigger in scale than last year, this year's event will feature pre-broadcast programs and stage performances.
A special project to unravel the "beginning, evolution, and future" of this beloved title for 30 years, together with fans!
TOKYO GAME SHOW and 30 Years of Gaming HistoryDates: During TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026
Location: Makuhari Messe, Hall 5 (2nd Floor), next to Daily Yamazaki
This panel exhibition traces the history of the game industry from 1996—the year of the first TOKYO GAME SHOW—to the present day. It presents major industry events, hit titles, and past winners of the Japan Game Awards, alongside contemporary information such as stock prices, exchange rates, buzzwords, and hit songs from each era.
TGS30th Message BoardDates: During TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026
Location: Makuhari Messe, Hall 5 (2nd Floor), next to Daily Yamazaki
A message board commemorating the 30th anniversary of the TOKYO GAME SHOW will be set up at the venue. We look forward to receiving enthusiastic messages of support for the TOKYO GAME SHOW from all our visitors. Those who leave a message will receive a special sticker on the spot.
*Sticker quantities are limited; the offer ends each day once supplies run out.
TGS30th Photo Sharing CampaignDates: During TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026
Location: Makuhari Messe, Hall 5 (2nd Floor), next to Daily Yamazaki
A photo frame commemorating the 30th anniversary of the TOKYO GAME SHOW will be set up at the venue. Visitors who take a photo with the frame and post it on social media using the hashtag "#TGS30th" will receive a special sticker.
*Sticker quantities are limited; the offer ends each day once supplies run out.
30th Anniversary: Messages
from Game DevelopersLocation: 2nd Floor, Hall 10, Makuhari Messe
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of TOKYO GAME SHOW, this project features autograph boards showing messages from game creators and development teams at the venue. The collected boards are also scheduled to be published on the special TOKYO GAME SHOW 30th anniversary webpage.
Food Court Special Event
(30 BOOST FOOD)To commemorate the 30th anniversary of TOKYO GAME SHOW, each food truck will be offering "30 BOOST FOOD"!
Limited-time menus themed around "30" will be available.
Boost your Tokyo Game Show 30th anniversary experience with special food that will power up both your stomach and your spirits!
Family Game Park Special ContentsTo commemorate the 30th anniversary of TGS, Sanapi, editor-in-chief of TV Game Magazine, has been appointed as the official ambassador for the Family Game Park!
Sanapi will be livening up the special stage for all three days of public access!
The Family Game Park is an area where only children up to junior high school age and their guardians can enter for free!
Check the Family Game Park page for more details!
Whether you're a current reader of TV Game Magazine, a former reader, or someone who doesn't know Sanapi, come and play at the Family Game Park!
We have more ambassador announcements planned! Stay tuned for the announcements!
30th
Anniversary Family Gara PonTo celebrate its 30th anniversary, Family Game Park has decided to hold the “Family (F) Gara (G) Pon (P)” event!
We’re offering special gifts to 30 lucky winners selected from among those who complete our survey.
Be sure to participate!!
CESA 30th Anniversary WebsiteThe special website features a timeline tracing CESA's 30-year history and the history of the game industry. The timeline allows you to look back on the industry's development and CESA's involvement, starting from the early days of the game industry before CESA's establishment, so please take a look.
