In partnership with TikTok, Sukeban will create an innovative experience at Anime Expo, featuring interactive programming, demos, autograph signings, and tutorials celebrating anime, manga and Japanese culture.
Sukeban is internationally recognized for blending Japanese female pro-wrestling with anime, manga, fashion, and beauty, and features the most talented performers from Tokyo.
Sukeban, the Japanese female pro-wrestling league and live events and entertainment brand, will partner with TikTok to deliver a special fan experience at Anime Expo 2025 in Los Angeles, taking place July 3rd-6th. The immersive activation will give Anime Expo attendees exclusive access into the world of Sukeban - celebrating anime, manga and Japanese culture, through a dynamic lineup of programming.
Additionally, TikTok will be a presenting partner for Sukeban's first-ever World Championship Fight, taking place July 5th as one of Anime Expo's Featured Performances. This five match card will bring together Tokyo's toughest wrestlers and girl gangs in a battle for the Sukeban Champion title, headlined by reigning World Champion Sareee Bomb defending her title against challenger Maya Mamushi. The event will also feature special musical performances and surprise appearances.
Sukeban is internationally recognized for blending Japanese pro-wrestling with anime, manga, fashion, and beauty, featuring the most talented and celebrated performers from Tokyo. The fan culture surrounding Sukeban extends far beyond the ring. On TikTok, fans can go behind the scenes to explore everything that brings the show to life — from the bold fashion and beauty to the dynamic personalities, evolving storylines, and high-energy action both in and out of the ring. Fans stay connected to the stars, storylines and Sukeban universe on TikTok and through anime, manga, live experiences, fashion and beauty. 
The multiday fan experience will feature a live makeup demo by @kennedy5ever, an in-ring wrestling class with Yuriyan Retriever and Sukeban wrestlers, live nail art by @nailsbymei, exclusive merch releases, signings, karaoke, panel discussions, film screenings and more. Anime Expo fans on TikTok will have a ringside seat to experience it all in real-time and share the excitement with the global TikTok community.
VST members have also been actively exploring diverse content formats and cross-cultural expressions, aligning with the global rise of immersive fandom experiences like Sukeban x TikTok. As fan engagement continues to evolve through platforms like TikTok—where digital storytelling, short-form videos, and virtual personalities thrive—VST provides the tools to help creators and brands keep up and stand out.
