Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2024 features Aqua Timez, KAF, Shiyui, hololive, KANA-BOON, ReoNa & more

Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2024 features Aqua Timez, KAF, Shiyui, hololive, KANA-BOON, ReoNa & more

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Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2024 (#AFASG24) - one the region's most popular anime, cosplay and games (ACG) events - will be returning to the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre from 29 November to 1 December

First held in 2008, #AFASG24 has grown into a cultural phenomenon - attracting over 2.5 million attendees from all over the world. This year’s convention will feature 3 electrifying concerts featuring some of the biggest names in the J-pop, Vtuber, and anisong scenes.

On Friday night, catch AFA x Japan Music Festival sponsored by Crunchyroll with Aqua Timez, Shiyui, Takanori Nishikawa and TeddyLoid!

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On Saturday night, don’t miss AFA x hololive Meet with the hololive STAGE World Tour ’24 -Soar-! concert featuring AZKi and Tsunomaki Watame from hololive, Moona Hoshinova and Kobo Kanaeru from hololive Indonesia, as well as Takanashi Kiara, Ninomae Ina’nis and Hakos Baelz from hololive English!

Before the concert, you can even meet your faves with a special AFA x hololive Meet Panel Session featuring FUWAMOCO and Ouro Kronii from hololive English, and Kaela Kovalskia from hololive Indonesia.

On Sunday night, check out AFA x I LOVE ANISONG sponsored by Crunchyroll with KAF, KANA-BOON, ReoNa, May’n, and Sally Amaki.

In addition to the concerts, #AFASG24 will host several highly-anticipated live talk shows and special events on its always-popular Day Stage. Highlights include:

  • Paradox Live is a Japanese mixed-media project inspired by hip-hop culture. Central to the series is the Phantom Live, where groups BAE, The Cat's Whiskers, cozmez, and Akanyatsura battle for supremacy! 
  • Your favourite rogue demon slayer, Shoto, will be appearing in Singapore for the first time ever at this year's AFA – joined by his comrade Unnämed! Shoto is the perfect combination of adorable and sussy in one. His dog-like nature and mannerisms are sure to make you smile and laugh in any situation.
  • Hatsune Miku is a music software developed by Crypton Future Media, INC., which enables anyone to make their computer sing by entering lyrics and melodies. Hatsune Miku quickly evolved into a cultural phenomenon. Hiroyuki Itoh, CEO of Crypton Future Media, INC. will be on stage to share the most recent activities by Miku herself.
  • A special MIKU EXPO 10th Anniversary booth will also be created in the Exhibition Hall! Die-hard Miku fans are invited to explore the booth activities — such as photo taking and special exhibitions, and also avail of exclusive merchandise.
  • Catch OSHI NO KO voice actors Takeo Otsuka and Yurie Igoma, who play the main characters - twins Aqua and Ruby, together with show producer Shimpei Yamashita.
  • The highly popular light novel from MF Bunko J, Re:ZERO returns with Yusuke Kobayashi, the voice of Subaru Natsuki!
  • BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!! is coming to Singapore with two members of the band, Rin Tateishi, the voice of Anon Chihaya, and Hina Aoki, the voice of Rāna Kaname in MyGO!!!!!
  • Get ready for the slapstick, action-packed rom-com featuring Ranma, Akane, and a vibrant cast of unique characters! Sharing the latest news on Ranma1/2 are Manabu Otsuka, MAPPA CEO and Konosuke Uda, Director of Ranma1/2.
    Join Tower of God voice actors as they share about their time working on the anime on Saturday's Day Stage.
  • Übel Blatt, the ultimate manga in dark fantasy, will finally be adapted into an anime! Join Köinzell as he begins his journey to get revenge against the Seven Heroes! Yuya Hirose, the voice of Köinzell, will be appearing on Day Stage.
  • KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO is a creative studio operated by THINKR Inc. It represents a diverse range of creators, including virtual artists, singer-songwriters, composers, and filmmakers. KAMITSUBAKI's original IP project, KAMITSUBAKI City Under Construction, which launched in 2019, has since expanded into music, games, anime and mixed media, with a TV animation adaptation confirmed for release in 2025.  
  • Joining KAF, announced as part of the lineup for I LOVE ANISONG, is another virtual singer, Isekaijoucho. Isekaijoucho is a unique creator who creates works and expresses herself not only as a singer, but also in many other ways such as an illustrator, a narrator, or a voice actor.

There will also be exclusive ticketed Meet & Greets! Join sessions featuring Sally Amaki, Takeo Ostuka & Yurie Igoma, Yusuke Kobayashi, Shoto and Yuya Hirose! Fans will get the chance to join in Q&A Sessions, Group Photos, Autograph Opportunities and more (each session may differ so fans are encouraged to check individual session announcements for more information).

 You can also check out interactive booths and merchandise sales from leading brands:

  • Crunchyroll will be participating in AFA Singapore 2024 with another amazing experience for anime fans. Don’t miss the exclusive Solo Levelling experience dome, plus other activities from the hit anime ONE PIECE!
  • Grab some killer art pieces for your mancave, craft room, design studio and more from GalleryPanda! 
  • Mint TCG is back with a variety of top TCGs for all fans – including the evergreen title Yu-Gi-Oh Official Card Game, now available in English! This is your chance to custom-make your very own Yu-Gi-Oh! Token Card, join the special “Duel Ignition Deck” Card Tournament, participate in Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel activities, and more!
  • MangaPLUS is at #AFASG24 to bring some of their top titles to fans in the region!
  • Dwango, the organiser of Japan's largest cultural event, Niconico Chokaigi, and AFA are collaborating to launch the international creator collaboration program, "Asia Creators Cross." The program aims to create opportunities for Japanese creators to thrive globally and for international creators to succeed in Japan.
  • Bushiroad Expo Asia returns to #AFASG24 featuring BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!! Booth activities at Bushiroad Expo Asia include merchandise sales, a BanG Dream! stage costume display, TCG card displays, TCG demos, and console game demos! In addition, BanG Dream! It’s MyGO!!!!! will also be featuring on Day Stage on Sunday.

1-Day Concert Tickets are now available, while Exhibition + Stage and Exhibition-Only tickets will also be released on 11th October starting from 12:00 PM SGT). Click here for more ticketing information.

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