AnimeGO! is part of the OzAsia Festival – view the OzAsia program here.
Thank you to all who attended the event in previous years.
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Aside from the exciting announcement of the winners of this year’s Anime Film and Manga Competitions, the AnimeGO! Japan Pop Culture Festival features authentic Japanese food, games and karaoke, live entertainment, industry talks, workshops, a maid cafe, local Adelaide artists, plus more!
Click the images below to see what went on this year!
Are you an avid conversationalist, a big thinker or interested in learning about topics related to Japanese culture, anime and more?
We’ve got just the festival attraction for you!
We will be running talks led by passionate individuals who are keen to spark conversation, share knowledge and learn along the way.
Wrap your taste buds around some delicious authentic Japanese food like yakitori and karaage. Licenced bar also available.
We welcome a wide range of stallholders who sell items including artwork from some of Adelaide’s BEST Japanese pop culture artists, amazing handmade crafts, brand new and second hand anime and manga goods, Harajuku and Streetwear clothing and much more!
The creativity and talent we’ve seen in previous years Anime and 4-Koma Manga competition entries is absolutely astounding. See the $1000 anime prize and $300 manga prize winners announced LIVE at the awards ceremony!
Are you an avid cosplayer?
We’d LOVE to see you at our AnimeGO! Japan Pop Culture cosplay parade. It doesn’t matter how experienced you are. Come along and join in the fun! 2021 prizes included a $100 and $50 gift voucher from Lumin’s Workshop.
This year’s judges will also be holding Q&A and information sessions in the workshop area.
The Amalind Arcade is a private arcade project owned by a single person with an undying interest with Rhythm Games.
Transport yourself to a Japanese Game Centre with Amalind Arcade & Revolution Amusements! > Feel the groove and play some unique Japanese Rhythm Games or feel the thrill of winning with our Crane & Prize Redemption Games and take home some awesome prizes!
Have you always wondered what you’d look like in a traditional kimono/yukata? For only $10 you can experience this.
Kimono Dressing Session is an opportunity for our audience to try the summer style Japanese Kimono which is also known as Yukata. Each session is approximately 20 minutes long including time for dressing/undressing and taking photos (with own camera).
As requested by popular demand, we are bringing a drawing workshop to AnimeGO! Japan Pop Culture Festival 2023 with Rochelle Tait.
Our cosplay parade judges will also be available until 3pm in the workshop area for cosplay discussions and Q&A.
Are you a singer, musician or dancer?
The festival plays host to a variety of performances and entertainment throughout the day.
If you’re a food stall, local artist stall, craft stall or just have secondhand goods with a Japanese pop culture twist, we’d love to hear from you!
The festival is made possible through the help of volunteers. Volunteering is a great way to learn some new skills, gain experience and make friends.
Feel like a challenge? If you’re interested in overseeing volunteer groups, or have technical audiovisual skills and want to expand your live events experience, register here!
We’d love to hear from local and interstate businesses who are interested in donating raffle prizes and gifts to help make the festival a great experience for attendees!
It doesn’t matter how experienced a cosplayer you are. Come along and join in the fun! This part of the day always attracts a huge crowd.
Feel like a challenge? If you’re interested in overseeing volunteer groups, or have technical audiovisual skills, register here!
If you’ve ever visited Akihabara or Nakano, you may be familiar with Rental Showcase (レンタルショーケース) shops. These shops provide an opportunity for people to purchase a “rental box” to sell collectible items such as figures, toys and trading cards. Some showcases sell highly priced items that are no longer available in official stores.
It doesn’t matter how experienced a cosplayer you are. Come along and join in the fun!
