AnimeGO! Japan Pop Culture Festival – Adelaide's very own Japan Pop Culture Festival!

2024 "Momo" likeness and event poster designed by Aimee Dobozy.

Japan Australia Friendship Association (JAFA) presents

No cash transactions - EFT only
Booking fees are per transaction
so group purchases are recommended.

Get Involved!

Stallholders

Got something to sell?

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! Check out the links below for registration.

Volunteer Managers

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!

Volunteers

Volunteer now!

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.

Performers & Talks

Showcase Yourself!

Are you a singer, musician or dancer?

The festival plays host to a variety of performances and entertainment throughout the day.

Cosplay and Fashion Parade

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.

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.

Raffle Sponsors

Looking to promote your business?

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!

Short Film Competition

Click here or the image below for more information on the short film competition for 2025

Art by yukis.things

2025 Activities - Coming soon

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!

Live Performances

Stop by our stage to see live performers showcased throughout the festival!

Talks

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.

Food and Drinks

Wrap your taste buds around some delicious authentic Japanese food like yakitori and karaage. Licenced bar also available.

Market Stalls - TBA

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!

Anime

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Manga

Competition Awards

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!

Cosplay and Fashion Parade

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! 2025 Prizes TBA.

This year’s judges will also be holding Q&A and information sessions in the workshop area.

The Amalind Arcade

The Amalind Arcade is a private arcade project owned by a single person with an undying interest with Rhythm Games.

Revolution Amusements

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!

Kimono Dressing

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).