{"id":10781,"date":"2024-09-26T17:42:31","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T13:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/abudhabi\/en\/?p=10781"},"modified":"2024-09-26T18:49:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T14:49:17","slug":"anime-lovers-assemble-an-epic-festival-is-coming-to-the-capital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/abudhabi\/en\/latest\/anime-lovers-assemble-an-epic-festival-is-coming-to-the-capital\/","title":{"rendered":"Anime Lovers Assemble! An Epic Festival Is Coming To The Capital"},"content":{"rendered":"
Get ready, anime lovers! Animenia Abu Dhabi is bringing the ultimate anime experience to Manarat Al Saadiyat from October 23 to 27, and it’s going to be epic! Otakus can step into Neo-Tokyo with a packed lineup of world-famous anime directors, voice actors, manga artists, and video game creators.<\/p>\n
But that\u2019s not all! During this five-day event, there will be a massive cosplay competition with a jaw-dropping AED 400,000 prize pool! \ud83d\udcb8 This is the biggest prize ever at an anime festival, and top cosplayers from around the globe are flying in for the chance to win. So whether you\u2019re dressing up for a competition or just there to enjoy the vibes, the festival is going to be full of amazing costumes and unforgettable moments.<\/p>\n
This festival is definitely going to feature some of anime’s A-list superstars. Yoko Takahashi kicks things off on the 23rd, followed by Junna until the 25th. You can also enjoy famous singer Rasha Rizk on the 25th, followed by legendary J-Pop band Flow and the American video game cover band Powerglove, on the 26th.<\/p>\n Also, make sure you don’t miss out on the epic b-boy dance crew Real Akiba Boiz and the closing rock show with Blinding Sunrise, Koyomi, Catch Me Yesterday, and Snowkel on the 27th!\ud83c\udfb8<\/p>\n Snap pics and chat with manga artists, voice actors, and game creators. Legends like Ryo Horikawa (Vegeta from Dragon Ball Z), Naoto Ohshima (Sonic), and many more will be there, so you definitely don\u2019t wanna miss out on these star-studded sessions!<\/p>\n Animenia is bringing Tokyo\u2019s yummiest<\/em> street food right to your doorstep! From slurping on mouthwatering ramen to indulging in sweet, pillowy mochi, it\u2019s a foodie dream come true!\ud83c\udf5c<\/p>\n But it’s not just about the eats guys because rumor has it you’ll be able to grab some rare collectables while you visit the F&B. The lineup features regional and international brands, offering cool accessories, awesome merch, and the trendiest anime streetwear!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
Fans can also look forward to concerts, J-Pop performances, and a chance to meet some of anime\u2019s biggest stars \ud83c\udf1f<\/h2>\n
The voice-actors to some of your favourite Anime shows will also be attending \ud83d\udd0a<\/h2>\n
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Get your taste buds ready for an epic Japanese food infusion \ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5<\/h2>\n
Tickets are live now<\/a> starting at AED 65, so don\u2019t miss it \ud83d\udc7e\ud83c\udfae<\/h2>\n