Anime Festival Asia Singapore • (AFASG25)

Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2025 (AFASG25), the most prominent ACG experiential festival in Southeast Asia, will be held from 28 to 30 November 2025, inviting enthusiasts of Japanese pop culture, anime, gaming, cosplay, and art.

Organized by SOZO and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, the event will take place at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, Level 4. Attendees can look forward to a weekend filled with visual and sensory delights, including legendary concerts, exclusive stage performances, and an impressive lineup of creators and cosplayers. Visitors can purchase exclusive merchandise only available in Singapore and be among the first to try out exciting games and experiences, among other attractions. 

“Events like the Anime Festival Asia (AFA) Singapore 2025 are integral to Singapore’s vibrant leisure events calendar, highlighting the city as a desirable lifestyle destination in the region, especially for younger travelers such as Gen Zs and millennials seeking unique experiences. This year, AFA attendees can enjoy special Singapore program highlights, including TOHO animation’s inaugural experiential showcase in Asia outside Japan. We warmly invite fans and visitors to the event, where they can connect with fellow enthusiasts from Singapore and create lasting memories,” said Guo Teyi, Director, Leisure Events, Singapore Tourism Board.

“Anime Festival Asia began in Singapore in 2008. Although the festival has expanded to cities like Indonesia and Hong Kong, the Singapore edition remains particularly special to both fans and us. The team has dedicated the entire year to curating the programming and lineup, and we eagerly anticipate welcoming everyone this weekend to experience the best of Japanese pop culture and contribute to creating new milestones in the future,” said Mr. Shawn Chin, Founder & Managing Director of SOZO Pte Ltd and Festival Director of AFA Singapore 2025.

To fully experience AFASG25, the festival grounds feature various main segments spread across the entire floor, including the Exhibition Hall, Day Stage, I LOVE ANISONG Music Festival, and Meet and Greets.

Exhibition Hall

• Akiba Town: A vast hall dedicated to Japanese pop culture, featuring exclusive merchandise, services, and interactive experiences. Key exhibitors include TOHO, MANGA Plus by Shueisha, KADOKAWA, among others. Look out for exclusive items from various exhibitors debuting or available only at AFASG25. Don't miss the Bocchi the Rock! merch booth, the Makoto Shinkai Movies Exhibition booth, the JOJOCARAVAN booth, and more!

• AFA NEXT STAGE: Formerly known as the Akiba Stage, AFA NEXT STAGE introduces a new stage setup to enhance fans' immersion and interaction with performing artists. Attendees can join in the Cho-Bon Dance, a traditional Japanese festival dance held during Obon in August. The stage will also host the grand finale of the Cosplay Singles Competition, where cosplayers compete to display their talents. 

• Cosplay Hub: Prepare to meet nearly 50 of the region's top cosplayers up close. 

• Creators Hub: Featuring 158 booths, prominent creators, including illustrators and crafters, will showcase and sell their self-published art, merchandise, apparel, tech, and more.

• Food Street: Stop by for delicious Japanese snacks and light bites at the Food Street booths. 

• Game On: Dedicated to gaming, Game On offers thrilling titles from leading developers and publishers. Fans can explore game showcases and try out a variety of games, from major releases to indie gems.

Day Stage

 The AFA Day Stage is a dedicated venue that will feature a variety of special events over the course of three days, during daytime hours. These events include special talk shows, premiere screenings of new anime titles, and other exclusive content directly from Japan.

Highlights include: 

• Friday, 28 November 2025: Premiere screenings along with in-person and virtual panel sessions with directors and voice actors, showcasing Noble Reincarnation -Born Blessed, So I’ll Obtain Ultimate Power-, “Lord of Mysteries”, and “SPYxFAMILY”. Popular YouTuber, Gigguk, will also discuss his upcoming short anime, “Bâan - The Boundary of Adulthood”. 

• Saturday, 29 November 2025: Meet and listen to voice actors from “Frieren: Beyond the Journey’s End”, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX!, “The Holy Grail of Eris”, and “The Apothecary Diaries”. Akari Rito, the voice of Shobijin, will also be on stage to bring “Chibi Godzilla” to life.

• Sunday, 30 November 2025: Special talk shows will feature Shoji Kawamori (Director of “Labyrinth”), VTuber Otsuka Ray with her 5-year-old daughter, a bilibili panel presenting “The Beginning After the End” and a highly anticipated Chinese animation, “A Mortal’s Journey”, and Yusuke Kobayashi, the voice of Arthur Boyle (“Fire Force”). 

I LOVE ANISONG Music Festival

The highly-anticipated I LOVE ANISONG Music Festival, sponsored by Crunchyroll, opens its doors at 6:00 PM, with the concert starting at 7:00 PM on Friday, and 6:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday. 

SPARKLE Stage (Friday, 28 November): asmi, NOMELON NOLEMON, Sakurazaka46, and SPYAIR

GLOW Stage (Saturday, 29 November): fhána, HIMEHINA, nonoc, Sally Amaki (22/7), Shouta Aoi, and Yoko Takahashi

BLAZE Stage (Saturday, 30 November): ALI, CLariS, Hachioji-P, Isekaijoucho, May'n, and Wednesday Campanella

Meet & Greet Sessions

Anticipate special meet and greet sessions, allowing you to interact closely with famous seiyuu, creators, cosplayers, and performers from across the region. 

Highlights include: 

• Friday, 28 November 2025: Gigguk, Thames Malerose

• Saturday, 29 November 2025: Simba Tsuchiya, Kana Ichinose & Sayumi Suzushiro

• Sunday, 30 November 2025: Yusuke Kobayashi, Sally Amaki

Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2025

28 - 30 November 2025

Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre