5 Reasons You Can’t Miss AFA Creators Super Fest Singapore 2025

Hi Huneybees,

Anime fans, art lovers, cosplayers, and J-pop enthusiasts are you ready for AFA Creators Super Fest Singapore 2025 (#AFACSFSG25)?! Happening 2–3 August 2025 at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, this year’s festival is shaping up to be bigger, bolder, and more creative than ever.

With over 300 artists, creators, and crafters from across Singapore and the region, plus brand-new experiences, performances, and shopping galore, this is the ultimate weekend to let your passions run wild. If you’re still wondering why you should mark your calendar, here are 5 reasons AFA Creators Singapore 2025 is unmissable.

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1. An Art Wonderland: tamimoon Exhibition & Featured Creators

If you’re an art junkie, this one’s for you. Japanese illustrator tamimoon is headlining with a stunning art exhibition featuring framed archival prints, postcards, and exclusive merch. You’ll also get to meet her in person at special Meet & Greet sessions, watch her work live at a Drawing Session, and catch her on stage for a Talk Show.

But that’s not all! The Featured Creators line-up is stacked with incredible talent from around the world. Look out for Birkbushka (Singapore), HJS (South Korea), Miyukiko (Australia) and more, with limited-edition framed prints you can only snag at the festival.

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2. Debut Performances Straight from Japan & Beyond 

Music lovers, the Super Akiba Stage is where the party’s at! For the very first time in Singapore, BASKETPROJECT, a rising vocal group from Sony Music Japan, will be performing live. With their mix of J-POP and Global Pop vibes, they’re set to bring electrifying energy to the stage.

Also making waves is heiakim from Indonesia - the internet’s favorite music creator known for his quirky songs (yes, the viral Hotto Dogu is his!). Expect humor, creativity, and pure entertainment in his Singapore debut.

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3. Level Up Your Creativity at Creators Lab 

Whether you’re a budding artist or just curious about the creative process, the Creators Lab is packed with seminars, workshops, and live demonstrations designed to inspire. It’s your chance to learn directly from seasoned creators, pick up fresh skills, and connect with fellow fans.
Bonus: admission to all these sessions is free for ticket holders!

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4. The Shopping Paradise Awaits

Time to get your wallets ready because the Creators Hub is back, and it’s bigger than ever! With 300+ creator booths, exclusive merchandise, and over 120 gashapon machines (some launching only at this festival), it’s going to be merch heaven.

Here’s a taste of what’s waiting:

• Lucky dips at AFASHOP Gashapon & Fukubukuro 

• Must-grab SPY x FAMILY goodies

• Official merch from MAPPA titles

• Exclusive artist merchandise (tamimoon, Lotus Juice, Weian Vann, Seika & more!)

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5. A First for Photographers: Studio Hub 

Calling all cosplay photographers, this one’s brand new! The Studio Hub Zone gives you your own mini studio space to snap amazing cosplay shots. For just S$100, you’ll get a dedicated slot plus five entry tickets (worth S$115).

Cosplayers, you’re covered too! With free makeup touch-up areas, rest zones, a free photo booth, and even a complimentary photo strip print to take home. Perfect for capturing those convention memories in style.

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🎟️ Tickets Are On Sale Now!

Tickets start at just SGD 20 online (and will also be available at the door). Every ticket gets you full access to the Creators Hub, Cosplay Hub, Fashion Hub, Creators Lab panels, and Super Akiba Stage performances.

Whether you’re here for the art, the merch, the performances, or just the vibes, AFA Creators Super Fest Singapore 2025 promises an unforgettable weekend for fans and creators alike. Mark the dates, gather your crew, and get ready to step into a world where creativity knows no bounds!

📅 2–3 August 2025
📍 Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Halls 401–403
🌐 animefestival.asia/csf2025

*Image Credits: (AFA Creators Super Fest)

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Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2023: Celebrating 15 Years of All Things J-Culture

Hi Huneybees,

Anime, manga, J-pop fans! Get all geared up as Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2023 (#AFASG23) returns to Suntec Singapore Convention Centre to enthral ACG (Anime, Comics and Games) fans and families from 24 to 26 November 2023. 

 

“We're proud to have played our part in the remarkable growth of the ACG community. From our modest beginnings in 2008 with just 30,000 attendees, we've seen AFA grow fivefold, hosting 145,000 attendees in 2022. Anime has transitioned from a niche interest to a mainstream genre, captivating people of all ages. In 2023, we're thrilled to return to our pre-COVID offerings, promising the most popular and trending content to hit the market currently. Join us as we celebrate 15 years of Anime Festival Asia!” --- Shawn Chin, Founder of SOZO and organiser of AFASG23. 

From premieres of the latest anime titles to the best of Japanese entertainment, popular culture icons and a showcase of the region’s best creators, you are definitely in for a treat! Key highlights: -

• Night Concerts: 
• 3 star-studded nights: AFA x I LOVE ANISONG on Friday, AFA x hololiveMeet on Saturday (sold out), and AFA x SACRA MUSIC FES. on Sunday. 
  
  
• Day Stage: 
• J-pop celebrity Iori Moe to be AFA Singapore 2023 Official Ambassador
• Featured anime and regional premieres
• Special guest appearances, including creators from MAPPA
  
  
• Exhibition Highlights:
• Over 120 of the world’s best creators to showcase their craft at Creators Hub
• Over 70 local and international exhibitors at Akiba Town
  
  
• Special Collaborations: 
• Bushiroad Expo Asia to be held in AFASG23
• Collaboration with local and overseas creators including AkiZero, Daiyaku, @jazh.mine, Sarah Thursday, and Xiaoyukiko
• Exclusive AFA Launch: Tsuburaya Unveils Ultraman Card Game for the 1st time 

Three Star-studded Nights of Concert Entertainment

Across 24 - 26 November, music and anime fans will be treated to three nights of entertainment from across 20 artistes and groups. Organisers updated that tickets have been sold out for 25 November’s AFA x hololiveMeet, while few tickets remain for AFA x I LOVE ANISONG on 24 November, and AFA x SACRA MUSIC FES. on 26 November. 

Highlights of AFA Night Concerts include: 

• 24 November: I Love Anisong featuring artists ASTERISM, Liyuu, May’n, NANO, Survive Said The Prophet, and Tatsuya Kitani.
• 25 November: With nine artistes across three teams in one production, hololive Meet will see Sakura Miko, Hoshimachi Suisei, Ayunda Risu, Moona Hoshinova, Pavolia Reine, Kobo Kanaeru, Mori Calliope, IRyS, and Hakos Baelz in talk shows and a concert. 
• 26 November: SACRA MUSIC FES. will feature artistes FLOW, ASCA, halca, spira spica, and a special appearance by Nami Tamaki.
  
  

*The 3-Day VIP Ticket Packages have been sold out. In addition to access to exhibition grounds and day stage, the packages include additional privileges such as AFASG Fastlane access, ballot chances for artiste-signed posters, postcard packs etc. 

Special Collaborations

The festival will host a series of special collaborations, including: 

• Bushiroad Expo Asia 2023 will hold trading card game tournaments, The Bushiroad Championship Series 2023 Regional Championship and Shadowverse: Evolve World Invitational 2023 Regional Qualifier. Attendees can also look forward to merchandise sales, video game demos, and teaching sessions to learn the game.  World Wonder Ring Stardom, also known as STARDOM, is a Japanese women’s professional wrestling group. STARDOM is scheduled to appear in AFASG23 as part of the Bushiroad Expo. 
• Ultraman: Brought to you by Tsuburaya Productions, enjoy a series of activities from Ultraman appearances, Live Stage performances, to booth activities. Attendees can also catch the life-sized Gomora inflatable only at AFASG23. Be the first to play the Ultraman Card Game where you can also get exclusive PR cards.

Day Stage Highlights

The AFA Day Stage, at Hall 406, will play host to a series of screenings, guest talk shows and more over 24 – 26 November. The first wave of highlights include:

• 24 November (Friday): 
• SEA Special Premieres of “Chained Soldier” and “Tales of Wedding Rings”
• Special Guests: Iori Moe (AFA 2023 Official Ambassador), Shigure Ui (Illustrator)
• 25 November (Saturday):
• Seiyuus Ai Kayano and Yumi Uchiyama from “Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2”, and Sumire Uesaka from “Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian”,  will share their thoughts on the Day Stage
• 26 November (Sunday):
• Seiyuu Soma Saito from “Rurouni Kenshin” will be a special guest on the Day Stage
• MAPPA: Special guests will include Manabu Otsuka (CEO of MAPPA), Yuichiro Hayashi (Anime Director) and Mari Okada (Anime Director and Screenwriter)
• Cardfight!! Vanguard Talk Stage will feature Seiyuus Amane Shindo, Yuka Nishio and Hina Aoki

More Day Stage activities and content will be shared closer to the date. 

Exhibition: Akiba Town

Attendees can get ready to dive into shopping galore at Akiba Town, more than 70 exhibitors showcasing their latest merchandise, some of which are exclusive to the festival. 

Highlights include: 

• HoYo FEST 2023 will bring a series of online and offline events, exclusive merchandise, prizes and live stage interactions. Attendees can also take part in web-sharing events to get in-game rewards and physical prizes. 
• Kotobukiya Store: Celebrating the 70th Anniversary, Kotobukiya will be bringing Kotobukiya Store Exclusives such as “TRANSFORMERS NEMESIS PRIME LIMITED EDITION BISHOUJO STATUE” and “DARKSTALKERS MORRIGAN LIMITED EDITION BISHOUJO STATUE”. Additionally, keep a look out for incredible deals on other Kotobukiya products at the event! 
• Following a successful debut at AFA Creators Super Fest 2023, Lead Inc. returns to bring back its sold-out line of cat plush toys to the festival. The product line-up will include their new gigantic 120-cm plush toys.
• MEDIA LINK will be bringing exclusive merchandise sold for the 1st time in Singapore, from popular anime, “Oshi no Ko”, “Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury” & “Chainsaw Man”. 
• Attendees can also look forward to special anime Grab Bags from Muse Communication only at AFASG23. 
• RURUSAMA, content creator/cosplayer is back with her own merchandise and this time, she is bringing her BIGGEST booth yet. 

Exhibition: Akiba Stage

Housed inside the exhibition areas, AFA’s Akiba Stage will see dazzling showcases of both Japanese and local artistes and talents. They include: 

• Japanese Idol Group DEAR KISS, the crowd favourite, is returning to AFASG23 after getting great success in their previous performances. They are a dance and vocal girls' group consisting of members who love singing and dancing. 
• Idol Group Forbidden Equation, introducing a new concept with live performances based on the roles of teachers and students, experience the Forbidden Equation.
• Singaporean Virtual Idol Group SO*DA, a new girl group who will debut the special version of their new music video at the Akiba Stage. 
• Popular idol group KissBee’s selected four members will perform not only their original songs but also tunes from trending idol anime and idol game content. 
• A music showcase by 4 V-Reverie talents, Lilrya Prisvielle, Nova Aokami, Ophelia Midnight, and Akiko Sushi, where they will perform and interact with the audiences.  
• TikTok Live’s Friday Music Show is a live event where music live creators compete on TikTok LIVE. The third and current edition focuses on anime songs, and the winner will be performing on Akiba Stage. 
• Virtual Talent Audition: Proudly organised by Ziku-management Inc. They specialise in managing virtual talents primarily in the Japan and US regions, with branches in Japan, Singapore, and Shanghai! The winner of the Audition will be showcased on the Akiba Stage! 
• Amelia Khor, the talented songstress from Malaysia, would be bringing the house down with her band in her performance on the Akiba Stage!
• Pentel ft Manda Dayoyo stage where the veteran Singaporean Illustrator will show how character sketches are done in a live demonstration using stationery from Pentel. 
• Golden Mix is an anime music party platform based in Singapore, bringing the best anime music hits to many audiences over the years. At AFASG23, get ready for Golden Mix to rock the house down!  
• A new multimedia project by Merryweather Media, ASTRALINE is a virtual talent agency marrying an international team of virtual streamers with the signature storytelling flair of the talents behind Merryweather Media comics. Join Lucius Merryweather, Alfhilde Odinsdottir, Lumi, Fredrik Knudsen and Nick Nocturne as they bring a production that blurs the boundaries of fiction and reality!
• In the Cosplay Singles Competition, the stakes have been raised. The winner of the Singles category will not only receive $1200 in cash but also have the opportunity to shine on a stage that can pave the way for their future as a professional cosplayer!

Creators Hub and Cosplay Hub

Over 120 of the best creators from the world will be participating in AFA’s highly-anticipated Creator’s Hub. 

The world’s top cosplayers will also be joining AFASG23, including 26 cosplay celebrities such as: 

• +Ely Cosplay+
• Angie0_0
• Amelia Khor 小飛鼠
• Baobao
• Charess
• HanaAme 雨波
• Kiyo
• Larissa Rochefort
• Xiaoyukiko
• Ying Tze

Enhanced Visitor Experience

AFAVERSE will return to the festival grounds for a more immersive game-like experience on-site. Visitors will get a specially-designed NFC-enabled band: after pairing it with their smartphones, visitors will have a better enhanced experience via a dynamic dashboard to access the festival floorplan, schedules and more. Visitors will also be able to interact with various touch points across the festivals, earning AFA-Coins to redeem exciting prizes.   

Attendees can also look forward to a more streamlined entry experience from the moment they purchase a ticket. From advanced redemption times, and dedicated entry lanes for different ticket types to streamlined security checks, organisers shared measures to help attendees get the best festival experience while ensuring safety. 

Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2023
Dates: 24 - 26 November 2023
Location: Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, Levels 3 & 4

Timing: 10am - 8pm

#AFASG23 is a ticketed event. All AFA tickets are available online via Ticketmaster at https://ticketmaster.sg/activity/detail/23_afasingapore. Ticket prices start from S$28 per day for the exhibition segment.

Stay tuned to the official site or connect on social media for the latest updates on the festival. 

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The Best Of Japan Popular Culture Unites At C3 Anime Festival Asia Singapore

Hi Huneybees,

This weekend is going to be very exciting for all Anime and Anisong fans in Singapore as a large group of Anisong artistes, special guests, star cosplayers, as well as premieres and a wide variety of Japanese culture content, from technology to food have descended on Suntec City Conventional and Exhibition Centre!

Rebranded as C3 Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2017 (C3AFASG17), from the new organizing partnership that consists of SOZO, Dentsu Group, SOTSU, ASATSU-DK INC, Avex Asia and Zepp Live, has allowed the festival to offer the best of Japanese content, music, food, technology and merchandise direct from Japan!

Japanese female idol group  NOGIZAKA46 is here in Singapore for the first time to meet its fans

One of such highlights of C3AFASG2017 is the highly anticipated performances by Anisong artistes, many for the first time, such as (乃木坂46) NOGIZAKA46, ClariS, Ayasa, (西沢 幸奏) Nishizawa Shiena , and (佐香智久) Sako Tomohisa.

Anime fans can look forward to catch exclusive premieres and screenings first at C3AFASG17 with the likes of the highly anticipated BEATLESS, Record of Grancrest War's first episode,  new trailer for Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens, as well as Netflix's first episode of Violet Evergarden even before its Japanese broadcast in January 2018!

Be prepare to wait in queues to meet your favourite Anime / Anisong artistes

Apart from these exclusive premieres and screenings, fans can also meet face to face with the voice behind their favourite anime characters, such as Kobayashi Yuusuke (voice actor for Saitoh / Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens), Kiyono Yasuno (voice actress for Megumi Kato / Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend), Yui Ishikawa (voice actress for Violet Evergarden / Violet Evergarden), Kakihara Tetsuya and Toyonaga Toshiyuki (voice actors for Momotaro Onzai and Goshi Kaneshiro respectively / B-PROJECT) and many more!

It's a rare opportunity to get your hand on the Limited Edition Arms Girl x SEIKA Baselard Plastic Model kit

For collectors of anime collectibles, Anime Festival Asia has teamed up with figurine powerhouse, KOTOBUKIYA's Frame Arms Girl, to create a limited edition Frame Arms Girl x SEIKA Baselard Plastic Model kit. This model kit will be the first to be sold in Singapore at the event as well as the life-style Kato Megumi figure from the hit anime series " How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend." that will be sold at SGD25,000 to one avid fan.

Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic's experience booth at this year's C3AFASG17

Do try the Black Butler ice-cream that comes in two favors!

Last but not least, visitors can also look out for specialized booths for the first time at C3AFASG17 that are expected to raise the level of experience of the festival to a new level, with the likes of Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic's Victorian era style experience booth and SACRA Music's wide range of music showcase.

For more information on the festival, please check out www.c3afa.com/sg17 and www.facebook.com/animefestivalasia. 

C3 Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2017
Dates: 24 – 26 November 2017
Location: Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre (Levels 3 & 4)
Exhibition Timing:
Friday & Saturday: 9.30 am ~ 8pm
Sunday: 9.30 am ~ 7pm

Ticketing Info: https://animefestival.asia/singapore17/tickets/

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