Get ready for a deep dive into Anime at Comic Con Africa
There will be a host of activities this September to celebrate the diverse world of Japanese animation and culture at Comic Con Africa.
COMIC Con Africa, the continent’s ultimate pop culture and gaming festival, is thrilled to invite fans to take part in an immersive experience that celebrates the diverse world of Japanese animation and culture.
Anime, a distinctive style of animated film and television entertainment originating from Japan, has undeniably etched its mark on global geek culture.
Highlighting this sensation, Comic Con Africa will welcome several guests who are well-known for their impact on the world of anime and Japanese culture. This year, fans can meet and greet the original English voice of Ash Ketchum, Veronica Taylor, from the legendary anime series, Pokémon, which has been on air since 1997, with the story arc of the iconic character coming to an end this September.
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More than voice-over artists, Comic Con Africa will also host two popular Japan-based YouTubers in its ever-diversifying offering of international celebs, Akidearest and The Anime Man.
There will also be a dedicated area on the Comic Con Africa festival floor that celebrates the music, art, taste and uniqueness of anime and Japanese culture – called Otaku Town.
In this town, fans will be greeted by a daily Japanese music opening followed by sessions that include learning the basics of Japanese, how to draw in the style of anime, how to make traditional-style ramen noodles, some cosplay workshops for fans to take their outfits to the next level and much more.
With Comic Con Africa being such a vast and comprehensive festival – anime and otaku culture is spread throughout the show. For tabletop fans, there will be Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! card game tournaments.
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For cosplay fans, there will be loads of fellow fans dressed as characters from your favourite series and movies, perfect for photo ops.
Comic Con Africa takes place over Heritage Day Weekend from September 22 to 25 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre (Nasrec).
Tickets are available on Howler.
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