Abu Dhabi is going 'Animania' for Anime and Manga in October!
Middle East Games Con is happy to present to you Anifest - a zone dedicated to all Anime and Japanese Culture lovers, bringing you a three-day event which will showcase a range of anime content, art, cinema and entertainment. You will also be able to explore and experience Japanese culture including calligraphy, traditional sword fighting, fine arts and Japanese cuisine!
ANIFEST highlights include:
- Featuring the AUTHENTIC JAPANESE PAVILION 'MIYABI' brought to you by Japan Promotion
- A Dynamic Samurai Sword fight performance by Katanayaichi
- Figures and collectables including posable action figure of a UFO Robot Grendizer (Sofubi (soft vinyl) Toy Box lineup) made by world famous figures and garage kits manufacturing company kaiyodo
- Anime themed Cosplay Catwalk on Friday 26th
Across three days, the Anifest stage will be packed with unique content.
- EKOTUMI who is famous for performing and writing about Japanese Mythology and folklore.
- MIHO, an artist in Japanese Calligraphy, combined with traditional music in an authentic performance.
- WACCHA, a "Samurai Voice Artist" and professional Beatboxer who combines both arts with sword performances.
- KIRIE, a group of theatre performers depicting Japanese Mythology in fine arts.
- en Design×arise, Live performers that have been portraying traditional Japanese dances and acts in their own unique way.
- NISHIKOKUN, Japanese Local mascot from Kokubunji city in Tokyo. He will introduce his home town in the unique way.
- XIÉ, a band that performs Japanese Traditional Poetry with a fusion of Western effects and music.
- KATANAYAICHI , "The Way of the Samurai" presented in a legendary fighting and dance performance.
- PEACH MOMOKO, Manga, Anime and Art taken on by Peach's unique style of expression
For more information and to book tickets, click here.
Image Credit: Middle East Film & Comic Con
When
25–27 October, 14:00–21:00.
Age
3+
Price
Single Day Access: 115.5 AED
Three Day Access: 315 AED
3 x Day Access + Meet & Greet: 500 AED
3 x Day VIP Access + 2 x Meet & Greet 2 x : 800 AED
3 x Day VIP Access + 5 x Meet & Greet: 1200 AED
Links
Address
Abu DhabiGames Con, ADNEC