Anime Festival Asia Singapore, into its ninth year, kicks off its three-day experiential showcase today. With over 200 booths by more than 130 exhibitors, a stellar line-up of industry guests and acclaimed artistes, and an action-packed programme, fans can look forward to an exhilarating weekend of non-stop surprises and insights on Japanese popular culture and anime.

The festival consists of three main components — the Exhibition hall with exclusive merchandise, displays and experience zones as well as a mini stage (Akiba Stage), the Main Day Stage where activities with featured guests and anime are showcased at various timings, and the I Love Anisong concerts in the evenings. Check out the daily contents guide! (P.S. Pikotaro — the PPAP guy — will be making an appearance on 27 November 2016, Sunday, 6:30pm at the mini stage!)

Let’s take a look at some of the interesting finds we have today!
 

Fans queueing up to enter "Korosensei’s shrine"! - Booth A81 Muse Communication Co. Ltd
 

Hunter x Hunter merchandises


Disney's Zootopia's Nick Wilde stickers!


Okinawan style does remind you of Disney’s Moana, doesn’t it?


Long lines of queue again! - Booth A49 ODEX


Look who we saw! It's Detective Conan!


Tokyo Performance Domo


IKETERU HEARTS Presented by CHEERZ


Attack On Titan merchandise


Official goods, anyone?


Take a photo at professional photo booths with themed settings like Assassination Classroom! - CANON: Canon Imaging Experience Zone


Catch celebrity cosplayers like KANAME☆!


Special recommendation to feed the kiasu spirit: free miso soup! - Booth 87 MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON


Check out the full list of exhibitors!

Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2016
Date: 25-27 November 2016
Location: Suntec City Convention and Exhibition Centre (Levels 3 & 4)
Exhibition Timing:
Friday & Saturday: 9:30am - 8pm
Sunday: 9:30am - 7pm

Tickets start from $13 per day for Exhibition-only access, and limited tickets can be purchased on-site. For more information on the festival, check out their website and Facebook!