Anime lovers, unite! A five-day extravaganza is about to hit the UAE, and it’s packed with all your favourite characters, games, and, of course, ramen. If you’re an anime fan, you’d better circle the dates! Animenia Abu Dhabi is landing on Wednesday, 23rd October and will run for five days of pure otaku bliss. Whether you’re into Naruto, Eren Jaeger from Attack on Titan, or a Hello Kitty superfan (who isn’t?), this festival promises to immerse you in the vibrant world of neo-Tokyo. And yes, there will be an epic Cosplay competition with jaw-dropping prizes. Get ready to geek out!
Cosplay, Competitions And Mega Prizes At Animenia In Abu Dhabi
Who will take home the top Cosplay crown? If you’ve ever dreamt of strutting your stuff in a full-on Naruto cosplay or bringing your favourite character to life, this is your time to shine. The Cosplay Competition at Animenia is the place to flaunt your skills, with a massive prize pool of Dhs400,000 up for grabs. Special guests Yuegene Fay, Rian CYD, and others will be judging, so you know it’s serious! With appearances from cosplay legends like Japan’s Reika and Saudi Arabia’s VEGA Cosplay, you’ll be rubbing elbows with the best.
Live Entertainment: J-Pop, Acrobats And More
Don’t miss the acrobatic performances, Japanese shows, and J-Pop bands! Aside from the Cosplay showdown, prepare to be dazzled by live entertainment. On Friday, 25th October, J-Pop sensation Flow will perform, so get ready to jam to their iconic tunes. With acrobatic stunts and Japanese cultural shows happening throughout the festival, you won’t want to leave for a second. Did someone say entertainment overload?
From VR gaming to Japanese arcade favourites, it’s a gamer’s paradise. Gaming enthusiasts, rejoice! Animenia features a dedicated gaming area complete with a VR zone, an Esports zone, and classic Japanese arcade games. Fancy designing your model car? Head to the Tamiya station and get crafty. If you’re in the mood to flex your creative muscles, check out the workshops sprinkled throughout the festival.
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Ramen And Mochis Galore Along With Anime Legends
Let’s be real: we’re mostly here for the ramen and mochis, right? When you’re done cosplaying and gaming, head to the street food stalls. Authentic ramen? Check. Mochis? Absolutely. Animenia’s got you covered on all your Japanese street food cravings. It’s a foodie’s paradise wrapped in anime magic.
Get your autographs ready for some of anime’s biggest stars! And for the super fans out there, Animenia brings some of the biggest names in anime. Meet Yutaka Abe, the genius behind Detective Conan, or grab an autograph from Ryo Horikawa, the voice of Vegeta from Dragonball. Yep, this festival isn’t just fun, it’s legendary.
Grab your tickets (starting at Dhs65) and be a part of one of the UAE’s biggest anime events.
Where: Manarat al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
When: 23rd-27th October
Cost: Dhs65 onwards
Cover Image Courtesy: Animenia/Instagram
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