Singaporean based company SOZO has announced that they will be bringing AFA Creators Super Fest to Singapore for the first time. Fans of popular culture and art can look forward to the festival which will be held on 22nd and 23rd July 2023 at Singapore Expo.

This festival will bring together a showcase of both celebrated and budding artists and creators from Asia. Art lovers of all ages can check out a range of artwork and merchandise from artists across 13 countries, while you can see artists in action and maybe even make friends with fellow enthusiasts during the festival.

Drawing inspiration from Anime Festival Asia’s (AFA) Creators Hub, AFA CSF Singapore 2023 will feature an expanded Creators Market where local and regional creators get to showcase their work and offer their independently-produced merchandise for sale.

Attendees can learn from industry experts, catch the latest trends in the creative sphere, take part in exciting competitions, and connect with like-minded enthusiasts from the anime, gaming, and cosplay communities.

“The overwhelming response and interest in AFA’s Creators Hub has led to the natural evolution of the Creators Super Fest in Singapore. This event offers a larger platform for youths and families to engage with talented artists, explore the potential of the diverse ACG industry, and connect with like-minded individuals offline. With so many Creators lined up for AFA Creators Super Fest, fans are in for a special treat!” said Mr Shawn Chin, SOZO’s Founder & Managing Director.

Key highlights of the programme will include:

• Art: Support local and regional talent and even learn from some of the best in the industry. Check out a massive pop up exhibition wall featuring work from renowned regional and worldwide talents.
• Cosplay: Go beyond the screen to meet your favourite celebrity cosplayers KNITE, Miho, XiaoYukiko, YingTze, Prestonles, and more! Learn some tricks of the trade, and more.
• Games: Work hard and play hard with our lineup of gamers, gaming streamers, and virtual talents. Get a chance to team up with or against fellow gamers and popular cosplayers in friendly competition, and check out exciting collectable card and tabletop games.
• Music: On our always-popular Super Akiba Stage, check out hot performances from vocalists, dance groups, and DJs. Music creators can also learn from the best in the Singapore music industry.

AFA Creators will also a list of guests, from some of the biggest illustrators from Japan, along with cosplay creators from all over the region such as:

LAM

LAM is an illustrator whose cool and catchy style has become immensely popular. LAM works extensively on character design, visual works, and book illustrations. LAM’s representative works include the arcade rhythm game “WACCA”, the TV animation and mobile game series “takt op.”, and is the character designer of hololive Indonesia member Kureiji Ollie. LAM also created the official key visual for Anime Festival Asia 2020 Online.

KNITE

KNITE is a Professional Cosplayer, Model, Streamer and Make-Up Artist currently residing in Sydney, Australia. KNITE has been actively cosplaying and guesting at events all around the world since 2016. KNITE’s interests include cosplay, fashion, movies, tarot reading, crystals, games, photography, reading, dance and anime/manga.

Miho

From the Philippines, Miho is one of the top cosplayers and is also a content creator and an artist. She is known for her aesthetically cute cosplays, for winning various cosplay competitions, and for appearing as a guest at local and international events. She loves to sing, dance, and play games as her pastime.

XiaoYukiko

Based in Singapore, Xiaoyukiko only started cosplaying in 2017, but she has already taken the internet by storm with her adorable cosplays. As of now, Yukiko has a massive following of over 1.4 million fans across the world on social media, making her one of the most influential cosplayers in Singapore and the SEA region.

Xiaoyu has also worked with many popular ACG-related companies and is a frequent international guest cosplayer, with her latest appearance having been at Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2022.

YingTze & Prestonles

YingTze is a highly popular International Cosplayer from Malaysia, who has been cosplaying since 2005. She is also a Gamer, Streamer and Brand Ambassador. Ying Tze is a frequent cosplayer guest at Anime Festival Asia events all over the region, with her most recent appearance being TOFF Anime Matsuri 2022 in Singapore.

Prestonles is a multi talented and highly regarded photographer, art director, digital content creator, and founder of Peoplegraphy Studio. With more than 10 years of experience, he has established himself as one of the most sought-after photographers in the business. In 2022, Prestonles embraced a new creative outlet and began cosplaying, showcasing his skills in costume design, makeup artistry, and performance.

AFA Creator Super Fest Singapore 2023 tickets are priced at SGD$19 per pax and will be available for purchase starting on 20th April here.