Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2025 (AFASG25), the region’s biggest anime, cosplay, and gaming celebration, will take place from 28 to 30 November at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. Organisers shared updates during a livestream on 23 September, revealing details about concerts, stage content, and Meet & Greet sessions. Fans can expect a packed weekend filled with Japanese pop culture, exclusive experiences, and star-studded appearances.

Concerts and Exclusive Stage Content

At the heart of the festival are its three pillars: the Night Concerts, Day Stage, and Akiba Town exhibition. This year’s I LOVE ANISONG concerts, sponsored by Crunchyroll, promise three themed nights of live performances. Friday’s SPARKLE features asmi, NOMELON NOLEMON, Sakurazaka46, and SPYAIR. Saturday’s GLOW showcases fhána, HIMEHINA, nonoc, Shouta Aoi, and Yoko Takahashi. Finally, Sunday’s BLAZE closes the event with ALI, Hachioji-P, Isekaijoucho, May’n, and Wednesday Campanella.

The Day Stage will host anime industry talk shows, special screenings, and exclusive premieres. Highlights include “Bâan -The Boundary of Adulthood-” created by YouTuber Gigguk, the mystery-driven “Lord of Mysteries,” and the upcoming “Noble Reincarnation.” Fans can also enjoy appearances for “Chibi Godzilla Raids Again,” “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” Season 2, “Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX,” “The Apothecary Diaries,” and “The Holy Grail of Eris.” Other titles such as Fire Force and Labyrinth will also shine on stage. For the first time, TOHO animation will host its own booth, offering immersive experiences tied to its featured anime.

Meet & Greets and Cosplay Hub

AFASG25 offers fans the rare chance to meet beloved creators, voice actors, and idols. Confirmed guests include Thai cosplayer Thames Malerose, anime YouTuber Gigguk, voice actresses Sayumi Suzushiro and Kana Ichinose, and multi-talented idol Sally Amaki. Each Meet & Greet session features exclusive interactions such as closed-door talks, Q&A sessions, signed posters, and group photos. Beyond this, the Cosplay Hub will welcome over 30 top cosplayers from across the region, with even more surprises still to be announced.

Ticketing and Access

Multiple ticket tiers are available to cater to every fan, ranging from Exhibition passes starting at SGD22 to premium concert packages. Early Bird tickets are significantly cheaper, encouraging fans to book early to secure savings. Notably, the 3-Day Cat 1 VIP tier has already sold out, underscoring the high demand for the event. Depending on their tier, attendees can enjoy exhibition access, Day Stage privileges, fastlane entry, and even chances to win autographed posters from performing artists.

AFA Singapore’s Legacy

Since its debut in 2008, Anime Festival Asia has united J-Culture fans across Southeast Asia. Over 30 events have been held, featuring more than 520 performers and over 2,300 exhibitors, drawing 2.3 million attendees across six cities. The flagship event in Singapore has won the Outstanding Leisure Event Award at the Singapore Tourism Awards multiple times, cementing its place as the region’s premier anime convention. AFASG25 continues this tradition, promising fans another unforgettable weekend.

Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2025 runs from 28 to 30 November at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. More details and ticket information can be found at their official website.