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Anime Festival Asia (AFA) Singapore 2025 has announced its lineup during an online press conference, scheduled from November 28-30 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. The event will feature concerts, stage showcases, meet-and-greets with voice actors, and over 250 exhibition booths spanning the three-day weekend.
“It’s amazing to see how far AFA has come since our very first event back in 2008. What started as a small celebration of Japanese pop culture has now grown into one of the biggest and longest-running events of its kind in Asia,” said Shawn Chin, Founder & Managing Director of SOZO Pte Ltd and Festival Director of AFA Singapore 2025.
Concert Stage
The festival is organized into three main components: concerts under the “I♥anisong Music Festival” banner (sponsored by Crunchyroll), day stage programming, and an exhibition area. Tickets are sold separately for each component, with early-bird prices starting from S$22 for exhibition-only passes and S$158 for concert tickets (before booking fees).
Friday, November 28 – Sparkle Stage
- asmi
- NOMELON NOLEMON
- Sakurazaka46
- SPYAIR
Saturday, November 29 – Glow Stage
- fhána
- HIMEHINA
- nonoc
- Sally Amaki (22/7)
- Shouta Aoi
- Yoko Takahashi
Sunday, November 30 – Blaze Stage
- ALI
- ClariS
- Hachioji-P
- Isekaijoucho
- May’n
- Wednesday Campanella
Day Stage
The day stage will present 13 showcases across the three days, featuring 21 special guests. The programming includes screenings, talk shows, and online appearances:
Friday, November 28:
- Special Guest Talkshow featuring baan (with creator Gigguk, director Xiong Ke, and screenwriter Liu Xing)
- Lord of Mysteries (featuring director Xiong Ke and screenwriter Liu Xing sharing behind-the-scenes secrets)
- Noble Reincarnation -Born Blessed, So I’ll Obtain Ultimate Power- (Special Screening by Tropics Entertainment, ahead of its January 2026 premiere)
- SPY×FAMILY Season 3 showcase (featuring virtual appearances by voice actors Atsumi Tanezaki as Anya Forger, Kenichiro Matsuda as Bond Forger, and Emiri Kato as Becky Blackbell)
Saturday, November 29:
- Chibi Godzilla Raids Again (featuring voice actor Akari Kito)
- Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (featuring voice actors Kana Ichinose and Chiaki Kobayashi)
- Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (featuring voice actors Simba Tsuchiya and insert song artist NOMELON NOLEMON)
- The Apothecary Diaries (featuring voice actors Aoi Yuki and Asami Seto)
- The Holy Grail of Eris (featuring voice actors Kana Ichinose and Sayumi Suzushiro)
Sunday, November 30:
- Fire Force (featuring voice actor Yusuke Kobayashi)
- LABYRINTH (featuring director Shoji Kawamori)
- Special Guest Showcase (featuring single mother VTuber Otsuka Ray and her 5-year-old daughter Reika-chan, whose real-life story touched people worldwide in 2025)
- The Beginning After the End at the bilibili Panel (featuring voice actors Natsumi Fujiwara as Arthur and Chiaki Omigawa as Jasmine, with Special Emcee Sally Amaki from 22/7).
TOHO Animation Showcase
In a major announcement, TOHO animation will present its first-ever experiential showcase in Asia outside of Japan. The immersive booth features interactive elements, photo opportunities, and AFA-exclusive memorabilia. Featured titles include SPY×FAMILY, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, The Apothecary Diaries, Chibi Godzilla Raids Again, and new 2026 titles like Though I am An Inept Villainess and Snowball Earth. A special announcement from TOHO’s Chief Godzilla Officer will take place at Godzilla Stage.
In partnership with TOHO Entertainment Asia, exclusive SPY×FAMILY collaboration merchandise will be available only at this event.
Exhibition Highlights
The exhibition floor spans multiple themed zones including Akiba Town, Food Street, Game On!, Creators Hub, Cosplay Hub, Community Hub, and AFA Next Stage. Major exhibitors include:
Ado’s 5th Anniversary Pop-Up Store celebrates the artist’s debut with Singapore-exclusive merchandise and photo spots documenting her five-year journey. Popular illustrator LAM returns with a special merchandise drop and signing session. LAM is known for character design work on “WACCA”, “takt op.”, and hololive Indonesia member Kureiji Ollie.
Crunchyroll offers three interactive activities: a Fire Force game where participants receive an exclusive folder, a Victorian-inspired Lord of Mysteries photo spot, and a Demon Slayer photo activation with life-size inflatable balloons. Asia Creators Cross, now in its second year, features four popular Japanese illustrators: Keiko, tamimoon, Neco, and Terada Tera, who has created artwork for Pokémon cards and Ado’s music videos.
KADOKAWA Southeast Asia brings exclusive merchandise from Delicious in Dungeon, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, and The Summer Hikaru Died. Medialink showcases upcoming anime titles including Gachiakuta, Oshi no Ko Season 3, and more, with merchandise including blindbox plushies and collectible cards.
Newnew online hosts creator 布朗尼 Bulangni at his first overseas autograph session for the campus comedy manhua 南号尚风 Nanhao Shangfeng. IMAGICA infos brings voice actress Yurie Kozakai, known for roles in Horimiya, My Hero Academia, and Shangri-La Frontier.
Gaming Showcase
Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia presents an extensive gaming lineup including SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream (the first large-scale multiplayer title in the franchise), Digimon Story Time Stranger (the first Digimon Story in over 10 years), Little Nightmares III with online co-op, Once Upon A KATAMARI (the first new console entry in 14 years), CODE VEIN II (releasing January 2026), MY HERO ACADEMIA: All’s Justice (February 2026), and The Blood of Dawnwalker (2026).
Grand Archive TCG showcases its new Distorted Reflections expansion, while Maxsoft presents Bandai Cards Game including Gundam, Digimon, ONE PIECE, and Union Arena trading card games.
Ticket Pricing
Early-bird tickets offer significant savings over regular pricing. Concert tickets range from S$158 to S$198 per day depending on seating category, with benefits including ballot chances for signed posters and fastlane access. Day Stage and Exhibition combination tickets start from S$35, while Exhibition-only tickets start from S$22. Saturday tickets for both Day Stage and Exhibition are sold out.
Early-bird prices represent a reduction from 2024, when day stage tickets started at S$38 and exhibition tickets at S$28. Tickets are available through TicketMaster.sg, with all prices excluding booking fees.
The event also offers combination tickets that provide access to multiple areas. Early-bird prices represent a reduction from 2024 pricing, with day stage tickets previously starting at S$38 and exhibition tickets at S$28. Additional information about the event is available at their official website.
