AFA 2009

AFA(Anime Festival Asia) is South East Asia’s BIGGEST event related to Japanese animation and popular culture. The great news is that it is coming again this year. ^.^

Details of the AFA09 event are as shown below:

Where?: Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Centre (Halls 403 and 404)

When?: 21st to 22nd November

AFA09 will incorporate a one-day business conference, Animation Asia Conference 2009 (AAC09) held on 20th November at the same venue. The one day business conference aims to help develop and nurture a regional IP ecosystem by tapping on renowned speakers and talents from Japan and the region, with an IP 360° Content Conference focused on three themes: Create, Manage and Engage. Speakers will provide in-depth knowledge and expertise on how brands and marketers can work with content from Japan to connect with the digital generation of youths who seek to be entertained and engaged.

AFA09 will span over 5,000 sqm of space where highlights confirmed so far include the Akiba Town Marketplace, Anime Blockbusters, Kids Land, Regional Cosplay Championships, Moe Moe Kyun Maid Café, an AFA Exclusive Specialty Shop, and live acts straight from Japan.

Attractions from AFA09:

*KIDS LAND: For younger children ages above 4 years old, featuring sessions like learn how to make sushi, dumplings, etc, Gunplas workshop, lucky draw to win a collection of Ben 10 toys on display at AFA09, photo-taking opportunities with popular superheroes, including the new Power Rangers, Masked Rider and Ben 10 Alien Force, popular animation and live action programmes will also be screened live.

*GUNDAM 30th ANNIVERSARY CORNER: Bandai will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Gundam at AFA09 where visitors can walk through Gundam Time Tunnel Showcase featuring items and memorabilia from the Gundam franchise through the years.

*‘I LOVE ANISONG’ MEGA MUSIC CONCERT featuring:

-Ichirou Mizuki: Japan’s "King of Anime Songs".

-May’n: Performs as Sheryl Nome in Macross Frontier. -Shoko Nagakawa (also known as “Shokotan” and “Blogger Queen”): Multi-talented J-Pop performer and popular TV personality. Performing for the first time in Singapore. -Yoshiki Fukuyama: Acclaimed guitarist, singer, and songwriter and member of JAM Project (Japan Animation Song Makers Project). Making his 1st debut at AFA09 as well. *SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY DANNY CHOO: Asian top blogger and as well as the CEO of Mirai Inc. Danny will host several events at AFA09, including a showcase of his very own “Mirai-chan” related merchandise. Danny will also speak at the Animation Asia Conference on engaging youths through social media. *REGIONAL COSPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP: Cosplay this year will have a bigger stage where AFA09 will host the first ever Regional Cosplay Championship in Asia. Contestants will perform and be judged by a panel of distinguished guests from Japan including internationally renowned cosplayer Kaname☆ who is best known for portraying Cloud Strife from “Final Fantasy VIl: Advent Children” and Ichigo Kurosaki from “Bleach”. Kaname☆ will also conduct a close-door panel session for cosplayers keen to learn more about how to improve their cosplay techniques. All information and images from here .