Asia’s Biggest Anime and Japanese Pop Culture Event Returns to Indonesia

Asia’s Biggest Anime and Japanese Pop Culture Event Returns to Indonesia

The first two Anime Festival Asia Indonesia in 2012 and 2013 attracted over 40,000 attendees per year, ending in a resounding success. Following this success and the continuing rise in popularity of Japanese Popular Culture locally, AFA is back to Indonesia for the 3rd time in 2014, bringing a slice of Japanese Pop culture direct from Tokyo to Jakarta. Anime Festival Asia Indonesia 2014 (AFAID 2014) will continue to establish itself as Indonesia’s top Anime and Japanese Popular Culture event in the nation, is scheduled for the 15 to 17 of August 2014 in Plenary hall, Balai Sidang Jakarta Convention Center.

Anime and Japanese Popular Culture fans will enjoy an electrifying line-up of anisong (anime songs) stars direct from Japan. They can come face-to-face with Japan’s top talent and latest offerings, complete with premium original merchandise, movie screenings, cosplay-related activities, and maid and butler café. The experience will be akin to being in Japan’s famous Akihabara district.

AFAID 2014 will focus on popular content and the latest trends based on the interest and preferences of the Indonesian audience. It is a satellite event of Anime Festival Asia, Southeast Asia’s biggest and most anticipated showcase of the latest Japanese popular culture, anime content and stars, happening in December 2014, in Singapore.

AFA ID 2014 Highlights

• I ♥ ANISONG

  AFAID 2014 will feature a stellar cast of Anisong (Anime Song) J-Pop Singers and groups direct from Japan. Headlining the AFAID 2014 I Love Anisong Concerts will be:

1. EGOIST, making their debut appearance at AFAID
2. Eir Aoi, making her return to AFAID after her first performance in Jakarta in 2013
3. GARNiDELiA, making their first appearance at AFAID
4. Hachioji-P, making his debut appearance at AFAID, and provider of the theme song for AFAID13, “Game Over”
5. DJ Kazu, returning to AFAID and performing on both concert days at AFAID 2014
6. Luna Haruna, making her first appearance at AFAID
7. T.M.Revolution, performing for the first time at AFAID following his talk show segment at AFAID1

And many special guest anymore. Featured Anime, Lisa, JKT48, ARCC Indonesia Preliminary Qualifiers 2014 and Cosplay guest like Pinky Lu Xun Mon Angie Aza Miyuko Hana & Baozi King Kisaki Urumi Yuegene Ying Tze Richfield

• AKIBA TOWN

  Apart from the concerts, AFAID 2014 will have something for everyone, depending on their interests. Avid shoppers can look forward to one of the largest collection of original anime merchandise from Akiba Town by some of Japan’s top brands. More details on participating brands will be announced at a later date.

• COSPLAY EXTRAVAGANZA

  Top cosplay celebrities will also grace the stage at AFAID 2014. A special cosplay championship will be held during the festival with the winner representing Indonesia to compete with the region’s best cosplayers  at the Regional Cosplay Championship. The Regional Cosplay Championship will be held in Singapore during the Anime Festival Asia 2014 in December.

• MAIN STAGE SPECIALS

  The main stage area, held at Jakarta Convention Centre’s Planery Hall is able to host over 3500 attendees at one time, will showcase rare guests from the Anime Industry, including celebrity voice actors, cosplay celebrities, and anime producers. Many exclusive anime movies and special screenings are scheduled for AFAID 2014. More details on featured anime and movies will be announced at a later date.

• AFA CAFE

  Visitors to the festival can also experience the iconic Moe Moe Kyun Maid Cafe and Atelier Royale Butler Cafe, exclusively available only at AFA ID 2014, for a memorable dining experience.

AFAID 2014 will be held at the Plenary hall, Balai Sidang Jakarta Convention Center, on the 15, 16 and 17 of August 2014. Several tiers of ticketing will be available to cater to each visitor’s interest.

Tweet