OTAKUKON ANIME FESTIVAL
Zimbabwe’s first Anime convention returns!
A full day festival celebrating Anime, manga, cosplay and gaming






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Cosplay Champion
Zimbabwe's first Anime Convention Returns
JOIN US AT OTAKUKON 2025
SUNDAY 24 August 2025
The Biggest Anime Celebration in Zimbabwe
Moto Republik Hub
3 Allan Wilson Avenue, Greater Avenues Harare
Zimbabwe Cosplay Championships 2025
Compete for the pinacle of Zimbabwe Cosplay and win a $200 Winner takes all prize
Get a Taste of Japan with our Japan Culture Corner
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Japan Partners
Anime
merch sellers
Anyone say Anime Merch?
Break the piggy bank and bring all your savings and you'll be left with no remorse. All manner of merch from jewellery, figurines, clothing and props are available.
Throughout 2023, OTAKUKON worked with more than 10 anime merchants and an equal number of artists and comic book authors to bring the best buyers experience to otaku community that attended our events. 2024 will be no different, we hope to see more sellers and artists take part in the OTAKUKON Artist Alley
We have activities for every Otaku, come and share your fandom with us.
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Fun Zones
Merchants & Exhibitors at our last event




AMAZING ANIME MERCH
Having worked with over 10 anime merch sellers and artists in 2023, there will be a lot of options and variety for first time collectors and veterans alike for 2024. Applications are open.
COSPLAY CATWALK
If you want to attend in cosplay, then you get to enjoy a discounted entry price for the first Otakukon. If you prefer to be on the sidelines and watch you can enjoy our competition catwalk event
ANIME SCREENINGS
Throughout the event we will have several anime screenings in the Theatre upstairs. This will a combination of iconic episodes from this season and past seasons of anime as well as a movie
GREAT SPEAKERS
We have several panels prepared to benfit industries enthusiasts and hopefuls. If you want to know how the Zimbabwe ani-manga scene is progressing you won't want to miss these.
GAMING TOURNAMENTS
Saikyo wa dareda! We are looking for the strongest in multiple gaming disciplines including Naruto Ultimate Ninja storm, Tekken 7, Street Fighter 6
OTAKUKON EXCLUSIVES
We have a few surprise launches happening during the Otakukon event from local creators. We also share news and updates on the 2023 game launches