OTAKUKON ANIME FESTIVAL
Zimbabwe’s first Anime convention returns!
A full day festival celebrating Anime, manga, cosplay and gaming
GET READY FOR NAKAMARKET 2024!!
Our first ever anime themed event was Anime, Merch and Nakama (AMN) 1 which was held in April of 2023. We went on to hold 3 more such events in 2023. The first AMN of 2024 was held in April at Reps Theatre in Harare.
We really want each event to attend to be it’s own experience. As a result, we are renaming our AMN events to Nakamarket, with the first one coming this December at Moto Republik. We want Nakamarket to be a unique event from OTAKUKON while keeping some of the strong elements that give OTAKUKON events a great name.
SuperFan tickets are already available. We can’t wait to see you there.
Portfolio Review at Nakamarket 2024 with Bill Masuku
Are YOU Zimbabwe’s next big comic book artist?
Whether you’re in school or have been at it for some years. Bring your portfolio and art books to be reviewed by our very own Bill Masuku an Award-Winning comic book artist and writer who has storyboarded for Netflix and Disney.
This is a FREE session only at Nakamarket this December 8th at Moto Republik. The session is ONLY 2 hours from 10AM until 12 Noon. So book your tickets and request a slot. Let’s take your art career to the next level!
Introducing the Zimbabwe Manga and Comic Book Awards!
The Zimbabwe Manga and Comic Book Awards aim to celebrate and elevate local talent in the comic book and manga scene, providing a platform for artists to showcase their work and gain recognition within the community. By highlighting exceptional contributions across various categories, these awards seek to encourage creativity, innovation, and collaboration among Zimbabwean creators.
The inaugural ceremony will take place during the Nakamarket 2024, allowing attendees to engage with and support local talent firsthand.
OTAKUKON!!
Welcome to OTAKUKON, the first ever Anime convention held in Zimbabwe. We thrive to create a safe ecosystem for fans and lovers of Japanese animation, comic books, pop culture, and gaming to met. This has naturally also given rise to wonderful and growing cosplay community within Zimbabwe.
OTAKUKON is held annually. We also have several community events throughout the year aimed at growing the different subsets within otaku culture in Zimbabwe. Prepare to join a thriving population of individuals who love some of the things you love.
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Home for All Otaku
Zimbabwe's first Anime Convention Returns
JOIN US AT NAKAMARKET
Sunday 8 December 2024
Join us for Nakamarket, an OTAKUKON first
Moto Republik Hub
3 Allan Wilson Avenue, Greater Avenues Harare
Market, Anime, Cosplay, Gaming, Panels, Quiz
Activities to capture any OTAKU
We have activities for every Otaku, come and share your fandom with us.
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Fun Zones
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
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