October just got a creative twist! Otaku Konnect, the organizers of Zimbabwe’s leading anime and pop culture celebration Otakukon Anime Festival, have launched the #Otakutober Drawing Challenge — a month-long art initiative designed to encourage daily creativity, discipline, and growth among local artists.
The challenge kicked off at the start of October, giving participants a new drawing prompt for each day of the week. Each prompt is themed around anime, manga, gaming, or Japanese culture — providing artists with endless opportunities to experiment with style, storytelling, and imagination.
Unlike competitions, #Otakutober isn’t about winning prizes; it’s about progress, consistency, and community. The initiative encourages both beginners and experienced artists to post their daily works online using the hashtag #Otakutober, allowing them to connect, inspire, and learn from one another while growing Zimbabwe’s creative ecosystem.
In just a few weeks, the challenge has already sparked vibrant engagement on social media — with artists sharing fan art, original characters, and manga-style sketches that celebrate everything from classic anime heroes to African-inspired reinterpretations.
By starting this initiative, Otaku Konnect continues its mission to nurture local talent and strengthen Zimbabwe’s pop culture art scene. #Otakutober serves as a fun and motivational platform that celebrates artistic expression while building creative consistency — one drawing at a time.
Whether you’re a seasoned illustrator or just picking up your pencil, there’s no better time to join the movement. Grab your sketchbook, follow the daily prompts, and show the world your art — one day, one drawing, one masterpiece at a time.
Follow @OtakuKonnect on social media for daily prompts and share your work with the hashtag #Otakutober.