The Mutupo Anime Kickstarter is Live
We are happy to announce that the Mutupo Kickstarter is live. The Mutupo story is one dear to us as we have seen the build up over the past few years. We have had the creator Kuda Rwizi at various, …
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Rutendo Rusere Comes to Otakukon Anime Festival 2026
Our second confirmed guest for Otakukon is here. The young author, Rutendo Rusere who wrote her first book, “The Society that laughs” will be at Otakukon Anime Festival 2026 talking to us about the book and the concepts within the …
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Artist Performances for OKAF 2026
With the fourth edition of the Otakukon Anime Festival on the cards, we are excited to be announcing artist performances for the 2026 edition. Artist performances have never been a thing for Otakukon Anime Festival but we are looking for …
Wynona Mutisi Comes to Otakukon Anime Festival 2026
We are excited to announce our first confirmed guest for Otakukon Anime Festival (OKAF) 2026. Wynona Mutisi comes to Otakukon Anime Festival 2026 to share her light and knowledge. In a world where not too many Zimbabwean illustrators are acknowledged …
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Otakukon Anime Festival 2026 Tickets Go Live
We are happy to announce that tickets for the upcoming Otakukon Anime Festival 2026 are now available! Otaku Konnect announced through the official Otakukon pages that phase one of ticket sales is now open and attendees have access to some …
How to Become a Manga Artist in Japan: Opportunities for Zimbabwean Creators Through the NFT Manga Project
For many aspiring artists, the dream of becoming a professional mangaka—a manga artist—feels out of reach. The Japanese manga industry is competitive, often leaving international talent wondering how to break in. But now, a groundbreaking initiative in Zimbabwe is opening …
Is Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Showing in Zimbabwe
Yes! A big fat Yes! Anime fans in Zimbabwe have another reason to celebrate—the new Demon Slayer movie, Kimetsu no Yaiba: infinity Castle is officially coming to cinemas in Harare on the 12th of September 2025. This marks a major …
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One Punch Man Packs a Punch in Fortnite with Star-Studded Collaboration
The worlds of anime and gaming have collided once again in spectacular fashion! On August 27, 2025, Fortnite unleashed a highly-anticipated collaboration featuring the iconic characters of the hit anime One Punch Man— Saitama, Genos, and Tatsumaki—and fans around the …
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Top 5 Most Watched Seinen Anime
Anime is often divided into genres based on target audiences, and seinen anime is created with adults in mind. Unlike shonen, which focuses on action and youthful optimism, seinen anime explores mature themes, darker storylines, and complex characters. It’s where anime truly shows …
Otakukon Hosts World’s First Afro-Japanese Cosplay Competition
Otakukon Recently Hosted the World’s First Competitive Cosplay Fusion of Japanese and African Culture Otakukon Anime Festival once again made history, this time by hosting the world’s first competitive cosplay competition that combined Japanese characters with African cultural wear. The …
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