The Zimbabwe Manga and Comic Book Awards, presented by Otaku Konnect at Nakamarket, are set to spotlight the creative talent of Zimbabwean comic book artists and mangaka, giving fans a unique platform to celebrate and recognize exceptional work. Created to …
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Otakukon Brings Zimbabwe Anime Culture to Centre Stage In August 2024, Zimbabwe’s pop culture scene experienced a defining moment with the second edition of the Otakukon Anime Festival. Hosted in Harare, this event marked a new era for anime enthusiasts …
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The Zimbabwe Cosplay Championship 2024, held at OTAKUKON Anime Festival 2024, was a landmark event in Zimbabwe’s anime and cosplay scene. This year, Gabriel Ota, also known as Ota Sensei, claimed victory after years of placing second in previous competitions. …
Otakukon, Zimbabwe’s premier anime and gaming convention, made an exciting impact at the recently concluded Shoko Festival in Harare, adding a unique blend of gaming, cosplay, and creative workshops to the vibrant annual event. The convention participated on the second …
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A Unique Experience for Advance Ticket Holders As the anticipation for OTAKUKON Anime Festival 2024 builds, we are thrilled to introduce a special perk for all attendees who purchase their tickets in advance: customized tickets that feature their name, nickname, …
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OTAKUKON Anime Festival, Zimbabwe’s first and only convention dedicated to anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture, is more than just a gathering for fans. It is a vibrant platform that offers significant opportunities for small creative businesses to thrive. From …
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As we approach the second edition of the OTAKUKON Anime Festival, we are pleased to announce our special guest for this year’s festival who will giving a panel as well as tabling at OTAKUKON. Otakukon Anime Fest 2024 Guest Announcement: …
Bill Masuku comes to OTAKUKON Anime Festival 2024 Read More »
Cosplay, a portmanteau of “costume” and “play,” has become a vibrant subculture within the global fan communities of anime, manga, video games, and comics. This creative hobby, where enthusiasts dress up as their favorite characters, offers more than just entertainment …
Thank you for coming on this journey with us over the past year. We are a few days away from marking a year from the date we held our first ever anime-focused event. Ever since then it has been a …
I think it’s safe to say one the best feelings for any creator within the comic book and general fiction space is to see someone make the effort to recreate their character and show them to the world. Indie creators …
Zimbabwe Comic Book Characters come to Life at OTAKUKON 2023 Read More »
