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 …
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Most people are introduced to anime through shonen titles. This is understandable as those become the most popular. Anime is more than just Japanese animation—it’s a universe of stories that speak to every kind of fan. Think about it as …
Anime Genres Explained: A Beginner’s Guide to the Different Types of Anime Read More »
📰 PRESS RELEASE: Registration For Zimbabwe Cosplay Championships Is Open (Registration Form Here) Zimbabwe’s largest cosplay and costume competition takes place on the 24th of August 2025 at Moto Republik in Harare. Hosted by Otaku Konnect, this competition will set …
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April 2025 – For decades, A‑1 Pictures has been synonymous with top-tier anime production, delivering hits like Sword Art Online, The Promised Neverland, Your Lie in April, Spice and Wolf, Blue Exorcist, and Fairy Tail. More recently, they brought to …
A‑1 Pictures Reports Financial Loss Despite Anime Successes Like Solo Leveling Read More »
Harare, Zimbabwe — April 20, 2025The atmosphere was electric, the crowd on edge, and the stakes higher than ever. After an intense two-day tournament filled with grit, combos, and clutch comebacks, Button Bash officially crowned its first-ever Mortal Kombat 1 …
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For years, the Otakukon SuperFan Ticket has been the ultimate badge of honor for the most dedicated attendees of our events. It symbolized passion, commitment, and an unwavering love for anime, gaming, manga, and J-pop culture in Zimbabwe. However, as …
The Otakukon SuperFan Ticket is Not getting a Season 3 Read More »
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 …
Otakukon at Shoko Festival 2024 Green Cities Expo Read More »
