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 »
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, …
Personalized Tickets at OTAKUKON Anime Festival 2024 Read More »
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 …
OTAKUKON Anime Festival: A Catalyst for Small Creative Businesses Read More »
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 »
In the vibrant heart of Zimbabwe’s cultural landscape, a new beacon for anime enthusiasts emerges, setting the stage for an unprecedented celebration of Japanese pop culture. Anime, Merch and Nakama 4, presented by OTAKUKON Anime Festival, marks a pivotal moment …
The OTAKUKON eSports Program is a recently launched eSports league for Zimbabwean gamers. This league aims to create a professional environment for gaming in Zimbabwe while providing local gamers a chance to meet and sharpen each other’s skills during invitational …
Professional eSports League for Zimbabwean Gamers with OTAKUKON eSports Read More »
If you are an anime fan living in Zimbabwe, you might have heard of Otaku Peddler, a local online store that sells anime merchandise and custom hoodies. Otaku Peddler is more than just a business, it is a community of …
