AFASG25 is organised by SOZO, supported by Singapore Tourism Board, it’s held in Singapore! 

“It’s amazing to see how far AFA has come since our very first event back in 2008. What started as a small celebration of Japanese pop culture has now grown into one of the biggest and longest running events of its kind in Asia. J-pop and anime culture have become mainstream as well. Today, anime events are happening almost every weekend somewhere in Southeast Asia. Over the years, the community surrounding AFA has also evolved. It’s no longer just Japanese inspired – we’ve seen local creators and talents turn that inspiration into world-class content,” said Mr. Shawn Chin, Founder & Managing Director of SOZO Pte Ltd and Festival Director of AFA Singapore 2025.

Anime Festival Asia (AFA) Singapore 2025 

AFASG25 promises a massive celebration of anime, cosplay, gaming, music, and Japanese culture, all under one roof. Whether you are are hardcore anime fan, a passionate cosplayer, a creator, or gamer, or you just simply love Japanese culture, don’t miss AFASG25! This promises to have something unforgettable for you.

Here’s an overview of what you can expect at AFASG25!

A Vibrant Exhibition: Akiba Town Comes Alive!

Akiba Town – Creators Hub | Cosplay Hub | Food Street | Game On

Akiba Town is going to be a bustling exhibition inspired by the energy of Tokyo’s iconic Akihabara district. AFASG25 fans can immerse themselves, explore a wide array of booths featuring anime merchandise, collectible figures, apparel, limited-edition goods. 

Creators Hub

A thriving marketplace where illustrators, artists, and indie creators showcase original artworks, prints, crafts, and zines. It’s a paradise for fans who want unique, handmade, or fan-created merchandise.

Cosplay Hub

Featuring well-loved regional cosplayers such as Amelia Khor, Roroki, Takodesss, Byoru, and many more, this zone offers meet-and-greets, merch sales, and photo ops. Cosplayers and fans alike can connect, share craft ideas, and celebrate creativity together.

GameOn Zone

Gaming enthusiasts can try out indie titles, new game demos, and community gaming sessions — perfect for casual and competitive players.

Food Street

And don’t miss the Food Street, serving Japanese snacks, themed bites, and festival favourites to keep your energy high throughout the day.

AFA NEXT Stage

The future takes centre stage at AFA NEXT Stage, featuring a brand new stage layout for fans to immerse themselves in and engage in 3 days of regional performances. 

The evolution of Akiba Stage into AFA NEXT Stage reflects AFA commitment to spotlight rising talents, new cultural acts, and fresh collaborations. 

A standout act is the Cho-Bon Dance Japan — a vibrant fusion of traditional Japanese Bon Odori and modern anime/Vocaloid beats, featuring choreographer Takafuji Ukon and DJ Mr. Akihabara Sasakichi.

Expect live performances, creator showcases, and community-driven content that highlight the next generation of anime and J-culture.

Keep a lookout for 

• Lollipop!!!!!!!
• Kuriyama Yuri
• Milky Spot
• Now
• Sanomorino
• SatapanP
• Starkids
• Suupeas
• VII (September)

AFA Day Stage

Anime fans to AFA Singapore 2025 Day Stage can look forward to a rich lineup, it will feature talk shows with voice actors, creators, industry veterans, and special guests, premiere screenings of new titles, and exclusive content direct from Japan. 

Epic Night Concerts: Anisong Powerhouse Lineup 

AFASG nightly concerts return with a spectacular lineup of anisong and J-Pop stars. Fans can look forward to performances by:

• ClariS
• Yoko Takahashi (Neon Genesis Evangelion)
• Sakurazaka46
• SPYAIR
• May’n
• nonoc
• asmi
• SPYAIR
• ALI
• Wednesday Campanella
• Isekaijoucho
• Hachioji-P
• fhána
• NOMELON NOLEMON
• Shouta Aoi
• Sally Amaki (22/7)

1. Fri 28 Nov – Sparkle Stage
2. Sat 29 Nov – Glow Stage
3. Sun 30 Nov – Blaze Stage

Anime fans! Come join the AFA Influencer & Supporter Program 2025!

Anime fans! Come join the AFA Influencer & Supporter Program 2025! AFA Singapore 2025 is opening applications for passionate creators, fans, and storytellers who love sharing anime, cosplay, and gaming content with their audience. 

Would you like to be part of AFA experience and help bring the excitement of ACG culture to life?

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/AFASG25Supporter 

Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2025 (#AFASG25)

• Dates: 28th – 30th November 2025
• Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
• Website: https://animefestival.asia 

Ticketing Details

Concert

CAT 1 SEATED – S$198** / Day

• Package includes: 1 x CAT 1 Ticket (SAT or SUN)

BENEFITS:

– Best View

– Ballot Chance for Artiste Signed Poster

– Exhibition & Day Stage Access for chosen day

– AFASG Fastlane Access

CAT 2 SEATED – S$178** / Day

• Package includes: 1 x CAT 2 Ticket (FRI or SAT or SUN)

BENEFITS:

– Ballot Chance for Artiste Signed Poster

– Exhibition & Day Stage Access for chosen day

– AFASG Fastlane Access

CAT 3 SEATED – S$158** / Day

• Package includes: 1 x CAT 3 Ticket (FRI or SAT or SUN)

BENEFITS:

– Exhibition & Day Stage Access for chosen day

– AFASG Fastlane Access

Day Stage + Exhibition – Starts from $35**

BENEFITS:

• Exhibition & Day Stage Access for chosen day

Exhibition – Starts from $22**

BENEFITS:

• Exhibition for chosen day

Notes:

* Information courtesy of Anime Festival Asia and APRW *

** Excludes booking fees. Please take note that artist line-up may be subject to change. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable once purchased ** 

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Three! Two! One! Happy Chinese New Year Series!

Best things come in pairs this Chinese New Year festive season, POP MART unveils the latest Three! Two! One! Happy Chinese New Year Series! in a beautiful peach blossoms surroundings!  

You have to check out Happy Chinese New Year Series, whether to buy as a whole collection or a few that you really like to decorate and display in your home for Chinese New Year festive season! 

Singapore-exclusive Sweet Bean UFO Catcher and Gashapon Machine Limited Edition 100% Figures!

Fans of Sweet Bean, you will get the chance to pre-order the Singapore-exclusive Sweet Bean UFO Catcher and Gashapon Machine Limited Edition 100% Figures! Hailing from the popular Sweet Bean I Am Here! series, this pair of collectibles come equipped with their own lighting, truly showcasing how adorable they are! Visitors to the Marina Square x POP MART Pop-Up store who pre-order a set of both figurines will receive an $8 POP MART voucher (1).

Take many sweet and memorable photos with irresistibly cute, life-sized sculptures from the Sweet Bean I Am Here! series surrounded by incredibly picturesque peach blossoms. Kickstart your Chinese New Year 2023 with the sweetest experience at Marina Square, courtesy of POP MART!

POP MART x MARIGOLD HL Milk

POP MART is collaborating with MARIGOLD HL Milk, Singapore’s No. 1 Low Fat Pasteurised Milk, in 2023, to reward their customers with exciting Sweet Bean promotions and exclusive gift with purchase in the coming months. Starting with the POP-Up at Marina Square, the first 200 customers to pre-order the limited edition 100% figures will receive free Marigold HL Milk. Follow MARIGOLD HL Milk FaceBook @MARIGOLD HL Milk SG or Instagram @hlmilksg for more updates on this collaboration.

Prosperous Treats Exclusively for Marina Square Rewards Members

Sweet Bean red packets

If you are a fan of collecting cute red packets, you would like this Sweet Bean red packets! Marina Square Rewards Members may redeem a set of Sweet Bean red packets (2) upon spending $80 at eligible F&B/retail outlets.

Complimentary Parking

Marina Square Rewards Members may redeem $3 Complimentary Parking Ticket (3) simply by spending $30 at F&B/eligible retail outlets.

$10 Marina Square eVoucher

Marina Square Rewards Members may redeem a $10 Marina Square eVoucher (4) by spending $150 at eligible F&B/retail outlets.

POP MART x Sweet Bean Atrium

From 6 January till 2 February 2023, visitors are encouraged to snap photos with Sweet Bean among peach spring blossoms and enjoy the lunar new year festivities at the Central Atrium.

Terms and Conditions:

• Up to 3 same-day combined receipts and charge slips from eligible purchases made at qualifying F&B/Retail Outlets (exclude receipts issued by temporary fair vendors at atrium fairs). Present receipts and charge slip at point of Redemption. Other T&Cs apply.
• Retail spending at the POP MART POP-Up store and other Marina Square Atrium booths not included.

Notes:

• Minimum spend of $38 applies
• Limited to 2 sets of Red Packets per member per day, while stocks last
• Limited to 1 redemption per shopper per day. Limited to first 100 redemptions on weekdays (Monday – Thursday) and 150 redemptions on weekends (Friday – Sunday).
• Limited to 1 redemption per shopper per day, while stocks last.

Happy Chinese New Year 2023!

Wishing all my readers a Happy Chinese New Year 2023 in advance! Enjoy a Sweet Spring Chinese New Year at Marina Square with POP MART!

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Starting from 3rd September 2022 till 2nd October 2022, visitors can visit XM Studios flagship store at Kitchener Complex to admire the countless collectibles designed and produced in-house and enjoy the activities lined up for the event.

Batman fans and their family can participate in family-friendly activities, they will definitely enjoy the Batman themed event and enjoy a truly immersive experience with XM’s long awaited, newly launched Batcave, newly released statues, DC-inspired Batman Samurai Merchandise, lucky draws, and fun in-store promotions. This is the perfect opportunity to immerse your whole family in the world of Super Heroes and Super-Villains, with activities and attractions catered for each and every member of the family.

Ben Ang, CEO and Co-Founder of XM, said, “While XM is constantly pushing the boundaries in the collectibles arena, we are also proud to provide a complete and wholesome experience to all of our guests, and to allow everyone to enjoy their time here”. 

New Releases at XM this September 

Batcave @ XM 

Batman fans will love this Batcave! It’s just like entering into a Batman theme park! A retail experience like no other, with the unveiling of XM’s highly anticipated Batcave, featuring a life-sized version of XM’s 1:30 Batcave, including the Bat Armory, Bat Computer, Trophy Room and more. Observe these highly detailed pieces painstakingly designed and produced by XM and be blown away by them. Collectors will be able to pre-order these items in store ahead of a worldwide release.

Exclusive New Statues

Visitors can look forward to seeing exclusive new statues from the XM’s Classic, White Knight, Death Metal, and Samurai series including the Classic Batman in 1/4 and 1/6 scale, as well as Harley Quinn (Batman: White Knight Series) in two colour variants, and various others. Other Batman series statues will also be displayed this month.

Interactive Programmes 

Inspire the next generation of heroes with fun activities being conducted at XM for the entire month of September. Perfect for a family of aspiring Super Heroes, spend time in XM’s interactive space, filled with toys and collectibles from DC! 

Photography Opportunities @ XM

Dressed up and be ready to impress for photo opportunities at XM. Visitors are invited to channel their favourite characters from DC and become the hero that their city needs, while taking photographs with the backdrops provided by XM.

Batman and DC fans! Get Your DC Fix here!

Alright, Batman and DC fans, you know you want it, paying homage to your favourite crime-fighting billionaire by letting loose your purse strings! Get your DC fix here! Visitors can browse and purchase exclusive DC merchandise in partnerships with vendors including but not limited to:

• Secret Lab 
• Royal Selangor 
• Action City 
• Simply Toys 
• Sophie and Toffee 
• Enchante 
• Nature Collections 

Are You Feeling Lucky?

Weekly Lucky Draws

With a minimum spend of $40 this September at XM Store, shoppers stand a chance at winning amazing prizes in the weekly lucky draws! Prizes up for grabs every week include:

• 2 sets of Enchante Family Apparel
• 2 sets of 2D1N Discovery Package staycation at Village Hotel
• 2 Secret Lab Dark Night Chairs
• 2 sets of XM DC statues 

Buy Buy Buy! In-Store Promotions!

Last but definitely not least, visitors stand to win exclusive prizes with XM’s Spin and Win Promotion! Just by spending a minimum amount of $60 in a single receipt, shoppers can spin the wheel and get a chance to win prizes from DC such as:

• Spinmaster Blindbox
• Lego Polybags
• XM Merchandise
• XM Vouchers 

Information on XM Studios

XM Store

Address: Kitchener Complex, 809 French Road, Singapore 200809, Level 3

Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday – 11am to 8pm

Contact Number: 6797 2800

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xmstudios  
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xmstudios  
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xmlife_/   

* Information courtesy of XM Studios and Brand Cellar *

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XM Studios flagship store occupies 19,000 square feet across the third floor of Kitchener Complex. More than just a premium lifestyle experience with over 300 prized statue collectibles conceptualised and designed in-house. This is a toys world for fans (regardless of your age) of Marvel, DC, Hasbro, Godzilla, and more. They include lifestyle products, apparel and collectibles to be released in phases following the launch. 

A space that serves as a platform to showcase the license products created by XM Studios since inception. Fans are able to get up close and personal beyond the screens and pages, exploring the different pods. You can have many photo opportunities with your favourite characters from Marvel, Disney, DC, Transformers, Godzilla and more.

Minister of State, Mr Alvin Tan grace the official opening event on 22nd March 2022. Along with other distinguished guests and media, we were treated to an awesome galore of artworks on display. I was blown away by the number of collectible statues, designs, concepts and artworks. I was brought back to my childhood days, comic reading days, even though I wasn’t much of a figurines collector. Let me bring you on a short tour  of XM Store through my visual stories. 

Specially for the launch of XM Store

Specially for the launch of the XM Store, several never seen before statue collectibles are making an appearance.

• Spider Man – Absolute Carnage 
• Highly anticipated Avengers – Maestro (Exclusive) inspired by Marvel characters
• DC’s Death Metal – Batman Who Laughs

For Transformers fans (If you are a 1st generation fan) 

First and foremost, let me start off introducing Transformers. I am a 1st generation Transformers fan and XM Studios showcase the original and true Transformers (1st generation). 

So much childhood memories came back from my days watching Transformers cartoons. If you are a 1st generation Transformers fan like me, go up close and view the Transformers on display, you will be blown away by Optimus Prime and Megatron 1/3 scale figurines. 

No further words needed to explain required, if you are a 1st generation Transformers fan.

For Marvel fans

Marvel fans, we know how huge this Marvel universe is! Marvel fans, you now can have the opportunity to be up close and personal with your favourite Marvel character such as Professor X, Magneto, Wolverine and many more. Avengers fans, spot Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and many more on showcase. XM Studio’s largest 1:3 scale statue every produced, the War Machine, will also be displayed at the Launchpad.

For DC fans

DC fans, you are not forgotten. Don’t miss the DC-themed pod that houses XM Studios unique Samurai line, a creative collaboration between Warner Bros, Consumer Products and XM Studios, featuring Batman Shogun, Joker Orochi, Catwoman and more.

For fans into Ultraman, Sanrio, Godzilla, Star Wars

If you love Ultraman, Godzilla, Hello Kitty, you can find them there as well! There are Star Wars too, although I hope to view more Star Wars figurines and vehicles in the future since I am a Star Wars fan!

UNIC

A lifestyle space featuring uniquely curated items sourced from around the world. This will house limited edition and vintage designer items as well streetwear brands.

Events @ XM

If you wish to hold events, you can consider this venue too, suitable for themed product launches, team meetings and pop-ups.

99 Coffee and Gelato Bar

When you finished viewing and shopping at XM Store, you have to take a rest break at their 99 Coffee and Gelato Bar. The best combination of delicious flavours of artisanal gelato and quality speciality coffee awaits you. Don’t miss this!

XM Store

Address: Level 3 Kitchener Complex, 809 French Road, Singapore 200809

Opening Hours: Mondays to Fridays 11am to 8pm, Saturdays and Sunday, 10am to 8pm

Contact Number: 6797 2800

For more information, please visit www.xm-studios.com

XM Store will be open from 23rd March 2022. For fellow anime, pop culture, movies fans, you have to make a pilgrimage visit, get up close and personal, immerse yourself and be with your favourite characters from Marvel, Disney, DC, Transformers, Godzilla and more.

I am planning to return again for a visit, slowly explore each and every artworks on display at XM Studios. This is also for my nostalgia memories, to relive my childhood days. 

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This exhibtion, Marvel Studios: Ten Years of Heroes, is part of a three-year collaboration between Singapore Tourism Board and The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia to bring unique and fun thematic events to Singapore. Tens years of Marvel Heroes is a milestone, what are some of the interesting statistics from the first ten years? Check out the infographic below!

What makes Marvel Heroes that special and unique, commanding a huge following and support around the world?

“Everything we do at Disney revolves around our content and providing audiences with the coolest experiences with their favorite Disney, MARVEL, STAR WARS stories and characters,” said Amit Malhotra, Country Head, The Walt Disney Company Singapore and Malaysia. “This Marvel Studios: Ten Years of Heroes exhibition for Singapore celebrates ten incredible years of blockbuster entertainment from MARVEL and provides fans with a completely innovative, multi-platform experience which will reconnect them with their favorite MARVEL movie moments.”

Marvel Studios: Ten Years of Heroes is developed by The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia and Beast Kingdom; organised by SPACElogic and supported by Singapore Tourism Board, ArtScience Museum and Victory Hill Exhibitions.

“We hope to build on the foundations of the extremely popular Marvel exhibitions and add brand-new technology and interactive elements to present a never-before-seen experience to the Singaporean attendees. In addition to unique exhibits, installations and interactive content, Beast Kingdom also provides the largest selection of top quality Marvel merchandise, including action figures, collectibles, clothing and accessories for all Marvel heroes. This will be the world’s most exciting and memorable experiences for all Marvel fans!” said KK Yang, CEO of Beast Kingdom Co., Ltd.

“The ardent fans in us regard this project as a personal commitment to ensure the most authentic and exhilarating experience. We draw upon multi-disciplinary solutions to recreate the themes to transport the audience into the World of Marvel Heroes.  We are looking forward to sharing this adventure with Marvel Heroes’ fans,” said Gregory Chia, Executive Director of SPACElogic.

There are 10 themed sections at Marvel Studios: Ten Years of Heroes Exhibition at the ArtScience Museum. Come on! Let’s go inside! We are now beginning to enter into the Marvel world of Super Heroes!

Section 1 – Ten years of Heroes

Begin your journey into the world of Marvel Heroes, take a trip back in time, do you remember all the Marvel films released over the last decade?

Section 2 – Iron Man

Iron Man and Tony Stark, probbaly one of the most beloved characters in the Marvel Heroes world.  Enter Stark Tower and head into Tony Stark’s workshop, witness and be mesmerised by the evolution and transformation of Iron Man’s armours via projection mapping. Oh yes, you can’t miss the towering Iron Man there too!

Section 3 – Captain America

The First Avenger, Captain America, his story and iconic shields, can be viewed via 3D holograms. As you continue walking down, this huge flying carrier seen in Marvel’s The Avengers, the S.H.I.E.L.D Helicarrier ferries you into the world of Marvel Studio’s Thor: Ragnarok via Bifrost.

Section 4 – Thor and Hulk

Inside the Sakaar’s magnificent gladiator arena, you can be a part of the action, the battle between Thor and Hulk. Oh yes, Thor’s Mjølnir hammer is there too, would you like to try and pull it out too?

Section 5 – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Board Yondu’s ship (featured in Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2), can you spot Groot? Time for the children to have interative fun and dance with baby Groot via the digital screens.

Section 6 – Doctor Strange

Prior to reaching the New York Sanctum Sanctorum, the residence of Doctor Strange, you would be walking through a tunnel of changing images of Singapore. They are training and preparing your eyes to embrace the Doctor Strange’s light portal to discover the powerful relic known as the Eye of Agamotto.

Section 7 – Black Panther

Next up, is the futuristic world of Wakanda, a utopian world with advanced technology many decades ahead of anywhere else on Earth. It’s now time to begin your journey to explore Wakanda.

Section 8 – Ant-Man and The Wasp

Have you visited Hank Pym’s lab from the new Marvel Studios’ film Ant-Man and The Wasp? Are you able to shrink down and investigate Hank Pym’s laboratory for the Pym Particles inside their world of oversized laboratory equipment and microscopic world?

Section 9 – Thanos

A beautiful display of Infinity Stones, it’s time to rally and gather your family and friends, coming together to activate the Infinity Stones in an interactive display. Let’s all activate and light up Thanos’ infinity gauntlet!

Section 10 – Interactive AR Gallery and a short Marvel Heroes film animation

The final section, what do you see and what can you do? Experience the world of Augmented Reality (AR) technology with their favourite Super Hero before watching a short, special and heartwarming short film on the screen. What is this short film all about? I shall leave it as it is here, for you to visit Marvel Studios: Ten Years of Heroes exhibition and watch it for yourself to experience it, Marvel Heroes fans would love it!

Last but not least, this is not the end! Before you leave the world of Marvel Heroes, this is one thing that you must/have to do! Take an individual or family photo with the Marvel Heroes family giant wall poster! There are also many Marvel Heroes gifts and soft toys that you might like a lot and want to buy for yourself or for your loved ones!

To all the Marvel Heroes fans! Who is your favourite Marvel Heroes character? For me personally, it’s a toss up between Iron Man and Captain America! This is a must visit for all Marvel Heroes fans, don’t miss it! More photos can be viewed here inside this Flickr photo album!

Sharing this quote,

“Heroes are made by the path they choose, not the power they are graced with.” – Iron Man

May Marvel Heroes be an insipiration to you, in becoming a Hero too, in the path that you choose.

Marvel Studios: Ten Years of Heroes Exhibition Information and Ticket details

Venue: ArtScience Museum

Date: 9^th June to 30^th September 2018

For more information, please visit www.marvelexhibition.sg

* Information and infographic courtesy of ArtScience Museum and SPRG *

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