Organisers of Anime Pageant Asia Singapore 2022 (#AFASG22), Southeast Asia’s largest and most prestigious Japanese Pop Tradition occasion, shared a collection of key updates right now on its competition line-up.
Particulars on key highlights you can stay up for had been unveiled for the competition, which might be held bodily from 25 to 27 November 2022 on the Suntec Singapore Conference and Exhibition Centre.
From a star-studded Day Stage Line-up, a refreshed Creators’ Hub, J-Dance Competitors, and Meet & Greet Periods, there’s something for each festival-goer. Additions to AFA Evening LIVE!, the competition’s night showcase section, and particulars of the AFAVerse customer expertise had been additionally revealed.
AFA Day Stage
The AFA Day Stage, situated at Corridor 405, will play host to a collection of screenings, visitor discuss reveals and extra over 25 – 27 November. Highlights embrace:
25 November
- A digital visitor look and discuss present with V-tuber Fulgur Ovid from NIJISANJI EN,
- PRISM Venture will host an epic face-off battle of improv between two teams of digital expertise, with prompts chosen stay by audiences
- A chat present that includes Vtubers primarily based in several international locations, that includes Luna Amane of NHOT BOT, Maya Ichimonji from GEMS COMPANY, Nox from VirtuaReal and Lilrya Prisvielle from VReverie
- An look and efficiency by Miura Ayme and Satoshi Kada from Obey Me!, an otome sport of the “Lets date?” collection!
- And a particular visitor look by superstar cosplayer Hakken.
26 November
- Screening of the primary 2 episodes of ARKNIGHTS: Prelude to Daybreak, the anime adaptation of the favored cell sport, that includes a recorded message from the Japanese voice actress for Amiya and a recorded interview with the manufacturing employees from the anime manufacturing home, Yostar Photos.
- Appearances by Junta Terashima and Ryota Takeuchi, who voice and sing as characters from the group The Cat’s Whiskers within the Paradox Dwell multimedia franchise, forward of the upcoming anime collection coming in 2023
- Lycoris Recoil, one of the well-liked titles from the July 2022 anime season, might be featured by means of a chat present on stage. Friends coming for this stage occasion might be introduced individually.
27 November
- A particular panel from MAPPA, an animation studio that might be speaking in regards to the present and upcoming initiatives of the studio, with hit titles like Chainsaw Man, “ATTACK ON TITAN” The Ultimate Season, Hell’s Paradise and VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2.
- Particular DJ performances by D4DJ, a media combine undertaking from Bushiroad that revolves round content material together with anime, sport, and stay concert events carried out by the voice actresses.
- A visitor look and discuss present with voice actor Yuki Ono
AFA Evening LIVE!
Benefit from the tenth Anniversary Occasion Premiere Screening of Sword Artwork On-line – FULLDIVE – on 25 November, 7.30pm, at AFA Evening LIVE!
This provides on to earlier bulletins shared on AFA Evening LIVE!, which incorporates a stellar forged of digital YouTubers (VTubers) and artistes. Held over three nights, AFA Evening LIVE contains hololive Meet, an interactive stay discuss present and Meet & Greet session with among the world’s most celebrated VTubers, on 26 November, in addition to I Love Anisong, a fan-favourite music occasions, on 27 November.
Creators’ Hub x pixiv
For the primary time, AFA will associate with pixiv, Japan’s largest on-line artwork neighborhood, to current the largest ever Creators Hub. On pixiv, folks share illustrations, manga, and novels, with shut to twenty,000 works from 230 totally different areas worldwide posted each day.
pixiv can also be internet hosting an Illustration Contest, the place the profitable entry will obtain these wonderful prizes:
- 200,000 JPY in money (approx. SGD 2000)
- A free Creators Hub sales space at AFASG 2023
- An opportunity to show an unique paintings on the pixiv show space within the Creators Hub
Featured Creators
With over 150 taking part creators this yr from 15 international locations and areas, organisers shared that 28 Featured Creators have been chosen to showcase their work on the competition grounds. They embrace:
- Self-taught illustrator Rachta Lin, whose travels and experiences influences her creations;
- Sarah Thursday, who creates illustrations impressed by darkish different subcultures with a deeply private twist; and
- Digital artist Raiko, who paints characters from video games and anime normally in a semi-realistic type.
AFA Singapore 2022 may also collaborate with Sarah Thursday to launch a limited-edition capsule assortment! That includes an unique t-shirt, tote bag, and sticker, verify them out at AFA SHOP and AFASHOP.CO!
J-Dance Asia Competitors
A brand new J-Dance Asia competitors might be held, with the Finals on 26 November at Akiba Stage within the competition grounds. Teams of two to 10 pax could have the chance to spotlight their choreography primarily based on a Japanese tune monitor in entrance of the gang. Famend dancers from Singapore and Japan will stand as judges, and likewise get to strut their stuff in a particular dance showcase.
Individuals to J-Dance Asia stand an opportunity to win money prizes of as much as S$1,000.
Registration is open right here from now until 11 November 2022.
Cosplay Competitors
The Cosplay Singles showcase competitors will return to AFASG22. Cosplayers can take this opportunity to point out off their costumes on a regional stage and stand an opportunity to win as much as $500 money.
Register right here from now until 06 November 2022.
Exhibitor Highlights
Organisers shared among the exhibitor highlights as properly. They embrace Anime Metaverse, Bandai, Bushiroad, Conan, Genshin Influence, Good Smile Firm, Hakken!, Kotobukiya, Nissin, Valiant Power and extra. Showcases will vary from unique merchandise to affords.
Meet & Greet Periods
Followers who need to meet AFA’s superstar friends can stay up for Meet & Greet periods. Periods might be out there with superstar cosplayers Hakken, Charess and Ely. Tickets on sale now.
The AFAVERSE Customer Expertise
For the primary time, you’ll take pleasure in a game-like expertise from the second they step into the competition grounds.
You’re going to get a specially-designed NFC-enabled band to earn AFA Hero XP, AFA Cash, prompt reductions, and unlock digital easter eggs. You can too design their very own Seika AFA-tar, unlock particular skins from AFA-Pitstops or alternate for limited-edition equipment with AFA-Cash.
Tickets
#AFASG22 is a ticketed occasion. Followers will have the ability to buy all ticket tiers, from Normal Admission 1-Day Exhibition to 1 Day VIP tickets on-line from right now. Tickets begin from S$21 / Day for Exhibition.
Anime Pageant Asia Singapore 2022
Dates: 25 – 27 November 2022
Location: Suntec Singapore Conference and Exhibition Centre (Ranges 3 & 4) Exhibition Timing: 10 am ~ 8pm
