Hong Kong's anime convention returns bigger and better this year
A major part of the event every year is the exhibitors and booths with anime and cartoon merchandise, with plenty of art, clothing, accessories, and creations by toy designers from 12 global regions to look through. Keep an eye out for limited-edition wares, such as the global debut of the Sailor Uniform Rilakkuma series, and just 300 sets of Golden Warrior models limited to this venue only.
The number of doujin booths will be significantly increased for this year's ACGHK, with over 550 stalls including 80 international offerings from Japan, South Korea, Europe, the Americas, and more – this is a great opportunity to check out self-published manga, art, and works by global creative minds. As part of Ani-Com, the Comics Masters Gathering will also bring together six European comic big names, six Chinese comic artists, and two Hong Kong artists in a showcase of their different styles and skillsets.
Of course, no anime convention is complete without half the venue filled with fantastical cosplayers, and this year is no exception. With Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle just releasing in Japan and already smashing box office records, we're betting there'll be a lot of Tanjiro and Nezuko costumes. Either way, the best cosplayers will be judged at the Anime Cosplay Competition 2025, which also serves as the regional qualifier for the World Cosplay Summit 2026 in Japan, so let's see which winning duo is representing Hong Kong at next year's finals.
Don't leave without seeing live performances by popular anime idols, including singer and voice actor Yui Makinoa, and even a meet-and-greet session with popular Japanese virtual idol group Fuwamoco Vtubers. Get ready to geek out for five consecutive days, from July 25 to 29, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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