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South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong students brave black rain, heat to attend Ani-Com 2025
Fans of anime, comics and games braved black rain and sweltering heat on their way to Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong 2025, where they manoeuvred their way through a maze of booths in search of merchandise and the perfect photo spots. This year's event, which took place at the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre in Wan Chai from July 25 to 29, marked the largest Ani-Com to date. 'I haven't explored much yet, but I've heard from some friends that there's a new section … they moved it to a bigger venue and there's a second floor which is all artist alley. It's better than last year,' said Lycan, 20, who only gave his first name.
South China Morning Post
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong's annual anime fair to double venue size to cut waiting times for fans
Hong Kong's annual comics and games fair is set to double its venue size this year to shorten fan waiting times when it launches at the end of the month, according to the organiser. Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong 2025 is set to run from July 25 to 29 at Halls 1 and 3 of the Convention and Exhibition Centre, with the festival to feature a record-high number of 160 exhibitors and more than 788 booths. The coming event will mark the 26th year of the fair. It will span more than 34,870 square metres, nearly twice the size of last year's iteration, and will be able to accommodate an extra 7,000 people. 'Anime has evolved from a subculture favoured by a few people to a popular culture favoured by most young people, and the [fair] has also gradually developed into a mega-event, receiving attention from Hong Kong people and the industry,' said Leung Chung-pun, the event's CEO. 'With more visitors after the pandemic, there are longer lines and longer waiting times for the audience. This is something that we don't want to see the most.' The event's cosplayer quota has been increased from 2,500 to 3,500, with 'no limitations' on costumes, so long as they comply with the rules, the fair's CEO has said. Photo: Nora Tam Leung said that the latest iteration would move the section dedicated to doujin, or fan-created works, to Hall 3 to increase venue capacity.
