{"id":52234,"date":"2025-07-16T14:25:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T08:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/risingentrepreneurs.in\/index.php\/2025\/07\/16\/anime-india-the-countrys-largest-japanese-anime-convention-announced-brings-global-anime-icons\/"},"modified":"2025-07-16T14:25:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T08:55:22","slug":"anime-india-the-countrys-largest-japanese-anime-convention-announced-brings-global-anime-icons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/risingentrepreneurs.in\/index.php\/2025\/07\/16\/anime-india-the-countrys-largest-japanese-anime-convention-announced-brings-global-anime-icons\/","title":{"rendered":"Anime India, the Country\u2019s Largest Japanese Anime Convention Announced: Brings Global Anime Icons"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span><strong>Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 12:<\/strong> <\/span>Anime enthusiasts across India are in for the time of their lives this August as Anime India \u2013 the first and largest ever full-scale anime convention, a festival focusing on Japanese anime \u2013 is set to be held from 22 to 24 August at Hall 1 of Mumbai\u2019s NESCO Bombay Exhibition Centre.<\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0host\u00a0of\u00a0immersive\u00a0experiences\u00a0have\u00a0been\u00a0planned\u00a0for\u00a0fans\u00a0at\u00a0Anime\u00a0India:\u00a0conversations\u00a0with Japanese anime maestro directors, voice-over talents, fan panels, anime film festivals, cosplay competition, singing contests,\u00a0artist alleys, an anime concert, anime quizzes, and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Die-hard\u00a0fans\u00a0can\u00a0also\u00a0dive\u00a0deep\u00a0into\u00a0the\u00a0merchandise\u00a0zone\u00a0and\u00a0purchase\u00a0original merchandise.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Anime\u00a0India\u00a0is\u00a0already\u00a0being\u00a0talked\u00a0about\u00a0as\u00a0a\u00a0landmark\u00a0event\u00a0amongst\u00a0the\u00a0community\u00a0of\u00a0100 million Indian Japanese anime enthusiasts.\u00a0<strong>Tetsuro Araki<\/strong>, the acclaimed animation director behind global phenomena such as <em>Attack\u00a0on\u00a0Titan\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0<em>Death\u00a0Note<\/em>,\u00a0is\u00a0flying\u00a0in\u00a0for\u00a0his\u00a0first-ever visit to India. Araki will be the key special guest at\u00a0<strong>Anime India<\/strong>, the nation\u2019s largest anime convention.<\/p>\n<p>Anime India marks a monumental moment for the rapidly growing Indian anime community, offering an unparalleled opportunity to engage directly with one of the most influential figures in modern animation. Tetsuro Araki\u2019s visionary work has captivated billions worldwide, with <em>Attack on Titan\u00a0<\/em>receiving widespread critical acclaim and a massive global fanbase, and\u00a0<em>Death Note\u00a0<\/em>remaining a timeless psychological thriller.<\/p>\n<p>Also in attendance will be Hideo Katsumata, the President of Avex Pictures behind top anime series like <em>Black\u00a0Clover<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Gachiakuta, <\/em>and the 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards winner,\u00a0<em>Look\u00a0Back<\/em>. At the B2B collocated conference, Animation &amp; More Summit, Susume Fukunaga, Corporate Officer of The Pok\u00e9mon Company, will be attending as a speaker.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-75357 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/risingentrepreneurs.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PNN-2025-07-12T174751200.jpg\" alt=\"Anime\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are incredibly honored to host Tetsuro Araki for his inaugural visit to India,\u201d says Anime India organiser Neha Mehta. \u201cHis presence elevates Anime India to a global stage and underscores the immense passion for anime that exists within our country. This is a dream come true for countless fans who have been inspired by his groundbreaking work.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWe are really excited to bring the first anime convention to India. This is something I, as an anime fan, truly wanted to see happen. We are also excited to see Katsumata-san, a global legend in the anime space speaking at the event\u201d exclaims Mishaal Wanvari, organiser, Anime India.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Anime\u00a0India\u00a0<\/strong>will\u00a0have\u00a0a\u00a0lot\u00a0more\u00a0going\u00a0on,\u00a0promising\u00a0an\u00a0immersive\u00a0experience\u00a0for\u00a0all\u00a0attendees:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>An Exclusive Panel and Q&amp;A with Tetsuro Araki:\u00a0<\/strong>Fans will have the chance to hear directly from the master director about his creative process, inspirations, and the intricate worlds he has brought to life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meet\u00a0and\u00a0Greet\u00a0with\u00a0Voice\u00a0Actors:\u00a0<\/strong>Fans have the chance to meet freelance Japanese voice actor Tsunko, who will be traveling to perform at the event.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grand\u00a0Anime\u00a0Concert:\u00a0<\/strong>On 24 August, the convention will host a spectacular anime concert, bringing beloved anisongs to life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dynamic\u00a0Cosplay\u00a0Competition:\u00a0<\/strong>Witness incredible talent as cosplayers dress up as their favorite characters, vying for top honors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Engaging\u00a0Anime\u00a0Quiz:\u00a0<\/strong>Test\u00a0your\u00a0knowledge\u00a0in\u00a0a\u00a0lively\u00a0quiz\u00a0challenging\u00a0fans\u00a0on\u00a0all things anime.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Singing\u00a0Contest:\u00a0<\/strong>The\u00a0best\u00a0artists\u00a0from\u00a0across\u00a0the\u00a0country\u00a0assemble\u00a0at\u00a0Anime\u00a0India\u00a0to show off their singing prowess.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>Expansive Merchandising Expo Zone:\u00a0<\/strong>Our professional expo area will feature official licensed merchandise from globally popular IPs, including\u00a0<em>Demon Slayer, Attack on Titan, Spy x Family, Tokyo Revengers, and Naruto<\/em>, ensuring fans can take home authentic collectables.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Artists\u00a0Alley\u00a0and\u00a0Cosplayers\u00a0Circuit:\u00a0<\/strong>For the first time in India, over 24 extensively vetted independent artists and cosplay creators from the anime community will be exhibiting at the event, selling original work and explicitly permitted derivative works.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>Fandom Realm:\u00a0<\/strong>Eight fandom communities, including anime clubs, gaming communities, and other interest groups such as Vocaloid fans, will be setting up experiences for fans right on the Anime India show floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fan Panels:\u00a0<\/strong>Panels span the 3-day schedule of Anime India across our 3 stages, bringing anime fan panel culture to India on an extensive scale, having not just in-depth explorations of the media that we love but also game shows, and so much more!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maid\u00a0Cafe:\u00a0<\/strong>Come\u00a0experience\u00a0the\u00a0authentic\u00a0Maid\u00a0Cafe\u00a0experience\u00a0for\u00a0the\u00a0first\u00a0time\u00a0at\u00a0an event in India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anime\u00a0Film\u00a0Festival<\/strong>: Exciting film and TV anime screenings, with behind-the-scenes footage, exclusively at Anime India!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Anime India aims to be the ultimate celebration of Japanese pop culture, fostering a vibrant community and providing a platform for fans to connect with their favorite series and creators.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0historic\u00a0visit\u00a0by\u00a0Tetsuro\u00a0Araki\u00a0is\u00a0expected\u00a0to\u00a0draw\u00a0record\u00a0attendance\u00a0and\u00a0further\u00a0solidify India\u2019s position on the global anime map.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets for Anime India can be purchased from Zomato\u2019s District ticketing platform and are available in four brackets: Rs. 199, Rs. 299 and Rs. 799, and Rs. 1499.<\/p>\n<h4>Event\u00a0Details:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Event:\u00a0<\/strong>Anime\u00a0India<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dates:\u00a0<\/strong>August\u00a022nd\u00a0\u2013\u00a024th,\u00a02025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Mumbai,\u00a0India\u00a0(NESCO\u00a0Bombay\u00a0Exhibition\u00a0Centre)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Special\u00a0Guest:\u00a0<\/strong>Tetsuro\u00a0Araki\u00a0(Director\u00a0of\u00a0<em>Attack\u00a0on\u00a0Titan<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Death\u00a0Note<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tickets:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/link.district.in\/DSTRKT\/AnimeIndiaPartnerAds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>https:\/\/link.district.in\/DSTRKT\/AnimeIndiaPartnerAds<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Social\u00a0Media:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/animeindia.live?igsh=MTAxY3VqZzkwcmtkMw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/animeindia.live<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About\u00a0Anime\u00a0India:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Anime India is set to be India\u2019s largest and most comprehensive anime convention, dedicated to celebrating the rich world of Japanese animation and pop culture. With a focus on bringing official content, exclusive experiences, and renowned international guests to Indian shores, Anime India aims to be the premier destination for anime fans across the subcontinent.<\/p>\n<p><em> If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification@gmail.com to notify us. We will respond and rectify the situation in the next 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 12: Anime enthusiasts across India are in for the time of&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":52235,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[41],"class_list":["post-52234","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-entertainment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/risingentrepreneurs.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52234","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/risingentrepreneurs.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/risingentrepreneurs.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/risingentrepreneurs.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/risingentrepreneurs.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52234"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/risingentrepreneurs.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52234\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/risingentrepreneurs.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/52235"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/risingentrepreneurs.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52234"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/risingentrepreneurs.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52234"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/risingentrepreneurs.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52234"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}