Anime Festival Asia Singapore (AFASG26) returns from 27 to 29 November 2026, bringing three days of Japanese music, anime showcases, creators and fan experiences to Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Now in its 18th edition, this year’s festival is held in conjunction with SJ60, marking 60 years of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Japan.
The programme spans concerts, anime premieres and industry presentations, alongside more than 100 independent creators, cosplay activities and exclusive merchandise.
Three nights of Japanese music
The festival opens on 27 November with acclaimed composer Yuki Kajiura’s first concert performance in Singapore.
Known for her work on titles including Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Puella Magi Madoka Magica and the Fate series, Kajiura will perform a specially curated Singapore set with vocalists KAORI, YURIKO KAIDA, Joelle, LINO LEIA and EMIKO.
The AFASG26 Music Fest follows on 28 November, featuring Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, May’n, rock band Aooo, virtual singers KAF and Isekaijoucho, as well as Liyuu, Naomi Payton and Yuina from Love Live! Superstar!! group Liella!.
Sunday concludes with the HoneyWorks Vocal All Stars and AFA VOCALOID NIGHT featuring Hatsune Miku. Vocaloid producers and DJs kz (livetune), Hachioji P, TeddyLoid, jon-YAKITORY and picco will perform during the latter.
Major anime titles take the stage
The AFA Day Stage will feature presentations from several major anime franchises.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End returns with voice actors Tarusuke Shingaki and Shinichiro Miki, while Re -Starting Life in Another World- will feature Satomi Arai, the voice of Beatrice, ahead of the series’ fourth season.
Black Clover will receive a special presentation on 29 November, while upcoming anime KAGURABACHI will offer a behind-the-scenes preview ahead of its April 2027 premiere. Animation producer Kan Mizoguchi and protagonist voice actor Taihi Kimura will appear for the session.
The AFA NEXT Stage adds the Asian premiere of A-1 Pictures’ BLESS, presentations for Devils’ Crest and Overgeared, and appearances from NIJISANJI EN group NØVA.
Pikotaro will also return to AFA Singapore on 28 November, exactly a decade after his 2016 appearance, while Initial D-associated Eurobeat producer Dave Rodgers will perform during the weekend.
More than concerts and anime
The exhibition hall will host more than 100 independent artists and makers through the AFA Creators Hub, alongside themed booths from companies including Crunchyroll, KADOKAWA, TOHO animation and Kodansha.
Visitors can expect exclusive merchandise from franchises including Dragon Ball, One Piece and Digimon, with Toei Animation bringing a 7m-tall Goku inflatable to the show floor.
A dedicated YOASOBI booth will also preview the duo’s upcoming Singapore National Stadium concert on 20 February 2027, the only Southeast Asian stop on their SUPER PLANET tour.
Meet-and-greet sessions will feature voice actors and creators including Konomi Inagaki, Tatsumaru Tachibana, Ayako Kono and Gakuto Kajiwara, alongside Thai cosplayer Thames Malerose and members of Liella!.
Tickets and event details
Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2026 runs from 27 to 29 November at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Halls 401 to 406.
Single-day exhibition tickets start from S$19 during the Super Early Bird phase, while group and merchandise bundles are also available.
With concerts, premieres, creators and collectibles sharing the same halls, AFASG26 remains less a conventional convention than a three-day concentration of Japanese pop culture.
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