Anime Festival Asia Indonesia (AFAID) will celebrate its 10th anniversary on August 15–16, 2026, at Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE), BSD City, Halls 1 & 2.
Marking a decade of AFAID, this year’s event will feature an impressive lineup of industry figures, popular musicians, voice actors, creators, VTubers, idols, cosplayers, and representatives from some of the most popular anime and ACG intellectual properties.
AFAID 2026 will also welcome a wide range of brands and exhibitors, including AVEX, Crunchyroll, Fitbar, Hello Kingdom, Honda, Honor of Kings, Hydro Coco, iQOO, Kyou Hobby, Lumica, Phoenix Gramedia Indonesia, Rexus, Universal Music Indonesia, and many more.
Meet & Greet Sessions with Popular Guests
Fans will have the opportunity to meet their favorite artists through a series of highly anticipated meet & greet sessions.
Italian musician Dave Rodgers will also hold an autograph session for fans who purchase his merchandise at the official AFA Shop.
The meet & greet lineup will include Noriko Hidaka, known for her voice acting work in Detective Conan the Movie: Fallen Angel of the Highway; Sally Amaki from Needy Girl Overdose; as well as Aya Emori and Yuina from Love Live! Superstar!!
Meet & greet packages will include a Q&A session, autograph opportunities, and exclusive merchandise, including shikishi boards when available.
AFA’s Next Stage
AFA’s Next Stage will feature Manabu Otsuka, President and CEO of MAPPA, alongside Kiyoshi Matsuda, director of the anime Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill.
The stage program will also feature VTuber PANDAVVA, idol group Yume Palette, girl band trio DARUMA Rollin’, solo artist Aisaka Yuuka, music group MEISHOHIKOKAI, girl band Togenashi Togeari, and cosplayers from Cosspo!!, including Rukia, Kumose Chio, and Romu.
Japanese illustrator LAM, who created the key visual for AFAID 2026, will hold a talk show and meet & greet session on August 16.
Fans who wish to participate in the autograph session must purchase LAM merchandise worth at least Rp650,000 in a single transaction. LAM is widely known for his work on the arcade rhythm game WACCA and character designs for hololive Indonesia member Kureiji Ollie.
Needy Girl Overdose
Featuring Sally Amaki
Detective Conan the Movie: Fallen Angel of the Highway
Featuring Noriko Hidaka
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2
Featuring Manabu Otsuka, Kiyoshi Matsuda
Love Live! Superstar!!
Featuring Aya Emori, Yuina
Community Stage and Cosplay Hub
The Community Stage will showcase local and regional talents, allowing creators and communities to perform and share their interests and passions with visitors.
Featured participants include Blue Archive, Titik Kolaborasi Virtual, SEGA Fanclub Indonesia, Arkhive Dnd, Group Z Collective X Chika L for Lights, Anikuma, Little Harmony Orchestra, JKT Airdasher, Odojoget, and OTAGROOVE.
Meanwhile, the Cosplay Hub will feature popular cosplayers Cxiela, JIAJIA佳佳, Preston Les, Yukitora Keiji, and 小魚XIAOYUKIKO, alongside other talented cosplayers bringing iconic characters to life.
The Creators Hub will also gather more than 70 creators from different countries across Asia. Visitors can discover unique artwork, collectible items, and creative handmade crafts throughout the area.
AFA Cardverse and Exhibitor Area
AFA Cardverse will feature eight TCG exhibitors, including Plan-B, High Label TCG, StoreVS TCG, MeongTCG, Gameopoly TCG, J Collection TCG, and Celestial Vault.
The Cardverse area will serve as a dedicated destination for Trading Card Game fans, offering opportunities to explore various collections and potentially take home rare cards from participating exhibitors.
The convention floor will also bring together exhibitors from around the world, offering visitors the chance to discover new products and experience the latest trends across the ACG industry.
Several iconic IPs will also appear at the exhibition area with special activities and exclusive merchandise. Fans can look forward to JOJOCARAVAN, HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE, the Hatsune Miku booth, and Hatsune Miku Café, which will offer exclusive merchandise and themed drinks.
AFA ID Music Festival
The AFA ID Music Festival will conclude each day with major live music performances.
On Saturday, August 15, the lineup will feature Sally Amaki, ASCA, BACK-ON, Isekaijoucho, kz (livetune), and SPYAIR.
On Sunday, August 16, TOGENASHI TOGEARI will meet Indonesian fans through their first-ever concert in Indonesia.
Ticket Information
Tickets for AFA Indonesia and the Music Fest are still available.
The 2-Day Festival Package is priced at Rp190,000, while the online 1-Day Ticket is available for Rp100,000. A Group Ticket is also available for Rp490,000.
For AFAID 26 Music Fest on August 15, CAT 2 tickets are priced at Rp900,000, while CAT 3 tickets cost Rp675,000.
Meanwhile, tickets for Togenashi Togeari’s “Rinne no Kotowari” concert on August 16 are available at Rp1,100,000 for CAT 2 and Rp750,000 for CAT 3.
Ticket prices will increase on the event days, so fans are encouraged to secure their tickets in advance.
With its extensive lineup of guests, performances, exhibitors, creators, and community activities, AFA Indonesia invites J-Culture and ACG fans to celebrate the festival’s 10th anniversary.
Visitors can look forward to meeting popular guests, enjoying showcases featuring well-known IPs, discovering the latest ACG products, and connecting with fellow fans, creators, cosplayers, and hobbyists throughout the weekend.
About AFA
Established in 2008 to bring together J-Culture fans across Southeast Asia, Anime Festival Asia (AFA) is one of the region’s leading Japanese pop culture conventions.
AFA has held more than 30 events, featuring over 520 performers and more than 2,300 exhibitors while welcoming over 2.3 million visitors across six cities, from Singapore to Tokyo.
AFA Singapore has also received the Outstanding Leisure Event award several times at the Singapore Tourism Awards.
About SOZO
Established in 2009, SOZO Pte Ltd is a leading entertainment company in Southeast Asia and one of the pioneers in developing the Anime, Comics, and Games (ACG) ecosystem through its flagship platform, Anime Festival Asia.
Beyond conventions, SOZO organizes concerts such as “I Love Anisong” and creative showcases including “AFA Creators Super Fest.” The company has also brought renowned Japanese artists and musicians such as EVE, RADWIMPS, YOASOBI, and Ado to stages across Southeast Asia.
SOZO also operates AFA SHOP and serves as the official KOTOBUKIYA distributor in Singapore and Malaysia, further strengthening its role in bringing Japanese entertainment and culture to audiences across Southeast Asia.
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