Jakarta, IO – Hundreds of visitors thronged the 2024 Anime Festival Asia Indonesia (AFA ID) at JCC Senayan, Jakarta, Sunday (5/5).
This signature event for fans of anime, manga and games made in Japan is back after a five year hiatus. More than 250 local and international creators, comic artists, game and anime lovers, and Japanese idols also enlivened the three-day event.
Fans were seen gathering around booths selling popular Japanese cultural products such as comics, Gundam robots, bags, and knick-knacks with anime characters design. Many also tried the game and took part in a free Gundam workshop.
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Not only that, visitors can also greet or pose with the cosplayers decked in various kinds of anime character costumes. They all look stylish and charming like real anime characters they portray.
(IO/Septo Kun Wijaya)