What's On?

ARTspace Chibi Stage CosplayHQ
Food Fair Games Zone Karaoke
Maid Cafe Main Stage Mini-Games & Dance
Panel Room Screenings

• ARTspace
  A space dedicated to anime and manga art. In this area you'll find interactive art workshops, competitions and the Asian Ball Jointed Dolls Showcase.
• Chibi Stage
  For the more intimate events, the Chibi Stage will feature panels, talks and demonstrations.
• CosplayHQ
  Animania Festival Weekend's Cosplay Headquarters (HQ) is the place to go to for information about all Cosplay-related events. This area will also be home to the Bankai Competition, Cosplay Expo, Cosplay Photo Shoot and Cosplay Mini-Games.
• Food Fair
  Treat yourself to something tasty at Animania Festival Weekend's Food Fair! From takoyaki and yakisoba to sandwiches and cakes, there'll be something for everyone.
• Games Zone
  Take the latest and most popular Japanese video games for a spin in the Games Zone. The ever-popular Brawl competition will be back plus a few new surprises.
• Karaoke
  To all anime and J-music fans! Grab that microphone and belt out your favourite anime or Japanese pop/rock tunes to your hearts' content in Animania Festival's Karaoke room!
• Cafe Luciole (Maid Cafe)
  Welcome to Animania Festival's very first Maid Cafe! Cafe Luciole is a special retreat where you can enjoy a cup of tea and some cake during the Festival. Seating times at the cafe will be strictly limited and a minimum spend applies, or purchase the Cafe Luciole Special Guest Package to enjoy a lovely tea, play some games and also includes a photo token. Visit the cafe to set a time!
• Main Stage
  The centre stage for some of the major events, the Main Stage will be the place to be to catch the Cosplay Competition, WCS Preliminary, Duel Artist, Great Debate, martial arts demonstrations and more!
• Mini-games & Dance
  Jump into action with the many interactive mini-games and open dance lessons to be held during the Animania Festival Weekend. Led by Animania Staff, why not catch a game of Giant Twister, enter the Chocobo Challenge or if you're a cosplayer, why not try some Cosplay Chess? You'll also have the chance to learn some of the latest hip-hop and anime dance moves from dance experts - beginners to advanced welcome.
• Panel Room
  There will be a range of panels, talks and demonstrations covering topics such as Pokemon, cosplay props, going to Japan on exchange and more. The Spirited Away workshop will also be on again this year.
• Screenings
  Catch some of the latest anime released in Australia in one of the screening sessions!