Fans of anime, manga, and video games will be delighted to know that there’s no shortage of events which they can look forward to attending this year. To help you keep tabs on what’s on, we’ve compiled a list of upcoming anime conventions in Singapore in 2025 that will make your weeb heart sing.
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Doujin Market is a convention where creators gather to celebrate their love and passion for pop culture. The market will feature over 700 artists, illustrators, and creators from over 19 countries. This means you’ll be spoiled for choice with all the merch there is to browse – from art prints to keychains, acrylic stands, stickers, and even tote bags.
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You can count on merch inspired by famous anime like Howl’s Moving Castle and Jujutsu Kaisen, as well as games like Love in Deepspace and Genshin Impact, which you can buy to display at home.
Even if you’re not a shopper, Doujin Market has a gaming area where you can test out exclusive demos of upcoming games and meet the game developers. They also have live tabletop games – trading card games, board games, and Pokémon, which you can play with other participants.
Admission: From $11.50/pax
Date: 10th-11th May
Time: 12pm-8pm (Day 1), 11am-7pm (Day 2)
Venue: 1 Raffles Boulevard, Hall 403-405, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore 039593
Get tickets for Doujin Market.
P.S. There will be a mini Doujin Market in December 2025, which is a cosier, more intimate convention experience. Announcements regarding the venue and Admissions will be made on their Instagram page at a later date.
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Fans of Shonen Jump, or iconic manga works like Dragonball, One Piece, Bleach, Naruto, and Demon Slayer, will be excited to learn about the opening of the first-ever Pop-up! Jump Characters store in Singapore. This pop-up will be stocking exclusive merch like limited-edition T-shirts, tote bags, and novelty items.
The cool part is that new items will be introduced throughout the pop-up period, so there’ll be new things to browse every time you visit. If you’re a Shonen anime fan, don’t miss this pop-up or you’ll feel some serious FOMO when it’s gone.
Date: 10th May-31st August
Time: 10am-10pm, Daily
Venue: 78 Airport Boulevard, #04-235 / 236, Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore 819666
Find out more about the Jump Characters pop-up store.
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Doki Doki Anime Market is known for their artist alley, with more than 500 specially curated booths that include as many anime and video games as possible, with little to no repetition at all. So even if you’re a fan of an underrated anime, there’s a chance that you’ll find something at this market.
Check out their booth list to see if any of your favourite fan artists, games or shows will be exhibiting, with fan-made merch that will be available for purchase. And if you’re not here to shop, you could end up making friends or finding a new favourite artist to follow.
Admission: From $6.34
Date: 7th-8th June
Time: 11.30am-7.30pm
Venue: 1 Raffles Boulevard, Hall 406, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore 039593
Get tickets to Doki Doki anime market.
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Cosplayers, this event is for you. CosGarden is a one-day photoshoot event for cosplayers to don their most elaborate costumes. The highlight of the event is the 3 different backdrops – an outdoor garden, a gazebo, and an indoor tatami room – that cosplayers can pose with to make their pictures pop.
The event will still be a lot of fun even if you’re not a cosplayer, since there will be activities like live performances and trivia games to participate in. They also have a small artist alley where you can buy trinkets and merch.
Admission: $6
Date: 15th June
Time: 12pm-8pm
Venue: 33 Hyderabad Road, Hort Park Multi-Purpose Hall, Singapore 119578
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Hoyofest is a celebration of Hoyoverse’s hit games – Genshin Impact, Honkai Starrail, and Zenless Zone Zero. The festival aims to honour not just the games, but also the people who’ve supported them. Here, you can meet like-minded fans, make friends, and literally step into the Hoyoverse.
They’ll have fan cosplay and fan art showcases on their live stage, so dress up as your favourite Hoyoverse character or participate in their art showcase if you’d like to gain recognition for being a hardcore fan.
Admission: TBA
Date: 25th-27th July
Time: 10am-8pm
Venue: 1 Raffles Boulevard, Hall 406, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore 039593
Find out more about Hoyofest 2025.
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Re:String Guitar Ensemble presents the 2nd edition of their concert series, Aubade. The ensemble will be playing a repertoire of Japanese pop and anime hits, arranged specifically for the niibori guitars that they play.
Embark on a musical journey that showcases both the versatility of their instruments as you traverse the vivid worlds of Chainsaw Man and One Piece, before winding down with Ghibli soundtracks to end your night.
Admission: From $22
Date: 18th September
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: 1 Esplanade Drive, Esplanade Recital Studio, Singapore 038981
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Asia Comics Expo is one of the key events of the year for comic art fans, now in its 4th edition. The event is a huge artist showcase that brings together budding and established anime artists, where they can find inspiration, shop art pieces and meet like-minded fans.
Previous events were headlined by famous manga artists like Katsuya Terada and Kazumasa Uchio, who carried out live drawing sessions, meet-and-greets, and autograph slots for fans.
Look forward to announcements about who’ll headline the 4th volume.
Admission: From $10
Date: 11th-12th October
Time: 12pm-7.30pm
Venue: 1 Raffles Boulevard, Hall 403, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore 039593
Learn more about Asia Comics Expo.
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Anime Festival Asia is a core event for all anime fans, showcasing the latest anime, pop culture, manga, and novels. Every cranny of the convention hall will be crammed with things to do – live performances, meet-and-greets with celebrity cosplayers, and a Creators Hub where you can shop for fan-made or official merch.
They even have a food street if you’re feeling peckish at the event. If you’re not into shopping, you can bask in the festive atmosphere at their Day stage, which will have talk shows, live performances, and stage appearances from famous anime voice actors.
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Admissions are to be announced, but we expect Admissions to be in the $28-$30 range. Keep a lookout on their website for more updates.
Admission: TBA
Date: 28th-30th November
Venue: 1 Raffles Boulevard, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore 039593
Find out more about Anime Festival Asia.
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Singapore Comic Con is where fans of comic culture gather. The convention celebrates comics, toys, and gaming – there will be something for everyone, even the normies. Come as a comic book character, or cosplay as your favourite show or game character. SGCC is known for their cosplay competitions, where you can win prizes worth up to $3,000.
Admission: TBA
Date: 6th-7th December
Time: 10am-8pm
Venue: 10 Bayfront Avenue, Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore 018956
Find out more about Singapore Comic Con.
Grab your friends and head down to any of these conventions – we guarantee that the welcoming atmosphere will be a fun experience for everyone, even if you’re not a huge anime fan.
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