AFA Creators Super Fest Lands for the First Time in Singapore this July

Singapore, 18 April 2023 - Fans of Popular Culture and Art are in for a visual treat this coming July. SOZO, the Singapore-based company which created Southeast Asia's largest Anime, Comics and Games (ACG) event Anime Festival Asia, announced that they will be bringing AFA Creators Super Fest (AFA CSF) to Singapore for the first time. The festival will be held on 22 and 23 July 2023 at Singapore Expo. Bringing together a showcase of both celebrated and budding artists and creators from Asia, art lovers of all ages can check out a range of artwork and merchandise from artists across 13 countries and territories, catch artists in action, make friends with fellow enthusiasts and even bring home a unique commissioned art piece.

Drawing inspiration from Anime Festival Asia's (AFA) Creator Hub, AFA CSF Singapore 2023 will feature an expanded Creators Market where local and regional creators get to showcase their work and offer their independently-produced merchandise for sale. Attendees can learn from industry experts, catch the latest trends in the creative sphere, take part in exciting competitions, and connect with like-minded enthusiasts from the anime, gaming, and cosplay communities.

“Over the years, we have seen overwhelming response and interest in AFA's Creators Hub, where the local and international community gather to check out and share their love for ACG through creative expression. Through this offshoot event, we hope to provide a bigger platform for youths and families to better understand the artists in this region, deep dive into this diverse industry's potential, and connect talented artists with their fans offline. With so many Creators lined-up for AFA Creators Super Fest, fans are in for a special treat!” said Mr Shawn Chin, SOZO's Founder & Managing Director.

Art, Cosplay, Games, Music and More!

The festival will feature fan-favourite segments including a Cosplay Hub, where fans get to meet celebrity cosplayers in person. An exhibition area will include booths which range from those selling artisanal works to industry booths showcasing digital art equipment, popular collectible card games, and viral products from Japan!

Key highlights of the power-packed programme will include:

• Art: Support local and regional talent and even learn from some of the best in the industry. Check out a massive pop up exhibition wall featuring works from renowned regional and worldwide talents;
  
• Cosplay: Go beyond the screen to meet your favourite celebrity cosplayers KNITE, Miho, XiaoYukiko, YingTze, Prestonles and more! Learn some tricks of the trade, and more;
  
• Games: Work hard and play hard with our lineup of gamers, gaming streamers, and virtual talents! Get a chance to team up with or against fellow gamers and popular cosplayers in friendly competition, and check out exciting collectable card and tabletop games!
  
• Music: On our always-popular Super Akiba Stage, check out hot performances from vocalists, dance groups, and DJs! Music creators can also learn from the best in the Singapore music industry.
  

For those hoping to get a foot into the fast-paced creative industry, they can visit industry booths hosted by specialised creative schools, while gleaning insights from experts sharing tips and experiences at panels and workshops, at the all-new Creators Lab Stage.

Learn from Top Illustrators and Cosplay Creators!

Come meet some of the biggest illustrators from Japan, along with cosplay creators from all over the region!

LAM

LAM is an illustrator whose cool and catchy style has become immensely popular. LAM works extensively on character design, visual works, and book illustrations. LAM's representative works include the arcade rhythm game "WACCA", the TV animation and mobile game series "takt op.", and is the character designer of hololive Indonesia member Kureiji Ollie. LAM also created the official key visual for Anime Festival Asia 2020 Online.

Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/ramdayo1122

Official pixiv: https://www.pixiv.net/en/users/17429

Official Website: https://LAM-illust.com/

KNITE

KNITE is a Professional Cosplayer, Model, Streamer and Make-Up Artist currently residing in Sydney, Australia. KNITE has been actively cosplaying and guesting at events all around the world since 2016. KNITE's interests include cosplay, fashion, movies, tarot reading, crystals, games, photography, reading, dance and anime/manga.

Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knitemaya

Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knitecoser

Miho

Miho is one of the top cosplayers from the Philippines, who is also a content creator and an artist. She is known for her aesthetically cute cosplays, for winning various cosplay competitions, and for appearing as a guest at local and international events. She loves to sing, dance, and play games as her pastime.

Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mingmihocosplay

Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/mingmiho

XiaoYukiko

Based in Singapore, Xiaoyukiko only started cosplaying in 2017, but she has already taken the internet by storm with her adorable cosplays. As of now, Yukiko has a massive following of over 1.4 million fans across the world on social media, making her one of the most influential cosplayers in Singapore and the SEA region.

Xiaoyukiko has also worked with many popular ACG-related companies and is a frequent international guest cosplayer, with her latest appearance having been at Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2022.

Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xiaoyukiko

Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/XIAOYUKIKO

YingTze & Prestonles

YingTze is a highly popular International Cosplayer from Malaysia, who has been cosplaying since 2005. She is also a Gamer, Streamer and Brand Ambassador. Ying Tze is a frequent cosplayer guest at Anime Festival Asia events all over the region, with her most recent appearance being TOFF Anime Matsuri 2022 in Singapore.

Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YingTze1206

Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yingtze

Prestonles is a multi talented and highly regarded photographer, art director, digital content creator, and founder of Peoplegraphy Studio. With more than 10 years of experience, he has established himself as one of the most sought-after photographers in the business. In 2022, Prestonles embraced a new creative outlet and began cosplaying, showcasing his skills in costume design, makeup artistry, and performance.

Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprestonles

Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prestonles.ig

More guests will be announced closer to the event date – please stay tuned!

Tickets are Available from 20th April!

AFA CSF Singapore 2023 tickets at priced at SGD$19 per pax, available starting 20th April 2022 via Ticketmaster Singapore: https://ticketmaster.sg/activity/detail/23_afacsf2023.

For more updates, check out the official website at https://animefestival.asia/csf2023.

AFA Creators Super Fest Singapore 2023

22-23 July 2023, 10 AM to 8 PM

Singapore Expo Hall 5

1 Expo Drive, Singapore 486150

https://animefestival.asia/csf2023

Social Media Hashtags: #afacsf, #afacsf23


GET TICKETS STARTING 20 APRIL!

© 2023 Sozo Pte. Ltd. AFA - Anime Festival Asia is a registered trademark of Sozo Pte. Ltd.

CSF AFA 2023 Key Visual Illustration by Merryweather Media

About the Organisers - Sozo Pte. Ltd. (http://sozo.sg)

Sozo Pte. Ltd. dominates the entertainment industry across SE Asia with its globally renowned "AFA - Anime Festival Asia" brand, successful concert platform “I Love Anisong”, plus the fast-rising creators' festival “Creators Super Fest”. They are also the driving force behind AFA STATION TV, the region's #1 ACG-focused media network, ,the popular pop-up shop and online anime merchandise retailer "AFASHOP.co", and top Japanese pop music promoter "JMF - Japan Music Festival". For further details, contact SOZO at [email protected]